Disneyland Resort Update for September 17–23, 2018
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News and Views
This is Halloween | Miguel and Vampirina joins the cast at Disney California Adventure | Halloween Time Sale from Get Away Today | The Earl returns to Downtown Disney | Mickey's Halloween Party sales tracking | This and that…
This is Halloween
Halloween Time is underway at the Disneyland Resort, with a return of the slightly spooky decor and offerings in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
The Haul-o-Ween overlay in Cars Land is back for a second year, with a playful twist on the holiday. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Mater and friend greet visitors to Cars Land during Haul-o-Ween. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
2017 saw the introduction of new Halloween decor at Disney California Adventure, and there are just a few new enhancements for 2018. Oogie Boogie's decorating skills are again on display along the Buena Vista Street area, and Cars Land is decked out for Haul-o-Ween.
Starting at 5:00 p.m. each night, the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction becomes Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, with a new experience in the queue and a new on-ride song.
The Brakes Motel display is tucked inside the Cozy Cone office. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A sampling of the Halloween Time merchandise available around the Disneyland Resort. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Over at Disneyland, the classic Haunted Mansion Holiday has reopened, Main Street, U.S.A. is once again smothered in pumpkins, and cosmic spooks have invaded Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy.
With few new additions this year, the emphasis is very much on the food and merchandise. Disney's culinary teams created over a dozen brand-new treats for Halloween Time, and spread them across both parks. There are so many new offerings, you can pick up a guide book to help you locate all of the treats you want to sample.
The Poison Apple popcorn bucket is the latest hot collectible at the Disneyland Resort. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney's churro craze continues with this candy corn version, served with a candy corn dipping sauce. This is just one of over two dozen Halloween Time treats available around the Disneyland Resort. Photo © Disney.
The oversized gingerbread house at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel is always popular with visitors, but if you get a chance this year, check out the giant pumpkin display in the main lobby. The display was sculpted from sheets of crispy rice treats, covered with chocolate and decorated with edible accents.
The Oogie Boogie pumpkin patch is under construction at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A pastry chef covers a mound of crispy rice treats with chocolate. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Miguel and Vampirina joins the cast at Disney California Adventure
Miguel appears in “A Musical Celebration of Coco” as a puppet. Photo © Disney.
If you enjoyed “A Musical Celebration of Coco” when it debuted at Disney California Adventure last year, be sure to come back to see the updated show, which now features Miguel from Coco. The addition of Miguel and two other characters to the already charming show makes it just that much more entertaining, and well worth the stop. While you're in Paradise Gardens Park, be sure to wander the Plaza de la Familia and take in all of the Dia de los Muertos-inspired offerings.
New characters join “A Musical Celebration of Coco.” Photo © Disney.
Vampirina is the star of a popular Disney Junior show, and has made her debut at Disney California Adventure. You can usually find Vampirina—or Vee, as her friends call her—in Hollywood Land. This week, she'll be on San Francisco Street, across from The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, until Thursday. Starting Friday, she's back in Hollywood. Look for her between noon and 5:00 daily.
Halloween Time sale from Get Away Today
If these Halloween Time photos have you thinking about a last-minute trip to the Disneyland Resort, your timing couldn't be better. Today is the last day to take advantage of a special Halloween Time sale from MousePlanet partner Get Away Today, and take an extra $31 off any 2-night or longer vacation packages for travel during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort.
Here are the details:
- Use promo code: SPOOKY31 for an additional $31 off any 2-night or longer Disneyland vacation (2 ticket minimum)
- Valid for travel now through October 31, 2018
- Must be booked by Monday, September 17, 2018 at 11:59pm MT
- Can be combined with any of our current offers such as:
- Adults at Kids' Prices on 3-Day and longer Park Hopper tickets for September travel
- 5th Day Free on 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets (no blackout dates)
- Extra Night Free Hotel Specials
- Includes free downloadable area coupons ($400 value) and a free photo book from Chatbooks.
Visit Get Away Today to book your package today.
The Earl returns to Downtown Disney
Two weeks ago, we wondered if the Earl of Sandwich was planning a return to the Disneyland Resort, based on job notices found on several hiring sites seeking workers for a “Theme Park Earl of Sandwich Anaheim.” The popular Downtown Disney location was one of several business which closed in June to make way for a planned fourth hotel at the Disneyland Resort. As we've reported, those plans are now on hold as Disney and the City of Anaheim negotiate future expansion plans, leaving a string of vacant storefronts between the Disneyland Hotel and the Monorail station.
While officials with Disney and Earl of Sandwich kept mum about their plans at the time, Disney last week confirmed that Earl of Sandwich will reopen in Downtown Disney for a “limited time.” The announcement provided no firm dates, either for when the restaurant will reopen in its original Downtown Disney location, or for how long fans will be able to enjoy their favorite Earl treats.
This announcement leaves us wondering if we might also see an equally “limited” reopening of the second Downtown Disney Starbucks, and possibly a new operator in the shuttered ESPN Zone or Rainforest Cafe locations.
Mickey's Halloween Party sales tracking
As of publication, all but four Mickey's Halloween Party events at Disneyland are sold out, including all September dates and Halloween night.
- Sold out – September 19, 21, 24, 26, 28; October 5, 9, 12, 19, 26, 31.
- Available – October 2, 16, 23, 29.
In 2017, all event nights sold out by September 15, so you should buy your tickets as soon as you can commit to a night. Tickets are available via Disneyland.com, at Disneyland ticket booths, or by phoning (714) 781-4636.
But what happens if you had your heart (and vacation plans) set on attending a specific, sold-out night? Before you turn to Craigslist, StubHub, or eBay (all of which bring with them the very high risk of being defrauded), here are official ways you may still be able to buy legitimate party tickets directly from Disney:
- Call Disneyland and order tickets by phone – a limited number of tickets may be available by phone for events that are sold out on line. Call (714) 781-4636 to purchase by phone. Expect to wait on hold for at least 10 minutes.
- Visit Disneyland and purchase tickets in person – a limited number of tickets may be available at the Disneyland ticket booths for events that are sold out on line. However, if you tried to purchase tickets by phone and the night you wanted was sold out, they will not be available at the ticket booths.
- Disneyland Resort Hotels – if you are a guest staying at one of the three Disney-owned hotels (Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier Hotel, or Grand Californian Hotel), check with your hotel desk the morning of the event to see if they have tickets available for purchase. Last year, MousePlanet Community Leader Angela told us that a small number of tickets were reserved for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests, and were released for sale at 5:30 a.m. the morning of each party. Officially these tickets are intended only for concierge-level guests, but we've heard conflicting stories about that, and it seems some guests in standard rooms have been allowed to buy the tickets as well. If you're already staying on property, it does not hurt to ask. Angela warns that these tickets sell out very quickly, so don't wait until the party starts to try to make your purchase.
- Friends or family –if friends/family already have tickets, they may be able to purchase additional tickets the day of the party. Again, a small number of tickets are reserved for same-day sales to help accommodate ticket holders who may have miscounted how many they need, or who had friends/family unexpectedly join them. As with the tickets reserved for hotel guests, these are very limited, and go on sale as soon as the ticket booths open in the morning. If at all possible, get there first thing in the morning to increase your chance of getting tickets. You must have the other event tickets with you the cast member needs to see them, and cannot just trust your word that “so-and-so already has tickets.”
This and That…
…The first Mickey's Halloween Party of 2018 takes place this Wednesday, September 19. Disneyland opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes to the public at 6:00 p.m. Disney California Adventure remains open until 8:00 p.m.
…Readers of the Walt Disney World Update here on MousePlanet know that our East Coast editor Alan S. Dalinka is a regular guest on the Garry Meier Show, where Alan and Garry discuss the latest happenings at the Magic Kingdom. This week, I join Alan and Garry to talk about Disneyland and Halloween Time. Check out GarryMeier.com on Wednesday to hear the latest episode.
…The New World Educational Center in Phoenix, Arizona is hosting a raffle to raise funds to build a new playground for their non-profit charter school. The prize is a set of four (4) One-Day Park-Hopper tickets, donated by the Disneyland Resort. Tickets are $5 each, and the winner will be selected during a live-stream on the school's Facebook page. Click here to enter the drawing, and good luck!
…Did you know: when you order a Dole Whip at Disneyland, you can ask for a packet of Tajin to spice it up? You may never have it any other way once you try it. Don’t forget to use Mobile Ordering through the Disneyland app, and save yourself a long wait in the sun.
…Disney has filed for a permit related to the eventual relocation of Flik's Flyers to the former Maliboomer location. The most recent permit is to lay the foundations for a future themed wall, new queue layout and exit ramps. When it opens in 2019, the ride will be called the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind!
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all attraction closures have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. All refurbishment schedules are estimates only. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, visit DisneyWorld.com or use the MyDisneyExperience application on your iOS or Android device.
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Disneyland
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date unknown, but after October 28.
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room – closed for refurbishment. Reopens October 3.
- Chip 'n Dale Treehouse – closed for refurbishment. Reopens September 27.
- Main Street Cinema – closes for refurbishment August 14. Reopens September 27.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed for refurbishment September 17–20.
- Fantasmic – no performances September 17-20 during the refurbishment of the Mark Twain Riverboat.
- “it's a small world” – closed October 22 – November 6 to install the holiday overlay.
- “it's a small world” Toy Shop – closed while the attraction is closed.
Disney California Adventure
- World of Color – closed for refurbishment. The show was scheduled to return on June 22, but Disney has announced an “extended refurbishment” for the show, and says it will return in late 2018.
- King Triton's Carousel – becomes Jessie's Critter Carousel, opening in 2019.
A Bug's Land is now closed to make room for Super Heroes land.
It's the end of the road for A Bug's Land. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
- “It's Tough to be a Bug”
- Flik's Flyers – The ride will move to Pixar Pier, and reopen in 2019 as the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind!
- Francis' Ladybug Boogie
- Heimlich's Chew Chew Train
- Princess Dot Puddle Park
- Tuck and Roll's Drive ‘Em Buggies
Downtown Disney District & Disneyland Resort
- Häagen-Dazs – closed; will be replaced by Salt & Straw
- Wetzel's Pretzels – closed for refurbishment. Reopening date unavailable, but after October 28.
- Napolini – closed for refurbishment. Reopens October 16.
- Earl of Sandwich – scheduled to reopen for a limited time.
All these Downtown Disney businesses west of the Monorail beam have closed. Demolition is on hold as Disney and the City of Anaheim negotiate construction of a planned fourth hotel:
- AMC Theaters
- ESPN Zone
- Rainforest Cafe
- Starbucks (West Side)
- Alamo Rent-a-Car – rental office now inside Paradise Pier Hotel
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition, or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
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2018
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort – September 7 to October 31, 2018
- Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland – September 19, 21, 24, 26, 28; October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31. Tickets on sale now. All Friday night events are sold out.
- Gay Days at Disneyland (unofficial event) – October 5–7. More information on the event website.
- Utah schools Fall break – Look for related crowding October 18–23, with holiday-level crowds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 19–21.
- Dapper Day Fall Outing to Disneyland (unofficial event) – Sunday, November 4. More information at the event website. This popular event grows larger each year, so it's worth making note of the date if you plan to visit the park during this weekend.
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019
- Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure – November 7, 2018 – January 8, 2019
- Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday – November 18, 2018. Celebration cavalcade planned to commemorate the day, and a special moment at Sleeping Beauty Castle.
- Moonlight Magic after-hours event for Disney Vacation Club members – Thursday, November 15. Reservations open October 4.
2019
- D23 Expo – August 23–25, 2019. Tickets on sale now via the event website.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau website. When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it's best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.
Non-Disney Resort Events
Notable events at parks and attractions around Southern California. If you know of an event that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail.
Current Discounts and Promotions
Disneyland prices as of June 1, 2018.
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update. Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
Don't get scammed! Never buy tickets from an unofficial or secondary outlet, such as through eBay or Craigslist. Never rent or purchase tickets from people approaching you outside the gates stating they have remaining days or leftover tickets. This practice is against the terms of use for Disneyland admission, and may result in denial of entry. It is also common for criminals to shoplift inactivated Disney theme park tickets from supermarkets to resell them. There is no way to determine if these tickets are valid until you try to use them to enter the parks. Only purchase Disney theme park tickets directly from Disney, an authorized seller, or travel agency like MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Today.
Ticket Prices and Promotions
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One Day Tickets
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Check the Disneyland website to see what type of ticket you need for the day you plan to visit. Seasonal pricing applies only to one-day tickets.
Two Day Tickets
- Two-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $210/$187
- Two-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $260/$248
- Advance purchase Two-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
- 2-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day ticket – $159 for ages 3 and up *
- 2-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper ticket – $204 for ages 3 and up *
* So Cal Resident tickets expired May 24, 2018. Click here for additional terms and conditions.
Three Day Tickets
- Three-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $280/$264
- Three-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $330/$314
- Advance purchase Three-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
- 3-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day ticket – $199 for ages 3 and up*
- 3-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper ticket – $244 for ages 3 and up*
* So Cal Resident tickets expired May 24, 2018. Click here for additional terms and conditions.
Four Day Tickets
- Four-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $305/$287
- Four-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $355/$337
- Advance purchase Four-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
Five Day Tickets
- Five-Day, One-Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $320/$301
- Five-Day Park Hopper – Regularly $370/$351
- Advance purchase Five-Day tickets – check for current discounts and promotions from Get Away Today.
Six Day (or more) Tickets
No longer offered by Disneyland; some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passports
- Premier Annual Passport ($1,579) – valid at both Disneyland Resort and Florida's Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking and digital PhotoPass downloads. No blockout dates.
- Disney Signature Plus Pass ($1,149) – includes discounts, parking, digital PhotoPass downloads and MaxPass. No blockout dates.
- Disney Signature Pass ($999) – includes discounts and parking. Digital PhotoPass downloads are included only for renewing passholders who had the benefit on their original pass; new purchases do not include this benefit. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days.
- Disney Deluxe Pass ($729) – includes some discounts. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Southern California Annual Passport ($549) – includes some discounts. Many blockout dates, including Saturdays, December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Southern California Select Annual Passport ($369) – includes some discounts. This pass has the most blockout dates, including all weekends, December holidays and other peak days. Park-specific blockout dates apply to all passes purchased, renewed or activated after June 2, 2018.
- Parking Add On ($219) – add-on to Deluxe, SoCal, and SoCal Select passes. Renewal only; not currently available for new purchase
Annual Pass Monthly Payment Program
California residents can take advantage of the monthly payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.
Southern California CityPASS
Southern California CityPASS ($353/$324) – includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to Sea World San Diego, and a one-day admission to LEGOLAND California. The CityPASS expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by December 31, 2018. Purchase CityPASS through the Disneyland website or on-site at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPASS website, though a shipping charge may apply depending on how quickly you need the ticket.
When you purchase the CityPASS, you have the option of adding a one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park for an extra $44/$36. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPASS website.
You can also upgrade your CityPASS to add more days at participating locations:
- Add a second day at LEGOLAND for $25. Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
- Add LEGOLAND Water Park for $30 for ages 3+ ($5 for ages 2 and under). Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
- Upgrade your Disneyland ticket to another ticket or annual passport of equal or greater value. For the current Southern California CityPASS, a credit of $330 for ages 10+ ($314 for ages 3-9) will be applied toward another ticket of equal or greater value. Purchase the upgrade at Disneyland before the end of your third visit.
Prices listed above are subject to change without notice.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.
Additional Discounts
Did we miss an offer? If you know of an authorized discount on Disneyland Resort tickets, standing offers for Annual Passholders from non-Disney vendors, or other promotions which might interest our readers, please drop us a note!
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For Everyone
Purchase with Purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced–price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location.
Disney usually allows customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
Character Dining Vouchers – discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase on line, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel.
For Annual Passholders
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Disneyland has once again extended the additional 20 percent merchandise discount offered to Disney Signature Plus, Disney Signature, Disney Premier and Premium annual passholders, this time through December 31, 2018. All other passholders receive a 10 percent merchandise discount. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Guided Tours – 15 percent off the regular price of six guided tours – Walt in Walt's Footsteps; Cultivating the Magic; Discover the Magic; Happiest Haunts; Welcome to Disneyland; and Holiday Time at Disneyland. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
Dining – 10 to 15 percent off at a variety of Disneyland Resort locations, including Disney-owned and independent restaurants. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions.
For Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders
See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions.
Character Meet-and-Greet at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free image download per visit.
Star Wars Imperial Meet-and-Greet at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity in the Star Tours Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Offered daily from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Darth Vader is once again the character featured at this location.
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Cardholders also receive 10 percent off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores.
Disneyland Resort dining – 10 percent off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (Big Thunder Ranch, River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Wine Country Trattoria (lunch), Paradise Garden Grill, The Lounge at Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), PCH Grill (breakfast and dinner), and Storyteller's Café (lunch).
Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10 percent off at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (maximum discount of $40, excludes alcohol), Wetzel's Pretzels and Alamo Rent a Car.
Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15 percent off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” “Discover the Magic,” and “Cultivating the Magic” guided tours.
For So Cal Residents
No current offers
If you know of an offer that we've missed, please drop us an email with the details.
For Disney Vacation Club Members (SECTION COMING SOON!)
COMING SOON!
If you know of an offer that you think most Members do not know about, please drop us an email with the details.
For Military Personnel
Disneyland Resort Military Discounts
Ticket discounts
Through December 16, 2018, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
- Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $168 each (an increase of $12 from the 2017 offer)
- Disney Military Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $188 each (an increase of $7 from the 2017 offer)
Disneyland tickets may be used through December 19, 2018. There are no remaining blockout dates for 2018.
Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 19, 2018.
Hotel discounts
This offer is valid most nights from January 1 through December 19, 2018. There are no further blockout dates in 2018.
Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call (714) 520-7088 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. In past years, the offer was generally 30-40% off, based on room category.
Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the Disneyland offer allows the eligible service member to book up to two rooms, and allows their spouse (with valid and proper ID) to qualify in the absence of the service member.
Photopass Discount
Eligible service members can purchase the Photopass Collection for $49 plus tax through December 19, 2018. The package includes digital downloads of all PhotoPass photos in the user's account when they redeem the voucher; a voucher for a dining print package, and a Disneyland photo disc with 350 stock photos from around the Disneyland Resort.
Terms and Conditions:
Here are some other details you should know about regarding the offers:
- Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
- Eligible Service Members are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- The actual prices charged at the individual U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
- Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
- Disney 3-Day or 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort expire and may not be used after December 19, 2018. Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
- No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse). In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
- Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days.
- The Photopass Collection can be purchased only in person at Kingswell Camera Shop in Disney California Adventure, or at Main Street Photo Supply in Disneyland.
Hotel & Travel Packages
Costco Travel Packages – many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – These package includes accommodations in one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels, along with theme park admission. The packages also come with a variety of extra inclusions and bonuses, usually a souvenir pin and lanyard, and discount coupons for various Downtown Disney merchants.
Contact Disney Travel at (714) 520-5050, book on line. through the Disneyland website, or call your favorite travel agent to inquire about these packages.
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Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
Annual Pass blockouts:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
- SG – Signature Annual Pass
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website:
- MM – Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders, promotional “bonus” tickets, and Southern California CityPASS
- EMH – Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests
- EA – Early Admission for Annual Passholders (not currently offered)
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- F&W – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite. May 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 29 and 30; June 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9.
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland.
| 9/16 | 9/17 | 9/18 | 9/19 | 9/20 | 9/21 | 9/22 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-8p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-11p AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 9/23 | 9/24 | 9/25 | 9/26 | 9/27 | 9/28 | 9/29 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-11p AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 9/30 | 10/1 | 10/2 | 10/3 | 10/4 | 10/5 | 10/6 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 10/7 | 10/8 | 10/9 | 10/10 | 10/11 | 10/12 | 10/13 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: None Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: None Events: MHP; |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney's information is correct.
Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions. Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
The Seasons calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next eight to 11 months.
