Disneyland Resort Update for February 8 – 14, 2021
News and Views
Downtown Disney dining reopens; shop update; Legacy Passholder photo op
With outdoor dining permitted again in Orange County, most Downtown Disney restaurants have reopened, along with a handful of Buena Vista Street eateries. All three Starbucks in the expanded Downtown Disney district remain closed. Sprinkles Cupcakes is scheduled to reopen this Tuesday, February 9.
The Carthay Circle cannot currently operate as a bar, and guests who wish to consume adult beverages must also purchase an adult meal. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Carthay Circle Restaurant has reopened with a limited menu, including this luscious salmon entree. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Reservations for most table service locations are available through the Disneyland smartphone app, but tables at the popular Carthay Circle restaurant fill just as quickly as they are released. Cast members recommend checking back frequently as more capacity is added, but also to look for cancellations. If you find yourself in Downtown Disney and craving a bite to eat, it's always worth checking to see if the location is accepting standby diners. Though the restaurant showed no availability on reopening day last Friday, we were able to walk up and snag a table in the afternoon with no wait.
Please note that, in compliance with current state guidelines, Carthay Circle can only serve alcohol to guests who purchase an adult meal. There are signs to this effect throughout Disney California Adventure and on the Disneyland app.
A little nook across from Grizzly Peak offers DCA's best selection of souvenir popcorn buckets and drink cups, along with a sneak peek into the Avengers Campus. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This is also a good time to remind readers about Disney's mobile order system. On Friday, we skipped quite a long line at Award Wieners simply by using the Disneyland app to place a mobile order. It was ready at the pick-up window long before the people at the end of the line even had a chance to order at the counter. If you have the ability to use the app, there's no reason not to.
Award Wieners is one of the locations again open for dining inside Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
These apple pie churro fries are available at Award Wieners, with or without the souvenir Mickey Mouse Club bowl. Use the mobile ordering system to skip the line. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney announced last week that the Star Wars Trading Post will reopen in its new home in the former Rainforest Cafe on February 19, and confirmed that WonderGround Gallery will return to its former location on the same day. Workers have been busy decorating the exterior of the former restaurant, and last week Rey's Speeder appeared outside the location.
The former Rainforest Cafe is getting a Star Wars makeover. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Rey's Speeder is on display in front of the soon-to-open Star Wars Trading Post. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A pop-up photo op opened inside Disney California Adventure last week for Disneyland Legacy Passholders. The WandaVision set is located around the corner from Mickey's Philharmagic, and offers a completely touch-free experience. The photo op was built with a ledge to place your own cell phone, and cast members are happy to walk you through the steps of using the self-timer mode on your phone to snap a photo. Legacy Passholders must show their annual pass card to gain admission to the photo op.
A new WandaVision photo opp lets Legacy Passholders put themselves in the set. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The set includes a ledge where users can set their own camera to take a self-timed photo. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Two California assemblywomen push for earlier theme park reopening
Two southern California lawmakers are hoping to get support for a bill that would allow theme parks to open much earlier than currently permitted under Gov. Gavin Newsom's Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
The bill would allow theme parks to reopen when their home county enters the orange tier of California's color-coded system. Current guidelines permit theme parks to reopen only once their county enters the yellow, least-restrictive tier. All Southern California counties are currently in the purple, most-restrictive tier of California's framework at press time. Orange County has not dropped below the red substantial tier since the framework was introduced in October 2020.
At that time, Dr. Clayton Chau, Director, Orange County Health Care Agency told the Orange County Board of Supervisors that, “I think for a large county like us, especially a county with institution of higher education where folks [are] coming in from outside the county and outside the state, I think it’s going to be very hard to achieve the yellow tier.” He said, “Personally, I think that we can look forward to a yellow tier by next summer, hopefully. Hopefully.”
AB 420 is co-authored by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, whose district includes the Disneyland Resort and Knott's Berry Farm, and Suzette Martinez-Valladares, whose district includes Six Flags Magic Mountain. Quirk-Silva also chairs the Assembly Committee of Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media.
The pair point out that theme parks across the country, most notably Walt Disney World in Florida, have reopened without contributing to major COVID-19 outbreaks.
Three San Diego parks—SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park—have already reopened under state guidelines for zoos. Rides and some exhibits in the parks remain closed, and advance reservations are required to visit.
Legoland announced last week it will reopen its Castle Hotel, though the park remains closed.
“We deeply appreciate Assembly Members Quirk-Silva and Valladares for their leadership and for introducing legislation on Safe Theme Park Reopening,” said Erin Guerrero, Executive Director, California Attractions and Parks Association. “Worldwide, theme parks have proven they can reopen responsibly while protecting the health of guests and staff. Science and data show it can be done. California should allow theme parks to reopen responsibly in the Orange – Moderate – Tier 3.”
Disney Cruise Line Update
There have been some developments in the last few days which impact West Coast sailings of the Disney Cruise Line.
Canadian officials have extended an order banning most passenger or recreational cruises from entering Canadian waters through February 2022. This decision mean Disney will be unable to offer any voyages to Alaska until the order expires or is rescinded.
Disney's 2021 Alaska season was set to begin in May, and the company has removed the affected sailings from its website. However, Disney has not yet canceled reservations of passengers booked on the cruises, or reached out to them to offer rebooking options. It's also unclear how Disney will handle the two-night Seattle cruise scheduled for June. That cruise was scheduled to sail from Vancouver to Seattle and back, filling a gap created when Disney cut a previously scheduled nine-night cruise down to seven nights to comply with the CDC's conditional sailing orders that prohibit cruises over seven nights.
The Canadian ban also impacts the five-night Pacific Coast cruise, which was to reposition the Disney Wonder from San Diego to Vancouver, and a six-night East Coast “Halloween on the High Seas” cruise on the Disney Magic in October.
As of press time, Disney Cruise Line has extended its suspension of operations on all departures through April 2021, select sailings on the Disney Magic through May 22, 2021, as well as Disney Wonder through May, 2021. More cruises will certainly be canceled as Disney copes with the new orders from the Canadian government, and it seems unlikely that the Disney Magic will return from Europe at this time.
For those who are still looking to book a Disney Cruise departing from Orlando, Disney has posted a new warning on its website to comply with CDC requirements. The warning reads:
“The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Notice recommending that all people avoid travel on cruise ships. The complete notice is available at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices…us-cruise-ship and is subject to change by the CDC without notice. If a threshold of COVID-19 is detected on board the cruise ship during a voyage, the voyage will be ended immediately and the ship will return to the U.S. port of embarkation, and your subsequent travel, including your return home, may be restricted or delayed.
COVID-19 Warning
While we are still evaluating the timing, when we return to sailing we will inform you of enhanced health and safety measures for you, our other Guests, Cast and Crew Members. You will be required to follow all posted instructions while sailing with Disney Cruise Line.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and Guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
By sailing with Disney Cruise Line you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Help keep each other healthy.”
DCL's Advisory page in its entirety can be viewed here.
CHOC Walk with Team MousePlanet
Registration is now open for CHOC's first-ever Virtual Walk in the Park in early 2021 to raise funds for CHOC Children's Hospital. While things definitely look a little different this year, Team MousePlanet will return for our 13th consecutive walk to help this outstanding local charity.
Goofy, CHOC CEO Kim Cripe, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D'Amaro, Disneyland Resort Ambassador Rafa Barron, and Pluto greet participants at the start of the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park. MousePlanet file photo
Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our readers, Team MousePlanet has raised over $82,000 for CHOC since 2008. We invite MousePlanet readers, friends, and family members near and far to support Team MousePlanet for this event, either by joining the team, or by making a donation to one of our registered participants.
On a personal note, I became involved with the CHOC Walk over 20 years ago, long before I was a parent. In the years since, I have gone from being a volunteer to serving at various times as a team captain, a prize sponsor and a media partner.
Now I'm a CHOC parent. This time it's personal. You can read more about my CHOC journey on my event website.
Also keep watching for ways to support Team MousePlanet through eBay for Charity auctions. We will be listing items received from press events, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to CHOC.
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Due to the ongoing closure of the Disneyland Resort, refurbishment has been postponed or rescheduled. Information presented below was current as of March 14, 2020, but will certainly change when the parks reopen. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, visit Disneyland.com or use the MyDisneyExperience smartphone application on your iOS or Android device.
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Disneyland – Theme park closed until further notice due to COVID-19.
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – under construction in ToonTown; scheduled to open in 2023.
Disney California Adventure – Theme park closed until further notice due to COVID-19.
- Avengers Campus expansion – under construction. Originally scheduled to open July 18, 2020.
Downtown Disney District & Disneyland Resort – Phased reopening began July 9
- Downtown Disney / Simba parking lot – entrance is now off of Disneyland Drive, between West Katella Avenue and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. The former Magic Way lot is closed to the public, currently in use as cast member parking. Parking is now $10 per car.
Many Downtown Disney restaurants and eateries closed in December, 2020 to comply with the State of California's then-current stay at home orders, and are now reopening in the wake of updated guidance. The information below was accurate at press time, but it is subject to change without notice.
These Downtown Disney restaurants are open:
- Ballast Point Brewing Company
- Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes
- CrazyShake Window by Black Tap
- Earl of Sandwich
- Jamba
- Naples Ristorante e Bar
- Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
- Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Express
- Salt & Straw
- Tortilla Jo's
- Uva Bar & Cafe
- Wetzels Pretzels
These Downtown Disney restaurants are scheduled to reopen:
- Sprinkles Cupcakes – scheduled to reopen February 9.
These Downtown Disney restaurants have not announced reopening dates:
- Catal Restaurant – sign at the location says the restaurant will reopen soon.
- La Brea Bakery Cafe
- La Brea Bakery Express
- Napolini Pizzeria
- Splitsville Luxury Lanes
- Starbucks East and West
- Tortilla Jo's Taqueria – sign at the location says the restaurant will reopen soon.
Some of these Downtown Disney businesses closed in 2018 to make room for construction of a now-canceled fourth Disney hotel, and others just closed up shop for good. We're waiting to see what Disney does with the vacant buildings and spaces.
- Rainforest Cafe – Disney will use the former retail portion of this complex as a new home for the Star Wars Trading Post.
- AMC Theaters – building remains closed, courtyard is used as seating for Downtown Disney restaurants.
- ESPN Zone – building is being used as a pop-up shop
- The VOID – permanently closed in 2020.
- Asian Street Eats – closed at the start of 2021
Disney Grand Californian Hotel
- Mandara Spa – closed as of July 10, 2019. Will reopen as the Tenaya Stone Spa, date unknown.
Disneyland Hotel
- New DVC Tower – concept plans filed with city of Anaheim. No timeline released.
- Guest room refurbishment – was ongoing at the time of the Resort closure, and expected to be completed in Fall 2020. No updated timeline available.
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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2020
- Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks reopening – TBD
- Paradise Pier Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopening – TBD
- Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite – postponed from Thursday, April 30. Visitors who had already purchased a ticket to the sold-out event will automatically receive a ticket for the rescheduled event once a date is selected. However, anyone who purchased a ticket and prefers a refund can call 714-781-4636 to request one.
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – postponed from Thursday, August 27. Visitors who had already purchased a ticket to the sold-out event will automatically receive a ticket for the rescheduled event once a date is selected. However, anyone who purchased a ticket and prefers a refund can call 714-781-4636 to request one.
2021-2022
- CHOC Walk in the Park – the next Walk will be a virtual event in early 2021. Registration is now open.
- Dapper Day (unofficial event) – Spring Outing to Disneyland scheduled for Sunday, April 12. More information on the event website.
- 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 January 6, 2019.
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 | $159 | $98 | $153 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $114 | $169 | $108 | $163 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $124 | $179 | $117 | $172 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $139 | $194 | $132 | $187 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $154 | $209 | $146 | $201 |
MaxPass 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 $235/$220
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $290/$275
- MaxPass 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 $310/$290
- Three-Day Park Hopper – regularly $365/$345
- MaxPass 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 and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three times between January 7 and May 21, 2020.
You can use every day of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit different parks on different days, but you cannot use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $199 for ages 3 and up, a $20 increase over the 2019 offer.
For an additional $55, you can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day, and which is a savings of up to $101 compared to the box office price of a three-day park-hopper ticket.
Although you can purchase tickets at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths on the day of your visit, you will save time and receive one Magic Morning admission when you purchase in advance from MousePlanet partner Get Away Today. You can also purchase by calling (714) 781-4636, or by going online at Disneyland.com.
The Magic Morning offer does not apply to tickets purchased on-site. If purchasing from another third party ticket outlet, double-check that their three-day tickets come with this feature.
There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission the day you buy it and wait until May to use the remaining admission. You must, however, purchase the ticket by May 18, 2020. Tickets expire on May 21, 2020, and unlike past years, do not have a spring blockout period. However, we estimate the peak Spring Break crowds will arrive April 5–12, 2020. 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.
Special Ticket Offer for Kids Everywhere
If you do not live in the qualifying ZIP codes for the Southern California Resident Ticket described above, Disney has another offer valid for travel on the same dates – but this one is only for children ages 3-9. This ticket also comes with a 13-day fuse, so plan your visits accordingly.
The Child Ticket Offer is also valid for travel January 7 through May 21, 2020. The price is $199 for ages 3-9, and each ticket includes one Magic Morning entry when purchased in advance from Get Away Today, calling (714) 781-4636, or online at Disneyland.com.
| Duration | One Park Per Day | Park Hopper |
| 3-day | $199 | $254 |
Tickets must be purchased by May 18, 2020. You must use all entries within 13 days of the initial entry, which provides some flexibility to visit as many as three weekends in a row.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $340/$320
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $395/$375
- MaxPass 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 $360/$340
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $415/$395
- MaxPass 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; some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passports
| Type | Price | Description |
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| Premier Annual Passport | $2,199 | Valid at both Disneyland Resort and Florida's Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking and digital PhotoPass downloads. No blockout dates. |
| Disney Signature Plus Pass | $1,449 | Includes discounts, parking, digital PhotoPass downloads and MaxPass. No blockout dates. |
| Disney Signature Pass | $1,199 | Includes discounts and parking. Digital PhotoPass downloads are included only for renewing passholders who had the benefit on their original pass; not for new purchases. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days. |
| Disney Deluxe Pass | $829 | Includes some discounts. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018. |
| Disney Flex Passport | $649 | Includes some discounts. 15 blockout dates per year. The rest of the year is divided into “Good to Go” days (enter park with no advance reservation) and “Reservation” days (require an advance reservation to visit parks). Does not include parking. |
| Southern California Annual Passport | $649 | Includes some discounts. Many blockout dates, including Saturdays, December holidays, other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018. Renewal only; not currently available for new purchase. |
| Southern California Select Annual Passport | $419 | Includes some discounts. This pass has the most blockout dates, including all weekends, December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018. |
| Parking Add-On | $249 | Add-on to Deluxe, SoCal, and SoCal Select passes. Renewal only; not currently available for new purchase. |
| MaxPass Add-On | $125 | Add-on to Signature, Deluxe, Flex, SoCal, and SoCal Select passes. |
Annual Pass Monthly Payment Program
California residents can take advantage of the monthly payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Additional Discounts
Did we miss an offer? If you know of an authorized discount on Disneyland Resort tickets, standing offers for Annual Passholders from non-Disney vendors, or other promotions which might interest our readers, please drop us a note!
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Everyone
Purchase with purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced-price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
Character dining vouchers – Disneyland is no longer offering tickets or vouchers to be pre-purchased for Character Dining. You may still make reservations 60 days in advance with payment due at the restaurant.
Annual Passholders
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Disneyland has once again extended the additional 20% merchandise discount offered to Disney Signature Plus, Disney Signature, Disney Premier, and Premium annual passholders, this time through December 31, 2019. All other passholders receive a 10% merchandise discount. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Guided tours – 15% off the regular price of six guided tours – Walt in Walt's Footsteps; Cultivating the Magic; Discover the Magic; Happiest Haunts; Welcome to Disneyland; and Holiday Time at Disneyland. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Dining – 10–15% off at a variety of Disneyland Resort locations, including Disney-owned and independent restaurants. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions.
Character meet-and-greet at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free image download per visit.
Star Wars Imperial meet-and-greet at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity in the Star Tours Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Offered daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Darth Vader is once again the character featured at this location.
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, The Lounge at Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), PCH Grill (breakfast and dinner), 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
The Southern California Resident Ticket offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three times between January 7 and May 21, 2020.
You can use every day of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit different parks on different days, but you cannot use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $199 for ages 3 and up, a $20 increase over the 2019 offer.
For an additional $55, you can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day, and which is a savings of up to $101 compared to the box office price of a three-day park-hopper ticket.
Although you can purchase tickets at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths on the day of your visit, you will save time and receive one Magic Morning admission when you purchase in advance from MousePlanet partner Get Away Today. You can also purchase by calling (714) 781-4636, or by going online at Disneyland.com.
The Magic Morning offer does not apply to tickets purchased on-site. If purchasing from another third party ticket outlet, double-check that their three-day tickets come with this feature.
There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission the day you buy it and wait until May to use the remaining admission. You must, however, purchase the ticket by May 18, 2020. Tickets expire on May 21, 2020, and unlike past years, do not have a spring blockout period. However, we estimate the peak Spring Break crowds will arrive April 5–12, 2020. 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.
If you know of an offer that we've missed, please drop us an email with the details.
Disney Vacation Club Members
Coming soon.
If you know of an offer that you think most Members do not know about, please drop us an email with the details.
Service Members
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Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
2020 Ticket discounts
From November 5, 2019 through December 18, 2020, 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:
- Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $184 each (an increase of $6 from the 2019 offer)
- Disney Military Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $204 each (an increase of $6 from the 2019 offer)
Disneyland tickets may be used January 1 through December 18, 2020, excluding the spring break blockout of April 5–12, 2020.
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 18, 2020.
2020 Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 1 through December 19, 2020. You can book now through December 19, 2020, and travel must be completed by December 20, 2020.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (714) 520-7088 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 40% off, based on room category.
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.
Photopass Discount
Eligible service members can purchase the Photopass Collection for $49 plus tax through December 21, 2019. The package includes digital downloads of all PhotoPass photos in the user's account when they redeem the voucher; a voucher for a dining print package, and a Disneyland photo disc with 350 stock photos from around the Disneyland Resort.
Terms and Conditions:
Here are some other details you should know about regarding the offers:
- Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
- Eligible Service Members are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- The actual prices charged at the individual U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
- Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
- Disney 3-Day or 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort expire and may not be used after December 18, 2020. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
- No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse). In addition, one of the six (6) tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
- Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days.
- The Photopass Collection can be purchased only in person at Kingswell Camera Shop in Disney California Adventure, or at Main Street Photo Supply in Disneyland.
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
Annual Pass blockouts:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
- SG – Signature Annual Pass
Flex Pass blockouts:
- Good to Go – may enter park without prior reservation
- Reservation only – must make advance reservation to enter park
- Blocked out – may not use pass to enter park
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- MM – Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders and promotional “bonus” tickets.
- EMH – Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests
- EA – Early Admission for Annual Passholders (not currently offered)
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite. Canceled for 2020
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney's information is correct.
Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions. Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
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