Disneyland Resort Update for November 13 – 18, 2018
News and Views
Holiday Time at Disneyland
It's the most wonderful time of the year at the Disneyland Resort, with a tree on Main Street and Sleeping Beauty Castle covered with snow. This is also the week of media events and travel agent tours, as Disney looks to showcase the parks in their most festive light.
The Holiday Toy Drummers perform at Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
All day today, keep an eye on MousePlanet's Instagram and Twitter pages, as Todd Pickering brings you photos and video directly from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Everyone can Sip and Savor this year
Disney California Adventure's Festival of Holidays returns for 2018, with over 60 different food and drink selections to choose from.
The “Sip and Savor Pass,” previously available only to annual passholders, is now available to everyone. The passport provides eight tasting portions of select food and beverage items from participating Festival Marketplace stalls. All food items and non-alcoholic beverages from those stalls are included. The pass is $49 for passholders (a $4 increase from 2017), and $54 for everyone else.
The passport itself is a plastic credential with eight snap-off tabs, strung on a lanyard. Passholders get a different lanyard with an AP logo. Passholders also receive a different button each time they redeem a tab, and so can collect a series of eight once they redeem the whole pass.
As always, you have to really pay attention to get the best value from this pass. The average price of the items you can purchase with this pass is $6.50, or $52 for eight items. However, sales tax is not applied to the price of the lanyard, but is to the food items, so you also get an 8 percent advantage when you use the pass because you won't pay sales tax when you use them.
If you use all eight tabs to purchase one each of the eight most expensive items at the festival, at best passholders save $14.00 (plus tax) compared to paying cash. Non-passholders would save $9.00 (plus tax). However, every $4.50 dessert or beverage you buy with a tab eats into that savings.
Once again, our advice is to decide what dishes you're interested in trying, and then crunch the numbers to decide if this is a good deal for you. To get the most value from the pass, you need to be prepared to pay for less-expensive items separately, which will raise your overall spending.
The Sip and Savor Pass is valid for the entire festival, so you can use it to try new dishes throughout the event. However, passholders should be sure to pay attention to the block out dates on your pass, so you use up all of the tabs before your holiday blockout period begins.
Celebrate Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday at Disneyland
This week brings the countdown to Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday on Sunday, November 18. At Disneyland, “Mickey & Minnie's Birthday Celebration” is scheduled to take place at 11:45 a.m. Sunday morning, with a special moment in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. With all of the marketing thus far focused on Mickey Mouse, it's nice to see at least a nod that this is also the 90th anniversary of Minnie Mouse (Peg-Leg Pete is widely ignored in these annual celebrations).
On Saturday and Sunday, Mickey fans can indulge in a menu of sweet and savory treats from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, with Toontown seemingly the hub for many of the creations. The longest lines will likely be for the Mickey Mouse Sipper cup, available only on Sunday, November 18. Look for it at quick-service locations in both parks.
This Mickey Mouse sipper is available only on Sunday, November 18. Disney photo.
Other birthday offerings, as announced by the Disney Parks Blog:
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sundae – two scoops of birthday cake ice cream topped with a brownie, hot fudge, whipped cream, cherry, and sprinkles served in a Mickey or Minnie Mouse Kitchen Sink; available at Disneyland park (Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor) and Disney California Adventure park (Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream).
- Mickey Mouse Birthday Cake Crisped Rice Treat – three-layered crispy treat fruity cereal and Mickey-shaped sprinkles; available at Disneyland park (Refreshment Corner, Main Street U.S.A. Fruit Cart and Coffee Cart, Troubadour Tavern, all Toontown quick-service locations), Disney California Adventure park (Pacific Wharf Gourmet Cart, Pacific Wharf Café, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta), Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Holiday Cart), and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel (Surfside Lounge, Sand Bar).
- Steamboat Willie Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallow and Caramel Apple – available at Disneyland park (Candy Palace and Hunny Spot), Disney California Adventure park (Trolley Treats), and the Downtown Disney District (Marceline’s Confectionery)
- Mickey’s Birthday Churro – warm churro rolled in birthday cake sugar and served with confetti icing; available at select Churro Carts across Disneyland park.
- Mickey’s Celebration Churro – warm chocolate churro topped with cookie butter and Mickey confetti and served with a side of red marshmallow cream and Mickey buttons; available at select Churro Carts across Disneyland park.
- Mac ‘N Cheese Foot-Long Hot Dog – foot-long hot dog on an Italian roll topped with creamy mac and cheese and bacon bits; available at Pluto’s Dog House.
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse Birthday Frozen Yogurt Sundaes – topped with confetti sprinkles; available at Clarabelle’s at Disneyland park.
- Mickey Mouse Pizza – choice of pepperoni or cheese Mickey-shaped pizza; available at Daisy’s Diner at Disneyland park.
- Cookies and Cream Beignets – available at Mint Julep Bar at Disneyland park.
Mayors, majorities and Measure L
it appears that Disney-endorsed candidates again have a majority on the Anaheim city council.
Disney-backed candidates Jordan Brandman and Trevor O’Neil won two of three available city council seats. Disney also backed the campaign of former council member Harry Sidhu, who won his bid to become Anaheim's mayor. The three will join council member Lucille Kring on the seven-person council.
While Anaheim now has a Disney-friendly council, Measure L may throw a wrench in Disney's future development plans. The living wage initiative, which mandates certain employers within the Anaheim Resort district to pay workers at least $15 per hour, appears to have squeaked out a narrow victory. Though the Orange County Registrar of Voters has until December 6 to certify the results, opponents of the measure conceded defeat Monday morning.
Todd Ament, President/CEO of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, released a statement on behalf of the No on Measure L campaign:
“After continuing to monitor the ballot counting it is now clear Measure L will narrowly pass. This is a tragic outcome for Anaheim. The special interests pushing Measure L lied to voters and tricked them into thinking this flawed measure will help many Anaheim workers. Time will show the voters the truth. At best, it will only give a raise to about 150 Anaheim residents, but it will drive investment out of our City that will cost thousands their jobs and will cost residents hundreds of millions in tax revenue that could have addressed our most critical issues, including homeless services and public safety. It is truly unfortunate our City will now be faced with these dire consequences because of this self-serving, short-sighted and flawed measure. We will do our best to ease the economic brunt that will now be imposed on our City by this special interest agenda and continue to fight for more sensible economic development policies.”
As written, Measure L applies only to Anaheim Resort district businesses that receive tax breaks from the city. After Disney voluntarily withdrew from two tax rebate agreements in October, the Anaheim city attorney issued an opinion saying the measure would not apply to Disney should it pass. Proponents of the measure have threatened to take the matter to court. For its part, Disney has previously said it will look outside Anaheim for future development opportunities if that initiative passes.
Meanwhile, Disney has already reached agreements with unions that represent more than a third of all hourly workers, to raise minimum wages to $15 by January 1, 2019, including a deal with the union that helped qualify Measure L for the ballot. With a legal battle almost certainly looming to determine whether Measure L applies to the Disneyland Resort, even a Disney-friendly city council may not be enough to get the canceled fourth hotel project back on the drawing board.
Enter to Win from Get Away Today; Holiday ticket sale expanded
All this week, keep an eye on the blog, Facebook page and Instagram feed of MousePlanet sponsor Get Away Today for your chance to win one of over 60 vacation themed prizes. Enter to win prizes including 2-night hotel stays at Disneyland Resort-area properties, souvenir packs and theme park tickets.
Get Away Today has also expanded their holiday ticket sale, offering discounts of up to $31 off multi-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets for the rest of 2018.
While supplies last, save on all multi-day Park Hopper tickets, valid for travel through the end of 2018. Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are on now, so this is your perfect opportunity to experience the magic of the season and save.
Save on Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets when you order from Get Away Today.
- Up to $31 off Disneyland Resort Tickets while supplies last
- Must be purchased at least six days prior to travel
- Free shipping on all tickets
- Valid for travel throughout 2018
- Includes one Magic Morning
- Get up to $400 in downloadable coupons (including free Chatbooks photo book for November travel)
Best of all, this limited-time offer has no residency requirement, so SoCal locals and out-of-state visitors alike can enjoy the same great discount. Purchase tickets online, or call 1-855-GET-AWAY to purchase tickets today.
New bookings only. Not valid with any other ticket offers. Tickets must be used by December 31, 2018.
More candy cane dates in 2018
Disneyland candy canes were once one of those little Disney gems, known to only a small group of fans. Social media helped spread the word, but it was a Food Network special that really made these scratch-made treats famous. In 2014, Disney expanded the offering to Trolley Treats, and doubled the number of days they are available. For 2018, Disney has added even more dates, with candy canes available a whopping 28 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Whether it's the deceptively simple recipe (the candy canes made in-park contain no preservatives) or just the charm of watching candy makers cook, pull, and shape the canes in front of you, people will eschew the readily available premade canes and wait hours to get one fresh from the kitchen. Candy makers work in a hot, humid room to produce up to three batches a day, guarding against stray grains of sugar that can cause a batch to crystallize and be ruined.
Once cooled, the canes are sheathed in plastic and wrapped in bubble wrap, and sold to a crowd of eager customers. Disney now issues wristbands at the candy location on candy cane days; plan to get there at park opening to snag one. Each color-coded wristband corresponds to a batch. If you don't want to watch the candies being made, managers will tell you when to come back to claim your treat. In all cases, you must return by the time specified by the location, after which unclaimed candy canes are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No discounts apply, and there is a limit of one candy cane per person. Disney says that “All candy canes sold will be made fresh at the Disneyland Resort.”
The official dates for 2018 are:
- Disneyland Candy Palace – November 23, 26, 28, 30; December 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24
- Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats – November 24, 27, 29; December 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25
This and That…
…Wetzel's Pretzels in Downtown Disney is now slated to reopen Saturday, December 1.
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all attraction closures have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. All refurbishment schedules are estimates only. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, visit DisneyWorld.com or use the MyDisneyExperience smartphone application on your iOS or Android device.
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Disneyland
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed for refurbishment through November 15.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed for refurbishment through November 16.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed November 27–29 for refurbishment.
Disney California Adventure
- World of Color – closed for refurbishment. The show was scheduled to return on June 22, but Disney has announced an “extended refurbishment” for the show, and says it will return in late 2018.
- King Triton's Carousel – becomes Jessie's Critter Carousel, opening in 2019.
The following attractions closed on September 4 to make room for Super Heroes land:
- “It's Tough to be a Bug”
- Flik's Flyers
- Francis' Ladybug Boogie
- Heimlich's Chew Chew Train
- Princess Dot Puddle Park
- Tuck and Roll's Drive ‘Em Buggies
Downtown Disney District & Disneyland Resort
- Wetzel's Pretzels – closed for refurbishment. Reopens December 1.
- Napolini – closed for refurbishment through December 15.
All of these Downtown Disney businesses closed to make room for construction of a planned fourth hotel. Now that the hotel project in canceled, we're waiting to see what Disney does with the vacant buildings.
- AMC Theaters
- ESPN Zone
- Rainforest Cafe
- Starbucks (West Side)
- Alamo Rent-a-Car – rental office now inside Paradise Pier Hotel
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition, or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
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2018
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 9, 2018 to January 6, 2019
- Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure – November 9, 2018 to January 8, 2019
- Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday – Sunday, November 18. Celebration cavalcade planned to commemorate the day, and a special moment at Sleeping Beauty Castle.
- Moonlight Magic after-hours event for Disney Vacation Club members – Thursday, November 15. The event is sold out.
- Candlelight Ceremony and Processional – Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, with two performances each night.
2019
- Gay Days at Disneyland (unofficial event) – March 2. More information on the event website.
- Dapper Day Fall Outing to Disneyland (unofficial event) – Sunday, April 14. More information at the event website.
- Bats Day in the Fun Park (unofficial event) – May 5. More information on the event website.
- D23 Expo – August 23–25, 2019. Tickets on sale now via the event website.
- Gay Days at Disneyland (unofficial event) – October 4–6. 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.
Non-Disney Resort Events
Notable events at parks and attractions around Southern California. If you know of an event that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
Current Discounts and Promotions
Disneyland prices as of June 1, 2018.
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update. Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
Don't get scammed! Never buy tickets from an unofficial or secondary outlet, such as through eBay or Craigslist. Never rent or purchase tickets from people approaching you outside the gates stating they have remaining days or leftover tickets. This practice is against the terms of use for Disneyland admission, and may result in denial of entry. It is also common for criminals to shoplift inactivated Disney theme park tickets from supermarkets to resell them. There is no way to determine if these tickets are valid until you try to use them to enter the parks. Only purchase Disney theme park tickets directly from Disney, an authorized seller, or travel agency like MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
Ticket Prices and Promotions
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One Day Tickets
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Check the Disneyland website to see what type of ticket you need for the day you plan to visit. Seasonal pricing applies only to one-day tickets.
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $210/$187
- Two-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $260/$248
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
- 2-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day ticket – $159 for ages 3 and up*
- 2-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper ticket – $204 for ages 3 and up*
* So Cal Resident tickets expired May 24, 2018. Click here for additional terms and conditions.
Three Day Tickets
- Three-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $280/$264
- Three-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $330/$314
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
- 3-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day ticket – $199 for ages 3 and up*
- 3-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper ticket – $244 for ages 3 and up*
* So Cal Resident tickets expired May 24, 2018. Click here for additional terms and conditions.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $305/$287
- Four-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $355/$337
- 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 $320/$301
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $370/$351
- Advance purchase Five-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
Six Day (or more) Tickets
No longer offered by Disneyland; some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passports
- Premier Annual Passport ($1,579) – valid at both Disneyland Resort and Florida's Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking and digital PhotoPass downloads. No blockout dates.
- Disney Signature Plus Pass ($1,149) – includes discounts, parking, digital PhotoPass downloads and MaxPass. No blockout dates.
- Disney Signature Pass ($999) – includes discounts and parking. Digital PhotoPass downloads are included only for renewing passholders who had the benefit on their original pass; new purchases do not include this benefit. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days.
- Disney Deluxe Pass ($729) – includes some discounts. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Southern California Annual Passport ($549) – includes some discounts. Many blockout dates, including Saturdays, December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Southern California Select Annual Passport ($369) – includes some discounts. This pass has the most blockout dates, including all weekends, December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Parking Add On ($219) – add-on to Deluxe, SoCal, and SoCal Select passes. Renewal only; not currently available for new purchase
Annual Pass Monthly Payment Program
California residents can take advantage of the monthly payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.
Southern California CityPASS
Southern California CityPASS ($353/$324) – includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to Sea World San Diego, and a one-day admission to LEGOLAND California. The CityPASS expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by December 31, 2018. Purchase CityPASS through the Disneyland website or on-site at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPASS website, though a shipping charge may apply depending on how quickly you need the ticket.
When you purchase the CityPASS, you have the option of adding a one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park for an extra $44/$36. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPASS website.
You can also upgrade your CityPASS to add more days at participating locations:
- Add a second day at LEGOLAND for $25. Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
- Add LEGOLAND Water Park for $30 for ages 3+ ($5 for ages 2 and under). Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
- Upgrade your Disneyland ticket to another ticket or annual passport of equal or greater value. For the current Southern California CityPASS, a credit of $330 for ages 10+ ($314 for ages 3-9) will be applied toward another ticket of equal or greater value. Purchase the upgrade at Disneyland before the end of your third visit.
Prices listed above are subject to change without notice.
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!
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Everyone
Purchase with Purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced–price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
Character Dining Vouchers – discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase on line, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel.
Annual Passholders
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Disneyland has once again extended the additional 20 percent merchandise discount offered to Disney Signature Plus, Disney Signature, Disney Premier and Premium annual passholders, this time through December 31, 2018. All other passholders receive a 10 percent merchandise discount. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Guided Tours – 15 percent off the regular price of six guided tours – Walt in Walt's Footsteps; Cultivating the Magic; Discover the Magic; Happiest Haunts; Welcome to Disneyland; and Holiday Time at Disneyland. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Dining – 10 to 15 percent off at a variety of Disneyland Resort locations, including Disney-owned and independent restaurants. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions.
Character Meet-and-Greet at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free image download per visit.
Star Wars Imperial Meet-and-Greet at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity in the Star Tours Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Offered daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Darth Vader is once again the character featured at this location.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Cardholders also receive 10 percent off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores.
Disneyland Resort dining – 10 percent off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (Big Thunder Ranch, River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Wine Country Trattoria (lunch), Paradise Garden Grill, The Lounge at Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), PCH Grill (breakfast and dinner), and Storyteller's Café (lunch).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10 percent off at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (maximum discount of $40, excludes alcohol), Wetzel's Pretzels and Alamo Rent a Car.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15 percent off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” “Discover the Magic,” and “Cultivating the Magic” guided tours.
Southern California Residents
No current offers
If you know of an offer that we've missed, please drop us an email with the details.
Disney Vacation Club Members
Coming soon.
If you know of an offer that you think most Members do not know about, please drop us an email with the details.
Service Members
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
Ticket discounts
Through December 16, 2018, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $168 each (an increase of $12 from the 2017 offer)
- Disney Military Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $188 each (an increase of $7 from the 2017 offer)
Disneyland tickets may be used through December 19, 2018. There are no remaining blockout dates for 2018.
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 19, 2018.
Hotel discounts
This offer is valid most nights from January 1 through December 19, 2018. There are no further blockout dates in 2018.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (714) 520-7088 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30-40% off, based on room category.
Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the Disneyland offer allows the eligible service member to book up to two rooms, and allows their spouse (with valid and proper ID) to qualify in the absence of the service member.
Photopass Discount
Eligible service members can purchase the Photopass Collection for $49 plus tax through December 19, 2018. The package includes digital downloads of all PhotoPass photos in the user's account when they redeem the voucher; a voucher for a dining print package, and a Disneyland photo disc with 350 stock photos from around the Disneyland Resort.
Terms and Conditions:
Here are some other details you should know about regarding the offers:
- Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
- Eligible Service Members are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- The actual prices charged at the individual U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
- Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
- Disney 3-Day or 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort expire and may not be used after December 19, 2018. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
- No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse). In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
- Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days.
- The Photopass Collection can be purchased only in person at Kingswell Camera Shop in Disney California Adventure, or at Main Street Photo Supply in Disneyland.
Hotel & Travel Packages
Costco Travel Packages – many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – These package includes accommodations in one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels, along with theme park admission. The packages also come with a variety of extra inclusions and bonuses, usually a souvenir pin and lanyard, and discount coupons for various Downtown Disney merchants.
Contact Disney Travel at (714) 520-5050, book on line. through the Disneyland website, or call your favorite travel agent to inquire about these packages.
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Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
Annual Pass blockouts:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
- SG – Signature Annual Pass
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- MM – Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders, promotional “bonus” tickets, and Southern California CityPASS
- EMH – Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests
- EA – Early Admission for Annual Passholders (not currently offered)
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite. May 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 29 and 30; June 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9.
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. 2018 dates: September 19, 21, 24, 26, 28; October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31.
| 11/18 | 11/19 | 11/20 | 11/21 | 11/22 | 11/23 | 11/24 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 11/25 | 11/26 | 11/27 | 11/28 | 11/29 | 11/30 | 12/1 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 12/2 | 12/3 | 12/4 | 12/5 | 12/6 | 12/7 | 12/8 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 12/9 | 12/10 | 12/11 | 12/12 | 12/13 | 12/14 | 12/15 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 12/16 | 12/17 | 12/18 | 12/19 | 12/20 | 12/21 | 12/22 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney's information is correct.
Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions. Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
The Seasons calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
