Disneyland Resort Update for November 7 – 13, 2022
News and Views
Season of Wonder and Wakanda
The holiday season kicks off this Friday, November 11, and—much like last year—it's going to be a season of the familiar at Disneyland. The big new “addition” to the holiday festivities is the return of “World of Color – Season of Light” to Disney California Adventure. DCA is also home to a growing lineup of shows and atmosphere entertainment for the Festival of Holidays, the return of the popular Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party, as well as Mickey's Happy Holidays character cavalcade, and the Holiday Toy Drummers.
Disneyland has A Christmas Fantasy Parade and the Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks show, plus Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, the nightly “snowfall” moments on Main Street, and the lighting moments on the facade of “it's a small world” Holiday. Santa will be very busy popping between photo spots at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure, Disneyland's Critter Country, and all three Disneyland Resort Hotels.
The most magical time of year is right around the corner. MousePlanet file photo.
While the holidays are always a huge marketing push for Disney, this year brings the secondary emphasis of the Wakanda Forever celebration. Starting this Friday, the limited-time promotion will bring the characters, food and merchandise from the latest Black Panther movie to Disney California Adventure. The Avengers Campus will be temporarily expanded to include the new Black Panther Celebration Garden near the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction. In addition, already arrived in the Hollywood Backlot area is the Flavors of Wakanda food booth.
We'll be at Disneyland and DCA on Friday to experience the new offerings, so be sure to follow along on Twitter and Instagram for the latest. We'll avoid spoilers about the identity of the next Black Panther for those who will not yet have seen the film.
Life Day
In Star Wars lore, Life Day is celebrated by Wookies on Kashyyyk and across the galaxy—and since the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the celebration now extends to Anaheim and Orlando.
Alan Dalinka shared photos of Life Day merchandise that appeared in Walt Disney World this weekend, ahead of the November 17 holiday. The same merchandise is available on Shop Disney and at the Disneyland Resort. We expect Docking Bay 7 to have a special menu item or two as it did last year, and for other offerings to pop up next week.
Downtown Disney Book Fair
The Disneyland Resort is hosting its first-ever Downtown Disney book fair this Saturday, November 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The event will feature book readings on the Downtown Disney stage, and the opportunity to meet authors, illustrators, and artists. Visitors can purchase select items at the event and have them autographed.
Book Titles & Participating Authors, Illustrators and Artists
The Courage to Dream, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Frederick Joseph (New York Times Best-Selling Author)
- Nikkolas Smith (New York Times Best-Selling Author)
- Ridley Pearson (New York Times Best-Selling Author)
100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime and Walt's Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney
- Marcy Carriker Smothers
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks
- Graham Allan
- Charlie Price
- Leslie Iwerks
Women of Walt Disney Imagineering
- Becky Bishop
- Paula Dinkel
- Peggie Fariss
- Katie Olson
- Lynne Macer Rhodes
- Kathy Rogers
- Julie Svendsen
Marvel Studios Loki: The Art of the Series
- Select Marvel Studios Visual Development Artists
Book Readings at the Downtown Disney Stage
- Ridley Pearson – 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Frederick Joseph and Nikkolas Smith – noon. to 12:30 p.m.
- Ridley Pearson – 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet and Greets & Signings
Disney Home
- Marcy Carriker Smothers – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Leslie Iwerks – 11:00 AM to 12:30 p.m.
- Ridley Pearson – noon to 2:00 p.m.
- Women of Imagineering – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Graham Allan and Charlie Price – 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WonderGround Gallery
- Select Marvel Studios Visual Development Artists – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Women of Imagineering – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Frederick Joseph and Nikkolas Smith – 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Marcy Carriker Smothers – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Leslie Iwerks – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Frederick Joseph and Nikkolas Smith will also appear at Super Store in Avengers Campus inside Disney California Adventure on November 12 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. to sign copies of their book.
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Attraction, restaurants, and stores that are closed for refurbishment are noted below. All other closures should be presumed to be due to COVID protocols, and are subject to change at any time without notice as the state of California issues new guidance.
All information was current as of this article's publication date. MousePlanet does not edit past 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.
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Disneyland
Closed attractions:
- “it's a small world” – closed to November 11 for refurbishment and to install the holiday overlay.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed November 14-16 for a brief refurbishment.
- Tarzan's Treehouse – closed for unscheduled refurbishment. Reopening date unknown.
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – under construction in Toontown; scheduled to open in 2023.
- Mickey's Toontown – closed for extensive refurbishment. Scheduled to reopen in 2023.
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
- Splash Mountain – closing at a later date for a The Princess and the Frog retheme, and will be renamed Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The updated attraction scheduled to open in late 2024. Construction dates have not been announced.
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
- Tomorrow Landing
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed November 1–10 to remove the Villains Grove overlay, and install the holiday overlay and Santa's photo spot.
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue – closed for refurbishment November 1–18.
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar
- Hyperion Theatre
Closed shopping:
- Radiator Springs Curios
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.
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- PCH Grill – permanently closed. Will become a flagship location for Great Maple; no timeline provided
- Mickey in Paradise – currently closed for refurbishment. A small assortment of gift items is available at the Pacific Ballroom from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Disneyland Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- New DVC tower – now under construction. No timeline released.
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. No timeline released for a possible replacement.
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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2022
2022
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort – through October 31.
- Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure – select nights through October 31. This event is sold out.
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – November 11, 2022 to January 8, 2023
- Candlelight Ceremony and Processional – Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, with two performances each night.
- Candy Canes at Disneyland Candy Palace – December 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 24
- Candy Canes at Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats – December 5, 7, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 25
2023
- Dapper Day Expo Weekend (unofficial event) – April 15–16. More information at the event website.
- Dapper Day Spring Outing at Disneyland (unofficial event) – April 16. More information at the event website.
- Grad Nite – May 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 30, and 31; June 2, 4, 7, 9, 14, and 16
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 October 11, 2022.
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update. Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
Don't get scammed! Never buy tickets from an unofficial or secondary outlet, such as through eBay or Craigslist. Never rent or purchase tickets from people approaching you outside the gates stating they have remaining days or leftover tickets. This practice is against the terms of use for Disneyland admission, and may result in denial of entry. It is also common for criminals to shoplift inactivated Disney theme park tickets from supermarkets to resell them. There is no way to determine if these tickets are valid until you try to use them to enter the parks. Only purchase Disney theme park tickets directly from Disney, an authorized seller, or travel agency like MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
Ticket Prices and Promotions
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One Day Tickets
| Ticket & Season | Adult One-Park | Adult Park Hopper | Child One-Park | Child Park Hopper |
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| One Day – Tier 0 | $104 | $169 | $98 | $163 |
| One Day – Tier 1 | $114 | $179 | $108 | $173 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $129 | $194 | $122 | $187 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $144 | $209 | $136 | $201 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $159 | $224 | $150 | $215 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $169 | $234 | $159 | $224 |
| One Day – Tier 6 | $179 | $244 | $169 | $234 |
Disney Genie+ Add-On: $25 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $25 per ticket.
Check the Disneyland website to see what type of ticket you need for the day you plan to visit. Seasonal pricing applies only to one-day tickets.
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $285/$270
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $345/$330
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 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 $360/$340
- Three-Day Park Hopper – regularly $420/$400
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $395/$370
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $455/$430
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 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 $415/$390
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $475/$450
- Disney Genie+ Add-On – $25 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 [Available only for renewal from current Magic Key] – $1,599, or $133.25 per month after down payment.
Details
- Blocked out December 21 – 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
Dream Key [No longer available to renew or purchase] – $1,399, or $102 per month after down payment.
Details
- No blockout dates
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 20% merchandise discount
- 15% food & beverage discount
- Parking included
Believe Key [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – $1099, or $91.59 per month after down payment.
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: $699, or $58.25 per month after down payment.
Details
- ~ 150 blockout dates
- 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 – $449, or $37.42 per month after down payment.
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 $179 down payment.
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.
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.
Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions.
Disney Magic Shot at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, where a Disney character will be digitally added to your photo. 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, and Star Wars character will be digitally added to your photo.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores.
Disneyland Resort dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Wine Country Trattoria (lunch), Paradise Garden Grill, and Storyteller's Café (lunch).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10% off at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (maximum discount of $40, excludes alcohol), Wetzel's Pretzels, and Alamo Rent a Car.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15% off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” “Discover the Magic,” and “Cultivating the Magic” guided tours.
Southern California Residents
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.
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
Disneyland has not yet announced details of a Military Salute program.
If you purchased a ticket under the 2020 program, the expiration date was through December 16, 2021. Tickets may be used on non-consecutive days.
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
- DCA – Downtown Disney
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- MM – (Not currently offered) Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders and promotional “bonus” tickets.
- EMH – (Not currently offered) Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests.
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- LNY – Lunar New Year
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite.
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. 2022 event is held September 6, 10, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 29; October 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31.
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
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