Disneyland Resort Update for March 4, 2024
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Best Bites of the 2024 California Food and Wine Festival
The 2024 California Food and Wine Festival is officially underway at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort, with eight Festival Marketplace booths, live entertainment, event-exclusive merchandise and a variety of culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars and special winemaker events.
The Disney California Food & Wine Festival runs through April 22. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
I spent Friday eating my way through Disney California Adventure, trying to sample the best of the festival so I could make recommendations to our readers. I got full well before I was able to sample everything I hoped, so consider this a Part 1, with more to come. Here's what I tried, what I loved and what I don't need to order again. I don't drink alcohol, so I don't have any recommendations regarding the adult beverages in the lineup.
The Impossible Chicken Parm Bites and Impossible Beef Stroganoff from the Earth Eats booth. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Earth Eats
- New – Impossible Chicken Parm Bites with tomato and cheese sauces and grated Parmesan
- New – Impossible Beef Stroganoff: Egg noodles tossed in a mushroom cream sauce with Impossible beef and sour cream
This booth is the newest addition to the festival lineup, and both entrées are made with Impossible brand meat substitutes. However, neither dish is considered vegan, because they both use egg and/or dairy ingredients. The Impossible Beef Stroganoff sauce had good flavor and texture, but the egg noodles in the portion I received were quite overcooked. I wasn't expecting the Impossible Chicken Parm Bites to basically be faux chicken nuggets covered in marinara sauce, but that's what it turned out to be. My kids would have happily eaten both dishes, but I'm not going back for seconds. However, if you're truly curious to try meat substitutes, this is an accessible way to explore them.
The Cheeseburger Bao from California Craft Brews. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
California Craft Brews
- Cheeseburger Bao with Thousand Island dressing, grilled onions, pickle, and tomato relish
- S’mores Caramel Tart: Graham cracker tart shell filled with caramel and chocolate ganache topped with a toasted marshmallow
During a presentation to the media, Jimmy Weita, Executive Chef for Disney California Adventure, said that his concept for the cheeseburger bao was to be a cross between a Big Mac and a Double Double. I agree the dish hits all the right flavor notes, but the proportions didn't work for me. Of course, my bao came so overdressed with Thousand Island and relish that it overpowered the other flavors. Still, I love the concept and after talking with friends who liked the dish a lot, I'm going to give it another try. The s'mores caramel tart is a delicious dish of caramel and chocolate, but so rich that I'd recommend sharing with a friend.
BBQ Beef Brisket Slider, Kiwi-Apple Lemonade and Cheese Pizza-flavored Wings from Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo
- New – Cheese Pizza-flavored Wings with ranch dip
- BBQ Beef Brisket Slider with smoked white cheddar and dill pickles on salt and pepper brioche
- New – Kiwi-Apple Lemonade: Minute Maid Lemonade, apple juice, and kiwi and Granny Smith apple syrups garnished with a purple orchid (non-alcoholic beverage)
This year Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo is serving up baked wings coated in a cheese pizza seasoning, accompanied with an herb-packed ranch dressing. The wings were just OK, but the dip was fantastic. The BBQ beef brisket slider is a returning favorite, and was just as good this year as in the past. I'm always a sucker for a new non-alcoholic drink, and the kiwi-apple lemonade looked intriguing. The flavor was good but it was so sweet I watered it down after a few sips.
Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese, Grilled Top Sirloin, Olive Oil Cake and Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler from the D-Lish and Garlic Kissed booths. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
D-Lish and Garlic Kissed
- Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon
- New – Olive Oil Cake glazed with lemon curd, topped with vanilla bean Chantilly, and finished with fresh candied lemons, strawberry crunch, and lemon-lime gelée
- New – Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler: Gold Peak Black Tea, huckleberry and agave syrups, grapefruit soda, and lemon and orange juices garnished with an orange wedge (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Grilled Top Sirloin with roasted garlic-gruyère smashed potatoes and black garlic chimichurri
These two booths share a single ordering point this year, so be prepared for that. They also had my favorite dishes of the festival so far. The carbonara mac and cheese is a returning favorite, and it's hard to say no to a dish topped with peppery bacon. Likewise the grilled top sirloin is a must-have dish every year, with cheesy masked potatoes and a garlicky chimichurri sauce. The huckleberry-citrus cooler was the perfect drink to wash down the two rich entrées. But my favorite dish of the event was dessert – the new olive oil cake from D-Lish. The cake was light and moist, and the lemon curd glaze gave it a perfect sweet / tart bite. You can't go wrong with any of the items on this list.
Shrimp Papas Locas are cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and chipotle shrimp. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Peppers Cali-Ente
- New – Shrimp Papas Locas: Cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and chipotle shrimp
- Chile Relleno Empanada with Arbol pepper salsa and Oaxaca and Cotija cheeses
The chile relleno empanada was such a hit last year that I wasn't surprised to see it back this year. The dish was sold out when I stopped by the booth on Friday, but I did get to sample the new shrimp papas locas. The potatoes have something of a smashed tater tot consistency, and are topped with cheese sauce and grilled shrimp. I heard a few guests say that the shrimp were too spicy, but I didn't find them to be overly so. It wasn't my favorite dish of the festival, but I'd go back if I was craving something cheesy and spicy.
Goofy greets visitors at a new photo spot in Hollywood Land. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
There were three booths I didn't make it to on Friday: LA Style for the carnitas-style pork belly and the plant-based Baja fish taco; Nuts About Cheese for the new BBQ pulled pork mac & cheese; and Uncork California for the raspberry almond cake. I also need to round up some friends and head to Paradise Garden Grill to try all of the new dishes there, including the chicken musakhan and the sisig burrito. The tacos gobernador were one of my favorite dishes from last year, and I'm glad to see them back on the menu. Fortunately this event runs through April 22, so there's plenty of time to go back for another taste.
Sip and Savor math
Every festival, we crunch the numbers to see if the “Sip and Savor Pass” is a good value for the event.
During the 2023 Festival of Holidays, we noted that most of the marketplace booths only offered one or two entrées each, instead of the usual two or three. A Disney chef told us this was done to streamline operations at the kiosks and cut wait times, which was great for food quality but made it more difficult to get your money's worth from the Sip and Savor pass. For the 2024 California Food and Wine Festival, Disney has added a new Sip and Savor pass option, and it changes the whole equation.
There are two Sip and Savor passes to choose from this year. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This year, visitors can choose between two different passes, one offering eight “entitlements,” and one offering four. Each entitlement can be redeemed for a tasting portions of selected food and beverage items from Festive Foods Marketplace locations as well as some participating quick serve restaurant locations and food carts. Like the ones tested during the Lunar New Year festival, the passport itself is a now plastic credential strung on a lanyard, with a unique barcode and PIN printed on the back – no more break-away tabs to get damaged or lost.
The 8-entitlement pass is $61 to the general public (average $7.63 per dish), and $56 to Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders (average $7.00 per dish). The 4-credit pass is $31 ($7.75 per dish), with no Magic Key discount offered. Regardless of the pass, you don't pay sales tax when you buy a Sip and Savor Pass, so you also save the 8% sales tax you would otherwise pay if you purchased the items a la carte.
Most entrées are in the $8-$9 range, so a Magic Key holder who uses all eight tabs to purchase a $9 entree saves $21.76 compared to paying cash for the same items.
As with the Festival of Holidays offerings, Disney has expanded the number of quick service locations that offer Sip & Savor portions of new or existing menu items. You can also use your Sip and Savor Pass tabs to buy select churros and desserts at participating carts around Disney California Adventure, but its hit-or-miss which carts accept the pass. Be sure to keep the festival guidebook handy, and use it to find Sip and Savor pass-eligible items outside the Festival Marketplace booths.
With the addition of the four-credit pass, the Sip and Savor pass is a good deal for visitors who have one day to sample the best entrées from the event, and who are prepared to spend extra cash on drinks and lower-cost desserts. The eight-credit pass is a better value for people spending multiple days at the Festival, or who plan to share their credits with a friend. As we advised during the Festival of Holidays, you'll need to venture off the parade route and away from the Festival Marketplaces to really make best use of the pass.
Last week for the Kids’ Special Offer Ticket
This is the last week to use the Kids' Special Offer Ticket, and we expect larger than usual crowds of the ages 3 to 9 set this week.
Kids’ Special Offer Ticket announced last October lets children ages 3 to 9 visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for as low as $50 per day between January 8 and March 10, 2024.Theme park reservations are required to use the ticket, and Disney only set aside a limited number of reservations for this ticket type each day. The ticket is no longer available for new purchases.
Disneyland After Dark this week
The new Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nites are scheduled to take place this week, on Tuesday and Thursday, March 5 and 7. Disneyland will close to day guests at 8:00 p.m., and the after-hours event officially begins at 9:00 p.m., though ticket holders can enter Disneyland as early as 6:00 p.m.
The Disney Channel Wand ID photo backdrop was a big hit at the D23 Expo. MousePlanet file photo.
Last week we shared an overview of the themed entertainment planned for the events, including live music and dance parties, character meet-and-greets, and photo opportunities.
CHOC Walk sets July date
Save the date for the return of the CHOC Walk to the Disneyland Resort on Sunday, July 21, 2024
The charity walk returns to commemorate the 34th year of the event at the Disneyland Resort. The 5K course takes participants through Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney.
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
The 2024 event has set a fundraising goal of $2.5 million, and hopes to attract teams and individuals. Walkers must raise a minimum of $125 before the event to participate. Participants who raise at least $350 receive a one-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket valid on the day of the CHOC Walk. The top individual fundraiser will receive a two-day VIP vacation at the Disneyland Resort, including a suite at the Grand Californian Hotel and a VIP Tour the day before the CHOC Walk.
Visit the CHOC Walk website for more information and to register.
Let's keep it social
It looks like the Walt Disney Company has resumed posting to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at least for some of its official accounts. For others, including the official @Disneyland and @WaltDisneyWorld accounts, it appears Instagram and Facebook are still the preferred social media platforms. If you're used to getting your official Disney news from X, you'll want to check other channels as well.
Vacation in 2024 at 2023 prices
2024 Disneyland packages are now live and ready to book through Get Away Today! For a limited time, you can lock in 2023 pricing for 2024 travel, or take advantage of the great early 2024 discounts now available.
Now is a perfect time to start planning for next year! When guests book in advance, they get the best hotel availability for some of the most popular travel times like spring break, summer, Halloween Time, the Holidays and beyond. We send every guest a reminder when it’s time to make their park reservations based on the date they entered for their ticket, so they don’t have to worry about forgetting to do so.
We also have our Layaway Plan available for guests who want to book in advance. For just $200 down, you can book your 2024 package with payment due just 8 days before travel! We recommend final payment 60 days before travel so park reservations can be made. Our Layaway Plan makes planning a vacation affordable and flexible for everyone.
Whether you're looking for a full 2024 vacation package or just theme park tickets for your 2024 visit, Get Away Today can help.
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This and That
…The Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite scheduled for Thursday, May 2 is now sold out. Tickets are still available for the remaining seven event nights.
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One Day Tickets
| Ticket & Season | Adult One-Park | Adult Park Hopper | Child One-Park | Child Park Hopper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Day – Tier 0 | $104 | $169 | $98 | $163 |
| One Day – Tier 1 | $119 | $184 | $112 | $177 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $134 | $199 | $127 | $192 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $154 | $219 | $146 | $211 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $169 | $234 | $160 | $225 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $184 | $249 | $174 | $239 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $194 | $259 | $183 | $248 |
Disney Genie+ Add-On: $30 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $30 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.
Kids’ Special Offer Ticket
Children ages 3 to 9 can visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for as low as $50 per day between January 8 and March 10, 2024 with this new discounted admission.
You can purchase 1-, 2- or 3-day park tickets, and add-on optional park-hopping and Disney Genie+ upgrades. Pricing is below, with the regular price noted so you can see the savings.
| Ticket (regular price) |
Ticket with Park Hopper (regular price) |
Ticket with Disney Genie+ (regular price) |
Ticket with Park Hopper and Disney Genie+ (regular price) |
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| 1-day | $50 ($98-183) |
$85 ($163-248) |
$80 ($128-$213) |
$115 ($193-278) |
| 2-day | $100 ($290) |
$165 ($350) |
$160 ($350) |
$225 ($350) |
| 3-day | $150 ($365) |
$220 ($435) |
$240 ($455) |
$310 ($525) |
Read the fine print carefully, because you need to make a theme park reservation to use this ticket—and Disney is only setting aside a limited number of reservations for this ticket type each day, and states, “reservation availability for Kids’ Special Offer Ticket holders is not guaranteed for any date, and reservations may be difficult to get for any particular date, especially as the ticket expiration date approaches.”
In addition to requiring a theme park reservation, this ticket also has a “fuse”—which means multi-day tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use (or on March 10, 2024, whichever comes first). You won't need to use all two or three days consecutively, but you will need to make sure to use them all before they expire. From past experience, it will be difficult to get reservations the last week of this offer unless you plan well in advance.
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Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $310/$290
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $375/$350
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 – regularly $460/$435
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure up to three weekdays between January 2 and June 2, 2024 for $225, or up to any three days between January 2 and June 2, 2024 for $275.
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. For an additional $70, you can 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 $90 for the three days when purchased in advance. Remember that you can also upgrade to Disney Genie+ after you enter the theme park (subject to availability) and pay the then-current daily fee. We recommend going with the latter option for your first experience with Disney Genie+, just to make sure the service provides a value for you. If you love it, you can always add the Genie+ to your remaining days.
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There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on January 2 and wait until June 2 to use the remaining admission. However, remember that you must make a theme park reservation for each day that you want to use the ticket. Disney also warns that ticket sales may be paused or ended at any time, so it's probably best to purchase early so you're ready to make reservations as soon as they open for your desired travel dates. Reservations can now be made up to 180 days in advance, which as of press time includes the entire duration of this offer.
Disney states that proof of residency is required for purchase and admission, and each resident can purchase up to five tickets per day.
Now for the official fine print:
Southern California Resident Ticket
- Offer valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000–93599.
- Each Guest, 18 years of age and older, using a Southern California Resident ticket must show proof of eligible residency for purchase and admission.
- Tickets are not valid before January 2, 2024, expire June 2, 2024, and are limited in availability.
- 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 180 days in advance and are limited and subject to availability and restrictions.
- 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 $445/$420
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $515/$490
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 – Regularly $555/$525
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $30 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 [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – $1,649
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 Disney Genie+ service
Believe Key [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – $1,249
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 Disney Genie+ service
Enchant Key [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – Price: $849
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 Disney Genie+ service
Imagine Key [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $499
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 Disney Genie+ service
A monthly payment plan is available to California residents, after a $184 down payment.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.
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Disneyland has released a new hotel discount, offering up to 15% off on select stays at select Disneyland Resort hotels. The offer is valid only Sunday through Thursday nights, for travel March 11 to June 6, 2024.
| Hotel Property | General Public |
|---|---|
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| The Villas at Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel |
No discount offered |
You can book through the links above, or contact MousePlanet's travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
Purchase with purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced-price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
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.
Disneyland has released a new hotel discount, offering Magic Key Holders up to 20% off on select stays at select Disneyland Resort hotels. The offer is valid only Sunday through Thursday nights, for travel March 11 to June 6, 2024.
| Hotel Property | Magic Key Holders |
|---|---|
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| The Villas at Disneyland Hotel |
Valid Sunday to Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024; travel must be booked by June 3 and completed by June 7, 2024 |
| Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel |
No discount offered |
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Disney Rewards VISA Cardmember Perks
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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.
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)
Southern California Residents
None currently offered
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
2024 Ticket discounts
Through December 10, 2024, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $269
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $359
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $315
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $435
Disneyland tickets may be used January 2 through December 13, 2024. There is no blockout period for spring break this year.
Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 13, 2024.
This offer can only be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office.
2024 Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 2 through December 13, 2024. You can book now through December 10, 2024, and travel must be completed by December 14, 2024.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (833) 618-0536 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 40% off, based on room category. Concierge rooms, Signature or Premium suites, or 2-or 3-Bedroom Villas are excluded from the offer, and this offer can not be combined with any other discount.
Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the Disneyland offer allows the eligible service member to book up to two rooms, and allows their spouse (with valid and proper ID) to qualify in the absence of the service member, provided the spouse stays in one of the rooms booked.
Hotel & Travel Packages
Contact MousePlanet's travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
Costco Travel Packages – 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:
- EE –Early Entry for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests.
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- LNY – Lunar New Year – January 23 through February 18, 2024
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 1 through April 22, 2024
- GN – Grad Nites – May 10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 28, and 31; June 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 14.
- 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.
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