Disneyland Resort Update for May 8, 2023
News and Views
Grad Nites begin this week
The 2023 Grad Nite season kicks off this week, with the first event taking place this Friday, May 12, and the second on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14. The after-hours events take place on select nights through June 16.
Grad Nite 2023 begins this week at Disney California Adventure. Photo courtesy Disney.
For 2023, grads had three ticket options. Many schools come just for the after-hours private party inside Disney California Adventure, which closes to the public at 9:00 p.m. each event night. Other schools opt to spend the day at Disney California Adventure, and then stay for the private grad nite event.
Some students splurge on a ticket that includes park-hopper access to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks during regular operating hours, and then head to their private party in Disney California Adventure.
Schools that booked packages with theme park admission can choose to arrive whenever they wish during their Grad Nite event. Some arrive right at park opening to maximize their time, while others arrive later due to travel time or other activities. Expect heavier arrival traffic in the Toy Story parking lot, which is where school buses now park. You should also expect to see the parks grow increasingly crowded as the day goes on as more students arrive.
Beware: Formal Grad Nites are not the only times that the Disneyland Resort is crowded with student groups. The last weeks of school are popular times for class trips, something that Disney actively encourages through special pricing and activities for school groups. Those visits won't appear on any calendar, but are a fact of Disney life during this season.
With so many schools on year-round calendars now, you should consider the period between March and mid-June as one big, hazy spring-break-into-graduation season. So while the Grad Nite calendar can give you an idea of when the most high school seniors will be on property, there's no way to know when a school district from Central California is sending its ninth graders for their own promotion celebration.
If you're planning a visit during this period, be sure to consult the schedule of Grad Nite dates so you can plan appropriately. For 2023, Grad Nite events are held on May 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 30, and 31; June 2, 4, 7, 9, 14, and 16
Separate from these are still two more Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite this week, on Monday, May 8 and Thursday, May 11. During the final week of the Grad Nite season, the graduation events alternate with the new Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite events on June 13 and 15.
Mother's Day and Father's Day at Disneyland
If you haven't already made reservations for one of the Mother's Day brunch options at the Disneyland Resort by now, the truth is you're likely out of luck. Reservations open 60 days in advance, and the most popular spots have long since reached capacity. The situation is a bit worse in 2023, with Catal and the French Market both closed (remind me again why Disneyland canceled the Grand Ballroom Mother's Day brunch).
That said, if you're celebrating Mother's Day at the Disneyland Resort, there are a few quick-service ways to treat mom without spending precious park time at brunch. The reliable Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe has a raspberry-and-champagne-glazed donut garnished with edible flowers, and is always a solid choice for a quick breakfast or lunch (be sure to use Mobile Order to avoid the line).
You can pick up an assortment of chocolate-dipped treats at locations in both parks including Candy Palace, Candy Kitchen and Pooh’s Corner (Disneyland); Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff (Disney California Adventure); as well as Marceline’s Confectionery in Downtown Disney.
Disney California Adventure also has a Mother's Day sundae at Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, with strawberry and chocolate ice cream served in a waffle cup, topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate butterflies.
If you have your heart set on a sit-down meal, River Belle Terrace is serving a special turkey dinner that looks straight out of Thanksgiving cookbook, but at least at press time had a lunch reservations still available.
While the Plaza Inn Mother's Day brunch is already booked, you can stop to check on walk-up availability. Or come back after 1:00 p.m. for a late lunch or early dinner with no reservations required. The restaurant is famous for its fried chicken and pasta dishes, but the Chipotle-Pineapple Glazed Salmon added to the menu earlier this year is a worthy option.
Looking ahead to Father's Day, at press time there were lots of availability for the Plaza Inn Father's Day brunch, a character event starring Goofy and Max and featuring a special buffet menu. The meal is available from 8:00 a.m. to noon, with reservations available through the Disneyland app. Pricing is $75 for ages 10 and up; $35 for ages 3 to 9.
Though Goofy's Kitchen and Storytellers Cafe don't advertise a special Father's Day meal, both have brunch availability as of press time.
Entertainment notes
Fantasmic is on hiatus at least through May 28, according to Disneyland officials, following the April 22 fire that destroyed the Maleficent dragon prop. However, the attraction has also been removed from the entertainment calendar, which runs (as of press time) though June 18.
Disney will test keeping the Incredicoaster open during performances of World of Color: One. MousePlanet file photo.
Fire effects continue to be suspended on other Disneyland Resort shows, including World of Color: One and the Wondrous Journeys fireworks show. With fire effects not running, the Orange County Register reports that Disney California Adventure will run the Incredicoaster, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind and Jumpin’ Jellyfish during World of Color: One on select nights as a test. The three rides usually close during the performance, as does Jessie's Critter Carousel and the Pixar Pal-A-Round.
Disneyland Forward Community Events
Anaheim residents and interested locals have been invited to attend a series of Community Coffee events with Disneyland Resort representatives to review the DisneylandForward expansion plan and ask questions about the project, first announced in 2021. The events have been running since May 2022, but the Orange County Register recently brought them back into public attention.
Concept art provided by Disney invites the viewer to imagine the possibilities if the City of Anaheim permits Disney to create a mixed-use development. Photo © Disney.
The remaining announced events are:
- May 20 at Ponderosa Park. 2100 S. Haster St.
- June 3 at Walnut Grove Park. 905 S. Anaheim Blvd.
- June 10 at Boysen Park. 951 S. State College Blvd.
- July 8 at Maxwell Park. 2655 W. Orange Ave.
- July 22 at Barton Park. 800 S. Agate St.
- August 12 at Juarez Park. 841 S. Sunkist St.
- September 9, at Pearson Park. 400 N. Harbor Blvd.
- October 14 at Ronald Reagan Park. 945 S. Weir Canyon Rd.
Disney will also have a DisneylandForward presentation at three community events this summer:
- June 23 at the Family & Cultural Show at Pierson Park. 400 N. Harbor Blvd.
- July 13 at the Summer Concert at Ronald Reagan Park. 945 S. Weir Canyon Rd.
- August 10 at the Summer Concert at Maxwell Park. 2655 W. Orange Ave.
CHOC Walk returns to the park
Save the date for the return of the CHOC Walk to the Disneyland Resort on Sunday, August 20.
The 5K charity walk returns to the Disneyland Resort for the first time since 2019. 2023 marks the 33rd year of the event at the Disneyland Resort, with a course that takes participants through Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney.
The 2023 event has set a fundraising goal of $2.3 million, and hopes to attract as many as 400 teams. Visit the CHOC Walk website for more information and to register.
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Peter Pan's Flight is slated to be closed longer than Alice in Wonderland and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. MousePlanet file photo.
…We shared last week that Peter Pan's Flight, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and Alice in Wonderland are all scheduled to close for refurbishment on June 5. We now see that Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and Alice in Wonderland are scheduled to reopen on June 16, so their refurbishment will be much shorter than some had feared. Peter Pan's Flight is still showing as closed at least through June 18. The three Fantasyland attractions share a show building.
…The Inspire Key was still available as of press time, nearly three weeks after Disney resumed sales of new Magic Key passes. The other three tiers are sold out. Magic Keys are available only from the Disneyland website.
…Tickets are still available for the brand-new Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite event on June 13. The June 15 event is now sold out. Details and ticket sales available on the Disneyland website.
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Attraction, restaurants, and stores that are closed for refurbishment are noted below. All other closures should be presumed to be due to COVID protocols, and are subject to change at any time without notice as the state of California issues new guidance.
All information was current as of this article's publication date. MousePlanet does not edit past Updates; for the most up-to-date refurbishment calendar, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update, visit Disneyland.com or use the Disneyland smartphone application on your iOS or Android device.
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Disneyland
Closed attractions:
- Tarzan's Treehouse – closed for transformation into Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson. Reopens in 2023.
- French Market – closed for transformation into Tiana's Palace. Will reopen later in 2023.
- Mint Julep Bar – closed as part of the Tiana's Palace renovation. Will reopen later in 2023.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed April 17 to June 1 for refurbishment.
- Peter Pan's Flight – closes June 5 for refurbishment. Reopening date not published, but after June 18.
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride – closes June 5–16 for refurbishment.
- Alice in Wonderland – closes June 5–16 for refurbishment.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
- Splash Mountain – final day of operation May 30, 2023. The attraction will receive a The Princess and the Frog retheme, and will be renamed Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The updated attraction scheduled to open in late 2024.
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
- Tomorrow Landing
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar
- Hyperion Theatre – reopens June 30 with a limited-run production of “Rogers: The Musical”
- Silly Symphony Swings – closed for refurbishment. Scheduled to reopen May 5.
Downtown Disney District
Permanently closed:
- Rainforest Cafe – now home to the Star Wars Trading Post.
- ESPN Zone – building is being used as a pop-up shop.
- La Brea Bakery – building reopen as a temporary Earl of Sandwich location. Longer-term plans include replacing the building with a new Porto's Bakery.
- Catal Restaurant
- Uva Bar
- Sprinkles Cupcakes
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- PCH Grill – permanently closed. Will become a flagship location for Great Maple, expected to open summer 2023
- Mickey in Paradise – currently closed for refurbishment. A small assortment of gift items is available at the Pacific Ballroom from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Disneyland Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel (Disney Vacation Club tower) – now under construction. Scheduled to open September 28, 2023
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. No timeline released for a possible replacement.
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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2023
2023
- Disney100 anniversary celebration – began January 27, 2023
- Star Wars month – May 1 to June 4, 2023
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – May 8 and 11. All events are sold out.
- Grad Nite – May 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 30, and 31; June 2, 4, 7, 9, 14, and 16
- Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite – June 13 and 15. Tickets for the June 13 event are on sale via the event website, the June 15 event is sold out.
- CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, August 20.
2024
- 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – January 11–14, 2024. Registration is full for all in-person events.
- 2024 Disneyland 5K – Friday, January 12
- 2024 Disneyland 10K – Saturday, January 13
- 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon – Sunday, January 14
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 October 11, 2022.
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
| Ticket & Season | Adult One-Park | Adult Park Hopper | Child One-Park | Child Park Hopper |
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| One Day – Tier 0 | $104 | $169 | $98 | $163 |
| One Day – Tier 1 | $114 | $179 | $108 | $173 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $129 | $194 | $122 | $187 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $144 | $209 | $136 | $201 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $159 | $224 | $150 | $215 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $169 | $234 | $159 | $224 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $179 | $244 | $169 | $234 |
Disney Genie+ Add-On: $25 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $25 per ticket.
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 $285/$270
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $345/$330
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
Three Day Tickets
- Three-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $360/$340
- Three-Day Park Hopper – regularly $420/$400
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
SoCal Resident Ticket Offer
The Southern California Resident Ticket offers residents of Southern California and northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three weekdays between January 9 and May 25, 2023.
You can use every day of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit different parks on different days, but you can't use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $219 for ages 3 and up, and is valid only Mondays through Fridays. Weekends are not included.
For an additional $60, you can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day.
You can also add Disney Genie+ service for an additional $75 for the three days when purchased in advance. Remember that you can also upgrade to Disney Genie+ after you enter the theme park (subject to availability) and pay the then-current daily fee. We recommend going with the latter option for your first experience with Disney Genie+, just to make sure the service provides a value for you. If you love it, you can always add the Genie+ to your remaining days.
Tickets are available through the Disneyland website, or through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $395/$370
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $455/$430
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 per day, per ticket
- 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 $415/$390
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $475/$450
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 per day, per ticket
- 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 for domestic customers. Some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia/New Zealand, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available.
Disneyland Magic Keys
Inspire Key [Limited availability for new purchases] – $1,599, or $133.25 per month after down payment.
Details
- Blocked out December 21 to January 1 each year.
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 20% merchandise discount
- 15% food & beverage discount
- Parking included (excludes blockout dates)
- Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads
- 20% off Disney Genie+ service
Dream Key [No longer available to renew or purchase] – $1,399, or $102 per month after down payment.
Details
- No blockout dates
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 20% merchandise discount
- 15% food & beverage discount
- Parking included
Believe Key [Limited availability for new purchases] – $1099, or $91.59 per month after down payment.
Details
- ~ 48 blockout dates per year
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
- 50% parking discount
- Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads
- 20% off Disney Genie+ service
Enchant Key [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – Price: $699, or $58.25 per month after down payment.
Details
- ~ 150 blockout dates
- Can hold 4 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
- 25% parking discount in Toy Story lots
- 20% off Disney Genie+ service
Imagine Key [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $449, or $37.42 per month after down payment.
Details
- ~ 235 blockout dates
- Can hold 2 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
- 25% parking discount in Toy Story lots
- 20% off Disney Genie+ service
A monthly payment plan is available to California residents, after a $179 down payment.
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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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Spring 2023 Hotel Offer: Valid for stays Sunday through Thursday nights, March 12 through June 8, and must be booked by June 5, 2023.
| Hotel property | General Public |
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
15% off standard and premium rooms |
| Disneyland Hotel | 15% off standard and premium rooms |
| Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel | 10% off standard and premium rooms |
You can book through the links above, or contact MousePlanet's travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
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.
Magic Key Holders
Magic Key Holders receive discounts on food and merchandise at participating locations, based on Magic Key type. Visit the Magic Key Discounts website for current details.
Spring 2023 Hotel Offer: Valid for stays Sunday through Thursday nights, March 12 through June 8, and must be booked by June 5, 2023.
| Hotel property | Magic Key Holder |
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
20% off standard and premium rooms |
| Disneyland Hotel | 20% off standard and premium rooms |
| Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel | 15% off standard and premium rooms |
You can book through the links above, or contact MousePlanet's travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions:
Spring 2023 Hotel Offer: Valid for stays Sunday through Thursday nights, March 12 through June 8, and must be booked by June 5, 2023.
| Hotel property | Disney Visa Card Holder |
|---|---|
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
25% off premium rooms |
| Disneyland Hotel | 25% off premium rooms |
| Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel | 20% off premium rooms |
You can book through the links above, or contact MousePlanet's travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
Disney Magic Shot at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, where a Disney character will be digitally added to your photo. The location is open daily from 10:30am – 1:30pm., and is adjacent to the Monsters, Inc. attraction in Hollywood Land. Members receive one free image download per visit.
Star Wars Magic Shot at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity outside of the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland, across from Autopia.
This is open daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Members receive one free image download per visit, and Star Wars character will be digitally added to your photo.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores.
Disneyland Resort dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Wine Country Trattoria (lunch), Paradise Garden Grill, and Storyteller's Café (lunch).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10% 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% off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” “Discover the Magic,” and “Cultivating the Magic” guided tours.
Southern California Residents
SoCal Resident Ticket Offer
The Southern California Resident Ticket offers residents of Southern California and northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three weekdays between January 9 and May 25, 2023.
You can use every day of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit different parks on different days, but you can't use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $219 for ages 3 and up, and is valid only Mondays through Fridays. Weekends are not included.
For an additional $60, you can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day.
You can also add Disney Genie+ service for an additional $75 for the three days when purchased in advance. Remember that you can also upgrade to Disney Genie+ after you enter the theme park (subject to availability) and pay the then-current daily fee. We recommend going with the latter option for your first experience with Disney Genie+, just to make sure the service provides a value for you. If you love it, you can always add the Genie+ to your remaining days.
Tickets are available through the Disneyland website, or through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
If you know of an offer that you think most Members don't know about, please drop us an email with the details.
Disney Vacation Club Members
None currently available
If you know of an offer that you think most Members don't know about, please drop us an email with the details.
Service Members
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
2023 Ticket discounts
Through December 15, 2023, 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:
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $245
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $320
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $280
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $380
Disneyland tickets may be used January 9 through December 16, 2023, excluding the spring break blockout of April 2–15, 2023.
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 16, 2023.
This offer can only be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office.
2023 Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 9 through December 15, 2023. You can book now through December 11, 2023, and travel must be completed by December 16, 2023.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (844) 776-0015 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 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, provided the spouse stays in one of the rooms booked.
Hotel & Travel Packages
The Disneyland Resort has released several discounts for Spring 2023, with different offers for Disney Visa Card holders, Magic Key holders and the general public. The offers are valid for stays Sunday through Thursday nights, March 12 through June 8, and must be booked by June 5, 2023.
| Hotel property | General Public | Magic Key Holder | Disney Visa Card Holder |
|---|---|---|---|
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
15% off standard and premium rooms | 20% off standard and premium rooms | 25% off premium rooms |
| Disneyland Hotel | 15% off standard and premium rooms | 20% off standard and premium rooms | 25% off premium rooms |
| Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel | 10% off standard and premium rooms | 15% off standard and premium rooms | 20% off premium rooms |
You can book through the links above, or contact MousePlanet's travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
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
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
- DCA – Downtown Disney
- MM – (Not currently offered) Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders and promotional “bonus” tickets.
- EMH – (Not currently offered) Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests.
- LNY – Lunar New Year
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite.
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure.
- DaD – Disneyland After Dark
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