Happy June!
The last week of May was a fairly slow news week for the Disneyland Resort, but I was happy to note the Esplanade area music was changed to a much more upbeat mix during the morning arrivals window. There’s quite a lot more to discuss this week, so let’s dive in.
Eastern Gateway project gets second life as Disneyland Forward work begins
Disney last week announced that plans are “underway” to build a new 6,000-space parking structure to the east of the resort, on land currently used as a cast member parking lot. This new arrivals complex will also include shuttle stops, a new security screening area, and connect to the Disneyland Resort via a new pedestrian bridge over Harbor Blvd.
Though this project is part of the $1.9 billion Disneyland Forward expansion approved last year by the Anaheim City Council, it has roots in the Eastern Gateway project, which Disney dropped in 2017 due to ongoing disputes with the city and local business owners. Now that everyone is playing nice again, Disney is ready to dramatically change the way visitors arrive at the Disneyland Resort.
The new structure is about the same size as the Pixas Pals structure, so I had did a little doodling to overlay the size of that structure onto the current parking lot. Disney bought the parking lot and office building in 2015, and we don’t know whether they plan to demolish or incorporate the existing building into the new project
The new pedestrian bridge will certainly make use of the former Carousel Inn & Suites parcel on Harbor. Disney bought and subsequently closed the hotel in 2016, and the land is currently a parking lot. Disney says the new bridge will lead to an “all-new esplanade arrival experience” This makes perfecrt sense, because the current esplanade was built in a time before technology made ticket booths obsolete. Disney no longer needs 8 such structures between the parks, and in fact is already tearing out two of them to make room for Porto’s Bakery.
As far as construction projects go, arking structures are not as exciting as new rides, but this is an important first step in the expansion dance, which I envision as a sort of slide puzzle. This new structure will replace the parking capacity of the Toy Story parking lots, allowing Disney to in turn develop that land into a multi-use complex of shopping, hotels, dining and entertainment.
Monsters, Inc. to close to make room for Avatar expansion
After the Anaheim City Council approved the Disneyland Forward project, then-Disneyland Resort president Ken Potrock said that the previously-announced Avatar Experience was at the top of the list of projects coming to Anaheim. Last week Disney announced that the “Avatar destination” will be located in the current Hollywood Backlot area. (Note, it’s not a land, it’s a destination. Set your expectations accordingly.)
As such, Disney confimed that Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close early next year. Surely this is not the only park of the backlot that will be sacrificed to the natives of Pandora, but nobody plans trips to catch the final weekend of a gift shop.
Going back to the maps, (and please, I’m a writer, not a graphic artist), Monsters, Inc. is flanked by Stage 17, the former Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? venue. Disney ocassionally uses this for public-facing events, but it’s more often used as private event space. Stage 12 opened in 2001 as a food court, but is now used as a backstage kitchen. Both of these buildings are likely to be incorporated into the new ride.
However, it’s possible the Avatar Destination is even larger. After all, concept art shows this is a boat ride, on the order of Pirates of the Caribbean, and that attraction has two large show buildings. Once the new parking structure opens and the Toy Story lot closes, Disney will not need the load and unload area for the Toy Story parking lot shuttles, which lies to the north outside of the current boundaries of DCA. That area could be annexed for Pandora, though Disney would need to either reroute or camoflage the Monorail track which currently runs right through the area.
For even more space, Disney might take out the Hyperion Theater, which has sat empty for more than a year. I’ve outlined a roughly Florida-shaped area showing the potential, though I admit that any use of the Hyperion land poses some serious issues with land transitions. That would shove the Avatar Destination right up against Avengers Campus, and also create an awkward transition from Hollywood to Pandora. The speculation is fun, but it will be a while before we have any real details.
More details about the Coco attraction
The boundaries of DCA are being pushed to the south by the Avengers Campus expansion, and possibly to the north by the Avatar Destination, and finally to the southwest with the addition of an attraction based on the 2017 Disney Pixar film “Coco.” This is another boat ride, and the entrance is themed to a family museum.
Disney says the ride will be build between Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens, which is actually a very natural transition, especially as Paradise Gardens is home to the Viva Navidad and Plaza de la Familia installations during the holidays. Disney says the construction will be “in areas that are predominantly backstage today.” (Yellow area on the map). There’s not much room there, especially given the parade gate (red) leading to the backstage float barn (highlighted in green) is on the border between the two districts. Looking at this, I suspect that Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (in orange) may be on the chopping block to make way for the new ride.
Earl of Sandwich to close, again
The 167 employees of the Earl of Sandwich location in Downtown Disney learned last week that their restaurant will close at the end of July. The news came in the form of a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act letter filed by Earl of Sandwich, and giving layoff dates of July 28 through August 10. Based on that, we expect the restaurant will likely close to the public on July 27, with some workers staying on another week or so to close up shop.
One law firm feels that Earl of Sandwich may not have complied with federal law in issuing the layoff notices to workers, and claims the company may owe workers up to 60 days of severance pay and benefits.
After the restaurant closes, the Earl of Sandwich “pop-up” trailer located across from the former ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney will remain open, as work continues on a new two-story Earl of Sandwich on the west end of shopping district.
In April, Disney filed a trio of building permits to begin work on the long-delayed Porto’s Bakery, which will be built on the footprint of the Earl of Sandwich building. The permits call for the demolition of not only the 2,610 sq. ft. restaurant building, but also adjacent ticket booths #7 and #8.
Disney has not made any official comment about this latest development, or given updated opening dates for the new Earl of Sandwich locations or Porto’s Bakery.
Disneyland Halloween Half reminders
This is a friendly reminder to those participating in the runDisney Halloween Half Marathon weekend events that theme park reservations are now open for the event weekend.
Disney has shared images of the medals designed for this event. If the medal reveal is giving you a case of FOMO, there are quite a number of charities who still have race bibs available for those willing to fundraise for their cause.
Fans go Bananas at Disneyland
The Savannah Bananas appearance at Disneyland two weeks ago drew quite a crowd, with some fans waiting hours just to see their brief performance in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, and later a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. One couple drove from Arizona to see the team at Disneyland, saying it was less expensive to buy one-day tickets than to purchase a pair of seats to the game. They said they would get more interaction with the players in the park, and a better view of the game on ESPN.
During their Castle appearance, Bananas founder and owner Jesse Cole credited Walt Disney as being a major inspiration to him, and called the experience of bringing his team to Disneyland “a dream come true.” Players from both the Savannah Bananas and their rivals The Firefighters spent part of the day walking around Disneyland, greeting fans, signing autographs and enjoying the rides.
During their visit to the park, both teams paid a visit to the Main Street Fire Station and took photos with the cast members. At Sunday’s game, veteran Disneyland fire department member Hang Ameen was honored as the honorary firefighter of the game.
Black Music Month
Disneyland celebrates Black Music Month with five weekends of special musical offerings, plus a number of new installations around the resort. You can see the schedule of performances on the Disneyland mobile app, with live music each Saturday and Sunday in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Downtown Disney also has daytime performances on weekends, and live music every night.
The Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel offers live music Friday and Saturday nights, and Joe Gardner from “Soul” performs most nights in the lobby of the Pixar Place hotel. Guests staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel can enjoy daily live music and DJs on the pool deck.
A brand-new Golden Horseshoe Exhibit: Black Music at the Turn of the 20th Century is open in Frontierland now through July 11, and New Century Music on Main Street has a (very small) new window display honoring “the overshadowed Black banjo masters of the early 20th century.”
Disney also points out on the Celebrate Soulfully page of the website that characters like Ariel from the live-action “The Little Mermaid” or Princess Tiana can be encountered during your visit.
Pixie Hollow progress
Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow are has been closed for refurbishment for so long that I’ve lost track of all of the delays, but finally there’s some good news. The construction zone around the meet-and-greet has expanded, so it looks like something is happening. Better yet, the attraction is back on the schedule starting on June 29, with operating hours listed. The posted hours are 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and it appears that Tinker Bell doesn’t visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This and That…
…Perry the Platypus is greeting fans in the Hollywood Backlot at Disney California Adventure.
…As of press time the two most expensive Keys – the $1749 Inspire Key and the $1374 Believe Key – are still available for new purchase. The two lower-priced Keys – the $974 Enchant Key and the $599 Southern California resident-exclusive Imagine Key – are available for renewals only.
If you received money from the @Disneyland Dream Key Settlement, check your email for a message from noreply@Epiqpay.com . A Supplemental Settlement Payment was just issued to eligible members of the class, and you can claim it now. pic.twitter.com/0M1ElxX1pW
— MousePlanet (@MousePlanet) June 4, 2025
…The LAST TWO Grad Nite events of the 2025 season are scheduled this coming week, on Wednesday and Friday nights. Disney California Adventure will close at 9 p.m. each evening, and there will only be one performance of World of Color Happiness those nights.
…At press time, tickets were still on sale for both of the Disneyland After Dark – Pride Nite events in June. More event details on the Disneyland website. The Foodie Guide to the after-hours events was published Monday, listing all of the special offerings for the evening.
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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:
- The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closed April 16, 2024 for refurbishment. The Main Street Opera House will reopen on July 17, 2025 with a new show called “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.”
- Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow – remains closed for refurbishment. Reopens June 29.
- Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room – closes April 28 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closes April 28 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster – closes May 19 for refurbishment. Reopens June 13.
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – closes June 29 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Storybook Land Canal Boats – closes July 21 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- The walkway between Avengers Campus and Cars Land is closed due to the Avengers Campus expansion.
- Pixar Pal-A-Round – closes July 14 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closes July 21 for refurbishment. No reopening date published.
Downtown Disney District & Resort Hotels
Downtown Disney:
- Former ESPN Zone building – permits call for splitting the building into three units, with two ground-level retail spaces.
Grand Californian Hotel
- Napa Rose – closed for an extensive refurbishment. The restaurant is expected to reopen in fall, 2025.
- A new two-story club lounge is planned for the Grand Californian Hotel, and will be constructed on the 5th and 6th floors overlooking the grand lobby.
- Guest room renovations will take place in phases through the fall.
Disneyland Hotel
- The E-Ticket Club in the Adventure Tower is closed for expansion and refurbishment. The lounge will reopen as the High Key Club in summer, 2025. During construction, a temporary Concierge lounge is located on the lobby level of the Frontier Tower for all Club-Level Guests.
- Electric vehicle charging will be temporarily unavailable at this hotel due to system upgrades beginning in March 2025 and continuing through the spring—with completion expected this summer. During that time, guests may use the vehicle charging stations in the Simba Lot.
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. The lobby bar has reopened as the Broken Spell Lounge.
Pixar Place Hotel
- From May 12 to mid-June, the hotel’s entry gates to Disney California Adventure Park are being upgraded. During this time, Guests may access the park through an alternate entrance located in Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa, near GCH Craftsman Bar and Grill
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
- 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 – Began May 16, 2025 and continues through Summer 2026
- Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite – June 16 and 18. Tickets on sale now. More information at the event website.
- CHOC Walk – Sunday August 3, 2025. Visit the CHOC Walk website for more information and to register.
- Halloween Time at Disneyland – August 22 through October 31.
- Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure – August 22 through November 2.
- Oogie Boogie Bash – Aug. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31; Sept. 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; and Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31. Ticket details to come. More information at the event website.
- Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend – September 4-7, 2025. All events are sold out. More information on the event website.
- Gay Days Anaheim (unofficial event) – September 12-14, 2025. More information at the event website.
- Dapper Day Fall 2025 (unofficial event) – Sunday, November 16. More information at the event website.
- Holidays at Disneyland Resort – November 14, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
- Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure – November 14, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
- Candlelight Processional – December 5 & 6. (Most likely dates, but still unconfirmed)
2026
- 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend –Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1 2026. All events are sold out. More information on the event website.
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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Disneyland Anniversary Ticket
Fans can visit Disneyland up to four times during the 70th anniversary for as little as $100 per day with the Disneyland Anniversary Ticket.
The tickets are valid for visits during the first months of the 70th anniversary celebration, May 16 through August 14, 2025. You can purchase 3-day park tickets for $360 per person, or 4-day park tickets for $400. Pricing is the same for all ages 3 and older. As always, you can add on optional Park Hopper and/or Lightning Lane Multi Pass service upgrades for an extra charge.
Even better, there is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission the day you buy it and wait until August to use the remaining admission days if you wish. However, you must make a theme park reservation for each day you wish 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 these offer tickets is not guaranteed for any date and reservations may be difficult to get for any particular date, especially as the ticket expiration date approaches. To ensure best availability, make reservations early.” From past experience, it will be difficult to get reservations the last weeks of this offer unless you plan well in advance.
Tickets available on the Disneyland website, or through MousePlanet’s travel partner Get Away Today. Book online at Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
Heroes Ticket
The Disneyland Resort is honoring the firefighters, law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians who worked to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires in January with complimentary admission to the “Happiest Place on Earth” for themselves and one guest. Eligible personnel can receive two one-day park hopper tickets to visit the Disneyland Resort Mondays through Thursdays from May 6 to August 7, 2024
Those eligible for the offer include “eligible California firefighters as well as eligible Los Angeles-based law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians who helped combat the LA fires in January 2025. The Heroes Ticket will also be available to eligible individuals from other departments that provided mutual aid assistance.” Disney says more detailed information will be sent directly to the qualifying departments in April. Park reservations are required to use the tickets
Costco Ticket
This exclusive ticket bundles a 3-day park hopper ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $449.99, and includes a $30 Disney Dining Gift Card.
The ticket is valid through December 19, 2025, and has no blockout dates or fuse, through theme park reservations are required for each admission.
This offer is available at select regional warehouses in California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. However, there is no residency requirement to purchase this ticket, and each Costco member can purchase up to 20 tickets.
Multi-day Tickets
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $330/$310
- Two-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $85 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $32 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $33 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – $400 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
Three Day Tickets
- Three-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $390/$365
- Three-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $90 per day, per ticket
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $32 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $33 per ticket.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – $400 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
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
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Discounts for Everyone
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Purchase with purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced-price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you’re a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
Discounts for Magic Key Holders
Magic Key Holders receive discounts on food and merchandise at participating locations, based on Magic Key type. Visit the Magic Key Discounts website for current details.
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Disney Rewards VISA Cardmember Perks
Disney Character Experience at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, where they can meet and pose with a Disney character. The location is open daily from 10:30am – 1:30pm., and is adjacent to the Monsters, Inc. attraction in Hollywood Land. Members receive one free image download per visit.
It looks like a second, limited-time offering is now available from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the same location, featuring Spider-Man and Captain America.
Star Wars Magic Shot at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity outside of the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland, across from Autopia. This is open daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Members receive one free image download per visit.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores, plus 10% off at Arribas Brothers Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts and Cristal d’Orleans)
Disneyland park dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland restaurants:
- Cafe Orleans
- Carnation Café
- The Golden Horseshoe
- Harbour Galley
- Plaza Inn
- River Belle Terrace
- Royal Street Veranda
- Troubadour Tavern
Disney California Adventure dining – 10% off at selected Disney California Adventure restaurants:
- Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
- Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
- Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
- Lucky Fortune Cookery
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Sonoma Terrace
- Studio Catering Co.
- Wine Country Trattoria
Disneyland Resort Hotels dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort Hotel restaurants. (GCH Craftsman Bar, Storytellers Café, Goofy’s Kitchen).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10% off purchases at Curl Surf and California Sole; 20% off purchases at Wetzel’s Pretzels.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15% off the “Walt’s Main Street Story,” Guided Tour, “Disney’s Happiest Haunts” Tour (offered seasonally) and the “Holiday Time at Disneyland®” Tour (offered seasonally)
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
2025 Military Ticket discounts
Now through December 23, 2025, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $295 ($26 increase from the 2024 offer)
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $391 ($32 increase)
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $349 ($34 increase)
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $477 ($42 increase)
Disneyland tickets may be used January 1 through December 27, 2025, which adds New Years Day and Christmas week to the offer. There are no other blockout dates this year, so the ticket is valid during spring break, summer, Halloween Time and beyond.
Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 27, 2025.
This offer must be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office. Eligible US Military service members can also buy tickets via GOVX.com
2025 Military Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 1 through December 27, 2025. You can book now through December 23, 2025, and travel must be completed by December 28, 2024.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (800) 453-4911 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 40% off, based on room category. Concierge rooms, Signature or Premium suites, or 2-or 3-Bedroom Villas are excluded from the offer, and this offer can not be combined with any other discount.
Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the Disneyland offer allows the eligible service member to book up to two rooms, and allows their spouse (with valid and proper ID) to qualify in the absence of the service member.
Hotel and Travel Packages
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Costco Travel Packages – Costco Travel is not accepting new reservations to the Disneyland Resort.
Disney’s Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – these package includes accommodations in one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels, along with theme park admission. The packages also come with a variety of extra inclusions and bonuses, usually a souvenir pin and lanyard, and discount coupons for various Downtown Disney merchants.
Contact Disney Travel at (714) 520-5050, book on line. through the Disneyland website, or call your favorite travel agent to inquire about these packages.
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Park Schedule and Blockout Dates
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
- DCA – Downtown Disney
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- EE –Early Entry for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests.
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- LNY – Lunar New Year
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nites
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure.
- DaD – Disneyland After Dark
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
| 6/8 | 6/9 | 6/10 | 6/11 | 6/12 | 6/13 | 6/14 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Grad Nite at DCA | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary |
| 6/15 | 6/16 | 6/17 | 6/18 | 6/19 | 6/20 | 6/21 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary ♦ Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary |
| 6/22 | 6/23 | 6/24 | 6/25 | 6/26 | 6/27 | 6/28 |
| Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 2 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary |
| 6/29 | 6/30 | 7/1 | 7/2 | 7/3 | 7/4 | 7/5 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–11p Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Disneyland 70th Anniversary |
