Disneyland Tickets Basics
Disneyland offers single-park tickets for one or two days or park-hopping tickets with access to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure for one day up to six days. Park-hopper Disneyland tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. Reduced price for children, ages 3 to 9. 2 and under are free. Annual passes (called passports) are available.Looking for more Disneyland info? Go to About.com's Disneyland overview for details about directions, the two theme parks, rides, restaurants, and more.
You could purchase Disneyland tickets at the resort. But lines can often get long (and you'll be waiting in plenty of lines once you get inside the parks), and you might not be able to get the same deals and discounts that you could get by purchasing tickets in advance. Also, if you are rushed and antsy to get into the parks, you might make an uninformed, snap judgement and purchase tickets on an impulse. It's better to think things through, do a bit of homework, and purchase tickets in advance armed with the knowledge that you shopped around for the best deal. Here is another reason: 3-day and higher park-hopper tickets include one Magic Morning early entry admission--but only when ordered in advance.
Purchase Tickets from Disneyland
This is the way most visitors get Disneyland tickets. Once you determine how many days you want to visit and which park(s) you want to visit, you can order tickets online. Delivery options include a no-charge eTicket, which you can print out at home, or mailed tickets, which incur a delivery charge. I can't think of a compelling reason not to go for the eTickets.Disney sometimes offers special deals, generally on its multi-day, park-hopping tickets. You can check for specials and order Disneyland tickets direct from Kijubi, an authorized Disneyland ticket agent. The prices are identical to Disney's prices.
Are You Planning to Visit Other California Theme Parks?
Consider purchasing the Southern California CityPass, a package deal that combines Disneyland tickets with passes to other theme parks and offers considerable value. The package price is less than the combined prices of the individual parks. But, make sure you will be visiting all of the parks and taking full advantage of the package. Otherwise you could end up losing money. The Southern California CityPass includes a 3-day Park Hopper pass to Disneyland plus one-day passes to Universal Studios Hollywood, and SeaWorld San Diego at a discount. Buy direct from CityPass.Will You Need Transportation to Disneyland?
If you will be carless during your Southern California visit, you could purchase Disneyland tickets and separately arrange a shuttle bus, shared van, or other transportation to and from the theme park resort. Or, you could get a package that combines Disneyland tickets and transportation. The tour company, Viator, offers two such packages. Its prices are in line with what you might spend if you booked the transportation yourself, and it offers one-stop shopping convenience.- The Los Angeles Disneyland tour includes round-trip transportation from Los Angeles-area hotels and a one-day, one-park pass to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure. Buy direct from Viator.
- The San Diego Disneyland tour includes round-trip transportation from San Diego-area hotels and a one-day, one-park pass to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure. Buy direct from Viator.
Limited-Time Special Offers and Deals for Disneyland Tickets
Get the latest money-saving Disneyland offers, hotel package deals, discounts, and more at About.com's California Theme Park Deals page. It is updated regularly.Disneyland Hotel Info
Will you be needing hotel accommodations during your Southern California visit? You could stay on-property at one of Disneyland's three hotels, or you could stay at one of the many Disneyland-area hotels.- Compare rates for Disney's Grand Californian Hotel at About.com's booking partner, Kayak.
- Compare rates for the Disneyland Hotel at About.com's booking partner, Kayak.
- Compare rates for Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel at About.com's booking partner, Kayak.
- Compare rates for Disneyland-area hotels at About.com's booking partner, Kayak.
