Tickets
Disney Parks have some of the most expensive admission
tickets in the country. Recently, ticket prices increased by about 5-10% while
peak ticket pricing increased by 10-25%. A Disneyland 1-day regular ticket is
$129 (Park Hopper Ticket $179)! Prices increase to $149 for single park tickets
during peak times. This may leave many guests feeling priced out of a casual
trip if not a trip all together. Price hikes are not uncommon but with the
opening of areas like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge we all knew it was coming.
Although 1-day tickets are pretty steep, the daily price for
multi-day tickets is significantly more manageable. That’s good news for
families planning longer trips. According to Disneyland’s website, you can
purchase tickets now and use them in the future with 1-day tickets valid
through December 30, 2020 and multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of
first admission day or by January 12, 2021, whichever occurs first. With yearly
price hikes, if you know you’re planning a trip in the next year you could try
to buy your tickets soon and lock in a current price. It’s unlikely base ticket
prices will decrease.
Disneyland has the additional benefit of one Magic Morning
with a 3-day ticket allowing non-resort guests early admission to the park 1
hour before regular park hours. Disneyland
Park offers Magic mornings on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
while Disney California Adventure Park
opens early on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Taking
advantage of Magic Mornings can help you get a jump on the rest of the crowd
and get some of the most popular or low capacity rides out of the way. It also
can provide a relaxing start to the day before the crowds really build up.
Both resorts offer Park Hopper Tickets. Deciding if Park
Hopper is a good benefit for your family is totally dependent on your traveling
style. Maximizing park time might mean you attend one park in the morning for Extra
Magic Hours and a different park in the evening for Extra Magic Hours after
closing – you won’t be able ride anything but you can enjoy the themeing and
food. If you don’t mind crossing the resort at WDW to take advantage of evening
Extra Hour Magic Hours elsewhere it would work for you. If you show up at
Disneyland and Main Street is super congested you could amble over to DCA for
lower crowds and wait times. Maybe there is a cocktail or snack at Epcot you
really want during a festival but you planned your safari morning at Animal
Kingdom – no big deal, just hop over there. I’ve never park hopped personally.
We always find plenty to do in one day at one park. If you want to conquer the
Parkeology Challenge a park hopper ticket is essential, though.
If you’re looking for discount tickets, Disney offers
package deals for on-property hotels + tickets (park hoppers). Usually these deals
occur during the slow season and function to encourage guests to visit who may
not have otherwise but also to bring guests from peak season to slower season
to redistribute crowds. If you’re planning to stay off property you can get
discount tickets from sites like Undercover Tourist or MouseSavers. Regular
discount exist for members of the military and annual pass holders.
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