Disneyland Resort Update for September 11, 2023
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Destination D23 recap – Disneyland edition
This weekend's big Destination D23 event in Walt Disney World yielded a number of big announcements for the Florida Resort, but not much news for the California parks. Even so, there are a few items to pass along from the weekend.
Item 1: Ahsoka Tano recently made her debut at Disneyland, and now Disney has announced that the character will become part of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disneyland, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris starting in Spring 2024. No further details were announced.
📣 JUST ANNOUNCED! 📣 #Ahsoka will become part of Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at @WaltDisneyWorld, @Disneyland and @DisneylandParis_EN beginning next spring! #DestinationD23 pic.twitter.com/4g7qoYYKAa
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) September 9, 2023
Item 2: Asha, star of the upcoming Disney animated feature Wish, will have a meet-and-greet at Disneyland. The film premieres in theaters on November 22, 2023, so we expect to see the character just in time for Thanksgiving.
Item 3: The event offered attendees a first look at the ride vehicle for the yet-to-be-named third attraction for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. The ride vehicle is said to combine technology from Stark Industries and Wakanda, and will allow the recruits to travel wherever and whenever they are needed across the multiverse to help The Avengers defeat King Thanos and his band of baddies.
No other details were offered, and we don't know when the attraction is slated to debut.
Concept art shows the ride vehicle for the Avengers Campus attraction slated for Disney California Adventure. Photo courtesy Disney.
Disney's deconstructed Expo
During the Destination D23 in Orlando on Saturday, Disney announced major changes to the format for the next D23 Expo, scheduled for August, 2024 at the Disneyland Resort. The announcement offered very few details about the upcoming event, but what was disclosed has us wondering how exactly this will all work.
For those who already want to mark your calendar, the event will take place August 8 – 11, 2024. Disney is departing from the D23 Expo name, and will call their next convention “D23: The Ultimate Fan Event.” (We suspect most people will still use “Expo” as shorthand.) However, the biggest change seems to be a departure from the everything-under-one-roof format of past Expos, with events being scheduled at Disneyland, Anaheim Stadium, the Anaheim Convention Center, and even at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
The deconstructed D2
The 2024 D23 event will have a new name and format. MousePlanet file photo.
The deconstructed D23 will begin on Thursday, August 8, 2024 with a “kickoff celebration” at the Disneyland Resort. We're not sure if this will be an after-hours party or an all-day mix-in, but Disney did confirm that this will be a separate ticketed event.
Many of the typical D23 Expo activities will still take place at the Anaheim Convention Center August 9-11, 2024 with the usual assortment of exhibits from Disney brand partners and shopping opportunities, plus the smaller panels and presentations. But then Disney says the fun will “extend into the evening” at the Honda Center, where the marquee shows will take place.
You can read more about the changes, and our questions about the logistics of this move, in Disney Announces a Deconstructed D23 Expo for 2024.
New dining and entertainment in New Orleans Square
Tiana's Palace opened last Thursday, capping off a renovation of the former French Market restaurant. The layout of the restaurant's interior is familiar, with patrons still collecting their dishes from twin serving lines under a wrought-iron gazebo. Lighting effects above the gazebo and behind inset windows give the impression of twilight, and cast a decidedly blue tone over the room. New light fixtures evoke lily pads, and there are tributes to the film on the walls and tucked into displays.
Tiana's Palace is open at Disneyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
I reviewed the menu in an earlier article, and had the opportunity to bring MousePlanet contributor Todd Pickering to sample the food last week before the restaurant opened to the public. I'm relieved that he found the gumbo every bit as delicious as I promised. He even enjoyed the chicory cold brew, which I found to be too bitter for my taste, and agreed that diners should start with dessert first to best enjoy the lemon-filled beignet.
The refurbished interior retains the twin serving lines, and gives patrons an up-close look at the process of filling and glazing the fresh beignets. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Several readers have asked me to rank the dishes in terms of spiciness, so here is my best effort, keeping in mind that everyone's taste buds are different:
Spiciest
- House Gumbo
- 7 Greens Gumbo with Sausage and Chicken (the Andouille sausage brings all the heat)
More flavor than heat
- Gulf Shrimp and Grits
- Cajun Spiced Half Chicken
Little to no spice
- Beef Po'boy Sandwich
- 7 Greens Gumbo
- Muffaletta Sandwich
Recipe cards posted next to the menu explain some of the ingredients used in the restaurant. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Tiana's Palace has a new Mobile Order window, and I strongly recommend patrons use that option to avoid lines. However, you'll need to plan well ahead to secure your preferred pick-up time. Wait until dinner time, and you'll get the message that no mobile order time are available. It's really not too early to order your meal from the parking structure before you begin your day.
The refurbished restaurant has a new mobile order pick up window, but you should order early. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The patio is covered with new shade awnings to help tame the Southern California sun. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
With Fantasmic still on hiatus because of the April fire that destroyed the Maleficent dragon figure, Disney added performances by Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band to bring atmosphere to the Rivers of America. Last week, Disney announced a new limited-time offering called “The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural.”
The nighttime projection show will “tell a short, whimsical tale of a mischievous little frog,” and is set to a jazz score. Disney says the show, which it terms an “art installation,” will be offered on select evenings this fall, and nightly during the holiday season. No show times are currently listed on the Disneyland website for opening night, and we don't know if the show will take place several times per night, as with the Encanto projections on “it's a small world,” or just once per night.
Speaking of Fantasmic, we wanted to note that Disney restored the fire effects to World of Color – One over the weekend. The effects were suspended after the Fantasmic fire in April.
The fire effects have returned to World of Color – One. MousePlanet file photo.
Magic Key settlement details
Disneyland will pay $9.5 million to more than 100,000 Magic Key holders in a settlement reached with a customer who filed suit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, alleging that the company used deceptive marketing practices when it began selling the new passes, which replaced the former Annual Passport program.
Each member of the class will receive around $67, and will not need to file a claim.
NEW: Terms of the Magic Key lawsuit have been posted – it’s a $9.5 million settlement fund for 103,435 Dream Key passholders (approximately $67.41 pp).
Claim submissions not required. An email will be sent at a later date to all eligible class members. pic.twitter.com/wZHucw01xv
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) September 8, 2023
In her suit, Bay Area resident Jenale Nielsen claimed that she was unable to use her $1,400 Dream Key to visit Disneyland in November 2021, despite the top-tier pass being advertised as having no blockout dates. While there were no available reservations for the date(s) she wanted to visit using her Dream Key, Nielsen was able to purchase single-day tickets for the same date(s). Her lawsuit alleged that Disney artificially limited the number of reservations available to Dream Key holders, creating “a 'second class' ticket with limited availability.”
When Disneyland rolled out its revised Magic Key program a year later, the no-blockout-days pass was officially retired, and replaced with the Inspire Key, which is blocked out December 21 to January 1.
One thing of note in this settlement is the size of the Settlement Class. The initial filing stated that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts “sold more than 3,600 Dream Key passes.” The settlement puts the Proposed Settlement Class at 103,435 individual passholders.
All Magic Key types sold out
A reader alerted us last week that the Inspire Magic Key is currently marked as available for renewal only. This is not terribly surprising as we enter renewal season, but it doesn't bode well for those who planned to give Magic Keys as holiday gifts this year.
General Syndulla visits Batuu
The promotion of the Disney+ exclusive series Ahsoka continues at Disneyland, with General Syndulla and her Droid Chopper visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Ahsoka Tano also recently made her debut in the Black Spire Outpost.
Disney says this is for a limited time only, which is how these studios-funded appearances usually work.
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This and That
…The Orange County Register reports that an 81-year-old Nevada grandfather has filed suit against Disneyland after he claims one of the Resort's security dogs attacked him in May.
…If you're a fan of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and you have tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash this year, there's a treat in store for you. Judge Doom from the 1988 film is one of the characters greeting fans along a Treat Trail in the park.
…Magic Key holders who have not yet claimed their complimentary-with-purchase Magic Band are in luck. Cast members tell us some stores are still receiving new shipments almost every day, but they have been instructed not to leave the bands on display. Instead, passholders who make a qualifying purchase will be offered the bonus at checkout. It can't hurt to ask next time you visit the park.
A Magic Key Magic Wristband available complimentary with purchase! #disney #disneyland #disneylandresort #magicwristbands #magickey @getawaytoday pic.twitter.com/ZgcURg76Hg
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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:
- Tarzan's Treehouse – closed for transformation into Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson. Reopens in 2023.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closes September 17 for refurbishment. Reopening date not published, but after October 22.
- Space Mountain – closes September 18 for refurbishment. Reopening date not published, but after October 22.
- Splash Mountain – closed for transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The updated attraction scheduled to open in late 2024.
- Fantasmic – on hiatus until Spring 2024
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Magic Eye Theater
Closed shopping:
- Royal Reception
Disney California Adventure
Closed attractions:
- Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar.
- Golden Zephry – closed August 28 to September 28 for refurbishment.
Downtown Disney District
Permanently closed:
- Rainforest Cafe – now home to the Star Wars Trading Post.
- ESPN Zone – building is being used as a pop-up shop.
- La Brea Bakery – building reopen as a temporary Earl of Sandwich location. Longer-term plans include replacing the building with a new Porto's Bakery.
- Catal Restaurant
- Uva Bar
- Sprinkles Cupcakes
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
- PCH Grill – permanently closed. Will become a flagship location for Great Maple, expected to open summer 2023.
Disneyland Hotel
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel (Disney Vacation Club tower) – now under construction. Scheduled to open September 28, 2023.
- Steakhouse 55 – permanently closed. Disney is reportedly working on converting the restaurant to a lounge and bar.
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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2023
2023
- Disney100 anniversary celebration – ongoing
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort – September 1 to October 31, 2023.
- Oogie Boogie Bash – September 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28; October 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31. All tickets are sold out.
- Gay Days (unofficial event) – September 22–24. More information at the event website.
- Dapper Day Expo Weekend (unofficial event) – November 11-12. More information at the event website.
- Dapper Day Fall Outing at Disneyland (unofficial event) – November 12. More information at the event website.
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024.
2024
- 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – January 11–14, 2024. Registration is full for all in-person events.
- 2024 Disneyland 5K – Friday, January 12
- 2024 Disneyland 10K – Saturday, January 13
- 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon – Sunday, January 14
- Dapper Day Expo Weekend (unofficial event) – April 6–7. More information at the event website.
- Dapper Day Fall Outing at Disneyland (unofficial event) – April 7. More information at the event website.
- 2024 Grad Nites – May 10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 28, and 31; June 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 14.
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
SoCal Resident Ticket Offer
The California Resident Ticket is a 3-day, 1-park-per-day ticket that offers residents of California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure:
- The weekday ticket – starting at $249, three weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays only) between June 12 and September 28, 2023
- The any day ticket – starting at $299, three days (any day of the week, including weekends) between June 12 and September 28, 2023
You can use every day of the California resident ticket at the same theme park, or visit different parks on different days, but you can't use it to enter both parks on the same day.
The weekday ticket is $249 for ages 3 and up, is valid only Mondays through Thursday, and doesn't include weekends. The any day ticket costs $45 more, starts at $299 for ages 3 and up, but adds Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to your list of days.
For an additional $60, you can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day.
You can also add the paid Disney Genie+ service to your California resident ticket. Although you can upgrade all three days in advance for $20 per day (for a total of $60 for the three days), our recommendation is to pay for the service on the first day, after you enter the theme park. This will let you make sure the service provides a value for you, to decide whether you want to spend the extra money for your remaining days.
Tickets are available through the Disneyland website, or through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means that you can use the first admission on June 12 and wait until September 28 to use the remaining admission. However, remember that you must make a theme park reservation for each day that you want to use the ticket. Disney also warns that ticket sales may be paused or ended at any time, so it's probably best to purchase early so you're ready to make reservations as soon as they open for your desired travel dates.
Tickets expire on September 28, 2023, and have no holiday blackouts. That means that you can visit on the 4th of July holiday using a weekday ticket, assuming reservations are available.
Disney states that proof of residency is required for purchase and admission, and each resident can purchase up to five tickets per day.
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 [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – $1,599, or $133.25 per month after down payment.
Details
- Blocked out December 21 to January 1 each year.
- Can hold 6 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 20% merchandise discount
- 15% food & beverage discount
- Parking included (excludes blockout dates)
- Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads
- 20% off Disney Genie+ service
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 per year
- Can hold 4 reservations at a time
- Can make reservations 90 days in advance
- 10% merchandise discount
- 10% food & beverage discount
- 25% parking discount in Toy Story lots
- 20% off Disney Genie+ service
Imagine Key [Renewals only; not currently available for new purchases] – Exclusive to Southern California Residents – $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.
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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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Late Summer 2023 Hotel Offer: Valid for stays Sunday through Thursday nights, August 1 through September 30, and must be booked by September 26, 2023.
| Hotel property | General Public |
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa |
Save up to 25% off select stays of 4-nights or longer. Save up to 20% off standard and premium rooms. |
| Disneyland Hotel |
Save up to 25% off select stays of 4-nights or longer. 15% off standard and premium rooms |
| Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel |
10% off standard and premium rooms |
You can book through the links above, or contact MousePlanet's travel partner Get Away Today and let them find the best deal for you. Get Away Today or call 1-855-GET-AWAY, and be sure to mention you saw them on MousePlanet.
Purchase with purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced-price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
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 Credit Card Holders
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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 offered
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
2023 Ticket discounts
Through December 15, 2023, 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: $245
- 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $320
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $280
- 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service: $380
Disneyland tickets may be used January 9 through December 16, 2023, excluding the spring break blockout of April 2–15, 2023.
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 16, 2023.
This offer can only be purchased at a participating US military base ticket office.
2023 Hotel discounts
Military discounts are valid for stays most nights from January 9 through December 15, 2023. You can book now through December 11, 2023, and travel must be completed by December 16, 2023.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (844) 776-0015 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30% to 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, provided the spouse stays in one of the rooms booked.
Hotel & Travel Packages
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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.
- DaD – Disneyland After Dark
The Ticket Tier calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
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