The Most Wonderful Week
The week after Thanksgiving is my favorite week at the Disneyland Resort during the holidays, and it was always what I would recommend to friends and family who wanted to visit during the season but avoid the crowds. Almost all of the decorations are in place throughout the resort, the holiday entertainment is scheduled, and on Tuesday and Wednesday one-day ticket prices are the lowest they’ll be before New Years.
Things have definitely changed since the pandemic, but this year is looking to be less crowded than last year. At press time, there was full park reservation availability for both one-day and multi-day tickets this coming week. With the exception of Tuesday, which at press time shows availabilty at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Magic Key reservations are booked out for the week. This isn’t surprising given Magic Key passes are blocked out starting as soon as December 12, as passholders try to get in their final visits before Christmas.
If you’re visiting this week, enjoy what should be the opportunity to take in all of the magic of the holiday season before the winter vacation crowds descend.
California Resident Park Hopper ticket goes on sale this week
A new ticket goes on sale this week which can save California residents over 50% off a 3-day park hopper ticket.
The California Resident Park Hopper ticket is $249, a tremendous savings when compared to the new adult price ($526) of a 3-day park hopper ticket. The ticket is valid for all ages 3 and older, for visits between January 1 through May 21, 2026.
The new ticket goes on sale this Wednesday, December 3, 2025 through the Disneyland website and through our travel partner Get Away Today. Theme park reservations are required to use this ticket, and we strongly recommend making them as soon as you purchase the ticket so you have the best selection of dates.
The best news is that there is no “fuse” on this ticket, and no blockout dates. You can space out your visits to catch the holiday decorations and entertainment at Disneyland before they end on January 7, return in February for the Lunar New Year celebration, and visit one more time to enjoy the Food & Wine Festival.
It is really important to note that everyone using the ticket must be a resident of California. This meals you can’t purchase them for out-of-state friends and family, and you should be prepared to show photo ID at entry.
Keep reading for the official terms and conditions from the Disneyland website.
Important Details
- Offer valid only for California residents within ZIP codes 90000-96199; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for both purchase and admission.
- Savings based on a regular-priced Adult 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket.
- All CA Resident Park Hopper Ticket Offer users must be California Residents.
- Tickets expire May 21, 2026, and are not valid before January 1, 2026. Tickets may be used on nonconsecutive days.
- Each day of use constitutes one full day of use.
- Guests with a Park Hopper ticket and an appropriate park reservation may cross over between the Disneyland Resort theme parks on the same day beginning at 11:00 AM, subject to that park’s capacity limitations, operational hours, closures and other restrictions, and is not guaranteed.
- 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 or events that are separately priced.
- Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Sales may be paused or terminated at any time.
Candlelight tips and tricks
Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional takes place this Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7. Started by Walt Disney in 1958 as a community appreciation event, the show features a candlelight choir made up of cast members and community choir members, all accompanied by the Disneyland orchestra. Celebrity guest narrators read the Christmas story in between songs.
After trying a few times to follow in Walt Disney World’s footsteps to make this a larger public offering with dining packages and reserved viewing, Disneyland treats Candlelight as a private event that just happens to take place in the middle of an operating theme park during business hours. Invited guests include community and civic leaders, as well as media and Club 33 members, who watch the performance from a small seating area in Town Square.
The identity of the celebrity narrator used to be known a few weeks in advance, but in recent years it’s been a surprise right up until the pre-show sound check. Recent hosts have come from a variety of Disney projects, including Brie Larson (2023); Sterling K. Brown (2021); Lin Manuel Miranda (2019); Chris Pratt (2018); and Chris Hemsworth (2017). Actress Kathryn Hahn narrated the 2024 event.
It’s very difficult for those without an invitation to get a perfect view of the show without devoting an entire day to saving a spot on Main Street, U.S.A.. Disney has not released any details about seating—nor do we expect them to—so the best we can do here is present our usual advice, and recommend that you arrive as early as possible to check for updates with the cast members on the street.
There are two performances each day. The following is our best estimate of the schedule for Saturday and Sunday based on previous years. This information is unofficial, and subject to change:
- 4:45 p.m. – seating of invited guests begins for the first performance.
- 5:20 p.m. – the first processional begins.
- 5:30 p.m. – the first ceremony begins at Town Square.
- 7:15 p.m. – seating of invited guests begins for the second performance.
- 7:35 p.m. – the second processional begins.
- 7:45 p.m. – the second ceremony begins at Town Square.
Standby viewing
You do have some options if you want to view the ceremony. Standby viewing is very limited, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. In past years very limited bench seating has been available in Town Square; with standing room-only locations near City Hall, the Opera House, and open spaces behind the seating area in Town Square. Viewing areas for the 5:30 p.m. performance generally open at park opening (8 a.m. each day), but viewing areas on the east side of Main Street may not be available until after the 3:00 p.m. “A Christmas Fantasy” parade passes that location. Again, this changes year to year, and it’s best to talk to the cast members on the street that day for the current operational plan.
In past years cast members have required all guests to leave the viewing area after the first performance has concluded, to make room for guests who have waited for the second show. However, you will need to check with cast members on Main Street to find out exactly when and where to wait for the second show.
There is usually a queue of sorts for the 7:45 p.m. performance that forms at the south end of Main Street as soon as the 5:20 p.m. processional has passed, but again – talk to the cast members. A special viewing area for guests who use wheelchairs is usually provided on the east side of the viewing area, outside of the Opera House – check with cast members for the current location.
Enjoy the processional
If you don’t want to devote the day to saving the perfect spot on Main Street, you can still enjoy the processional down Main Street, U.S.A. and hear the performers sing as they walk to the stage. Just grab an open spot along the curb on Main Street, between the Holiday Shoppe and the Christmas tree. The first processional begins at 5:20 p.m., and the second at 7:35 p.m.
Operational effects
The performances on Saturday and Sunday affect numerous stores and attractions in the Town Square area. Based on prior year schedules, expect changes to the entertainment schedule, and attraction, food, and store closures to be in effect both days:
- A Christmas Fantasy Parade – performances at 12:45 and 3:00 p.m.
- “it’s a small world” Holiday Lighting – 5:00 p.m.
- Main Street, U.S.A. Holiday Tree Lighting – 4:40 p.m.
- Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle – 7:15 p.m.
- “Believe… In Holiday Magic” Fireworks Spectacular – 9:30 p.m.
- Main Street Vehicles – may be closed all day.
- Disneyland Railroad – closed 3:00 to 10:00 p.m.
- The Mad Hatter on Main Street – closed 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- The Disney Gallery – closed 4:45 to 9:00 p.m.
Traffic flow
Disneyland uses backstage passageways behind Main Street, U.S.A. to help with traffic flow during the evening. If you don’t need to be on Main Street between 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., take advantage of lighter crowds throughout the rest of the park to enjoy shorter wait times on popular rides
This week in Candy Canes
The 2025 Candy Cane season at the Disneyland Resort has begun, and we have some updates if you’re hoping to get your hands on one of the hand-made treats this week.
Candy canes are available at the following locations this week:
- Monday, December 1 – Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats
- Tuesday, December 2 – Disneyland Candy Palace
- Wednesday, December 3 – Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats
- Sunday, December 7 – Disneyland Candy Palace
Of these dates, Wednesday at Disney California Adventure is your best bet. Keep in mind that December 1 and 2 are Early Entry dates at the same park where candy canes will be released, and so the gates will open 30 minutes before the published time. Sunday is Candlelight Processional, so more “in the know” visitors will be in park that day.
Once you decide when to go, check to see what time the park opens and get to the front gates at least one hour early. As soon as the entrance opens, walk briskly straight to either Trolley Treats or the Main Street Candy Kitchen and look for the cast members who will direct you into a line outside the shop to receive a wristband
This year Disney ditched the mobile wait list and went back to a wristband distribution system. The color-coded wristbands are printed with the time for you to return to claim your candy cane. Depending on when you arrive, you may get a wristband for a candy cane from the first batch of the day, or you may be in a later group with a 1:30 p.m. or later return time. During the first week of the candy cane season, wristbands were all distributed within 30 minutes each morning, so you can’t afford to sleep in.
This year candy canes are $23.99 each, and no discounts apply.
Correction about the new Costco ticket offer
Last week we shared details about a new Disneyland ticket offer available at Costco. Several readers reached out to correct our reporting, and add more information.
The offer is a fully-loaded two-day ticket, including Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Park Hopper, for $389.99. The new offer is valid for admission January 8 through June 12, 2026.
We incorrectly reported that the offer is available at Costco warehouse locations in California and other west coast states. The offer is not available in California warehouses, but has been found at Costco locations in Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. We are still unsure if the offer is available in Idaho. (Please drop us a message to parkupdates@mouseplanet.com and let us know if you ticket in a Costco outside these states.)
Each Costco member can purchase up to 10 tickets.
Thank you to readers Kathy, Brent and Laura for their corrections.
This and That
…Indiana Jones Adventure is closed this Tuesday through Thursday, December 2-4, for a brief refurbishment. This is the final scheduled refurbishment of 2025.
Black Friday Deal Extended
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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:
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed December 2-4 for refurbishment.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
- The Haunted Mansion – closes January 8, 2026 to remove the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- The walkway between Avengers Campus and Cars Land is closed due to the Avengers Campus expansion.
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.
- The Earl of Sandwich and Earl of Sandwich Tavern – closed Friday, November 7. The Earl of Sandwich truck on the west end of the district remains open at least until the new permanent Earl of Sandwich and Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby location opens.
Grand Californian Hotel
- Napa Rose – closed for an extensive refurbishment. The restaurant is expected to reopen in 2026
- 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
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. The lobby bar has reopened as the Broken Spell Lounge.
Pixar Place Hotel
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition, or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
2025
- Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration – Began May 16, 2025 and continues through Summer 2026
- 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.
- Candy canes at Disneyland Candy Palace – Dec. 2, 7, 9, 12, 16, 22, and 24.
- Candy canes at Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats – Dec. 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 23, and 25.
- Candlelight Processional – December 6 & 7.
2026
- 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend –Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1 2026. All events are sold out. More information on the event website.
- D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – Aug. 14-16, 2026. Tickets go on sale spring, 2026.
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 8, 2025.
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 | $70 |
| One Day – Tier 1 | $129 | $119 | $80 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $149 | $139 | $80 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $169 | $159 | $90 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $184 | $174 | $90 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $199 | $189 | $100 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $224 | $214 | $100 |
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 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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California Resident Park Hopper Ticket
The California Resident Park Hopper ticket is $249, a savings of more than 50% when compared to the new price ($526) of a 3-day park hopper ticket. The ticket is valid for all ages 3 and older, for visits between January 1 through May 21, 2026.
The new ticket goes on sale December 3, 2025. Theme park reservations are required to use this ticket, and we strongly recommend making them as soon as you purchase the ticket so you have the best selection of dates.
The best news is that there is no “fuse” on this ticket, and no blockout dates. You can space out your visits to catch the holiday decorations and entertainment at Disneyland before they end on January 7, return in February for the Lunar New Year celebration, and visit one more time to enjoy the Food & Wine Festival.
It is really important to note that everyone purchasing and/or using the ticket must be a resident of California. This means you can’t purchase them for out-of-state friends and family, and everyone over the age of 18 should be prepared to show government-issued photo ID at entry.
Find full details here.
NEW 1-day Military Ticket offer
This new ticket offers eligible service members and their families Tier 0 pricing on one-day tickets any day of the year through the end of 2027. At current pricing, this offer represents a savings of to $120 off a Tier 6 day.
This ticket is different from the new 2026 offer, in that it is valid November 18, 2025 through December 31, 2027, subject to park reservation availability
- *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Adult Ticket – $104
- *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Child Ticket – $98
U.S. military members can visit their military base ticket office or GOVX.com starting November 18, 2025 for more information, including eligibility requirements and other restrictions.
2025 Costco Ticket
This exclusive ticket bundles a 3-day park hopper ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $449.99, and includes a $30 Disney Dining Gift Card.
The ticket is valid through December 19, 2025, and has no blockout dates or fuse, through theme park reservations are required for each admission.
This offer was available at select regional warehouses. It seems that the tickets are no longer available for sale, but customers who already purchased the offer can still redeem it as advertised.
2026 Costco Ticket
This new ticket is a fully-loaded two-day ticket, including Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Park Hopper, for is $389.99 for all ages.
The ticket is valid for admission January 8 through June 12, 2026. This ticket has a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use the second admission date within 13 days of your first visit, (or on June 12, 2026, whichever occurs first). Theme park reservations are required for each admission.
This offer is currently available at select regional warehouses in Arizona, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. It may also be available in Idaho. (Please drop us a message to parkupdates@mouseplanet.com and let us know if you ticket in a Costco outside of the states listed.)
Multi-day Tickets
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $336/$315
- Two-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $100 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 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 $426/$400
- Three-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $110 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $480/$450
- Four-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $120 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
Five Day Tickets
- Five-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $525/$485
- Five-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $135 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
Canada Resident Ticket
Canadian residents can visit Disneyland for as little as $77 per day with a special offer valid for travel through the end of December. (Note: the price of this offer did not change with the recent Disneyland ticket increase)
The Canada Resident Ticket is available in 3-, 4- or 5-day versions, and pricing is the same for all ages 3 and older:
- 5-Day, 1-Park-Per-Day Ticket – $383 ($77 per day)
- 5-Day Park Hopper Ticket – $488 ($98 per day)
- 4-Day, 1-Park-Per-Day Ticket – $355 ($89 per day)
- 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket – $450 ($113 per day)
- 3-Day, 1-Park-Per-Day Ticket – $311 ($104 per day)
- 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket – $401 ($134 per day)
You can add on the optional Lightning Lane Multi Pass service upgrades for an extra charge. Full details available here.
Disneyland Magic Keys
Inspire Key – $1,899
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 – $1,474
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 $99 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
While we wait for Disneyland to release their next hotel special, you can 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.
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.
Contact MousePlanet’s travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
Disney Rewards VISA 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
2026 one-day Military Ticket offer
- *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Adult Ticket – $104
- *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Child Ticket – $98
2026 multi-day Military Ticket offer
From November 18, 2025 through December 26, 2026, 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: $314 ($19 increase from the 2025 offer)
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $416 ($25 increase)
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $369 ($20 increase)
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $505 ($28 increase)
These multi-day Disneyland tickets may be used January 1 through December 31, 2026, with NO blockout dates for 2026.
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 31, 2026.
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
2026 Military Hotel discounts
The new hotel discount is valid for all of 2026, January 1 through December 31, 2026, and must be booked by December 27, 2026.
As has been the case for the past several years Disney did not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead directed eligible U.S. military personnel to call (866) 309-9737 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. If you’re making travel plans for 2026, it’s worth calling the number above to see if there are any special military offers available during your stay.
The offer is available to eligible service members, (active or retired members of the US military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ), and their spouses with proper military ID.
Those who qualify can book up to two rooms under this offer, and eligible service member or spouse must stay in the room on the reservation.
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
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 – Costco Travel is not accepting new reservations to the Disneyland Resort.
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. This benefit ends 12/31/2025, and will not be offered in 2026.
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.
| 11/30 | 12/1 | 12/2 | 12/3 | 12/4 | 12/5 | 12/6 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA |
| 12/7 | 12/8 | 12/9 | 12/10 | 12/11 | 12/12 | 12/13 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA |
| 12/14 | 12/15 | 12/16 | 12/17 | 12/18 | 12/19 | 12/20 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA |
| 12/21 | 12/22 | 12/23 | 12/24 | 12/25 | 12/26 | 12/27 |
| Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DL Candy Kitchen | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA ♦ Candy Canes at DCA Trolley Treats | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA |
| 12/28 | 12/29 | 12/30 | 12/31 | 1/1/2026 | 1/2/2026 | 1/3/2026 |
| Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: NONE Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: NONE Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: NONE Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Festival of Holidays at DCA |
