Disneyland Resort Update for October 15 – 21, 2018
News and Views
Disneyland cancels planned fourth hotel
Disneyland has shelved plans to build a fourth hotel at the Resort.
Nearly two months after Disney put construction of a planned fourth hotel at the Disneyland Resort on “indefinite hold,” and following Disney's request to cancel its participation in a controversial tax rebate intended to encourage investment in Anaheim, the company announced last week it has canceled the project altogether.
In a written statement, Disneyland spokeswoman Liz Jaeger said:
“We’ve taken the time to review the economics of our proposed Four Diamond hotel for Anaheim and have made the final decision to cancel the project. While this is disappointing for many, the conditions and agreements that stimulated this investment in Anaheim no longer exist and we must therefore adjust our long-term investment strategy.”
When Disney first announced the fourth hotel in 2016, it was to have been built on the corner of Disneyland Drive and Magic Way, on land currently used as the Downtown Disney parking lot. That project qualified for the Hotel Incentive Program approved by the Anaheim city council in 2015, under which Disney could retain 70 percent of the transit occupancy tax paid by visitors for the first 20 years of operation. The city would collect all of the tax, which currently adds 15 percent to the cost of a hotel room in Anaheim. The tax rebate was estimated to be worth $267 million to Disney over 20 years.
The then-newly elected Anaheim city council voted to end the incentive in December 2016, although Disney's already-approved project was grandfathered in, as were two projects by the Wincome Group.
But in October 2017, Disney announced that it would move the planned site of the 700-room hotel to the west side of Downtown Disney, about 1,000 feet from the original address. To make room for the new development, Disney closed five popular locations this summer, including the AMC Theater, the last operating ESPN Zone restaurant, the Rainforest Cafe, the relatively new Earl of Sandwich, and the district's second Starbucks location.
Demolition on the vacant buildings was to have begun in July, but days before the project was slated for final approval by the Anaheim planning commission, the City of Anaheim notified Disney:
“It is the city’s position that Disney would not be entitled to the tax rebate were it to move forward under its current hotel construction plans.”
Disney put the entire project on hold and canceled all scheduled planning meetings with the City of Anaheim while it considered its options. A few days later, Disney asked to cancel its participation in two tax rebate agreements with the City, a move the city council approved.
Now that Disney has canceled the hotel complex, the question becomes: what will the company do with the vacant buildings on the west side of Downtown Disney? The company says it has no plans to announce at this time, but noted that the Earl of Sandwich location reopened last week.
If we were to speculate, it would be a relatively easy matter to reopen the second Starbucks location, which could likely serve up espresso again by Halloween. It won't be so simple to find new operating partners for the shuttered ESPN Zone and Rainforest Cafe spaces, nor does it necessarily make sense for Disney to reopen one or both as restaurants.
In the midst of all of the Downtown Disney changes, two new eateries are slated to open this fall: Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, and Ballast Point Brewery. Also under construction is an expansion of the Naples/Napolini restaurant duo, and a new Salt & Straw ice cream shop.
The AMC Theater could reopen, although there are signs some demolition work had already begun inside the building. Earlier this year, the Garden Walk shopping center across from Disneyland announced that AMC would open a six-screen multiplex in the center in 2019.
As for future hotel development, it will likely be several years before Disney makes a move in that direction—and it might not happen in Anaheim.
In the upcoming November elections, Anaheim residents will elect a new mayor and fill three council seats. Residents will also vote whether to approve Measure L, a living wage initiative for businesses within the Anaheim Resort district that accept tax incentives. Though the Anaheim city attorney recently issued an opinion that Disney will not be subject to that law should it pass, proponents of the measure disagree and have threatened to take the matter to court. For its part, Disney has previously said it will look outside Anaheim for future development opportunities if that initiative passes.
In response to Disney's announcement, Todd Ament, CEO and President of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement on behalf of the No on Measure L campaign:
“Measure L contributed to the harsh political rhetoric and poor business climate in Anaheim, and that led to the cancellation of Disney’s 4th hotel. The jobs lost and future tax revenue eliminated from this news is devastating to Anaheim, and a direct result of special interests trying to pit too many in Anaheim against each other. Let’s vote No on Measure L and send a message that we all want to work together for an Anaheim in which we all win together, not at each other’s expense.”
Depending on what happens in that election and in terms of Disney's relationship with the City of Anaheim in coming months and years, the company may just take a second look at building in neighboring Garden Grove when it decides the time has come to expand again.
Salt & Straw opens in Downtown Disney
Salt & Straw is now open in Downtown Disney, bringing the Portland-based ice cream shop to Anaheim. The company prides itself on “taste-provoking ice cream” made with unique ingredients like Bee Local honey from Portland, San Francisco's Sightglass Coffee and Dandelion Chocolate, Lucky Charms cereal, and house-made caramel.
Salt & Straw is open in Downtown Disney. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The menu of milk-based and vegan ice cream flavors is available by the scoop in cups or cones, and also by the pint from a self-serve case near the exit. Each scoop shop has a collection of “classic” flavors available year-round, plus an assortment of seasonal flavors.
For October, the Downtown Disney location serves up The Great Candycopia, which Salt & Straw describes as “a trick-or-treat bag of candy turned inside out and jammed into an ice cream maker,” and Mummy's Pumpkin Spiced Potion, a vegan take on a pumpkin spice latte. For the truly adventurous, Creepy Crawly Critters has matcha (green tea) ice cream mixed with real dark chocolate-covered crickets and coconut toffee-brittle mealworms.
The Downtown Disney menu includes 12 classic flavors and a rotating menu of seasonal offerings. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Salt & Straw was ready for big opening day crowds with a large staff, including several people who circulated among the waiting crowd to pass out menus and make suggestions. There are bound to be questions when you sell flavors like black olive and goat cheese, or strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper, and the staff were knowledgeable and informative. The scoopers are also quick to offer a sample of a flavor to help you find a flavor you love.
Once at the counter, each Salt & Straw scooper asks if anyone in the party has any allergies or dietary restrictions. As it happens, I am allergic to coconut, which is the base for all of the shop's vegan flavors. After taking my order, the scooper first checked with a manager to ensure that my selection was coconut-free, then went to the self-service case to pull out sealed pint containers of my selected flavors. She then took a new scoop from under the counter and scooped my order from the new pint containers to ensure that there was no possibility of cross-contamination. This level of caution around food allergies is something I usually find only at Disney-operated restaurants, and it was very reassuring to experience here.
Ice cream fans crowd Salt & Straw on opening day. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This Salt & Straw location sells scoops by the cone or cup, and you can add-ons include a fresh waffle cone, sprinkles, or hot fudge. They do not offer the sundaes, floats, or milkshakes sold at other locations, likely to speed service through the small shop. Prices start at $6 for a single scoop to $12 for a pint.
Disney plans pedestrian bridge to Downtown Disney
Although Disney has canceled plans for a new resort hotel in Anaheim, the company is going forward with plans to build a pedestrian bridge that will link the new Cleo parking structure to Downtown Disney. The bridge will span Magic Way and eliminate the need to cross at street level.
The new bridge is expected to open in 2019. Disney has not described where the Downtown Disney side of the bridge will connect.
Disney will build a pedestrian bridge from the new parking structure to Downtown Disney. Photo © Disney.
UEA weekend and fall breaks
Expect a busy week at the Disneyland Resort this week, as Utah students and families take advantage of a fall break that is usually scheduled around the annual Utah Education Association convention, As it happens, the 2018 UEA convention was canceled, but not before most school districts finalized their academic calendars for the year. This means the schools are still closed, and it's safe to expect the same holiday-level crowds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 19–21.
Some readers already noticed an early crush of visitors this week, as many Arizona districts and some Utah schools observe their fall break this week.
Disneyland rolls out new stroller fleet
Disneyland has been slowly replacing its aging stroller fleet with a new model, and there are now enough of the new versions in circulation that you have a good chance of getting one the next time you rent a stroller at the resort.
Disneyland's new rental stroller is on the left, with the older model on the right. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The old stroller was a customized version of the Baby Jogger Q-series stroller, with a fixed fabric seat, small canopy, storage pouch, and under-seat storage compartment. The molded plastic seat of the new model does not recline, although the large canopy offers a bit more sun protection. There is no under-seat storage, and the seat-back pouch is too small to hold much more than a guide map. However, the new stroller does offer a mesh bottle holder. The handle bar of the new stroller is higher than the previous model, which is great for tall moms and dads.
The new rental stroller (left) has a plastic molded seat. The older model (right) has a fabric seat. Neither seat reclines. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disneyland offers only single strollers, which rent for $15 per day. Instead of a double stroller, the park rents two strollers for $25 per day. The stroller rental desk is outside the Disneyland main entrance, next to the kennel. Strollers can be used inside Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and the Downtown Disney district, but can not be taken beyond the security checkpoints or into the hotels.
The new rental stroller (left) has a small storage pouch and water bottle holder on the back of the seat. The old model (right) has a storage basket under the seat and a storage pouch behind the seat. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This and That…
…Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar will release the 2018 Halloween Tiki mug on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 a.m. The mug features the Hatbox Ghost, and is a companion style to the mug released last week at Walt Disney World. There is a limit of two mugs per person, while supplies last.
Head to Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar Tuesday morning to pick up one (or two) of these limited-edition mugs. Photo © Disney.
…The grand opening for the newly remodeled World of Disney store is scheduled for this Friday, October 19.
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all attraction closures have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. All refurbishment schedules are estimates only. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, visit DisneyWorld.com or use the MyDisneyExperience smartphone application on your iOS or Android device.
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Disneyland
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed for refurbishment through November 15.
- “it's a small world” – closed October 22 to November 6 to install the holiday overlay.
- “it's a small world” Toy Shop – closed while the attraction is closed.
- Space Mountain – closed November 1 to remove the Ghost Galaxy overlay.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed November 12–16 for refurbishment.
Disney California Adventure
- World of Color – closed for refurbishment. The show was scheduled to return on June 22, but Disney has announced an “extended refurbishment” for the show, and says it will return in late 2018.
- King Triton's Carousel – becomes Jessie's Critter Carousel, opening in 2019.
The following attractions closed on September 4 to make room for Super Heroes land:
- “It's Tough to be a Bug”
- Flik's Flyers
- Francis' Ladybug Boogie
- Heimlich's Chew Chew Train
- Princess Dot Puddle Park
- Tuck and Roll's Drive ‘Em Buggies
Downtown Disney District & Disneyland Resort
- Wetzel's Pretzels – closed for refurbishment. Reopens November 2.
- Napolini – closed for refurbishment. Originally scheduled to reopen October 16, now after November 25.
All of these Downtown Disney businesses closed to make room for construction of a planned fourth hotel. Now that the hotel project in canceled, we're waiting to see what Disney does with the vacant buildings.
- AMC Theaters
- ESPN Zone
- Rainforest Cafe
- Starbucks (West Side)
- Alamo Rent-a-Car – rental office now inside Paradise Pier Hotel
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition, or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
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2018
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort – September 7 to October 31, 2018
- Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland – September 19, 21, 24, 26, 28; October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31. All events are sold out online, but tickets may be available for select nights at the main entrance ticket booths.
- Utah schools Fall break – Look for related crowding October 18–23, with holiday-level crowds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 19–21.
- Dapper Day Fall Outing to Disneyland (unofficial event) – Sunday, November 4. More information at the event website. This popular event grows larger each year, so it's worth making note of the date if you plan to visit the park during this weekend.
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019
- Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure – November 7, 2018 – January 8, 2019
- Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday – November 18, 2018. Celebration cavalcade planned to commemorate the day, and a special moment at Sleeping Beauty Castle.
- Moonlight Magic after-hours event for Disney Vacation Club members – Thursday, November 15. The event is sold out.
- Candlelight Ceremony and Processional – Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, with two performances each night.
2019
- Gay Days at Disneyland (unofficial event) – March 2. More information on the event website.
- Dapper Day Fall Outing to Disneyland (unofficial event) – Sunday, April 14. More information at the event website.
- Bats Day in the Fun Park (unofficial event) – May 5. More information on the event website.
- D23 Expo – August 23–25, 2019. Tickets on sale now via the event website.
- Gay Days at Disneyland (unofficial event) – October 4–6. More information on the event website.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau website. When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it's best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.
Non-Disney Resort Events
Notable events at parks and attractions around Southern California. If you know of an event that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
Current Discounts and Promotions
Disneyland prices as of June 1, 2018.
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update. Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
Don't get scammed! Never buy tickets from an unofficial or secondary outlet, such as through eBay or Craigslist. Never rent or purchase tickets from people approaching you outside the gates stating they have remaining days or leftover tickets. This practice is against the terms of use for Disneyland admission, and may result in denial of entry. It is also common for criminals to shoplift inactivated Disney theme park tickets from supermarkets to resell them. There is no way to determine if these tickets are valid until you try to use them to enter the parks. Only purchase Disney theme park tickets directly from Disney, an authorized seller, or travel agency like MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
Ticket Prices and Promotions
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One Day Tickets
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Check the Disneyland website to see what type of ticket you need for the day you plan to visit. Seasonal pricing applies only to one-day tickets.
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $210/$187
- Two-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $260/$248
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
- 2-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day ticket – $159 for ages 3 and up *
- 2-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper ticket – $204 for ages 3 and up *
* So Cal Resident tickets expired May 24, 2018. Click here for additional terms and conditions.
Three Day Tickets
- Three-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $280/$264
- Three-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $330/$314
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
- 3-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day ticket – $199 for ages 3 and up*
- 3-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper ticket – $244 for ages 3 and up*
* So Cal Resident tickets expired May 24, 2018. Click here for additional terms and conditions.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $305/$287
- Four-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $355/$337
- Advance purchase Four-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
Five Day Tickets
- Five-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $320/$301
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $370/$351
- Advance purchase Five-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
Six Day (or more) Tickets
No longer offered by Disneyland; some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passports
- Premier Annual Passport ($1,579) – valid at both Disneyland Resort and Florida's Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking and digital PhotoPass downloads. No blockout dates.
- Disney Signature Plus Pass ($1,149) – includes discounts, parking, digital PhotoPass downloads and MaxPass. No blockout dates.
- Disney Signature Pass ($999) – includes discounts and parking. Digital PhotoPass downloads are included only for renewing passholders who had the benefit on their original pass; new purchases do not include this benefit. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days.
- Disney Deluxe Pass ($729) – includes some discounts. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Southern California Annual Passport ($549) – includes some discounts. Many blockout dates, including Saturdays, December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Southern California Select Annual Passport ($369) – includes some discounts. This pass has the most blockout dates, including all weekends, December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Parking Add On ($219) – add-on to Deluxe, SoCal, and SoCal Select passes. Renewal only; not currently available for new purchase
Annual Pass Monthly Payment Program
California residents can take advantage of the monthly payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.
Southern California CityPASS
Southern California CityPASS ($353/$324) – includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to Sea World San Diego, and a one-day admission to LEGOLAND California. The CityPASS expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by December 31, 2018. Purchase CityPASS through the Disneyland website or on-site at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPASS website, though a shipping charge may apply depending on how quickly you need the ticket.
When you purchase the CityPASS, you have the option of adding a one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park for an extra $44/$36. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPASS website.
You can also upgrade your CityPASS to add more days at participating locations:
- Add a second day at LEGOLAND for $25. Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
- Add LEGOLAND Water Park for $30 for ages 3+ ($5 for ages 2 and under). Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
- Upgrade your Disneyland ticket to another ticket or annual passport of equal or greater value. For the current Southern California CityPASS, a credit of $330 for ages 10+ ($314 for ages 3-9) will be applied toward another ticket of equal or greater value. Purchase the upgrade at Disneyland before the end of your third visit.
Prices listed above are subject to change without notice.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.
Additional Discounts
Did we miss an offer? If you know of an authorized discount on Disneyland Resort tickets, standing offers for Annual Passholders from non-Disney vendors, or other promotions which might interest our readers, please drop us a note!
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Everyone
Purchase with Purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced–price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
Character Dining Vouchers – discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase on line, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel.
Annual Passholders
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Disneyland has once again extended the additional 20 percent merchandise discount offered to Disney Signature Plus, Disney Signature, Disney Premier and Premium annual passholders, this time through December 31, 2018. All other passholders receive a 10 percent merchandise discount. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Guided Tours – 15 percent off the regular price of six guided tours – Walt in Walt's Footsteps; Cultivating the Magic; Discover the Magic; Happiest Haunts; Welcome to Disneyland; and Holiday Time at Disneyland. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Dining – 10 to 15 percent off at a variety of Disneyland Resort locations, including Disney-owned and independent restaurants. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions.
Character Meet-and-Greet at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free image download per visit.
Star Wars Imperial Meet-and-Greet at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity in the Star Tours Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Offered daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Darth Vader is once again the character featured at this location.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Cardholders also receive 10 percent off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores.
Disneyland Resort dining – 10 percent off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (Big Thunder Ranch, River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Wine Country Trattoria (lunch), Paradise Garden Grill, The Lounge at Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), PCH Grill (breakfast and dinner), and Storyteller's Café (lunch).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10 percent off at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (maximum discount of $40, excludes alcohol), Wetzel's Pretzels and Alamo Rent a Car.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15 percent off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” “Discover the Magic,” and “Cultivating the Magic” guided tours.
Southern California Residents
No current offers
If you know of an offer that we've missed, please drop us an email with the details.
Disney Vacation Club Members
Coming soon.
If you know of an offer that you think most Members do not know about, please drop us an email with the details.
Service Members
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
Ticket discounts
Through December 16, 2018, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $168 each (an increase of $12 from the 2017 offer)
- Disney Military Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $188 each (an increase of $7 from the 2017 offer)
Disneyland tickets may be used through December 19, 2018. There are no remaining blockout dates for 2018.
Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 19, 2018.
Hotel discounts
This offer is valid most nights from January 1 through December 19, 2018. There are no further blockout dates in 2018.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (714) 520-7088 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30-40% off, based on room category.
Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the Disneyland offer allows the eligible service member to book up to two rooms, and allows their spouse (with valid and proper ID) to qualify in the absence of the service member.
Photopass Discount
Eligible service members can purchase the Photopass Collection for $49 plus tax through December 19, 2018. The package includes digital downloads of all PhotoPass photos in the user's account when they redeem the voucher; a voucher for a dining print package, and a Disneyland photo disc with 350 stock photos from around the Disneyland Resort.
Terms and Conditions:
Here are some other details you should know about regarding the offers:
- Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
- Eligible Service Members are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- The actual prices charged at the individual U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
- Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
- Disney 3-Day or 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort expire and may not be used after December 19, 2018. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
- No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse). In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
- Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days.
- The Photopass Collection can be purchased only in person at Kingswell Camera Shop in Disney California Adventure, or at Main Street Photo Supply in Disneyland.
Hotel & Travel Packages
Costco Travel Packages – many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – These package includes accommodations in one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels, along with theme park admission. The packages also come with a variety of extra inclusions and bonuses, usually a souvenir pin and lanyard, and discount coupons for various Downtown Disney merchants.
Contact Disney Travel at (714) 520-5050, book on line. through the Disneyland website, or call your favorite travel agent to inquire about these packages.
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Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
Annual Pass blockouts:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
- SG – Signature Annual Pass
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- MM – Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders, promotional “bonus” tickets, and Southern California CityPASS
- EMH – Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests
- EA – Early Admission for Annual Passholders (not currently offered)
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite. May 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 29 and 30; June 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9.
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. 2018 dates: September 19, 21, 24, 26, 28; October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31.
| 10/21 | 10/22 | 10/23 | 10/24 | 10/25 | 10/26 | 10/27 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 10/28 | 10/29 | 10/30 | 10/31 | 11/1 | 11/2 | 11/3 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-10p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 11/4 | 11/5 | 11/6 | 11/7 | 11/8 | 11/9 | 11/10 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 11/11 | 11/12 | 11/13 | 11/14 | 11/15 | 11/16 | 11/17 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 11/18 | 11/19 | 11/20 | 11/21 | 11/22 | 11/23 | 11/24 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney's information is correct.
Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions. Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
The Seasons calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
