Disneyland Resort Update for October 4–10, 2021
News and Views
Permits hint at Candlelight's return
Construction permits filed last week with the City of Anaheim indicate that Disneyland is planning to host the Candlelight Procession in 2021. The permits cover installation of the Candlelight Procession stage and seating area around the Main Street Train Station. No event date was listed in the permit filing, but Candlelight is traditionally held on the first weekend of December, which for this year would be December 4 and 5.
The Candlelight Processional could return for 2021. MousePlanet file photo.
The Candlelight Processional is one of the oldest traditions at Disneyland. Started by Walt Disney in 1958 as a community appreciation event, the show features a candlelight choir made up of cast members and community choir members, all accompanied by the Disneyland orchestra. Celebrity guest narrators read the Christmas story in between songs.
There are usually two performances each on Saturday and Sunday nights. Disneyland rarely officially announces the celebrity narrator in advance, and in recent years has sucessfully kept even a rumor from leaking before the pre-show sound check on Saturday afternoon.
After trying a few times to make this a larger public offering with dining packages and reserved viewing, Disney generally treats Candlelight as a private event that just happens to take place inside a theme park during its normal operating day. Invited guests, including corporate sponsors, community leaders, senior executives, Club 33 members and members of the media, watch the performance from a reserved viewing area in Town Square. Standby viewing is available on Main Street, U.S.A.; fans often wait all day for a spot to see the performances.
Extra Day AND Night Free through Halloween
MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today has partnered with Visit Anaheim to sweeten the deal to give you an extra day AND night free for travel through October 31, 2021! The longer you stay, the less you pay per day.
All package prices below include:
- 4-night hotel stay at the listed hotel – with 4th Night Free
- 5-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 3-9) -with 5th Day Free
- Taxes and fees
- Get Away Today Lanyards at Check-in
Sample prices for an October 13-17 getaway:
- $2,001 at Hyatt Regency OC – that’s only $500.25 per person
- $2,148 at Delta Hotels by Marriott – that’s only $537 per person
- $2,388 Element by Westin Anaheim Resort – only $597 per person
Prices are the TOTAL package price for a family of four. You can customize your vacation to meet your needs – just visit GetAwayToday for assistance.
To get this offer, add your Extra Day Free Tickets to your cart first, then select “View Hotels” from your cart. Then, just look for the 4th Night Free Included in pink at the top!
Tickets still available for two Merriest Nites
It's been three weeks since tickets to Disney's new Merriest Nites went on sale, and November 16 and 30 are not yet sold out. Beyond whatever implications that may hold for this extra-cost event, it's a good indication that the entire Disneyland Resort will be relatively uncrowded during those two weeks. The events are the week before and the week after Thanksgiving week, which are always some of the weeks we recommend as being best for getting to see the holiday decorations without the holiday crowds.
| Dates | Ticket Price |
| Thursday, November 11 | Sold Out |
| Tuesday, November 16 | $165 |
| Tuesday, November 30 | $165 |
| Tuesday, December 7 | Sold Out |
| Thursday, December 9 | Sold Out |
And if you happen to want to add tickets to the Merriest Nite event during your trip, you can find them via the Disneyland website.
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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:
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed September 7 for refurbishment. Reopening Fall 2021
- Sailing Ship Columbia – closes September 20 for refurbishment. Reopening date unknown.
- Tarzan's Treehouse – closed for unscheduled refurbishment. Reopens October 29, 2021.
- “it's a small world” – closed October 24 to November 11 to install the holiday overlay.
- Chip 'n' Dale Treehouse
- Disneyland Monorail
- Donald's Boat
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
- Frontierland Shootin' Exposition
- Goofy's Playhouse
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – under construction in ToonTown; scheduled to open in 2023.
Closed dining:
- Clarabelle's – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
- Daisy's Diner – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
- Pluto's Dog House – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
- Royal Street Verandah
- Troubadour Tavern
Closed shopping:
- Magical Transformations at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Fairy Tale Treasures
- Gag Factory – closed due to construction in ToonTown.
- Main Street Photo Supply – closed through October 16
- Royal Reception
- Silhouette Studio
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Red Car Trolley
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar
Closed dining:
- Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Closed shopping:
- Kingswell Camera Shop – closed through October 16
Downtown Disney District
Permanently closed:
- Rainforest Cafe – now home to the Star Wars Trading Post.
- AMC Theaters – building remains closed, courtyard is used as seating for Downtown Disney restaurants.
- 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. No timeline released for a possible replacement.
Disneyland Hotel – now open at limited capacity
- New DVC tower – concept plans filed with city of Anaheim. No timeline released.
- Guest room refurbishment – was ongoing at the time of the Resort closure. Fantasy tower appears to be complete, but Frontier and Adventure towers may still be under renovation. No updated timeline available.
- 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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2021-2022
- Halloween Time – September 3 through October 31.
- Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure – select nights September 9 to October 31. The event is now sold out.
- Dapper Day (unofficial event) – Fall Outing to Disneyland scheduled for November 13-14. More information on the event website.
- 2022 D23 Expo – September 9–11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
- Disney's Merriest Nights at Disneyland – select nights November 11 – December 9. More information on the event website.
Postponed events:
- Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite – postponed from Thursday, April 30, 2020. Visitors who had already purchased a ticket to the sold-out event will automatically receive a ticket for the rescheduled event once a date is selected. However, anyone who purchased a ticket and prefers a refund can call (714) 781-4636 to request one.
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite – postponed from Thursday, August 27, 2020. Visitors who had already purchased a ticket to the sold-out event will automatically receive a ticket for the rescheduled event once a date is selected. However, anyone who purchased a ticket and prefers a refund can call (714) 781-4636 to request one.
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 February 2020.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Day – Tier 1 | $104 | $159 | $98 | $153 |
| One Day – Tier 2 | $114 | $169 | $108 | $163 |
| One Day – Tier 3 | $124 | $179 | $117 | $172 |
| One Day – Tier 4 | $139 | $194 | $132 | $187 |
| One Day – Tier 5 | $154 | $209 | $146 | $201 |
Disney Genie Add-On [Not yet offered]: $20 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.
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $235/$220
- Two-Day Park Hopper – regularly $290/$275
- Disney Genie Add-On [Not yet offered]: $20 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 $310/$290
- Three-Day Park Hopper – regularly $365/$345
- Disney Genie Add-On [Not yet offered]: $20 per day, per ticket
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today
SoCal Resident Ticket Offer
The 2020 Southern California Resident Ticket was available to residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California in spring, 2020. Due to the closure of the Disneyland Resort, the expiration date of this ticket is extended. Per Disney, If you purchased a promotional Southern California Resident Ticket, the expiration date will be extended through December 16, 2021. Tickets may be used on non-consecutive days. Blockout days of July 4; November 20–27, 2021 apply.
Special Ticket Offer for Kids Everywhere
This promotional ticket was also sold in spring, 2020. If you purchased a promotional Child Ticket and have not used it, the expiration date will be extended through December 16, 2021, and the ticket will expire 13 days after first use or December 16, 2021, whichever occurs first. Guests who used their first visit between February 28 and March 13, 2020, but did not reach their ticket’s maximum number of uses, will have the 13-day expiration period of the promotional ticket extended to December 16, 2021. Blockout days of July 4; November 20–27, 2021 apply.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – regularly $340/$320
- Four-Day Park Hopper – regularly $395/$375
- Disney Genie Add-On [Not yet offered]: $20 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 $360/$340
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $415/$395
- Disney Genie Add-On [Not yet offered]: $20 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, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available.
If you purchased a promotional Canada Resident Ticket or Australia/New Zealand Resident Ticket, and have not used it, the expiration date will be extended through December 16, 2021, and the ticket will expire 13 days after first use or December 16, 2021, whichever occurs first. Guests who made their first visit between February 28 and March 13, 2020, but did not reach their ticket’s maximum number of uses, will have the 13-day expiration period of their promotional tickets extended to December 16, 2021.
Disneyland Magic Keys
Dream Key – $1,399, or $102 per month after downpayment.
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 – $949, or $65 per month after downpayment.
Details
- 48 blockout dates (through Sept, 2022)
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
- 50% parking discount
Enchant Key – Price: $649, or $40 per month after downpayment.
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
Imagine Key – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $399, or $19 per month after downpayment.
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
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, 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% 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
SoCal Resident Ticket Offer
The 2020 Southern California Resident Ticket was available to residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California in spring, 2020. Due to the closure of the Disneyland Resort, the expiration date of this ticket is extended. Per Disney, If you purchased a promotional Southern California Resident Ticket, the expiration date will be extended through December 16, 2021. Tickets may be used on non-consecutive days. Blockout days of July 4; November 20-27, 2021 apply.
If you know of an offer that we've missed, 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 do not know about, please drop us an email with the details.
Service Members
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
Disneyland has not yet announced details of a 2021 Military Salute program.
If you purchased a ticket under the 2020 program, the expiration date will be extended 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
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- MM – Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders and promotional “bonus” tickets. (Not currently offered)
- EMH – Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests. (Not currently offered)
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite.
- OBB – Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
| 10/3 | 10/4 | 10/5 | 10/6 | 10/7 | 10/8 | 10/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 2 |
Ticket Tier 3 |
Ticket Tier 3 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 5 |
|
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
| Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: None |
| 10/10 | 10/11 | 10/12 | 10/13 | 10/14 | 10/15 | 10/16 |
|
Ticket Tier 5 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 2 |
Ticket Tier 3 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 5 |
|
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
| Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: None |
| 10/17 | 10/18 | 10/19 | 10/20 | 10/21 | 10/22 | 10/23 |
|
Ticket Tier 5 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 2 |
Ticket Tier 3 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 5 |
|
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
| Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: None |
| 10/24 | 10/25 | 10/26 | 10/27 | 10/28 | 10/29 | 10/30 |
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Ticket Tier 5 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 2 |
Ticket Tier 3 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 4 |
Ticket Tier 5 |
|
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-10p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-10p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-10p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-10p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-10p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
DL Hours: 8a-11p DCA Hours: 8a-6p Downtown Disney Hours: 8a-12a |
| Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
Resort Events: None |
Resort Events: Oogie Boogie Bash |
