The Holiday Week at Disneyland
Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah both fall on December 25 this year, so this week brings a double holiday celebration to the Disneyland Resort. It’s going to be busy, but possibly not as crowded as some may fear now that all of the Magic Key passes are blocked out for the remainder of the year. As of press time, the 25th and 27th seem to be the busiest days, with no one-park tickets available for Disneyland park and the no reservations available for the Disney Holiday Ticket Offer. However, park hopper tickets are still available for every day this week, and there is still room for people to use the remaining days of their holiday ticket on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Looking ahead to the days between Christmas and New Years, traditionally the busiest of the year, there are no sold-out dates at either park, with the lone exception of one-park-per-day tickets at Disneyland on New Years Eve. Obviously this is all subject to change as ticket sales continue, so make your reservations as soon as you buy your tickets.
Even if the parks are packed, there are some absolutely charming holiday offerings to enjoy that tend to draw smaller crowds. The Holiday Fun with Santa & Friends area in the Fantasyland Theater is well worth a visit for families with young children, or just anyone who enjoys seeing the characters in a new environment. During a recent visit on an otherwise busy day, there was just a modest wait to see Santa, a slightly longer queue for photo with Chip and Dale, and Pinocchio and Clarabelle Cow were out interacting with visitors in the area.
The area has several sweet backdrops for family photos, a craft area, and plays holiday-themed Disney shorts on the theater’s massive LED stage backdrops. If you stop by at the right time, you may also encounter a magical snowfall.
During Santa’s Holiday Visit to Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney California Adventure, visitors can also meet Santa and enjoy holiday-themed overlays of the area’s existing attractions. A hidden gem here is the “All Ducked Out” rubber ducky derby. Be sure to ask a cast member for information.
Christmas Eve is the last day to see Santa Claus as he travels between the various meet-and-greet locations, including the three resort Hotels. Santa Goofy takes over starting Christmas Day.
DCA is also home to enough holiday entertainment to fill an entire day. Be sure to check the entertainment schedule for the day you visit so you don’t miss classics like the Holiday Toy Drummers, or new offerings like Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season, A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel, or The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special.
Disneyland introduces new entrance gates
Over the past few months Disney has been testing and installing new entrance gates, dubbed “Tapstyles”, at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The walls have come down from one bank of these gates at Disneyland, and the park is now training cast members on them.
Even though the gates are equipped with MagicBand touch points on the guest side, for now cast members are using handheld devices to scan admission like at the regular gates. The new entrances have a transparent gate instead of a metal turnstile, and are stroller and wheelchair friendly.
The new gates are expected to officially launch with MagicBand integration in 2025, and Disney will replace the current turnstiles in phases.
Refurbishment notes
The next wave of refurbishments begins right after the new year, and Disney has added a few new attractions to the calendar. As noted last week, the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe closes January 6 for refurbishment, with no reopening date announced. The Haunted Mansion Holiday closes January 7-18 to remove the holiday overlay, after which the original Haunted Mansion will reopen at Disneyland for the first time since 2023.
New on the schedule are a refurbishment of the Disneyland Monorail starting January 6, and for the Disneyland Railroad begining January 13. Disney has not provided end dates for either refurbishment.
Next up, “it’s a small world” Holiday closes January 21 to remove its holiday overlay, and the reopening date has not been released.
Construction walls have come down from around Pixie Hollow, and visitors can now walk paths around the water feature and see the jumping fountains. However many of the props and the fairie figures are still missing from the area, and the Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow meet-and-greet area is still walled off. This refurbishment has been extended several times, and there’s no indication of when the meet-and-greet will reopen.
Course released for upcoming Disneyland race
runDisney has released the course for the upcoming Disneyland half marathon, and the changes have runners split. The “new” course takes runners south into the city of Garden Grove, and will be familiar to those who ran the Star Wars half marathon events when they were held in Anaheim. This course does not go to Anaheim Stadium or the Honda Center, and avoids the dreaded I5 overpass.
The course can only be viewed on this Instagram post, but runDisney will surely release a static copy soon so runners and spectators can prepare. The 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is January 30 – February 2, 2025 and the half marathon takes place on February 2.
This and That…
…Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond gift shop opens Monday at Disneyland. The new shop at the Haunted Mansion exit offers attraction souvenirs and collectibles.
…At press time. tickets were still available for the Disneyland After Dark – Sweethearts’ Nite events on January 21, 23, 28 and March 11. The remaining dates are sold out. More event details on the event website.
…At press time. tickets were still available for the Disneyland After Dark – 90s Nite events on March 4 and 6. More event details on the event website.
…At press time, registration is still open for most of the events of the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend, including Yoga in the park, the Half Marathon, the Chills & Thrills Challenge, and the runDisney Kids Races. More details on the event website. Proof of time is due April 1, 2025, and prices go up April 22, 2025.
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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:
- Haunted Mansion – closes for refurbishment January 7-18, 2025.
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe – closes for refurbishment January 7, 2025. Reopening date not published.
- Disneyland Monorail – closes for refurbishment January 6, 2025. Reopening date not published.
- Disneyland Railroad – closes for refurbishment January 13, 2025. Reopening date not published.
- “it’s a small world” – closes January 21 to remove the holiday overlay. Reopening date not published.
- The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closed April 16 for refurbishment. The Main Street Opera House will reopen on May 16, 2025 with a new show called “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.”
- Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date not published.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Grizzly River Run – closed for refurbishment January 6, through March 13, 2025.
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind – closed for refurbishment January 6 – 23, 2025.
Downtown Disney District
Permanently closed:
- ESPN Zone – building occasionally used as a pop-up shop.
Disneyland Hotel
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. The lobby bar has reopened as the Broken Spell Lounge.
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
- Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure – January 17 through February 16.
- Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Nite – Dates: Jan 21, 23, 28; Feb 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 2025. Registration is now open. More information at the event website.
- Anaheim Ducks Day at Disney California Adventure – January 24.
- 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – January 30 – February 2. Most events are sold out.
- Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic event – Monday, February 3. Registration details to come.
- Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland – February 8 and 15.
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – February 28 through April 21.
- Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite – Dates: March 4 & 6, 2025. Registration is now open. More information at the event website.
- Season of the Force at Disneyland – March 28 though May 11.
- Dapper Day Spring Outing to Disneyland (unofficial event) – April 12-13, 2025. More information at the event website.
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4 and 6. Ticket details to come. 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. Ticketing details to come. More information at the event website.
- 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. Registration is open for most events. 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)
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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Kids Special Offer Ticket
This popular ticket is valid for visits between January 7 and March 20, 2025. You can purchase 1-, 2- or 3-day park tickets, and add on optional Park Hopper and/or Lightning Lane Multi Pass service upgrades.
These tickets start at $50 per day. In comparison, the current price for 1-day, 1-park child ticket can range from $98 for a “Tier 0,” to $194 for “Tier 6.” A fully-loaded 3-day park hopper ticket with the Lightning Lane Multi Pass add-on runs $336 with this offer, compared to the current price of $365 for just the ticket alone. That said, the cost of the add-ons really cuts into the value of these tickets. If you have the ability to spend more days, skip the add-ons and just enjoy a longer visit.
| Ticket Duration and Type | One Park Per Day | Park Hopper add on | Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add On |
| One Day | $50 | $45 | $32 |
| Two Day | $100 | $85 | $64 |
| Three Day | $150 | $90 | $96 |
Read the fine print carefully, because you need to make a theme park reservation to use this ticket, and Disney will set aside only a limited number of reservations for this ticket type each day. As with the prior offer, the terms state, “reservation availability for Kids’ Special Offer Ticket holders is not guaranteed for any date, and reservations may be difficult to get for any particular date, especially as the ticket expiration date approaches.”
In addition to requiring a theme park reservation, this ticket also has a “fuse”—which means multi-day tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use (or on March 20, 2025, whichever comes first). You won’t need to use all two or three days consecutively, but you will need to make sure to use them all before they expire. From past experience, it will be difficult to get reservations the last week of this offer unless you plan well in advance.
More details about this offer.
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.
Disneyland Holiday 3-Day Ticket Offer for Disney+ Subscribers
Disney+ subscribers in the United States and Canada can purchase a special 3-Day, 1-Park per day ticket for $330 per person, which works out to 3 days for the price of 2. The price is the same for adults and children. The ticket can be upgraded with the Three-Day Park Hopper Add-On or with the Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On at an additional cost.
The tickets go on sale starting November 13, and can be used any time through December 27, 2024. Of course you will need to make theme park reservations for each day you want to visit, and this ticket has a “fuse.” All three days must be used within 13 days of the first visit, or by December 27, 2024, whichever comes first. Subscribers can purchase up to five tickets per day, and Disney says that subscribers “may use the tickets for themselves and members of their household.”
Disney+ subscribers can purchase this ticket online, and can get more details on the offer website. (Canadian visitors click here for your version of the deal). If you’re not already a Disney+ subscriber, you can register for the streaming service and take advantage of this offer almost immediately – Disney says it may take an hour for new subscribers to see the offer.
We’re also pleased to report that Disney+ subscribers can purchase this ticket through our travel partner Get Away Today, and we encourage you to contact them for help booking this promotional ticket. Visit them online at Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet
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
2024 Military Ticket discounts
Through December 10, 2024, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $269
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $359
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $315
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $435
Disneyland tickets may be used January 2 through December 13, 2024. There is no blockout period for spring break this year.
Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 13, 2024.
This offer can only be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office.
2024 Military Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 2 through December 13, 2024. You can book now through December 10, 2024, and travel must be completed by December 14, 2024.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (833) 618-0536 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 40% off, based on room category. Concierge rooms, Signature or Premium suites, or 2-or 3-Bedroom Villas are excluded from the offer, and this offer can not be combined with any other discount.
Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the Disneyland offer allows the eligible service member to book up to two rooms, and allows their spouse (with valid and proper ID) to qualify in the absence of the service member, provided the spouse stays in one of the rooms booked.
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. 2024 dates: August 25, 27 and 29; September 3, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29; October 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31. Tickets are sold out
- DaD – Disneyland After Dark
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
| 12/22 | 12/23 | 12/24 | 12/25 | 12/26 | 12/27 | 12/28 |
| Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Christmas Eve | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ Christmas Day | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland |
| 12/29 | 12/30 | 12/31 | 1/1/2025 | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ New Years Eve | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland ♦ New Years Day | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–11p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland |
| 1/5 | 1/6 | 1/7 | 1/8 | 1/9 | 1/10 | 1/11 |
| Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–12a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Holidays at Disneyland | Ticket Tier 1 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 1 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 1 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ None |
| 1/12 | 1/13 | 1/14 | 1/15 | 1/16 | 1/17 | 1/18 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–12a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ None | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year |
| 1/19 | 1/20 | 1/21 | 1/22 | 1/23 | 1/24 | 1/25 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–12a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ Sweethearts’ Nite at DL | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ Sweethearts’ Nite at DL | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ Anaheim Ducks Day at DCA | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year |
| 1/26 | 1/27 | 1/28 | 1/29 | 1/30 | 1/31 | 2/1 |
| Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–12a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ Sweethearts’ Nite at DL | Ticket Tier 0 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year | Ticket Tier 1 Hours: DL: 8a–10p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ 2025 1/2 Marathon Weekend | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ 2025 1/2 Marathon Weekend | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ 2025 1/2 Marathon Weekend |
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| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Lunar New Year ♦ 2025 1/2 Marathon Weekend |
