Fantasmic is back – mostly
It’s been just over a year since the 45-foot-tall, fire-breathing Maleficent dragon figure set itself on fire during a performance of Fantasmic at Disneyland. and last Friday fans packed viewing areas around the Rivers of America to watch as the show returned for first time following a 13-month hiatus.
Disney had previously announced the dragon would not return for this version of the show, and that Fantasmic would instead feature an all-new finale. The park also brought back the fan-favorite Peter Pan sequence, which has not been seen since it was replaced by a Pirates of the Caribbean scene in 2017.
To avoid the opening-night crowds on Friday, I instead headed to Disneyland on Saturday to watch both performances of Fantasmic to see the changes in person, but also to get a feel for the seating options and strategies.
For me, a large part of the magic of Fantasmic is the staging. Unlike Walt Disney World, which has an amphitheater purpose-built for the show, Disneyland’s Fantasmic takes place smack dab in the middle of Frontierland. By day, guests climb all around the Cider Mill on Tom Sawyer Island, but at night that same building turns into the stage for Mickey’s dream. Massive towers rise up from the ground to light the performances, and Disney’s river craft are repurposed for the show.
Unfortunately, Disney hasn’t found a way to make rows of bleachers appear and disappear each night, and the walkways around the Rivers of America serve as the viewing area. No matter what alterations Disney makes to the area, there isn’t enough room for everyone, so visitors who want to ensure an unobstructed view of the show have to make a sacrifice – give up park time, or spend more money.
If you’re willing to spend the money, there are several ways to get preferred viewing for Fantasmic. Dinner packages are available from $35 to $99 and higher per person, and offer you a spot to sit on the ground and catch the show. Another dinner package lets you watch the show from your table at the River Belle Terrace, but the view may be somewhat obstructed depending on where you’re seating. At the top end of the spectrum, you can always book a VIP tour, and request reserved seating for the show.
For those who would rather save the cash, there are standby viewing areas which offer a great view of the show, but require you to show up at least two hours in advance to hold your spot. Beyond the time investment, there’s also the comfort factor, in that these areas are standing-room only. You may be permitted to sit down for some of your wait, but at least this first weekend cast members required guests to stand up 90 minutes before the first showtime to make room for additional people.
You can minimize your wait, and your standing time, by catching the second show, but this may not be an option for families with young children, or for anyone who wants to be in bed before Midnight.
For my visit, I wanted to be able to evaluate the various standby areas, and so did not book a dining package. As expected, the front row on the bridge above the Pirates of the Caribbean entrance filled up just as soon as cast members allowed guests to save space. It’s a great view, but you need to be prepared to stay put for 2+ hours.
By 7:30 p.m., all of the open standby viewing areas were full, and cast members were already telling people they needed to stand up and make room for new arrivals. Personally I did not want to stand behind three rows of people for 90 minutes just to have a mostly-obstructed view of the show, so I joined some friends for a Dole Whip and decided to come back closer to showtime.
I was near the Harbor Galley about 30 minutes before the show, and discovered that once the majority of people with dining package vouchers had been admitted, cast members opened another standby viewing area just below the Pelican’s Landing seating area. Since I was solo I was easily able to get a spot against the back rope, and the sloped surface meant I was high enough to see over most everyone in front of me. This was not a perfect spot for the show, but it was nicely centered on the west mist screen, and had a clear view of the water. Not bad for free.
After the fireworks, I made my move to find a better spot for the second show, and found room at the top of a staircase leading down to the river walkway. I figured being on the top step would be to my advantage when the people in front were made to stand up – not realizing the gentleman already sitting on the staircase was NBA-player tall. We laughed and made it work, but next time I’ll pay more attention. Regardless, it was a good view, and did not require a 2-hour wait.
With all this I got to see the show twice in one night. The show looks and sounds better than ever – colors are brighter, projections are cleaner, the audio is clear. I loved watching for the Sailing Ship Columbia to come around the corner, and for first-timer viewers to jump as the canon was fired.
For the new battle with Mickey Mouse, projections make it appear that Maleficent is rising on a tangle of thorns, as shadows of her dragon form appear on the cider mill behind her. Maleficent sets the Rivers of America on fire, and Sorcerer Mickey uses his powers to control the dancing fountains to extinquish the blaze and defeat Maleficent. Mickey’s new tricks are cool, but they’re not “5-ton, 45-foot-tall, fire-breathing dragon which appeared out of NOWWHERE cool.”
I read a comment about the show from somenone who had never seen the show before Friday, and didn’t understand the negativity they were reading about it. They were dazzled by the entire production, and thought it was the best thing they’d ever seen in a Disney theme park. I GET IT. This version of Fantasmic may well be the best thing you’ve ever seen – but it used to be even better.
This projected Ursula is good enough, unless you saw the giant Ursula float that once slithered around Tom Sawyer Island, or the Flotsam & Jetsam puppets which were briefly added in 2009. This projection of Tick Tock Croc does the job, but not as well as the massive crocodile which once chased Captain Hook. Pinocchio is still in the show, but this projection doesn’t elicit the gasps of surprise and delight like the original dancing puppets did.
This, sadly, has been the evolution of Fantasmic, with practical effects and huge set pieces replaced by projections, and I don’t want to see that happen with the Maleficent dragon finale. My fear is that as more time passes, the less likely it is that we’ll ever see a mechanical dragon rise out of the pit again.
I completely agree that “B-mode” Fantasmic is better than no Fantasmic, and I’m glad that the show is back and creating jobs for more than 100 cast and crew every night, but are those the only two options? Is there an option in which Maleficent is restored to the show in all of her fire-breathing glory? We can only wait and see, and hope that “good enough” isn’t for Disneyland’s leadership.
3-Day Disneyland ticket offer goes on sale this week
Wednesday is the first day to purchase tickets for the new 3-day Disneyland ticket offer which is valid through early fall.
Visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks three weekdays between June 10 and September 26, 2024 for as little as $149 for ages 3-9, or $249 for ages 10 and older using a new discounted ticket which goes on sale May 29, 2024. That represents a savings of up to $219 off the regular price of a three-day, one-park-per-day ticket for children ages 3-9. The adult offer is a $141 discount, and is the same price than the summer 2023 deal.
You can also choose between a ticket good Monday through Thursday OR a slightly more expensive ticket good any day of the week. There are also options to add park hopping and Disney Genie+ service to your ticket at the time of purchase.
This new offer differs from past discouts discounts, so be sure to pay close attention to details before you purchase.
The 3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer is a 3-day, 1-park-per-day ticket that offers admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure:
- The weekday ticket – starting at $149 for ages 3-9; $249 for ages 10 and older. Three weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays only) between June 10 and September 26, 2024
- The any day ticket – starting at $199 for ages 3-9; $299, for ages 10 and older. Three days (any day of the week, including weekends) between June 10 and September 26, 2024
You can use every day of the 3-Day Disneyland 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 unless you add the park-hopper option ($70 per ticket)
There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on June 10 and wait until September 26 to use the remaining admission. However, remember that you must make a theme park reservation for each day that you want to use the ticket. Disney also warns that reservations for this category of ticket are not guaranteed for any particular dates, and that a date may sell out in this ticket category though other ticket types have reservations of available. It is probably best to purchase early and make reservations as soon as they open for your desired travel dates. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use.
Tickets expire on September 26, 2024, and have no holiday blackouts. That means that you can visit on the 4th of July holiday using a weekday ticket, assuming reservations are available.
May purchase up to 15 tickets per eligible person per day. 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. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.
Visit Get Away Today starting May 29, 2024, to take advantage of this ticket offer! Book at Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet. PLUS – if you purchased the Adults at Kids’ Prices deal from Get Away Today last week and this offer is a better deal for you, Get Away Today will of course honor the new ticket for you just as soon as it’s available! Just reach out to Get Away Today on or after May 29 to receive the price adjustment.
Bard appears in Black Spire Outpost
I have been remiss in talking about just how great “Fire of the Rising Moons” is at Disneyland. This fireworks show debuted in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the start of the Season of the Force promotion, and thankfully is not going anywhere when the celebration ends this week. In fact, last week Disneyland enhanced the nighttime show with the addition of a new R1 series astromech droid named Bard. The new droid alone isn’t worth a trip to the Black Spire Outpost, but “Fire of the Rising Moons” is absolutely worth your time.
The show takes advantage of the unique location of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in relation to Disneyland’s fireworks launch system to present a completely different show with a Star Wars soundtrack. When viewed from the Black Spire Spaceport, near the Millenium Falcon, you get a totally different perspective. The lower-level viewing area is small, and you’re likely to get whacked by a lightsaber if you’re not careful, so I prefer to watch from outside Docking Bay 7.
Bard is said to be the personal droid of Tohan Lege, the storyteller known as the Lore-weaver, who narrates the opening to “Fire of the Rising Moons.” We’re to understand that Lege stored his recorded memories into Bard, and that Bard is now replaying those memories. Bard doesn’t really do much during the show, but there are light and smoke effects synchronized to the score. The droid remains out during the daytime, so you can look for him the next time you’re on Batuu.
Celebrate Pixar Fest with Get Away Today
From April 26 – August 4, 2024, guests will be able to celebrate Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort. Save with big with exclusive offers from Get Away Today like Extra Day Free tickets and Extra Night Free specials at select hotels to experience all of the fun.
As a reminder, here’s a glimpse of what you can experience during Pixar Fest:
- Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular
- Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!
- Character Experiences
- Pixar Fest Marketplaces in Disney California Adventure (open May 10)
- Club Pixar
- Pixar Pals Playtime Party
- Limited-time merchandise, food and beverage offerings, festive decor and more!
Vacations can be booked for only $200 down when you take advantage of our Layaway Plan – with payment due only 9 days before travel! The best package deals can be found online at Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
This and That
…There are three Grad Nite events scheduled this week: Tuesday, May 28; Friday, May 31; and Sunday, June 2.
…The Hollywood Reporter last week wrote that a movie set inside Disneyland’s exclusive Club 33 is in the works. The script by Darren Lemke (“Goosebumps,” “Shazam!”) is reportedly “a murder-mystery, and the young detective who has “centers on a young aspiring detective who receives a mysterious invite to the highly secretive Club 33. In this case, it’s a magical and exclusive dining club whose members are the greatest and most iconic figures from across history. When a murder is committed on the premises, the patrons look to the young detective to solve it.” No release schedule was mentioned.
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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 for refurbishment. Reopening date not published.
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – closed May 1 due to construction in the area related to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
- Haunted Mansion – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date not published. Reopening date not published.
- Splash Mountain – closed for transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The updated attraction scheduled to open in late 2024.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
- The Briar Patch – closed May 1 for transformation into Ray’s Berets.
- Pooh Corner – closed May 1 for refurbishment; half of the store will reopen as the Critter Club.
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed for refurbishment March 4. Reopens June 21, 2024.
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar – closed permanently December 10, 2023.
- Beast’s Library in the Sorcerer’s Workshop inside the Animation Building – closed permanently December 10, 2023.
Downtown Disney District
Permanently closed:
- Rainforest Cafe – now home to the Star Wars Trading Post.
- ESPN Zone – building is being used as a pop-up shop.
- La Brea Bakery – building reopened as a temporary Earl of Sandwich location. Longer-term plans include replacing the building with a new Porto’s Bakery.
- Tortilla Jo’s sit-down restaurant – permanently closed.
- Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s – permanently closed.
- California Sole – permanently closed.
Disneyland Hotel
- The Coffee House – closed for refurbishment through June 30, 2024.
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. The lobby bar has reopened.
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.
2024
- Season of the Force at Disneyland – April 3 through June 2.
- Pixar Fest – April 26 through August 4, 2024
- 2024 Grad Nites – May 10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 28, and 31; June 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 14.
- Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite – June 18 & 20. Tickets are sold out.
- CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, July 21, 2024. Registration is now open at the event website.
- D23 Day at Angel Stadium – Sunday, August 4
- D23 Day at Disneyland Resort – Thursday, August 8
- D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) – August 9–11 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets are sold out.
- Halloween Time – August 23 through October 31.
- Plaza de la Familia – August 23 through November 2.
- Oogie Boogie Bash – August 25, 27 and 29; September 3, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29; October 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31. Tickets are not yet on sale, and pricing has yet to be released.
- (Inaugural) Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend – September 5–8. All events are sold out.
- Gay Days Anaheim (unofficial event) – September 13–15. More information at the event website.
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – Begins November 15.
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.
Current Discounts and Promotions
Disneyland prices as of October 11, 2023.
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 | 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.
Book now here at Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
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 3-day Ticket Offer – January 2 – June 2, 2024
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.
Tickets are available through the Disneyland website, or through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
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.
3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer – June 10 – September 26, 2024
Visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks three weekdays between June 10 and September 26, 2024 for as little as $149 for ages 3-9, or $249 for ages 10 and older using a new discounted ticket which goes on sale May 29, 2024. That represents a savings of up to $219 off the regular price of a three-day, one-park-per-day ticket for children ages 3-9. The adult offer is a $141 discount, and is the same price than the summer 2023 deal.
You can also choose between a ticket good Monday through Thursday OR a slightly more expensive ticket good any day of the week. There are also options to add park hopping and Disney Genie+ service to your ticket at the time of purchase.
This new offer differs from past discouts discounts, so be sure to pay close attention to details before you purchase.
The 3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer is a 3-day, 1-park-per-day ticket that offers admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure:
- The weekday ticket – starting at $149 for ages 3-9; $249 for ages 10 and older. Three weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays only) between June 10 and September 26, 2024
- The any day ticket – starting at $199 for ages 3-9; $299, for ages 10 and older. Three days (any day of the week, including weekends) between June 10 and September 26, 2024
You can use every day of the 3-Day Disneyland 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 unless you add the park-hopper option ($70 per ticket)
There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on June 10 and wait until September 26 to use the remaining admission. However, remember that you must make a theme park reservation for each day that you want to use the ticket. Disney also warns that reservations for this category of ticket are not guaranteed for any particular dates, and that a date may sell out in this ticket category though other ticket types have reservations of available. It is probably best to purchase early and make reservations as soon as they open for your desired travel dates. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use.
Tickets expire on September 26, 2024, and have no holiday blackouts. That means that you can visit on the 4th of July holiday using a weekday ticket, assuming reservations are available.
May purchase up to 15 tickets per eligible person per day. 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. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.
Visit Get Away Today starting May 29, 2024, to take advantage of this ticket offer! Book at Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet. PLUS – if you purchased the Adults at Kids’ Prices deal from Get Away Today last week and this offer is a better deal for you, Get Away Today will of course honor the new ticket for you just as soon as it’s available! Just reach out to Get Away Today on or after May 29 to receive the price adjustment.
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 – $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 – $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 – 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.
Additional Discounts
Did we miss an offer? If you know of an authorized discount on Disneyland Resort tickets, standing offers for Annual Passholders from non-Disney vendors, or other promotions which might interest our readers, please drop us a note!
Discounts for Everyone
Disneyland Resort Hotels – March 11 to June 6, 2024
This deal offers 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. The Paradise Pier Hotel, which is still under refurbishment, is excluded from this offer.
| Hotel Property | General Public |
|---|---|
| Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa | Save up to 10% off Standard rooms Save up to 15% off Premium rooms 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 | Save up to 10% off Standard rooms Save up to 15% off Premium rooms 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 | Save up to 10% off Standard rooms Save up to 15% off Premium rooms 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 |
Disneyland Resort Hotels – June 10 – September 26, 2024
Hotel guests may save up to 25% on select stays at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel or The Villas at Disneyland Hotel when staying four nights or longer, or may save up to 20% at these hotels Sunday – Thursday without a minimum night stay. These offers are for stays June 10 through September 26, 2024, and can be reserved May 29 through September. 12, 2024, subject to availability and restrictions.
You can book through the Disneyland website 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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa | Save up to 15% off Standard rooms Save up to 120% off Premium rooms 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 | Save up to 15% off Standard rooms Save up to 120% off Premium rooms 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 | Save up to 15% off Standard rooms Save up to 120% off Premium rooms 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 |
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.
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.
Star Wars Magic Shot at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity outside of the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland, across from Autopia. This is open daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Members receive one free image download per visit.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores, plus 10% off at Arribas Brothers Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts and Cristal d’Orleans)
Disneyland park dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland restaurants:
- Cafe Orleans
- Carnation Café
- The Golden Horseshoe
- Harbour Galley
- Plaza Inn
- River Belle Terrace
- Royal Street Veranda
- Troubadour Tavern
Disney California Adventure dining – 10% off at selected Disney California Adventure restaurants:
- Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
- Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
- Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
- Lucky Fortune Cookery
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Sonoma Terrace
- Studio Catering Co.
- Wine Country Trattoria
Disneyland Resort Hotels dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort Hotel restaurants. (GCH Craftsman Bar, Storytellers Café, Goofy’s Kitchen).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10% off purchases at Curl Surf and California Sole; 20% off purchases at Wetzel’s Pretzels.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15% off the “Walt’s Main Street Story,” Guided Tour, “Disney’s Happiest Haunts” Tour (offered seasonally) and the “Holiday Time at Disneyland®” Tour (offered seasonally)
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
2024 Military Ticket discounts
Through December 10, 2024, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $269
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $359
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $315
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $435
Disneyland tickets may be used January 2 through December 13, 2024. There is no blockout period for spring break this year.
Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 13, 2024.
This offer can only be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office.
2024 Military Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 2 through December 13, 2024. You can book now through December 10, 2024, and travel must be completed by December 14, 2024.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (833) 618-0536 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 40% off, based on room category. Concierge rooms, Signature or Premium suites, or 2-or 3-Bedroom Villas are excluded from the offer, and this offer can not be combined with any other discount.
Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the Disneyland offer allows the eligible service member to book up to two rooms, and allows their spouse (with valid and proper ID) to qualify in the absence of the service member, provided the spouse stays in one of the rooms booked.
Hotel and 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 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 – 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.
| 5/26 | 5/27 | 5/28 | 5/29 | 5/30 | 5/31 | 6/1 |
| Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force |
| 6/2 | 6/3 | 6/4 | 6/5 | 6/6 | 6/7 | 6/8 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Season of the Force ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–11p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest |
| 6/9 | 6/10 | 6/11 | 6/12 | 6/13 | 6/14 | 6/15 |
| Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–9p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Grad Nite | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest |
| 6/16 | 6/17 | 6/18 | 6/19 | 6/20 | 6/21 | 6/22 |
| Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Pride Nite | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest ♦ Pride Nite | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest |
| 6/23 | 6/24 | 6/25 | 6/26 | 6/27 | 6/28 | 6/29 |
| Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 3 Hours: DL: 8a–8p DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest |
| 6/30 | 7/1 | 7/2 | 7/3 | 7/4 | 7/5 | 7/6 |
| Ticket Tier 5 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 4 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DCA Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest | Ticket Tier 6 Hours: DL: 8a–midnight DCA: 8a–10p DD: 7a–1a Early Entry: DL Special events: ♦ Pixar Fest |
