Disneyland Resort Update for February 28 – March 6, 2022
News and Views
Disneyland prepares to reignite the night
Depending on when you read last week's Disneyland Resort Update here at MousePlanet, you may have missed Tuesday's announcement from the Disneyland Resort detailing the return dates for all four nighttime spectaculars.
The “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks at Disneyland, and “World of Color”at Disney California Adventure all return April 22, 2022, just after the peak spring break crowds are leaving Anaheim. Not surprisingly, Magic Key holders snapped up available park reservations as soon as the news broke, and as of publication time there are no reservations available to Magic Key holders for opening weekend. However. visitors with regular park tickets can still make a reservation to visit both theme parks that weekend.
Fantasmic! returns a month later, on May 28, 2022. That date is blocked out for all but the Dream Key level of Magic Key holder, but those reservations are still available, as are reservations for guests with park tickets.
The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland April 22, 2022. MousePlanet file photo.
When the Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland for its 50th anniversary celebration, fans will see some big changes. The parade's iconic patriotic finale float will not return in this version. Instead, Disney will debut a new 118-foot grand finale unit comprised of seven smaller units, each featuring characters from two or three Disney animated features. The characters appear as animated dolls in the style of “it's a small world,” and Disney says the entire unit was inspired by the art style of Mary Blair.
The Main Street Electrical Parade will return for its 50th anniversary without its iconic patriotic finale unit. MousePlanet file photo.
It's difficult to see much detail in the overview photo, so we've posted each float individually below.
At press time, there were no additional details about any dining or viewing packages for any of the productions, though we expect Disney will make those up-charge events available shortly.
The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland April 22, 2022 with new floats. Concept art courtesy Disney.
The Blue Fairy will lead the new finale unit with heroes Merida and Hercules. Concept art courtesy Disney.
The next segment in the finale unit features Miguel from Coco and Tiana from The Princess and the Frog. Concept art courtesy Disney.
Up next is Moana and Mulan. Concept art courtesy Disney.
The Frozen sisters make an appearance midway through the finale, with Pocahontas in front. Concept art courtesy Disney.
Raya makes her parade debut, along with Mowgli from The Jungle Book. Concept art courtesy Disney.
Aladdin and Jasmine join Mirabel and Antonio from Encanto. Concept art courtesy Disney.
The reverse side of the float offers a better view of the Encanto characters Mirabel and Antonio. Concept art courtesy Disney.
The final segment of the finale float contains what Disney describes as a unique, colorful representation of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Concept art courtesy Disney.
Food & Wine Festival opens Friday
The 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival opens this Friday, March 4, and Disney has released its Foodie Guide with a preview of all of the dishes in store. The resort has also posted the menus for the 12 Festival Marketplace booths online, so you can get an idea of how much this foodie adventure is going to set you back.
Todd Pickering and I will be on hand Friday for opening day, and plan to eat our way through Disney California Adventure to share the must-haves and must-skips of the Festival with you. There are definitely some delicious dishes being plated this year (I can't wait to try the honey-orange glazed salmon), and a few that might be too much of a reach (peanut butter and jelly mac and cheese?)
The Foodie Guide details what's new at each location, and which dishes are eligible to purchase with the Sip & Savor Pass. As for the Sip & Savor Pass, we haven't been able to confirm the price for the 2022 offer as of press time, but we expect it will be about $60 to the general public. There will be a discount available to Magic Key and Disney Visa Card holders. We tend to go back and forth about whether the Sip and Savor Pass is a value, and we always recommend that you browse the menu and run the numbers before you buy one.
To get the most value from the pass, you need to use the eight tabs only to purchase the more expensive entree items, and be prepared to pay separately for less-expensive items like drinks and desserts, which will raise your overall spending. We'll have a more detailed look once we know the final price, but if it's over $60 then we'd say you might be better served just paying cash or sharing a pass between two people and using it only for entrees.
We noticed that Disney has added performance times for the new Alice's Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party to the entertainment calendar for the duration of the Food & Wine Festival. This update to very popular Jr. Chef program lets children ages 3 to 11 join Alice and Princess Rosa for a free hands-on cupcake decorating experience. Minnie Mouse makes a special appearance during the show.
Space is always limited for the Jr. Chef offering, and we expect this new iteration to be just as popular. It appears there will be three performances each day, and families can register 45 minutes in advance. Check the daily schedule for times, and be prepared to wait in line to snag a spot.
AAA members get discount on SoCal Resident offer
AAA members who live in Southern California can purchase through the Auto Club a version of Disneyland's SoCal Resident ticket offer at a $20 discount over the theme park price, making the ticket just $179.
As with the public SoCal offer, the tickets offer admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure any three weekdays before May 26, 2022. For an additional $60, you can upgrade the AAA ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day. You can also add Disney Genie+ service for an additional $60 for the three days when purchased in advance. And as with the public offer, advance theme park reservations are required for each day you plan to use the ticket.
AAA members can purchase this offer online, or at a AAA branch office that offers travel services.
This and That
…Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta has reopened at Disney California Adventure, making it the final dining location to resume operation following the pandemic closure. The menu offers the same assortment of pizzas, pastas and salads. The location does not offer mobile ordering.
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Attraction, restaurants, and stores that are closed for refurbishment are noted below. All other closures should be presumed to be due to COVID protocols, and are subject to change at any time without notice as the state of California issues new guidance.
All information was current as of this article's publication date. MousePlanet does not edit past Updates; for the most up-to-date refurbishment calendar, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update, visit Disneyland.com or use the Disneyland smartphone application on your iOS or Android device.
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Disneyland
Closed attractions:
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed through March 4 for refurbishment.
- Soarin' Around the World – the original Soarin' Over California film returns to Disney California Adventure on March 4.
- Disneyland Monorail – closed through March 6 for refurbishment.
- Splash Mountain – closed through March 7 for refurbishment.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed March 8–11 for refurbishment.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closes March 14 for refurbishment. Reopening date unknown.
- Sailing Ship Columbia – closed through March 25 for refurbishment.
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date unknown.
- Tarzan's Treehouse – closed for unscheduled refurbishment. Reopening date unknown.
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – under construction in ToonTown; scheduled to open in 2023.
- Mickey's Toontown – closes March 8 2022 for extensive refurbishment. Scheduled to reopen in 2023.
- Frontierland Shootin' Exposition
- Star Wars Launch Bay
Closed dining:
- Clarabelle's – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
- Daisy's Diner – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
- Pluto's Dog House – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
Closed shopping:
- Magical Transformations at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Fairy Tale Treasures
- Gag Factory – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
- Royal Reception
- Silhouette Studio
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure – closed through March 3 for refurbishment.
- Grizzly River Run – closed through March 30 for refurbishment.
- Red Car Trolley
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar
Downtown Disney District
Permanently closed:
- Rainforest Cafe – now home to the Star Wars Trading Post.
- ESPN Zone – building is being used as a pop-up shop.
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- PCH Grill – permanently closed. No timeline released for a possible replacement.
Disneyland Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- New DVC tower – now under construction. No timeline released.
- Guest room refurbishment – was ongoing at the time of the Resort closure. Fantasy tower appears to be complete, but Frontier and Adventure towers may still be under renovation. No updated timeline available.
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. No timeline released for a possible replacement.
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition, or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
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2022
2022
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 4 to April 26, 2022
- Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite at Disney California Adventure – March 8 & 10. All dates are sold out.
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – May 3, 4, 27 at Disneyland. All dates are sold out.
- Grad Nites: May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26 and 31; June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 17
- 2022 D23 Expo – September 9–11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau website. When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it's best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.
Non-Disney Resort Events
Notable events at parks and attractions around Southern California. If you know of an event that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
Current Discounts and Promotions
Disneyland prices as of October 25, 2021.
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update. Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
Don't get scammed! Never buy tickets from an unofficial or secondary outlet, such as through eBay or Craigslist. Never rent or purchase tickets from people approaching you outside the gates stating they have remaining days or leftover tickets. This practice is against the terms of use for Disneyland admission, and may result in denial of entry. It is also common for criminals to shoplift inactivated Disney theme park tickets from supermarkets to resell them. There is no way to determine if these tickets are valid until you try to use them to enter the parks. Only purchase Disney theme park tickets directly from Disney, an authorized seller, or travel agency like MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
Ticket Prices and Promotions
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One Day Tickets
| Ticket & Season | Adult One-Park | Adult Park Hopper | Child One-Park | Child Park Hopper |
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| One Day – Tier 1 | $104 | $164 | $98 | $153 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $119 | $179 | $113 | $173 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $134 | $194 | $127 | $197 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $149 | $209 | $141 | $201 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $159 | $219 | $150 | $210 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $164 | $224 | $155 | $215 |
Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 per day, per ticket
Check the Disneyland website to see what type of ticket you need for the day you plan to visit. Seasonal pricing applies only to one-day tickets.
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $255/$240
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $319/$300
- Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
Three Day Tickets
- Three-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $330/$310
- Three-Day Park Hopper – regularly $390/$370
- Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
SoCal Resident Ticket Offer
The Southern California Resident Ticket offers residents of Southern California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three weekdays between January 3 and May 26, 2022.
You can use every day of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit different parks on different days, but you can't use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $199 for ages 3 and up, which is the same price as the 2020 offer. Of course, this new ticket is valid only Mondays through Fridays, and weekends are not included.
For an additional $60, you can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day. You can also add Disney Genie+ service for an additional $60 for the three days when purchased in advance. Tickets are available through the Disneyland website, or through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
There's no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on January 3 and wait until May 26 to use the remaining admission. However, remember that you must make a theme park reservation for each day that you want to use the ticket. Disney also warns that ticket sales may be paused or ended at any time, so it's probably best to purchase early so you're ready to make reservations as soon as they open for your desired travel dates.
Tickets expire on May 26, 2022, and unlike past years, do not have a spring blockout period. However, we estimate the peak Spring Break crowds will arrive April 11–22, 2022. so plan your visits accordingly.
Disney states that proof of residency is required for purchase and admission, and each resident can purchase up to five tickets per day.
Now for the official fine print:
Southern California Resident Ticket
- Valid for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000–93599; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for purchase and admission.
- Tickets are not valid before January 3, 2022, expire May 26, 2022, and are limited in availability.
- Tickets are not valid on Saturdays and Sundays.
- To enter a theme park, Guests (ages 3 and older) need a valid ticket and a theme park reservation for the same day and same park they want to visit.
- Theme park reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance and are limited and subject to availability and restrictions.
- Guests may update their theme park reservation dates until May 26, 2022 by canceling their existing reservations and booking new reservation dates; new reservation dates are subject to availability.
- Each day of use constitutes one full day of use.
- Eligible residents may purchase up to 5 tickets per day with valid ID.
- Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced.
- Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions, and is subject to restrictions, change and cancellation without notice.
- Sales may be paused from time to time or terminated at any time.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $360/$340
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $420/$400
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $20 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Four-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
Five Day Tickets
- Five-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $380/$360
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $440/$420
- Disney Genie+ Add-On: $20 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Five-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
Six Day (or more) Tickets
No longer offered by Disneyland for domestic customers. Some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia/New Zealand, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available.
Disneyland Magic Keys
Dream Key [Not currently available to purchase] – $1,399, or $102 per month after down payment.
Details
- No blockout dates
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 20% merchandise discount
- 15% food & beverage discount
- Parking included
Believe Key [Not currently available to purchase] – $949, or $65 per month after down payment.
Details
- ~ 48 blockout dates per year
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
- 50% parking discount
Enchant Key – Price: $649, or $40 per month after down payment.
Details
- ~ 150 blockout dates
- Can hold 4 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
Imagine Key – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $399, or $19 per month after down payment.
Details
- ~ 235 blockout dates
- Can hold 2 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
A monthly payment plan is available to California residents, after a $179 down payment.
Additional Discounts
Did we miss an offer? If you know of an authorized discount on Disneyland Resort tickets, standing offers for Annual Passholders from non-Disney vendors, or other promotions which might interest our readers, please drop us a note!
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Purchase with purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced-price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
Magic Key Holders
Magic Key Holders receive discounts on food and merchandise at participating locations, based on Magic Key type. Visit the Magic Key Discounts website for current details.
Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions.
Disney Magic Shot at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, where a Disney character will be digitally added to your photo. The location is open daily from 10:30am – 1:30pm., and is adjacent to the Monsters, Inc. attraction in Hollywood Land. Members receive one free image download per visit.
Star Wars Magic Shot at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity outside of the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland, across from Autopia. This is open daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Members receive one free image download per visit, and Star Wars character will be digitally added to your photo.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores.
Disneyland Resort dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Wine Country Trattoria (lunch), Paradise Garden Grill, , and Storyteller's Café (lunch).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10% off at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (maximum discount of $40, excludes alcohol), Wetzel's Pretzels, and Alamo Rent a Car.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15% off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” “Discover the Magic,” and “Cultivating the Magic” guided tours.
Southern California Residents
SoCal Resident Ticket Offer
See above.
If you know of an offer that we've missed, please drop us an email with the details.
Disney Vacation Club Members
None currently available
If you know of an offer that you think most Members don't know about, please drop us an email with the details.
Service Members
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
Disneyland has not yet announced details of a 2021 Military Salute program.
If you purchased a ticket under the 2020 program, the expiration date will be extended through December 16, 2021. Tickets may be used on non-consecutive days.
Hotel & Travel Packages
Costco Travel Packages – many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – these package includes accommodations in one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels, along with theme park admission. The packages also come with a variety of extra inclusions and bonuses, usually a souvenir pin and lanyard, and discount coupons for various Downtown Disney merchants.
Contact Disney Travel at (714) 520-5050, book on line. through the Disneyland website, or call your favorite travel agent to inquire about these packages.
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Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
- DCA – Downtown Disney
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- MM – (Not currently offered) Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders and promotional “bonus” tickets.
- EMH – (Not currently offered) Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests.
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- LNY – Lunar New Year
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite.
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
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