Disneyland Resort Update for April 18 – 24, 2022
News and Views
Nighttime entertainment and virtual queues return to Disneyland
The Main Street Electrical Parade, World of Color, and the Disneyland Forever fireworks all make their public return this Friday, April 22, and it's likely to be one of the busiest weekends the Disneyland Resort has seen in two years.
Along with the return of the three nighttime spectaculars, the virtual queue also makes a reappearance this week. Disney will use the virtual queue to manage entry into the reserved viewing area for the World of Color this time around, ditching the pre-pandemic Fastpass system. You can also get into the reserved viewing area by booking a World of Color dining package (more on that below), or by buying a ticket to the World of Color dessert party.
The World of Color returns this Friday, April 22. Photo courtesy Disney.
According to the Disneyland website, visitors can join the World of Color virtual queue starting at Noon. Guests must already have entered Disney California Adventure or Disneyland in order to join the virtual queue, so there's no trying to join the queue from home or work. The wording is a bit vague, but it appears you can select which of the two showtimes you prefer.
If you get into the virtual queue, you'll be directed to report to the “blue” or “yellow” entrance 45 minutes before showtime to enter the reserved viewing area. Remember that the viewing areas are standing-room-only save for a small section reserved for guests with disabilities, so be prepared for a long period of standing.
The Main Street Electrical Parade returns April 22 . MousePlanet file photo.
Those who did not get into the virtual queue are directed to check with cast members around Paradise Bay for walk-up viewing options. Those will be to the side or even the back of Paradise Bay.
Across the way at Disneyland, the Main Street Electrical Parade steps off at 8:45 p.m. this Friday, with a second performance at 10:30 p.m. The Disneyland Forever fireworks are presented at 9:30 p.m. that evening, so it's easy to catch the first parade and then stay on Main Street for the pyrotechnics.
Disney has purposely crafted the entertainment schedule to make it darn near impossible to catch all three shows on one night. While it's technically possible to watch 8:45 p.m. MSEP and 9:30 p.m. fireworks from Disneyland, then get into DCA for the 10:15 p.m. World of Color, you're going to have a rotten view of the latter show. Better to split your viewing over two nights.
Bucket brigades and dining packages
When Walt Disney World released a popcorn bucket in the shape of cult-favorite character Figment earlier this year, some fans reportedly waited in line more than six hours to get their hands on one, and the souvenir sold out the first weekend. When Walt Disney World restocked the buckets a month later, they made them available to purchase through the mobile order system, preventing a repeat of the lines and helping enforce the purchase limit of two per person.
Disneyland will release this collectible popcorn bucket to commemorate The Main Street Electrical Parade. Photo courtesy Disney.
We can't help but wonder what's in store this week when Disneyland releases the Elliott popcorn bucket and turtle sipper mug to commemorate the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade. The Disney Parks Blog made no mention of any sort of virtual queue or mobile order opportunity, saying only the items would be available at various locations throughout Disneyland. The Blog did note the items would be available throughout the summer season, but posted a disclaimer that “availability may vary throughout the season,” which is Disney-speak for “don't expect these to be in stock when you visit.”
Disneyland will release this turtle sipper mug to commemorate the return of The Main Street Electrical Parade. Photo courtesy Disney.
We noted last week that we were anticipating details about dessert parties and dining packages for the World of Color's return, and Disney did in fact provide both.
The World of Color dessert party returns to Disney California Adventure this week. Photo courtesy Disney.
The World of Color dessert party is back, and runs $84 per person, including tax and tip. The plated offering includes a “sweet and savory selection of desserts and appetizers” and beverages, along with reserved seating for the World of Color. Reservations open no earlier than this Wednesday, April 20, and from there will be available up to 60 days in advance.
There are two options for World of Color dining, and for now Disney is making it relatively easy to book those packages. Customers simply make a reservation at their chosen location, and then tell the host they want to upgrade to the World of Color package when they arrive. The two participating locations are Wine Country Trattoria inside Disney California Adventure, and Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. You can make reservations for both locations now.
At Wine Country Trattoria, the World of Color dinner is a prix-fixe 3-course meal, but pricing and menu details are “coming soon.”
At Storytellers Cafe, the World of Color dining package includes the restaurant's buffet, which does not feature characters. The standard pricing for this is $44 for adults and $24 for ages 3-9, and there's no indication if the World of Color package will be more expensive.
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…The Dapper Day Spring Outing to Disneyland is scheduled to take place this Sunday, April 24. The unofficial event usually draws a large crowd of well-dressed fans. The event organizers no longer schedule in-park meet-ups, but they do encourage fans to ” enjoy a mid-afternoon ride on the Mark Twain Riverboat, and a sunset spin on the King Arthur Carrousel – both original 1955 park attractions.”
The Dapper Day Expo is held at the Disneyland Hotel April 23-24. Tickets to the Expo are $15 – $28. Find more details, including a schedule of Expo vendors, 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 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:
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date unknown.
- Blue Bayou Restaurant– closes
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Silly Symphony Swings – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date unknown.
- Mater's Junkyard Jamboree – closed May 9–12 for refurbishment.
- Golden Zephyr – closed May 9 – 19 for refurbishment.
- Mickey's PhilharMagic – closed May 16 – 26 for refurbishment.
- Animation Academy – closed May 2 – 26 for refurbishment.
- Red Car Trolley
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar
Entertainment:
- World of Color – returns April 22, 2022
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.
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- PCH Grill – permanently closed. No timeline released for a possible replacement.
Disneyland Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- New DVC tower – now under construction. No timeline released.
- Guest room refurbishment – was ongoing at the time of the Resort closure. Fantasy tower appears to be complete, but Frontier and Adventure towers may still be under renovation. No updated timeline available.
- 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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2022
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 4 to April 26, 2022
- Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever Fireworks and World of Color return – April 22, 2022
- Dapper Day Spring Outing to Disneyland (unofficial event) – Sunday, April 24. Dapper Day Expo at the Disneyland Hotel April 23-24. More details at the event website.
- Disney Junior Fun Fest – Friday, April 29, 2022
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – May 3, 4, 27 at Disneyland. All dates are sold out.
- Grad Nites: May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26 and 31; June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 17
- Fantasmic returns – May 28, 2022
- 2022 D23 Expo – September 9–11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
- Gay Days (unofficial event) – September 16-18. More information at 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 October 25, 2021.
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 1 | $104 | $164 | $98 | $153 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $119 | $179 | $113 | $173 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $134 | $194 | $127 | $197 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $149 | $209 | $141 | $201 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $159 | $219 | $150 | $210 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $164 | $224 | $155 | $215 |
Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 per day, 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 $255/$240
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $319/$300
- Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 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 $330/$310
- Three-Day Park Hopper – regularly $390/$370
- Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 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 admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three weekdays between January 3 and May 26, 2022.
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 $199 for ages 3 and up, which is the same price as the 2020 offer. Of course, this new ticket is valid only Mondays through Fridays, and 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 $60 for the three days when purchased in advance. Tickets are available through the Disneyland website, or through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
There's no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on January 3 and wait until May 26 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.
Tickets expire on May 26, 2022, and unlike past years, do not have a spring blockout period. However, we estimate the peak Spring Break crowds will arrive April 11–22, 2022. so plan your visits accordingly.
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
- Valid for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000–93599; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for purchase and admission.
- Tickets are not valid before January 3, 2022, expire May 26, 2022, and are limited in availability.
- Tickets are not valid on Saturdays and Sundays.
- 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 120 days in advance and are limited and subject to availability and restrictions.
- Guests may update their theme park reservation dates until May 26, 2022 by canceling their existing reservations and booking new reservation dates; new reservation dates are subject to availability.
- 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 $360/$340
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $420/$400
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $20 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 $380/$360
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $440/$420
- Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 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
Dream Key [Not currently available to 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 [Not currently available to purchase] – $949, or $65 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
Enchant Key – Price: $649, or $40 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
Imagine Key – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $399, or $19 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
A monthly payment plan is available to California residents, after a $179 down payment.
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.
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.
Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions.
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
See above.
If you know of an offer that we've missed, 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
Disneyland has not yet announced details of a 2021 Military Salute program.
If you purchased a ticket under the 2020 program, the expiration date will be extended through December 16, 2021. Tickets may be used on non-consecutive days.
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
- DCA – Downtown Disney
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- 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.
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- LNY – Lunar New Year
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite.
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
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