AP Days will return this Fall at Disney California Adventure to celebrate Annual Passholders with special experiences and giveaways. The various events will take place over two phases from September 6 –October 2, 2016.

Part 1, taking place Sept 6-18 will be themed to Halloweentime and will include:

• AP Days Showcase – Stage 12 in Hollywoodland
  • Character Meet & Greet inside Stage 12 with Wizard Donald and Skeleton Goofy
  • A Showcase of Halloweentime décor from Horticulture, Resort Enhancement, and Food & Beverage (weekends)
  • A showcase of up and coming content for the Resort (Guardians, Main Street Electrical Parade, Food & Wine, and More to be Announced)
  • Information Center for amenity distribution, AP Days questions
  • Activity tables with coloring sheets
  • Complimentary water
• AP Days Welcome Center -Paradise Gardens Gazebo
  • Vacation Planning Ticketing Cart for renewals/activations
  • AP-branded photo-op
  • Button distribution
  • Social Media presence to promote @DisneylandAP and Pin Trading

• Passholder Offerings
  • Unique artwork button by artist Jeff Granito
  • Free recipe cards (Pumpkin Twists, Pumpkin Bread, Rosemary Lamb Chops, and Sweet Potato Biscuits)
  • AP Days inspired menu items at Paradise Gardens and Schmoozies (Specialty Pizza, Mickey Mouse cupcake at Paradise Garden, Malibu Mocha drink at Schmoozies)
  • Exclusive Merchandise at Seaside Souvenirs and Studio Store
  • PhotoPass special discount offers
  • ‘More or Less’ and ‘Fall Mystery Shopper’ AP Adventure Activities

Part 2 taking place Sept 19-Oct 2 will focus on Fall Holidays and Thanksgiving:

• AP Days Showcase -Stage 12 Patio
  • Character Meet & Greet inside Stage 12 with Pocahontas & Meeko and Liberty Square Minnie
  • A Showcase of Fall/Thanksgiving décor and offerings from Horticulture, Resort Enhancement, and Food & Beverage (weekends)
  • A showcase of up and coming content for the Resort (Guardians, Main Street Electrical Parade, Food & Wine, and More to be Announced)
  • Information Center for amenity distribution, AP Days questions
  • Activity tables for coloring
  • Complimentary water
• AP Days Welcome Center -Paradise Gardens Gazebo
  • Vacation Planning Ticketing Cart for renewals/activations
  • AP-branded photo-op
  • Button distribution•Social Media presence to promote @DisneylandAP, and Pin Trading

• Passholder Offerings
  • Unique artwork button by artist Jeff Granito
  • Recipe cards to be distributed at Paradise Gardens (Choux Fritters, Yukon Potato Stack, Choc PB French Toast, Mickey Mouse Beignets
  • AP Days inspired menu items at Paradise Gardens and Schmoozies (Specialty Pizza, Mickey Mouse cupcake at Paradise Garden, Malibu Mocha drink at Schmoozies)
  • Exclusive Merchandise at Seaside Souvenirs and Studio Store
  • PhotoPass special discount offers
  • ‘I Spy with My Disney Eye’ and ‘WEAR In the World?’ AP Adventures Activities

There is also a carpooling incentive for annual passholders during this period:

• All Annual Passholders who arrive with 3+ in their vehicle will receive half-price parking ($9)
• Annual Passholders with 4+ in their vehicle will receive free parking
• All APs with 4+ per vehicle will receive a special AP button

While AP Days for Fall 2016 have not yet been announced by the Disneyland Resort, a formal announcement should be coming later this week.

Tom Corless