The only thing that kind of is bad about the promotion is the five day park hopper. I can see needing that at WDW, but Disneyland and California Adventures are easily done in 2-3 days. Is it a ticket that never expires or is it the one that expires a year after use. I guess it is good if you live in the area, but Disneyland is on the other side of the country for me so the only time I would visit would be for the 1/2.
If there is anyone that does make it to the parks quite often (both Disneyland and CA, and WDW) they just started selling an annual pass this week that are good for all U.S. Disney parks, waterparks, DisneyQuest, etc. Finally!
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/disney-premier-passport-unveiled/ You can only purchase at the parks or Downtown Disney.
You know, I'd never thought of it that way. I'm from NC, so DLR is across the country from me as well -- and the only time
I go to CA is for the half. And you are correct that the tickets
do expire. But because I was already planning a 4-5 day trip, it worked out nicely.
I was planning on a 3-day pass, anyway, because the parks get a bit crowded over the holiday/race weekend and it would take three days for me to visit all the attractions/parades that I'd like to -- but I'm prone to dawdling in shops and revisiting favorites
. I love that for less than $100 over the cost of my original 4-night/no park pass ressie, I'm getting a 5-day park hopper and an extra night! Score! I like getting the two FREE days because it means I can go into the park for a meal or a couple of hours on my first and last day (think World of Color the afternoon I arrive, for example). Because it's Disneyland and I don't expect to go back again, I'm happy to have the extra time.
Just a different way of looking at it, I guess. Of course, the reality is that I'm liikely to spend enough on food and drink on my FREE days that Disney will more than make up for the "bargain" I'm getting on my package.
They're in business to make money after all -- and they are exceptionally good at it.
The DLR/WDW pass is very cool -- though I can't imagine ever being in the income bracket to have one. But again, it probably makes sense for some folks -- maybe DVCers with the means to travel. You've got to give it to Disney -- they sure know how to separate us from our money!
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Good Luck everyone who has something they are waiting for before they officially sign up. Hopefully everything works out and this race is just as popular as the Princess Half was and gets you hooked too! 
What a great first trip to California!! Disneyland is what I grew up with so I am getting to go back to the place that I loved as a kid. It is a special place and I bet the weather will be beautiful!!
