runDisney announces another Anaheim hiatus
Just as early registration for the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend opened last week, the company broke the news that those races will be the last held in Anaheim for a while.
The announcement from runDisney said,
Due to upcoming construction impacts, runDisney races at the Disneyland® Resort will be placed on hiatus in 2026 after the conclusion of the 2026 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend presented by HONDA. We will continue to offer races at Walt Disney World® Resort, as well as virtual offerings.
runDisney announced a similar hiatus in 2017 just prior to the start of construction on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. West coast races resumed in January 2024 with the return of the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend.
The final (for now) Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1 2026. Early registration took place last week for Club runDisney members, and the general public can register starting April 29.
Registration opens Tuesday for final runDisney events before hiatus
Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, April 29 for the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend. The event takes place Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1 2026 and includes a variety of events for adults and children. In keeping with the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration, the 2026 event theme is “Get Happy.”
| Event | Date | Price |
| Disneyland Yoga | January 29, 2026 | $140 |
| Disneyland 5K | January 30, 2026 | $130 |
| Disneyland 10K | January 31, 2026 | $185 |
| runDisney Kids Races | January 31, 2026 | $45 each |
| Disneyland Half Marathon | February 1, 2026 | $270 |
| Dumbo Double Dare | January 31 and February 1, 2026 | $450 |
| runDisney Health and Fitness Expo | January 29 – 31, 2026 | No Charge |
Given the announcement that these will be the final events in Anaheim for the foreseeable future, and despite another $10 increase in most events, registration is likely to sell out even faster than usual.
To register, visit the runDisney website. As always, we recommend that you are fully prepared with all of your information before registration opens. Make sure you’re already logged into your Disney account, and have all of the details for each person you are trying to register, including legal name, home and email addresses, date of birth, pace time and shirt size. If you need to submit a proof of time for an event, you can do that after you register, so don’t take time to do it when you first register.
runDisney published a video two years ago which gives tips for how to register, but it doesn’t address concerns about how to ensure you get into all of your events if you’re trying to register for multiple races, or how best to register for multiple people (including minors).
Based on my own personal experience with this, it’s best to have every adult handle their own registrations, because entries are not confirmed until you finish and pay. It’s not uncommon to get to checkout and find one or more events have sold out while you were adding your spouse, friends and children.
Storytellers Reopens
Storytellers Cafe reopened at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel earlier this month, and I had an opportunity to visit with my family to check out the renovations. Workers replaced the original buffet counter with an updated version during the remodel, and added new appetizer and dessert stations to either side. Disney also removed some low walls in the center of the restaurant to improve traffic flow through the buffet area.
The extra counter space allows Storytellers Cafe to serve an expanded menu, and includes a self-serve machine which can produce sorbets or ice cream. During our visit the options were wild cherry or apricot sorbet, and both were so good we took full advantage of the all-you-care-to-eat nature of the meal and went back for seconds.
One problem we found with the new layout is that the appetizer and dessert stations create a choke point for both diners trying to help themselves to the new offerings, and for cast members trying to enter or exit the kitchen area.
Character dining is very popular at Storytellers Cafe, with Mickey and friends featured at Mickey’s Tales of Adventure at breakfast and brunch.
Starting May 18, Donald’s Tales of Adventure Dinner Buffet begins, with character dining at dinner and a new BBQ-based menu. Reservations are now open, and at press time were still readily available for opening week.
The unannounced Food Festival
The 2025 Food & Wine Festival may just be a delicious memory, but Disney seems to be kicking off another resort-wide food event.
Starting April 30, visitors will find new breakfast items, salads, entrees, desserts, drinks and snacks at locations throughout Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The Disney Eats Facebook and Instagram accounts have been serving up the news in small bites for the past two weeks, and we’ve compiled a full checklist below so you don’t miss anything.
Many of these items are marked as new, but fans of the Food & Wine Festival may recognize a few returning favorites.
Disneyland
Bengal Barbecue – Bengal Breakfast Bowl: White rice, scrambled eggs, fried spiced ham, gravy, and chile oil
Edelweiss Snacks
- Chicken Niçoise Shaker Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olive tapenade, and potato chips served with honey mustard dressing
- Matterhorn Puff Filled with cheesecake, lemon curd, and fresh blueberries topped with white chocolate and snow sugar
Harbour Galley
- Corn Soup: Roasted corn soup topped with pasilla and roasted corn served in a sourdough bread bowl (Plant-based)
- Steak Salad: Roasted tri-tip, blistered broccolini, haricots verts, pickled fennel, sweet peppers, and red wine vinaigrette
- Peach Lemonade with Peach Ring: Lemonade and peach purée garnished with peach rings and rimmed with chile-lime seasoning (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree
- Barbecue Salad: Chopped brisket, romaine and kale mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, corn rib, and chile-lime vinaigrette
- Watermelon Lemonade: Served over ice and topped with lemon-flavored popping spheres (Non-alcoholic beverage; also available in a Jamboree Mason Jar Sipper)
Jolly Holiday Cafe
- Coconut Cheesecake: Coconut cheesecake rolled in toasted coconut with coconut whipped cream, white chocolate pearls, and a Mickey decoration
- Chocolate Cake: Chocolate cake with frosting
- Lemon-Raspberry Tiramisu: Lemon tiramisu cream with layers of raspberry-soaked ladyfingers, lemon curd, and fresh raspberries finished with dried raspberry and chocolate decoration
Little Red Wagon – Lychee-Strawberry Green Tea: Green tea infused with lychee flavor and topped with strawberries (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Maurice’s Treats
- Breakfast Cheesy Pretzel Bread: Cheesy garlic pretzel bread with scrambled eggs and sausage
- Cookie Croissant: Flat croissant coated in sugar
Market House – Butter Biscuit Cookie: Butter cookie with raspberry jam and white chocolate
Mint Julip Bar
- Passion Fruit Mint Julep: Passion fruit, mint, and a hint of lime (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Pineapple-flavored Mickey-shaped Beignets: Dusted with pineapple powdered sugar
Plaza Inn – Chocolate Gooey Brownie Cake: Chocolate brownie molten cake, Chantilly cream, caramel, and chocolate sauce garnished with chocolate rice crisp
Royal Street Veranda
- New Orleans-inspired Sno-Ball topped with up two house-made syrups. Choose from Pineapple, Coconut, Cherry, Lemon-Lime, Strawberry or Mango
- Cajun Chicken Salad Sandwich: Cajun chicken salad tossed in Cajun rémoulade, tomatoes, lettuce and fried onions
- Strawberry Pecan Salad: Romaine and kale mixed greens, fennel, strawberries, candied pecans, and strawberry vinaigrette (Plant-based)
Rancho del Zacalo
- Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp, aguachile marinade, salsa macha, and guacatillo with tostadas
- Fresas con Crema: Strawberries with sweet cream and cheesecake bites
- Iced Cafe de Olla: Cold brew, horchata cream, and flan custard
Red Rose Taverne
- Provincial Grilled Chicken BLT. Grilled chicken, green goddess sauce, bacon, havarti, sliced tomatoes, and lettuce
- Chicken Niçoise Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, cherry tomatoes, olive tapenade, and potato chips served with honey mustard dressing
- S’mores Butter Cake Sundae: Chocolate butter cake topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, graham cracker crumbs, and toasted marshmallow
Tiana’s Palace – Cold Brew: Beignet-flavored cold brew (Also available with a cream topper)
The Tropical Hideaway – Matcha Float: DOLE Whip Strawberry and Mango swirl topped with white chocolate drizzle and toasted coconut
Outdoor Vending
- Gator Tail at Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country: Classic churro rolled in green sugar
Disney California Adventure
Aunt Cass Cafe
- Peaches and Cream Bread Pudding: Peach pie topping, whipped topping, crème anglaise, and streusel
- Bacon Cheddar Ale Soup: Cheddar ale cream soup with bacon in a sourdough bread bowl
- Strawberries & Cream Cold Brew: Vanilla cream cold brew topped with a strawberry cold foam
Award Weiners – Street Corn Dog: All-beef hot dog with esquites-inspired topping
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta – Tiramisu Parfait
Cappuccino Cart
- Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito: Marinated steak, scrambled eggs, Monterey jack, and potato bites
- Banoffee Pie Cold Brew: Butterscotch cold brew topped with banana cold foam and garnished with cocoa shavings
- Mango-Guava Iced Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream – Neapolitan Macaron: Chocolate macaron with vanilla bean buttercream and strawberry sauce
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
- Ube Cake Flan: Ube cake and vanilla flan
- Cucumber-Chia Agua Fresca: Cucumber-chia lime agua fresca (Non-alcoholic)
- Cool as a Cucumber Cocktail: Cucumber-chia lime agua fresca with tequila
- Jalapeño Passion Fruit Margarita
Cozy Cones
- Chicharron Preparado con Camarones at Cozy Cone 1: Wheat cracker, lime mayonnaise, lettuce, jalapeño-onion-cilantro salad, and lime-cooked shrimp, with aguachile salsa and hot sauce
- Banana Cone-Nanza Churro at Cozy Cone 1: Classic churro topped with banana cream and crust dust
Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Pastrami Sandwich: Sliced deli-style pastrami, Swiss cheese, pickle chips, shredded lettuce, and mustard on fresh-sliced rye bread
- Race Day Salad: Fresh romaine lettuce topped with golden crispy chicken, crisp snap peas, shaved carrot, zesty ranch dressing, shredded parmesan, and chopped bacon
Hollywood Lounge – Tiki Margarita: Tequila with pineapple margarita
Paradise Garden Grill
- Chicken Taquitos Rojos: Topped with shredded lettuce, crema, queso fresco, salsa roja, and pickled onions served with Spanish rice and refried beans
- Plant-based Carne Asada Wet Burrito: Marinated steak tips, Spanish rice, refried beans, and avocado crema topped with salsa verde and crema
- Achiote Chicken Salad: Achiote-marinated chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, crispy tortilla chips, and cotija cheese tossed in a spicy Caesar dressing
- Pineapple Agua Fresca (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Fresh Pineapple Cocktail: Tequila, agua fresca de piña, and chile-lime-seasoned rim
- Mango Strawberry Chile-Lime Parfait: Mango mousse, vanilla cake, mango passion fruit compote, and strawberry chamoy chile-lime gelée
Pym’s Test Kitchen
- Neutron Nachos: Blue and shrunken red corn tortilla chips, IMPOSSIBLE taco meat, seasoned black beans, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and pickled jalapeños (Plant-based)
- Nachos Assemble!: Blue and shrunken red corn tortilla chips, IMPOSSIBLE taco meat, seasoned black beans, sour cream, and cheese sauce served with yogurt, a Cuties Mandarin Orange, and a small DASANI Bottled Water (Kids meal offering) (Plant-based)
Schmoozies – Mickey Mint Cookie Shake: Mint cookies and cream shake with whipped topping, sprinkles, crème-filled chocolate cookies, and red sugar rim
Shawarma Palace – Denver Breakfast Shawarma: Scrambled eggs, potatoes, ham, cheddar cheese, and bell peppers served with spicy ketchup
Smokejumpers Grill
- Fried Pickles with buffalo ranch
- Raspberry Shake topped with whipped cream
Studio Catering Co
- Western-style Loaded Potato : Creamy baked potato, garlic butter, charro-style beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and sliced jalapeños
- Lomo Saltado Burrito: Peruvian-inspired lomo saltado stir-fry, shoestring french fries, and serrano-lime rice wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and served with serrano hot sauce
Select Outdoor Vending locations
- Pull-apart Pizza Bread: Filled with seasoned ricotta and topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni slices
- Tiramisu Churro at Churros at Hollywood Land: Classic churro rolled in vanilla-cocoa sugar and drizzled with espresso sauce
- Chocolate-Pecan Churro at Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street: Classic churro topped with maple glaze, toasted pecans, and chocolate drizzle
Heroes Tickets
As we shared in February, the Disneyland Resort is honoring the firefighters, law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians who worked to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires in January, 2025 by offering eligible personnel two one-day park hopper tickets to visit the Disneyland Resort Mondays through Thursdays from May 6 to August 7, 2024.
Those eligible for the offer include “eligible California firefighters as well as eligible Los Angeles-based law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians who helped combat the LA fires in January 2025. The Heroes Ticket is also available to “eligible individuals from other departments that provided mutual aid assistance.” More detailed information has been sent directly to the qualifying departments for distribution to their members.
As a caution, we have learned that at least one fake website has been created claiming to offer registration for this program. The only valid registration page is found on the Disneyland website. If you believe you are eligible for this offer, but have not received an official communication, be sure to check with your captain or department head.
This and That…
…Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and the Matterhorn Bobsleds both close April 28 for refurbishment. No reopening date was published for either attraction, but the refurbishments run into at least June.
…At press time, tickets were still on sale for both of the Disneyland After Dark – Pride Nite events in June. More event details on the DIsneyland website.
…At press time, tickets were still on sale for almost all of the remaining Disneyland After Dark – Star Wars Nite events in April and May. Only the Sunday, May 4th event has sold out. More event details on 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.
Disneyland
Closed attractions:
- “it’s a small world” – closed January 21 to remove the holiday overlay and for refurbishment. Reopening date not published.
- The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closed April 16, 2024 for refurbishment. The Main Street Opera House will reopen on July 17, 2025 with a new show called “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.”
- Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow – remains closed for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room – closes April 28 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closes April 28 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Mad Tea Party – closed May 5-7 for refurbishment.
- King Arthur Carrousel – closed May 7 & 8 for refurbishment.
- Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster – closes May 19 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Soarin’ – closed for refurbishment April 28-May 2.
- Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome – closes April 28 for refurbishment. Reopens May 13.
- Sorcerer’s Workshop – closes April 28 for refurbishment. Reopens May 13.
Downtown Disney District & Resort Hotels
Downtown Disney:
- Former ESPN Zone building – permits call for splitting the building into three units, with two ground-level retail spaces.
Grand Californian Hotel
- Napa Rose – closes March 28 for an extensive refurbishment. The restaurant is expected to reopen in fall, 2025.
- The dedicated entrance from the Grand California Hotel into Disney California Adventure is closed through mid-May. GCH hotel guests can use the Paradise Pier Hotel entrance into Disney California Adventure during the construction.
- A new two-story club lounge is planned for the Grand Californian Hotel, and will be constructed on the 5th and 6th floors overlooking the grand lobby.
- Guest room renovations will take place in phases through the fall.
Disneyland Hotel
- The E-Ticket Club in the Adventure Tower is closed for expansion and refurbishment. The lounge will reopen as the High Key Club in summer, 2025. During construction, a temporary Concierge lounge is located on the lobby level of the Frontier Tower for all Club-Level Guests.
- Electric vehicle charging will be temporarily unavailable at this hotel due to system upgrades beginning in March 2025 and continuing through the spring—with completion expected this summer. During that time, guests may use the vehicle charging stations in the Simba Lot.
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. The lobby bar has reopened as the Broken Spell Lounge.
Pixar Place Hotel
- Pool Deck – closed for refurbishment March 3. Disney says that guests staying at the Paradise Pier Hotel during the work can use the Disneyland Hotel pools, and may still view fireworks (when offered) from the Pixar Place Hotel pool deck. There was no indication given of how long the refurbishment will last.
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.
2025
- Season of the Force at Disneyland – March 28 though May 11.
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4 and 6. Registration now open. More information at the event website.
- 2025 Grad Nites – May 9, 12, 18, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 30; June 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, and 13.
- Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration – Begins May 16, 2025 and continues through Summer 2026
- Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite – June 16 and 18. Tickets on sale now. More information at the event website.
- CHOC Walk – Sunday August 3, 2025. Visit the CHOC Walk website for more information and to register.
- Halloween Time at Disneyland – August 22 through October 31.
- Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure – August 22 through November 2.
- Oogie Boogie Bash – Aug. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31; Sept. 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; and Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31. Ticket details to come. More information at the event website.
- Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend – September 4-7, 2025. All events are sold out. More information on the event website.
- Gay Days Anaheim (unofficial event) – September 12-14, 2025. More information at the event website.
- Dapper Day Fall 2025 (unofficial event) – Dates TBA. More information at the event website.
- Holidays at Disneyland Resort – November 14, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
- Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure – November 14, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
- Candlelight Processional – December 5 & 6. (Most likely dates, but still unconfirmed)
2026
- 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend –Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1 2026. Registration opens April 22, 2025 for Club runDisney members, and April 29 to the general public.
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.
Tickets, Discounts and Promotions
Disneyland prices as of October 9, 2024.
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.
One Day Tickets
| Ticket & Season | Adult One-Park | Child (3–9) One-Park | Park Hopper Add-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Day – Tier 0 | $104 | $98 | $65 |
| One Day – Tier 1 | $126 | $116 | $65 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $142 | $132 | $65 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $164 | $146 | $70 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $180 | $170 | $70 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $196 | $186 | $75 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $206 | $196 | $75 |
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $32 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $33 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – $400 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.
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Heroes Ticket
The Disneyland Resort is honoring the firefighters, law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians who worked to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires in January with complimentary admission to the “Happiest Place on Earth” for themselves and one guest. Eligible personnel can receive two one-day park hopper tickets to visit the Disneyland Resort Mondays through Thursdays from May 6 to August 7, 2024
Those eligible for the offer include “eligible California firefighters as well as eligible Los Angeles-based law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians who helped combat the LA fires in January 2025. The Heroes Ticket will also be available to eligible individuals from other departments that provided mutual aid assistance.” Disney says more detailed information will be sent directly to the qualifying departments in April. Park reservations are required to use the tickets
Multi-day Tickets
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $330/$310
- Two-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $85 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $32 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $33 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – $400 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 Add-On – $90 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $32 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $33 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – $400 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
SoCal Resident 3-Day Ticket Offer
Southern California residents can visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks three days between January 1 and May 15, 2025 for as little as $199.
There are four versions of the Special Southern California Resident Ticket, starting at $199:
- 3-day, 1 park per day ticket – $199 per person
- 3-day Park Hopper ticket – $289 per person
- 3-day, 1 park per day ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass – $295 per person
- 3-day, Park Hopper ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass – $385 per person
Unlike the 2024 offer, the base version of this ticket is valid 7 days a week, not just weekdays. Even better, the January 1st start date means many visitors can use this ticket to catch the last few days of this year’s Holidays at the Disneyland Resort festivities and the Festival of Holidays before they end on January 6.
The fine print of these offers changes slightly each season, so be sure to pay close attention to details before you purchase to get the most value for your money. We note that residents of Northern Baja California are again excluded from this offer.
There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on January 1 and wait until May 15 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.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $445/$420
- Four-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $95 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $32 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $33 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – $400 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 Add-On – $105 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $32 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $33 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – $400 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 – $1,749
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 Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On
Believe Key – $1,374
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 Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On
Enchant Key – Price: $974
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 Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On
Imagine Key – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $599
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 Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On
A monthly payment plan is available to California residents, after a $206 down payment. 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!
Discounts for Everyone
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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.
Discounts for 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.
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Disney Rewards VISA Cardmember Perks
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.
It looks like a second, limited-time offering is now available from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the same location, featuring Spider-Man and Captain America.
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)
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
2025 Military Ticket discounts
Now through December 23, 2025, 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: $295 ($26 increase from the 2024 offer)
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $391 ($32 increase)
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $349 ($34 increase)
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $477 ($42 increase)
Disneyland tickets may be used January 1 through December 27, 2025, which adds New Years Day and Christmas week to the offer. There are no other blockout dates this year, so the ticket is valid during spring break, summer, Halloween Time and beyond.
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 27, 2025.
This offer must be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office. Eligible US Military service members can also buy tickets via GOVX.com
2025 Military Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 1 through December 27, 2025. You can book now through December 23, 2025, and travel must be completed by December 28, 2024.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (800) 453-4911 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.
Hotel and Travel Packages
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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 and 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
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nites
- 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.
| 4/27 | 4/28 | 4/29 | 4/30 | 5/1 | 5/2 | 5/3 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 1 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL ♦ Star Wars Nite at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 1 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL ♦ Star Wars Nite at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL |
| 5/4 | 5/5 | 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/9 | 5/10 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL ♦ Star Wars Nite at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL ♦ Star Wars Nite at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL |
| 5/11 | 5/12 | 5/13 | 5/14 | 5/15 | 5/16 | 5/17 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Season of the Force at DL | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary |
| 5/18 | 5/19 | 5/20 | 5/21 | 5/22 | 5/23 | 5/24 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary |
