Disneyland Resort Update for October 26, 2026

Christmas Day dining reservations open today

Today is the 60-day mark to book dining reservations for Christmas Day at the Disneyland Resort. There are three holiday character meal options at the Disneyland Resort Hotels:

• Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
• Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
• Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays at the Disneyland Hotel.

If you’re visiting Disneyland on Christmas, you can book a sit-down meal at the Blue Bayou, Cafe Orleans, Carnation Cafe or River Belle Terrace. Dining options at Disney California Adventure include Carthay Circle Restaurant, Lamplight Lounge, Wine Country Trattoria.

Reservations open at 6:00 a.m. Pacific.

The Plaza Inn will not offer A Christmas Fantasy Parade dining package on December 24 or 25, but the meal resumes December 26 through 30.

Indy boasts better efficiency after refurbishment

Indiana Jones Adventure reopened last Friday, October 23 with some enhancements that most riders can’t actually see, but will definitely benefit from. And thanks to these improvements, at least 1,000 more riders can experience the attraction each day.

In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Nicholas DiBernardo, an area manager for Attractions Engineering Services, touted three major improvements made during this last refurbishment that will help keep the ride running more reliably.

According to DiBernardo, the top reason Indiana Jones Adventure closes during the day is due to passenger items falling from the ride vehicle onto the track. This refurbishment added larger storage pouches to the seats, which should hopefully keep those Loungefly backpacks and Stanley bottles safely secured.

Another change was a switch from hydraulic to electrical actuators on the doors to the temple in the opening scene. DiBernardo told The Times that this makes the doors more reliable, and allows more vehicles to be dispatched. Finally, the complex network of systems which return the ride vehicle back to the precise unload and loading position were updated to improve reliability and ensure fewer empty ride vehicles are dispatched.

Less downtime means more riders can explore the temple with Indy each day, an improvement that will be most appreciated during the upcoming busy holiday season.

Star View Station refurbishment extended

Disney Vacation Club alerted members last week that the Star View Station, the member lounge in Tomorrowland, is now planned to reopen in “early 2027.” The lounge closed for refurbishment in July, and was originally expected to reopen sometime this fall.

A temporary lounge is now open in the Starcade in Tomorrowland exclusively for DVC members and their guests, but members were also alerted so some pending closures of that alternate. The email sent to DVC members read, “Please note that the temporary lounge will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on October 29 and will be closed on November 7 and 21, as well as December 5 and 6, 2026.”

Disney Vacation Club Halloween Party

Disney Vacation Club members who are eligible for Membership Extras benefits can attend a complimentary Halloween Party this Saturday, October 31 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. The party runs from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and in-person advance registration is required.

Eligible members can visit the Discovery Tower of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel or Discovery Studio at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa to reserve their entry time. Registration opened Sunday, October 25, and availability is limited. Each eligible member can bring 4 guests.

Magic Key giveaway begins today

Starting today, Monday, October 26, Magic Key holders can pick up a new lenticular card featuring one of the portraits from the ride. The first week’s card comes with a frame for the collection, which commemorates 25th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion Holiday.

The promotional items are available while supplies last during park hours at the Disneyana Shop in Disneyland and at Kingswell Camera in Disney California Adventure. They are also available at the WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney for those passholders who are blocked out on a release date, or are otherwise unable to get a park reservation.

A new card is available each Monday through November 16, while supplies last. There is a limit of one frame and one of each card per Magic Key holder.

This and That

…The reopening of the Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace has been pushed back to late January, 2027.

…At press time, all four tiers of Magic Key passes are still available for new purchase and renewal.

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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.

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Closed attractions:

• Pixie Hollow – closed Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Star View Station (DVC member lounge) – closed for refurbishment July 27. A temporary lounge is now open in the Starcade in Tomorrowland exclusively for DVC members and their guests. The lounge is now expected to reopen early 2027.
• Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace – closed for refurbishment. Now expected to reopen late January, 2027
• “it’s a small world” – closes October 30 to install the holiday overlay. “it’s a small world” Holiday is scheduled to open later than November 13.
• Fantasmic! – Check the daily entertainment schedule for showtimes, as performance nights vary from week to week through the holiday season.

Closed shopping:

• Royal Reception

Disney California Adventure 

Closed attractions:

• Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park – closed for refurbishment July 26. This outdoor vending cart is located near Silly Symphony Swings, and serves a variety of items, including frozen slushies. The closure is likely due to the adjacent construction site for the new Coco attraction. The Disneyland website indicates this refurbishment ends November 29, but that is not confirmed.
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed November 1 through 12 to remove the Villains Grove overlay and for seasonal refurbishment.

Downtown Disney District & Resort Hotels

Downtown Disney:

• Jamba (formerly Jamba Juice) – Closed as of July 5. Will be replaced by Bopo Go cafe.
• Former ESPN Zone building – permits call for splitting the building into three units, with two ground-level retail spaces. The first of these, Lululemon, is now open. The second floor is now being used by Disney as a hospitality training facility. The second ground-level space has yet to open.

Grand Californian Hotel

• A new two-story club lounge is planned for the Grand Californian Hotel, and will be constructed on the 5th and 6th floors overlooking the grand lobby.
• Guest room renovations will take place in phases through the fall.

Disneyland Hotel

• Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. The lobby bar has reopened as the Broken Spell Lounge.

Pixar Place 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.

2026

• Oogie Boogie Bash – August 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30; September 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29; October 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31. All nights are sold out. Additional details are available on our website.
• Disneyland Halloween Time – August 21 through October 31, 2026.
• Plaza de la Familia – August 21 through November 2, 2026.
• Pumpkins and Pancakes at Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney – October 18, 25 and 31. Registration is now open—book online via the Patina Group website.
• The Holidays at Disneyland – November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027.
• “Believe…In Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular – returns to Disneyland starting November 13, 2026.
• “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” – returns to Disneyland starting November 13, 2026.
• Breakfast with Santa at Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney – select dates starting November 28. Registration is now open—book online via the Patina Group website.
• Gingerbread Workshops at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio – December 6, 9 (Happy Hour), 12 and 13. Tickets for all events go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on October 27, and will likely sell out very quickly. Visit the event website for details.
• Candy Cane release dates – Disneyland Candy Palace: Nov. 27, 30; Dec. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 22, 24 and 25. Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats: Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, and 24. Details and distribution information right here on MousePlanet.

2027

• Super Bowl LXI Champions Cavalcade at Disneyland – Monday, February 15. The winners of Super Bowl LXI will appear in a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. Magic Key holders can make theme park reservations for that date starting Monday November 16, 2026.

We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau website. When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it’s best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.

Tickets, Discounts and Promotions

Disneyland prices as of October 6, 2026.

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

• Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
• Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket

Check the Disneyland website to see what type of ticket you need for the day you plan to visit. Seasonal pricing applies only to one-day tickets.

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D23 Gold Member Discount

D23 Gold Members can save 5% off the gate price when they purchase one of these ticket options using a new exclusive offer available on the D23 website:

• Standard Theme Park Ticket, One Day Park Hopper Ticket
• Standard Theme Park Ticket, Multi-Day Park Hopper Ticket
• Standard Theme Park Ticket, Multi-Day One Park Per Day Ticket

Gold members can also get 5% off the Lightning Lane add-on for any Disneyland tickets purchased through this offer.

The offer expires December 30, 2026. One-day tickets must be used by December 31, 2026. Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use or by January 12, 2027, whichever occurs first. Theme park reservations are required.

We should note that, as with most discounts, this offer may be canceled or changed at any time. If you’re looking to take advantage of this offer, it’s probably a good idea to purchase tickets as soon as your travel plans are confirmed, and definitely before the expected ticket price increase in October.

Note: this offer is valid only for D23 Gold Members. D23 General Members are not eligible. Visit the D23 website for a list of other discounts available to D23 Gold and General members at the Disneyland Resort.

2026-2027 1-day Military Ticket offer

This new ticket offers eligible service members and their families Tier 0 pricing on one-day tickets any day of the year through the end of 2027. At current pricing, this offer represents a savings of to $120 off a Tier 6 day.

This ticket is different from the new 2026 offer, in that it is valid November 18, 2025 through December 31, 2027, subject to park reservation availability

• *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Adult Ticket – $104
• *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Child Ticket – $98

U.S. military members can visit their military base ticket office or GOVX.com starting November 18, 2025 for more information, including eligibility requirements and other restrictions.

Multi-day Tickets

Two Day Tickets

• Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $335/$315
• Two-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $110 per day, per ticket
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
• Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket
• Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today

Costco 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket

The new offer is valid for admission October 2 through December 18, 2026, so it’s good for Halloween Time, the Holidays at Disneyland, Viva Navidad and the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure.

The ticket is $329.99 for all ages, and is a fully-loaded two-day Park Hopper ticket, including Lightning Lane Multi Pass and a $60 Disney Dining Gift Card.

This ticket has a “fuse,” which means you must use the second admission date within 13 days of your first visit, (or on December 18, 2026, whichever occurs first).

This ticket has been spotted at select Costco warehouses in California. It was not available online as of press time. Each Costco member can purchase up to 10 tickets. Theme park reservations are required, so be sure to make your park reservations as soon as possible so you get the dates you want.

Three Day Tickets

• Three-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $425/$400
• Three-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $125 per day, per ticket
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
• Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket
• Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today

Four Day Tickets

• Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $480/$450
• Four-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $130 per day, per ticket
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
• Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket
• Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today

Five Day Tickets

• Five-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $520/$485
• Five-Day Park Hopper Add-On – $140 per day, per ticket
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On – $34 per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. Demand-based pricing applies to same-day purchases, starting at $34 per ticket.
• Lightning Lane Premier Pass Add-On – Starting at $399 per day, per ticket
• Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today

Disneyland Magic Keys

Inspire Key – $1,899

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
• 25% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On

Believe Key – $1,474

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
• 25% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On

Explore Key – Price: $999

Details

• ~ 110 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
• 25% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On

Enchant Key – Price: $974 [No longer available for new sale.]

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
• 25% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On

Imagine Key – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $599

Details

• ~ 235 blockout dates
• Can hold 2 reservations at a time
• Can make reservations 90 days in advance
• 10% merchandise discount
• 10% food & beverage discount
• 25% parking discount in Toy Story lots
• 25% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass Add-On

A monthly payment plan is available to California residents, after a $99 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

While we wait for Disneyland to release their next hotel special, you can 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.

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Disney Rewards VISA Cardmember Perks

Disney Character Experience at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, where they can meet and pose with a Disney character. The location is open daily from 10:30am – 1:30pm., and is adjacent to the Monsters, Inc. attraction in Hollywood Land. Members receive one free image download per visit.

It looks like a second, limited-time offering is now available from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the same location, featuring Spider-Man and Captain America.

Star Wars Magic Shot at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private photo opportunity outside of the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland, across from Autopia. This is open daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Members receive one free image download per visit.

Disneyland Resort merchandise – cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores, plus 10% off at Arribas Brothers Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts and Cristal d’Orleans)

Disneyland park dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland restaurants:

• Cafe Orleans
• Carnation Café
• The Golden Horseshoe
• Harbour Galley
• Plaza Inn
• River Belle Terrace
• Royal Street Veranda
• Troubadour Tavern

Disney California Adventure dining – 10% off at selected Disney California Adventure restaurants:

• Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
• Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
• Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
• Lucky Fortune Cookery
• Paradise Garden Grill
• Sonoma Terrace
• Studio Catering Co.
• Wine Country Trattoria

Disneyland Resort Hotels dining – 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort Hotel restaurants. (GCH Craftsman Bar, Storytellers Café, Goofy’s Kitchen).

Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10% off purchases at Curl Surf and California Sole; 20% off purchases at Wetzel’s Pretzels.

Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15% off the “Walt’s Main Street Story,” Guided Tour, “Disney’s Happiest Haunts” Tour (offered seasonally) and the “Holiday Time at Disneyland®” Tour (offered seasonally)

Disneyland Resort Military Discounts

2026-2027 one-day Military Ticket offer

• *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Adult Ticket – $104
• *NEW* 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Child Ticket – $98

2026 multi-day Military Ticket offer

From November 18, 2025 through December 26, 2026, 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: $314 ($19 increase from the 2025 offer)
• 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $416 ($25 increase)
• 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $369 ($20 increase)
• 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $505 ($28 increase)

2026 Military Hotel discounts

These multi-day Disneyland tickets may be used January 1 through December 31, 2026, with NO blockout dates for 2026.

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 31, 2026.

This offer must be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office. Eligible US Military service members can also buy tickets via GOVX.com

The new hotel discount is valid for all of 2026, January 1 through December 31, 2026, and must be booked by December 27, 2026.

As has been the case for the past several years Disney did not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead directed eligible U.S. military personnel to call (866) 309-9737 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. If you’re making travel plans for 2026, it’s worth calling the number above to see if there are any special military offers available during your stay.

The offer is available to eligible service members, (active or retired members of the US military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ), and their spouses with proper military ID.

Those who qualify can book up to two rooms under this offer, and eligible service member or spouse must stay in the room on the reservation.

Hotel and Travel Packages

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Costco Travel Packages – Costco Travel has resumed sales of Disneyland Resort travel packages and hotel-only bookings.

Disney’s Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – these packages 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

Disneyland Resort Special Events:

• LNY – Lunar New Year
• F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
• GN – Grad Nites
• OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure.
• DaD – Disneyland After Dark

The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.