Disney Archive Exhibit at Reagan Library in Simi Valley

[MissSlimskys]

It's about two hours north of DL but the exhibit looks amazing!!

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-classic-hollywood-20120702,0,7295353.story

 

[Mr Snappy]

BTW, the Reagan museum is incredible even without the Disney tie-in. I highly recommend the trip up to Simi Valley!

 

[PinkBudgie]

Since we are driving down, we added this to our trip and we are leaving a day early. We are staying in Simi Valley over night and got a hotel/breakfast/library pass deal. We go on to DLR the next day.

 

[atheneze]

Since we are driving down, we added this to our trip and we are leaving a day early. We are staying in Simi Valley over night and got a hotel/breakfast/library pass deal. We go on to DLR the next day.

What hotel did you book? I'm interested with the deal. Thanks.

 

[PinkBudgie]

It was Courtyard by Marriott. For $139 for one night we are getting the Presidential Library Package- breakfast and tickets for 2. We are staying on a Saturday night. Hopefully we can get there around 1 and get our tickets and head over to the library right away even if our room isn't ready.

 

[Judy from Boise]

totally off topic, but when my DH and I first got married we lived in a condo literally across the street from the library site, and watched it being built !

 

[quiltymom]

The exhibit is amazing. I was able to get to the opening last Saturday night. You won't be disappointed! I'm even thinking about going back a second time.

If you are planning on seeing the exhibit, remember that the tickets are timed-entry. You can purchase them online beforehand if you want.

 

[PinkBudgie]

The exhibit is amazing. I was able to get to the opening last Saturday night. You won't be disappointed! I'm even thinking about going back a second time.

If you are planning on seeing the exhibit, remember that the tickets are timed-entry. You can purchase them online beforehand if you want.

Hmm... I wonder that means for the tickets that come with our room. I didn't see anything about what time we could use them.

 

[lcasa]

I was there Saturday too and also plan to go back! Just seeing Mary Poppins' outfit was worth the trip. they did have a bit too much space dedicated to really recent stuff imo ( like costumes used in those photo recreations of scenes recently done) but overall a great experience

d23 has some good photos of the exhibit here:
http://d23.disney.go.com/galleries/photo-tour-d23-presents-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives/

 

[LindaBabe]

I would LOVE to do that - but it would cost me a fortune in shuttle fees - there's no WAY i'm going to drive in LA!

 

[Disney Dreams]

I would LOVE to do that - but it would cost me a fortune in shuttle fees - there's no WAY i'm going to drive in LA!

Clearly a personal choice, but if you want to see the exhibit, I would not let driving in LA stop you. Yes, it's a busy city, but it's not that bad. I notice you are from NY. I would not let LA driving keep you away if it's something you're interested in.

- Dreams

 

[PatMcDuck]

I would LOVE to do that - but it would cost me a fortune in shuttle fees - there's no WAY i'm going to drive in LA!

It is funny, I always get a car when I go to DL, and I always drive thru LA to visit the Burbank area. I find the driving in LA to be no big deal at all.

Then again, I am from NJ, and drive into Philadelphia and NYC each month..... and we are really good drivers here in NJ!

 

[atheneze]

It was Courtyard by Marriott. For $139 for one night we are getting the Presidential Library Package- breakfast and tickets for 2. We are staying on a Saturday night. Hopefully we can get there around 1 and get our tickets and head over to the library right away even if our room isn't ready.

Did you call them for this rate? Because I am not seeing it online. Thanks.

 

[quiltymom]

Hmm... I wonder that means for the tickets that come with our room. I didn't see anything about what time we could use them.

I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure that the hotel and the museum have some sort of arrangement for the guests.

 

[PinkBudgie]

Did you call them for this rate? Because I am not seeing it online. Thanks.

I went to the hotel's website and found it there. But now when I went to look, I couldn't find that deal offered. Maybe it isn't offered anymore. I'm not sure. It wouldn't hurt to call and find out if they still offer it. Also, I believe weekend rates are cheaper than weekday rates. We reserved it back in May, I think.

 

[kelmac284]

We are going down in December and really want to do this. Somehow I doubt that deal will be offered over the holidays but it would be nice! The pics from D23 look amazing. I am anxious to see it!!

 

[CurlyGirlyGirl]

If anyone is looking for a hotel not too far from the Reagan Library, I highly recommend the Westlake Village Inn. That place is gorgeous and the hotel rooms are amazing!

fyi - they sometimes have Reagan Library tickets on groupon/livingsocial, etc. I wouldn't worry too much about package deals with a hotel as tickets aren't terribly expensive - unless of course the room is a great deal and includes tickets!