News and Views
Transition weeks ahead
The next two weeks are full of transitions in the skies above Disneyland, as the Wondrous Journeys fireworks show briefly gives way to Mickey’s Mix Magic for 10 days, before the new Together Forever fireworks begin. At Disney California Adventure, this is the final full week of the California Food and Wine Festival before Pixar Fest begins in both parks. Season of the Force is still going strong, and the Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nites kick off this Tuesday. Tickets are still available via the event website for all of the April event dates, but the three Nites in May have sold out.
Disneyland updates Disability Access Service
The biggest Disney news of last week was a pending change to the Disability Access Service, or DAS. These changes take effect on May 20 at Walt Disney World, and on June 18 at the Disneyland Resort, and will change the way many guests with disabilities plan their next visit to the parks.
You can read the full article here on MousePlanet, but the biggest change is that Disney has reframed the purpose of the DAS, saying it is intended “only those Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period of time.”
Guests with other disabilities are encouraged to make use of other services, like using the Disney Genie service to locate rides with shorter wait times, using rider switch when one member of a party can’t stand in a long queue, or even using the Single Riders lanes for faster boarding. One new service is a “return to queue” option to accommodate guests who need to leave a queue before it’s their time to ride, for example to use the bathroom or take medications. We don’t have specifics on how this will work, but it sounds like it will help address a certain set of needs.
Visitors who believe they qualify for a DAS, or who believe they have needs not addressed by the other sercvices offered, are strongly encouraged to contact Disney 2-30 days in advance of their visit to discuss their needs. This process is done via a pre-arrival video chat with a Disney cast member. Disney has partnered with Inspire Health Alliance to help cast members determine the appropriate accommodation for each guest, and also ensure that DAS is reserved only for those guests for which it was intended.
At Disneyland only, guests who arrive at the gates without having completed the pre-enrollment process can talk in person with an accessibility services cast member at the resort. Guest Relations in the theme parks will no longer handle DAS issuance; rather, a ticket booth in the esplanade between Disneyland and DCA will be the designated location for these conversations.
This is a serious slap in the face to those of us with physical disabilities that make “waiting in conventional queues for extended periods of time” difficult at best. 😡
— Stephen Kiskamp (@skiskamp) April 9, 2024
Not surprisingly, these changes have caused a huge uproar in various communities, with many MousePlanet readers contacting us to share their stories and concerns. One reader shared she has a condition which requires her to use the bathroom at regular intervals, and has qualified for the DAS on that basis. Now she worries that she will either need to pay for Lightning Lane access to avoid lines longer than 30 minutes, or just miss out on rides entirely. She questions how the return-to-queue process could even work with someone who uses a ECV, asking “So I’m in the middle of a 120-minute standby queue, get a sudden urge, and somehow need to back out of the winding queue on a scooter, find a CM to give me a return pass, and make it to the loo on time?”
Regarding the suggestion that guests use rider switch or single rider lines for faster boarding, one reader asked, “Isn’t that entirely counter to the Disneyland origin story? Didn’t Walt want a place he could enjoy with his children instead of sitting on a park bench watching them? I don’t want to spend most of my day waiting for my family to get off a ride so I can have my turn, I want to ride with my kids.” Other readers balk at the suggestion that visitors with physical limitations rent a wheelchair or ECV for their visit, pointing out the extra cost to rent these devices.
I think that Disney’s name for the current system is partly at fault for the current situation. According to 2021 U.S. Census Bureau data, 13% of Americans have a disability. If the average Disneyland family is four people, the odds are that half of those families have one person in their group with a disability. And it’s not surprising that people would see something called the “Disability Access Service,” and think, “hey, I have a disability, I should look into that.” That’s not abuse per se, it’s just human nature, and it may explain some of why requests for the Disability Access Service have more than tripled over the last five years.
If Disney titled this something like “access for guests with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” it would be much more obvious who it’s intended for, and would then open the discussion for guests with physical disabilities to learn what options exist for them.
That’s not to say that abuse is not a big factor, with social media influences gleefully posting things like, “the one word you need to know to skip the lines at Disney World,” and Facebook groups sharing “tricks” for qualifying for a DAS. Disney has a right and an obligation to put an end to that abuse.
As I’ve shared before, I’ve navigating Disney’s access systems for nearly three decades with my husband and now my children, and I completely understand the concerns of visitors who fear that these changes mean they won’t be able to visit Disneyland at all. I truly encourage anyone who feels that they have a need not addressed by the current options go through the DAS registration process and discuss your specific needs with the cast members. I do feel that Disney wants to handle requests on a case-by-case basis based on specific needs, but I also expect many people to be disapointed if they no longer qualify for a service they’ve previously relied on.
Disneyland Forward faces city council vote
Three years after Disney officials first made their case for a $1.9 billion expansion of the Disneyland Resort, the project known as “Disneyland Foreward” will go before the Anaheim City Council for a vote on Tuesday, April 16. The Anaheim planning commission gave their green light to the proposal during a meeting in March, sending it to the City Council for final approval.
Disney first announced the Disneyland Forward initiative in March 2021, weeks before the resort reopened from the 14-month pandemic closure. The company said it wanted the City of Anaheim to revisit the 1993 Disneyland Resort Specific Plan, which set up land use “districts,” with specific rules governing each.
Disney says it has filled all of the space in the district earmarked as theme park, and has no place to expand without taking out existing park space, as was the case when Big Thunder Ranch was razed to make room for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Plans to build a new resort hotel were stymied in 2018, in part because the site proposed for the project was deemed to be part of the parking district. The company wants updates that would permit integrated development of new theme park, hotel, shopping and entertainment venues on land Disney already owns. In November, Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro said there’s enough room to build another Disneyland if they wanted.
Since announcing the plan, Disney has held a series of community events to share their vision with Anaheim residents; both Resort President Ken Potrock and D’Amaro have made the rounds with bright, colorful and vague concept art, and the City of Anaheim has held its own informational open houses. In various presentations, D’Amaro has discussed possibly creating new lands based on Frozen, Black Panther and Coco, though no specifics have been released.
Throughout the process, Disney officials have emphasized that they aren’t seeking tax concessions or public funding for any future expansion, and that these approvals would not increase the acreage Disney already owns. However, the company is asking to purchase all or portions of three city roads for $40 million, making Magic Way, Hotel Way and a portion of Clementine Street private property.
If you’d like to watch the proceedings, you can view the meeting on the city’s Anaheim TV website, or on the Anaheim City Council and Planning Commission Meetings YouTube page. The public meeting begins at 5:00 p.m., with the Disneyland Forward discussion likely to begin after 5:30. Plan for a long discussion and lots of public comments. The discussion may also be continued until the May 7th meeting.
Pixar Fest menu preview
Pixar Fest starts next week and Disney has provided a preview of what awaits foodies during this event. As usual, the novelties team has hit it out of the park with an assortment of collectibles which we predict will make for some tough decisions – how many popcorn buckets is too many? The Alien Pizza Planet Truck is absolutely coming home with me, and I’ve seen a lot of excitement for the Coco Guitar popcorn bucket.
Pixar fans can bring home a variety of souvenirs from Pixar Fest. Photo courtesy Disney.
New for this event is a viewing package for new “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration” parade at Disney California Adventure. The package is $69 per person, and includes a reserved seat in the viewing area at Sonoma Terrace. The package comes with a plate of “Pixar-inspired foods, desserts and cheeses,” as well as soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and a “specialty mocktail.” Reservations have not yet opened for the package, so keep checking the Disneyland website or the app for information.
The Together Forever dining package comes with a plate of Pixar-themed treats. Photo courtesy Disney.
Foodies should schedule a second visit to Pixar Fest next month, with the six new Marketplaces open on May 10. Each is themed to a different Pixar movie, adding even more drinks and dishes to the festival. Disney has not yet said whether they will offer a Sip and Savor pass for this event, but it would seem like a good bet.
Disney gives update on Downtown Disney changes
In last week’s Disneyland Resort Update, we noted that Downtown Disney has begun another round of musical chairs, with shops and restaurants on the move. On Wednesday, the Disney Parks Blog provided an official update on some of these moves, and gave a look ahead at changes planned this summer.
The biggest news is confirmation that the three new eateries headed by Chef Carlos Gaytán – Paseo, Centrico and Tiendita – will open in May. There’s also news about Din Tai Fung, and an explanation for the relocations of the Disney Dress Shop and WonderGround Gallery. You can read the full article here.
Let’s keep it social
It looks like the Walt Disney Company has resumed posting to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at least for some of its official accounts. For others, including the official @Disneyland and @WaltDisneyWorld accounts, it appears Instagram and Facebook are still the preferred social media platforms. If you’re used to getting your official Disney news from X, you’ll want to check other channels as well.
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This and That
…Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s in the Downtown Disney district permanently closed this weekend.
…The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln closes Tuesday, April 16 for refurbishment. Reopening date not published.
…Tickets are still on sale for all of the the Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events in April, but the three dates in May are now sold out. Details at the event website.
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Attraction, restaurants, and stores that are closed for refurbishment are noted below.
All information was current as of this article’s publication date. MousePlanet does not edit past Resort 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:
- The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closes April 16 for refurbishment. Reopening date not published.
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – closes May 1 due to construction in the area related to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
- Haunted Mansion – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date not published. Reopening date not published.
- Splash Mountain – closed for transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The updated attraction scheduled to open in late 2024.
- Fantasmic – on hiatus until May 24.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
- The Briar Patch – closes May 1 for transformation into Ray’s Berets.
- Pooh Corner – closes May 1 for refurbishment; half of the store will reopen as the Critter Club.
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Incredicoaster – closed for refurbishment April 8-17.
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed for refurbishment March 4. Reopening date not published.
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar – closed permanently December 10, 2023.
- Beast’s Library in the Sorcerer’s Workshop inside the Animation Building – closed permanently December 10, 2023.
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 reopened 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
- Tortilla Jo’s sit-down restaurant – permanently closed.
- Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s – permanently closed.
Disneyland Hotel
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. The lobby bar has reopened.
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.
2024
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- Mickey’s Mix Magic – presented nightly April 15 to 25, and on select nights will be “enhanced” with fireworks.
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 1 through April 22.
- Season of the Force at Disneyland – April 3 through June 2.
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30; May 2, 7 & 9. Tickets on sale now. Details at the event website.
- Dapper Day Expo Weekend (unofficial event) – April 6–7. More information at the event website.
- Dapper Day Fall Outing at Disneyland (unofficial event) – April 7. More information at the event website.
- Pixar Fest – April 26 through August 4, 2024
- 2024 Grad Nites – May 10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 28, and 31; June 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 14.
- Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite – June 18 & 20. Purchase tickets via the event website.
- CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, July 21, 2024. Registration is now open at the event website.
- D23 Day at Angel Stadium – Sunday, August 4
- D23 Day at Disneyland Resort – Thursday, August 8
- D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) – August 9–11 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets are sold out.
- Halloween Time – August 23 through October 31.
- Plaza de la Familia – August 23 through November 2.
- (Inaugural) Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend – September 5–8. All events are sold out.
- Gay Days Anaheim (unofficial event) – September 13–15. More information at the event website.
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – Begins November 15.
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, 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Day – Tier 0 | $104 | $169 | $98 | $163 |
| One Day – Tier 1 | $119 | $184 | $112 | $177 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $134 | $199 | $127 | $192 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $154 | $219 | $146 | $211 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $169 | $234 | $160 | $225 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $184 | $249 | $174 | $239 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $194 | $259 | $183 | $248 |
Disney Genie+ Add-On: $30 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $30 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.
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Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $310/$290
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $375/$350
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 $390/$365
- Three-Day Park Hopper – regularly $460/$435
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three weekdays between January 2 and June 2, 2024 for $225, or up to any three days between January 2 and June 2, 2024 for $275.
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. For an additional $70, you can 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 $90 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.
There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on January 2 and wait until June 2 to use the remaining admission. However, remember that you must make a theme park reservation for each day that you want to use the ticket. Disney also warns that ticket sales may be paused or ended at any time, so it’s probably best to purchase early so you’re ready to make reservations as soon as they open for your desired travel dates. Reservations can now be made up to 180 days in advance, which as of press time includes the entire duration of this offer.
Disney states that proof of residency is required for purchase and admission, and each resident can purchase up to five tickets per day.
Now for the official fine print:
Southern California Resident Ticket
- Offer valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000–93599.
- Each Guest, 18 years of age and older, using a Southern California Resident ticket must show proof of eligible residency for purchase and admission.
- Tickets are not valid before January 2, 2024, expire June 2, 2024, and are limited in availability.
- To enter a theme park, Guests (ages 3 and older) need a valid ticket and a theme park reservation for the same day and same park they want to visit.
- Theme park reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance and are limited and subject to availability and restrictions.
- Each day of use constitutes one full day of use.
- Eligible residents may purchase up to 5 tickets per day with valid ID.
- Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced.
- Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions, and is subject to restrictions, change and cancellation without notice.
- Sales may be paused from time to time or terminated at any time.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $445/$420
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $515/$490
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 $480/$450
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $555/$525
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 – $1,649
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
Believe Key – $1,249
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 – Price: $849
Details
- ~ 150 blockout dates per year
- 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 – $499
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 $184 down payment.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.
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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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Everyone
Disneyland has released a new hotel discount, offering up to 15% off on select stays at select Disneyland Resort hotels. The offer is valid only Sunday through Thursday nights, for travel March 11 to June 6, 2024.
| Hotel Property | General Public |
|---|---|
| Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| The Villas at Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel | No discount offered |
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.
Disneyland has released a new hotel discount, offering Magic Key Holders up to 20% off on select stays at select Disneyland Resort hotels. The offer is valid only Sunday through Thursday nights, for travel March 11 to June 6, 2024.
| Hotel Property | Magic Key Holders |
|---|---|
| Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| The Villas at Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel | No discount offered |
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Disney Rewards VISA Cardmember Perks
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Disney Character Experience at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, where they can meet and pose with a Disney character. 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.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores, plus 10% off at Arribas Brothers Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts and Cristal d’Orleans)
Disneyland park dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland restaurants:
- Cafe Orleans
- Carnation Café
- The Golden Horseshoe
- Harbour Galley
- Plaza Inn
- River Belle Terrace
- Royal Street Veranda
- Troubadour Tavern
Disney California Adventure dining – 10% off at selected Disney California Adventure restaurants:
- Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
- Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
- Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
- Lucky Fortune Cookery
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Sonoma Terrace
- Studio Catering Co.
- Wine Country Trattoria
Disneyland Resort Hotels dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort Hotel restaurants. (GCH Craftsman Bar, Storytellers Café, Goofy’s Kitchen).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10% off purchases at Curl Surf and California Sole; 20% off purchases at Wetzel’s Pretzels.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15% off the “Walt’s Main Street Story,” Guided Tour, “Disney’s Happiest Haunts” Tour (offered seasonally) and the “Holiday Time at Disneyland®” Tour (offered seasonally)
Southern California Residents
None currently offered
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
2024 Ticket discounts
Through December 10, 2024, 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: $269
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $359
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $315
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $435
Disneyland tickets may be used January 2 through December 13, 2024. There is no blockout period for spring break this year.
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 13, 2024.
This offer can only be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office.
2024 Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 2 through December 13, 2024. You can book now through December 10, 2024, and travel must be completed by December 14, 2024.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (833) 618-0536 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 40% off, based on room category. Concierge rooms, Signature or Premium suites, or 2-or 3-Bedroom Villas are excluded from the offer, and this offer can not be combined with any other discount.
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
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
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
- DCA – Downtown Disney
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- EE –Early Entry for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests.
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- LNY – Lunar New Year – January 23 through February 18, 2024
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 1 through April 22, 2024
- GN – Grad Nites – May 10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 28, and 31; June 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 14.
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure.
- DaD – Disneyland After Dark
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
| 4/14 | 4/15 | 4/16 | 4/17 | 4/18 | 4/19 | 4/20 |
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| Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 1
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 1
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 5
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
| 4/21 | 4/22 | 4/23 | 4/24 | 4/25 | 4/26 | 4/27 |
| Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 3
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 3
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 5
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
| 4/28 | 4/29 | 4/30 | 5/1 | 5/2 | 5/3 | 5/4 |
| Ticket Tier 5
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 3
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 3
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 5
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
| 5/5 | 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/9 | 5/10 | 5/11 |
| Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 1
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 3
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 5
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
| 5/12 | 5/13 | 5/14 | 5/15 | 5/16 | 5/17 | 5/18 |
| Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 2
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 3
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
Ticket Tier 4
Hours: Early Entry: DCA Special events: |
Ticket Tier 5
Hours: Early Entry: DL Special events: |
