Disneyland Resort in California is a truly magical place, a bucket list destination for many, and an investment. That’s why buying discount Disneyland tickets is essential. I’m a Disney Travel Agent and have the knowledge to show you how.
I only list legitimate Disneyland ticket discounts, special offers, and top deals so that you can save money and avoid invalid promo codes and coupons.
I understand that deciding which admission to buy can be overwhelming. I’ll walk you through five important factors to consider when selecting the right entry for your trip, what to be aware of before buying, and where to find the best cheap Disneyland tickets for your specific situation.
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LIMITED TIME OFFER! Kids’ Special Offer tickets! We also have a DEAL on the Disney+ free day tickets. Use promo code SAVEMORE for $5 off (excludes Kids Special Offer)
What to Know Before You Buy Disneyland Tickets
Reservations Are Required — It’s Easy to Check Dates Before You Buy
If purchasing directly through Disneyland, you’ll choose a starting date and starting park when you buy your tickets online.
If you buy a sightseeing pass or ticket through an authorized seller, check the Disneyland availability calendar before buying tickets to ensure that your preferred date and starting park are both available.
Next, Link Your Tickets to a Disney Account
After purchasing Disneyland discount tickets, where you need to select a date and park to start in, you will need to link the tickets to your Disney account to access the reservation system. You can link your tickets online.
1-Day Tickets Are Rarely Discounted
It’s very rare to find discounted 1-Day Disneyland tickets. However, teachers, students, military personnel, and other groups may be eligible for discount 1-Day passes through various organizations.
Super steep discounts on authentic Disneyland Resort tickets, especially on 1-Day passes, do not exist. However, we have one hack below in #15.
Kids Ages 2 and Under Are Always Free
You do not need to purchase tickets for children ages 0-2 (they also do not need theme park reservations). Children ages 3–9 need a child ticket, while ages ten and older require an adult ticket.
Carefully Read the Terms and Conditions
Check expiration dates, refund and transfer policies, and how you’ll receive the theme park tickets after you buy them. For example, will you need to pick them up at the Disneyland ticket booths, can you go straight to the gate, or will they be snail-mailed?
1. Best Discounted Park Hopper and 1-Park Per Day Tickets — Promo Code + Disney+ Offer
We have discounted tickets through a San Diego-based Disneyland Authorized Ticket Seller called aRes Travel where there’s no need for a membership or to belong to a special group. Anyone can buy them. They often have the best prices for discount tickets at theme parks across the United States.
aRes Travel is also known for excellent customer service, as you can speak to an agent on a dedicated phone line that I have there. Tickets are delivered electronically seconds after your purchase. You can go straight to the gate with an e-ticket or printed ticket (your choice) and skip the ticket booth.
Please Read Before Purchasing
You do not need to select a start date when you purchase our Disneyland tickets. Here’s how it works.
Below, we’ve organized your options by the number of days you need a ticket for. Or, you can browse now on your own (use promo code SAVEMORE on non-promo multi-day tickets).
Are You a Disney+ Subscriber? We have these tickets for cheaper than through Disneyland!
Purchase now – 12/20/2024, Visit 11/18/2024 – 12/27/2024!
Disney+ Subscriber Offer Tickets
Use promo code SAVEMORE to save $5.
| Ticket Name | Adult Price | Kids’ Price | Amount Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day 1-Park Per Day (Disney+ Subscriber Offer) | $315.00 | N/A | $100.00 |
| 3-Day Park Hopper (Disney+ Subscriber Offer) | $395.00 | N/A | $110.00 |
| 3-Day 1-Park Per Day with Lightning Lane Multi Pass (Disney+ Subscriber Offer) | $405.00 | N/A | $106.00 |
| 3-Day Park Hopper with Lightning Lane Multi Pass (Disney+ Subscriber Offer) | $485.00 | N/A | $116.00 |
1-Park Per Day Tickets
Use promo code SAVEMORE to save $5 (excludes Kids’ Special Offer)
| Ticket Name | Adult Price | Kids’ Price (ages 3-9) | Amount Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day 1-Park Per Day | $320.00 | $300.00 | $10.00 |
| 2-Day 1-Park Per Day (KIDS’ Special Offer) | N/A | $98.00 | $212.00 |
| 3-Day 1-Park Per Day | $388.00 | $366.00 | $27.00 |
| 3-Day 1-Park Per Day (KIDS’ Special Offer) | N/A | $141.00 | $249.00 |
| 4-Day 1-Park Per Day | $442.00 | $419.00 | $32.00 |
| 5-Day 1-Park Per Day | $475.00 | $449.00 | $36.00 |
1-Park Per Day Tickets with Lightning Lane
Use promo code SAVEMORE to save $5 (excludes Kids’ Special Offer).
| Ticket Name | Adult Price | Kids’ Price | Amount Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day 1-Park Per Day with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $383.00 | $363.00 | $11.00 |
| 2-Day 1-Park Per Day (KIDS’ Special Offer) with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | N/A | $161.00 | $213.00 |
| 3-Day 1-Park Per Day with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $482.00 | $457.00 | $29.00 |
| 3-Day 1-Park Per Day (KIDS’ Special Offer) with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | N/A | $231.00 | $255.00 |
| 4-Day 1-Park Per Day with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $567.00 | $537.00 | $35.00 |
| 5-Day 1-Park Per Day with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $624.00 | $599.00 | $47.00 |
Park Hopper Tickets
Use promo code SAVEMORE to save $5 (excludes Kids’ Special Offer).
| Ticket Name | Adult Price | Kids’ Price | Amount Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Park Hopper | $403.00 | $383.00 | $12.00 |
| 2-Day Park Hopper (KIDS’ Special Offer) | N/A | $181.00 | $214.00 |
| 3-Day Park Hopper | $478.00 | $453.00 | $27.00 |
| 3-Day Park Hopper (KIDS’ Special Offer) | N/A | $227.00 | $253.00 |
| 4-Day Park Hopper | $533.00 | $503.00 | $36.00 |
| 5-Day Park Hopper | $574.00 | $544.00 | $42.00 |
Park Hopper Tickets with Lightning Lane
Use promo code SAVEMORE to save $5 (excludes Kids’ Special Offer).
| Ticket Name | Adult Price | Kids’ Price | Amount Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Park Hopper with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $466.00 | $446.00 | $13.00 |
| 2-Day Park Hopper (KIDS’ Special Offer) with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | N/A | $241.00 | $218.00 |
| 3-Day Park Hopper with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $569.00 | $544.00 | $32.00 |
| 3-Day Park Hopper (KIDS’ Special Offer) with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | N/A | $317.00 | $259.00 |
| 4-Day Park Hopper with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $654.00 | $629.00 | $43.00 |
| 5-Day Park Hopper with Lightning Lane Multi Pass | $718.00 | $699.00 | $58.00 |
2. Combo Tickets With San Diego Theme Parks
You can possibly save more by bundling already cheap Disneyland tickets with tickets to theme parks in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
With so many Disneyland ticket options available these days, you may save a lot by separately purchasing discount tickets to other theme parks like Universal Studios Hollywood. This way, you can create your own package.
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Knotts Berry Farm (we have a secret discount)
- LEGOLAND California
Fun Fact
Did you know that Knott’s Berry Farm is only 20 minutes (without traffic) from Disneyland?
That being said, there are two combo packages worth considering right now.
SeaWorld San Diego + Disneyland Combo Deal
The Combo Pass offers unlimited access to both Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure® Theme Parks with a 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® ticket, plus a full day at SeaWorld San Diego. Price: $483.99/adults (ages 10+) and $483.99/kids (ages 3-9)
LEGOLAND California + Disneyland Combo Deal
Get a 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket and Legoland California 1-Day park admission bundled together (Price: $521.99/adult and $521.99/children ages 3-9)
3. Combo Tickets with Universal Studios Hollywood
If you plan to sightsee in the Los Angeles area during your Disneyland trip, this might be a good ticket bundle for you. The Universal Studios Hollywood Plus Pass includes either three or five attractions that include:
– Universal Studios Hollywood
– Academy Museum of Motion Picture
– Aquarium of the Pacific*
– Autry Museum of the American West
– The Grammy Museum
– L.A. Zoo
– Madame Tussauds Hollywood*
– City Sightseeing Evening Tour
– Starline City Sightseeing Los Angeles, Hop On â“ Hop Off
– Starline Celebrity Homes Tour
– Starline Hollywood Walking Tour
– Sofi Stadium Tour*
– TLC Chinese Theatre
– Warner Bros. Studio Tour*
Certain attractions marked with (*) require advance reservations which can be made in the App.
Disneyland + Universal Studios Hollywood Plus Pass Combo Deal
Combo Pass includes either a 2-Day, 3-Day 4-Day or 5 Day Disneyland Park Hopper or Park Per Day ticket with or without Lightning Lane Multi Pass and a Universal Studios Hollywood Plus Pass 3 or 5 Attraction ticket.
4. Magic Key Annual Pass Program
Formerly called Annual Passports, guests may choose from multiple tears of Magic Key passes.
No matter the tier, Disneyland annual passholders must make reservations to visit Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Only a certain number of reservations can be held at one time. And, what that number is depends on the pass type (and there are strict no-show rules you will not want to violate).
Before buying the new annual pass program, make sure to read all the terms and conditions, including blockout dates. Here are some key points for each pass.
Inspire Key
Price: $1,749 — Currently Available for Renewal Only
- Up to six park reservations can be held at a time
- 20% off select merchandise
- 15% off select food & beverage
- Theme park parking included
- No blockout dates. See the access calendar.
Believe Key
Price: $1,374 — Currently Available for Renewal Only
- Up to six park reservations can be held at a time
- 10% off select merchandise
- 10% off select food and beverage
- 50% off theme park parking
- Blockout dates include peak weekends and holidays (all of winter break, for example). See the access calendar.
Enchant Key
Price: $974 — Currently Available for Renewal Only
- Up to 4 park reservations can be held at a time
- 10% off select merchandise
- 10% off select food and beverage
- Blockout dates include most weekends, most summer dates, and holidays (all of winter break, for example). See the access calendar.
Imagine Key
This annual pass is only available to Southern California residents in zip codes 90000–93599.
Price: $599 — Currently Available for Renewal Only
- Up to 2 park reservations can be held at a time
- 10% off select merchandise
- 10% off select food and beverage
- Blockout dates include most weekends, Fridays, most summer dates, and holidays (all of winter break, for example). See the access calendar.
5. Book a Disneyland Vacation Package With Tickets and a Hotel
You can save even more money by bundling your hotel with discount Disneyland tickets in a vacation package. There are many excellent hotels near Disneyland, including the Disney-approved Good Neighbor Hotels.
Look for PRICE DROP alerts when you browse the packages below! These packages include Good Neighbor Hotels but not Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, or Pixar Place Hotel. I would say our most booked hotels off the resort lately include:
- Westin Anaheim
- JW Marriott Anaheim
- Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
Should I Buy a Disneyland Vacation Package through Disney?
It depends. You’ll need to crunch the numbers. Over the last few years, we’ve found that there’s no price break on tickets when purchasing vacation packages through Disneyland.
So, we usually book the hotel through Disney and purchase discounted tickets separately to save clients money.
6. Seasonal Disneyland California Resident Tickets
California residents can visit Disneyland at a discounted price on specific dates. These Disneyland California Resident Tickets are for sale only during certain times of the year. The most recent sale just ended, but rest assured, it will likely return in 2025.
7. AAA Disneyland Tickets
Disneyland Resort offers special discounts to AAA members, such as discounts on 2, 3, 4, and 5-day tickets. Ticket prices offered by other methods on this list might be more advantageous so you’ll want to crunch the numbers.
8. Military Discounts
There are several substantial, special Disneyland military discounts for active and retired U.S. military personnel. The current offer includes significant discounts on rooms at all three Disneyland Resort hotels. You can also check your U.S. military base ticket office, as what they offer might be less than what you can buy directly through Disneyland.
9. Costco Disneyland Tickets
The cheap Disneyland tickets Costco sells aren’t available anymore when shopping online or in stores. Instead, they only offer Disney vacation packages that bundle hotels and tickets together.
10. Group Ticket Discounts
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park offer discounts for groups of 15 or more from qualified nonprofit organizations. You’ll need to call to secure the discount.
11. Discount Disneyland Tickets for Students
College students can check with their Student Union to see if there are Disneyland ticket discounts available to them. College students can sometimes receive small savings on 1-Day Disneyland tickets depending on the university.
The Disney Imagination Campus Program also offers discounts for groups of kids ages 3-22 tied to themed educational programming. Check their site for application information.
We have done this with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. The kids spent about three hours behind the scenes with Disney chefs, learning about the culinary side of Disney California Adventure. They then spent the rest of the day enjoying rides and attractions as if they had a 1-Day 1-Park Per Day ticket. Parent chaperones also received a Disneyland tickets discount even though we didn’t attend the class.
12. Teacher Discounts
Check with your state’s education association to see if you can get discounts on park tickets. These tend to come and go. For example, the California Teacher’s Association will occasionally offer Disneyland ticket deals for its members.
13. AARP Discounts for Seniors
You can save up to $35 per ticket using a senior AARP discount. To access it, log into your AARP account and search for Disneyland tickets. You’ll be redirected to a special page on the park website through which you can select the date and type of tickets to buy. Using our promo code is usually better as most of the discounts per ticket that I saw are small, but crunch the numbers to be sure.
14. Credit Card Rewards Programs
Occasionally, major credit card companies allow people to use points to purchase Disneyland tickets and vacations. Some people have reported that you can use Chase Ultimate Rewards to buy them. As a Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholder, I can tell you this offer hasn’t been available in some time. The same goes for American Express Platinum, another of my favorite travel credit cards.
You can buy discounted tickets with your AMEX Platinum card and then choose to use points to pay for the purchase. However, I think this method is not particularly efficient.
However, frequent Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort visitors may want to consider a Disney Premier Visa Card. Cardholders earn Disney Rewards with purchases that can be redeemed for Disneyland tickets and vacation packages. Be sure to read the terms and conditions to understand how to earn and redeem points for these Disney offers.
15. Target Redcard Hack
Target RedCard credit and debit holders receive a 5% discount on store purchases. Target sells gift cards redeemable for specific Disneyland tickets at gate prices, as well as general Disney gift cards.
We’ve crunched numbers and can’t find a circumstance where 5% off is cheaper than discounted tickets through authorized sellers, with one exception — 1-Day tickets.
If you save 5% on a general Disney gift card, you can apply the gift card toward a 1-Day ticket purchased through Disney. As we’ve mentioned before, these tickets are rarely discounted so this is one way to save money on them.
Note: You can only use one gift card per ticket transaction. If you have more than one gift card to use, consolidate them first online at Disney Gift Cards where you can transfer balances to one card up to $1000 total.
Find the Right Ticket by Answering These Five Questions
Before buying Disneyland tickets, some decisions must be made, especially if this is your first time visiting these West Coast theme parks.
Special Disneyland Resort Experiences: Upgrades & Holidays
VIP Packages
For those looking for a VIP experience, Disneyland Resort offers various packages, including a concierge to plan park itineraries, priority ride access, reserved seating, and more.
Holiday Celebrations
One of the best times to visit Disneyland Resort is during the holiday season, including Halloween. Several rides, including the Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise, take on a Christmas or Halloween theme. Special treats become available throughout the Disney parks, and much more.
Early Entry
If staying overnight in Anaheim on a Disneyland vacation, I am a big advocate of choosing a Disneyland Resort hotel when your budget permits.
One of the main reasons is Early Entry. On select days, registered guests of the Disneyland Resort hotels enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park 30 minutes before the parks open to the general public.
See also: Theme Park Luxe: Disney’s Grand California Resort and Spa and Top Disneyland Tips
This means that if you’re staying one night, you’ll enjoy Early Entry on the day you check in, and the day you check out. Select rides, dining, and attractions in one park per day are open for Early Entry.
I advise checking the calendar before booking a hotel so that you know which park is open early on which day. Star Wars: A Galaxy’s Edge is not available for Early Entry, but again, you’ll already be in the park when it opens to the public, so you will have a head start on other guests.
See also: 10 Reasons to Visit Disneyland Resort During the Holidays
Tips for Disneyland Parking
Various parking options are available for guests visiting Disneyland Resort and you can purchase parking in advance. At the time of this writing, the fee for self-parking a standard car for the day is $35, and preferred parking (closer to the elevators and escalators) for a standard car is $55.
If you change your mind and would like preferred parking, you can upgrade your pre-purchased parking at a parking lot toll booth and pay the difference.
FAQs About Buying Disneyland Tickets
These questions about discount Disneyland tickets and park happenings land in my inbox the most. Further plan for your trip by reading about park experience updates and what to expect.
Do any tickets include Magic Morning or early entry?
It used to be that 3-day or longer tickets included an early entry option called Magic Morning. This is no longer available. To get Early Entry into the parks, stay at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels. Early Entry applies to specific days, so you want to check the park calendar and the site for all the information.
Can I use my Disney World annual pass at Disneyland?
No. You can’t use a Disney World annual pass or ticket at Disneyland. They are two separate resorts with their own ticketing systems.
How do I make a Disneyland reservation?
Making Disneyland reservations is accessible on the app or their website. If you purchase directly, you’ll buy a date-specific ticket that counts as your first day’s reservation.
How do I use my aRes Travel Disneyland ticket?
Before purchasing, check advanced reservation availability for your desired dates. Purchase your discount Disneyland tickets and link them to a Disney account to access the reservation system. Select the day you want to visit, and you’re all set!
Can you buy Disneyland tickets at the gate?
You can buy tickets at the main ticket booth in the esplanade between the park entrances. Gate prices are not discounted. If reservations are unavailable (this hasn’t happened to my knowledge lately), you may be unable to enter the park you like.
I strongly recommend that you purchase admission in advance online to guarantee your reservation and pay less!
How do I get free Disneyland tickets?
Free Disneyland tickets are difficult to come by. Media members can request two free Park Hopper tickets every 12 months (with some date restrictions) for journalistic purposes. You might be in luck if you know a Cast Member with courtesy tickets.
Disneyland Resort occasionally offers free tickets through radio, news, and other media promotions in its primary markets. You can also redeem Disney Rewards points earned with the Disney Premier Visa Card for free tickets.
What influences the cost of Disneyland admission?
Four things influence the price of Disneyland tickets:
The date you choose to visit matters, as there are now pricing tiers tied to anticipated occupancy.
How many days you choose to visit the parks (choose one through five days).
Whether you choose 1-Park Per Day or Park Hopper tickets.
Whether you add Disney Genie+ to the cost of your ticket (I recommend this).
How much are tickets when you go through AAA?
The AAA Disneyland tickets discount is slight, often $8–$14 off the regular price for members only.
Is there a Canada resident discount?
At the time of this writing, there is no special Canadian resident offer for discount Disneyland tickets. However, there was a special offer back in 2020 that was 20% off a 4-day or longer ticket.
What is a Park Hopper ticket for Disneyland?
A Park Hopper ticket grants admission to both Disneyland Park and Disneyland California Adventure Park on the same day, so you do not need two separate tickets to visit the two parks.
Your Park Hopper ticket will be scanned by gate attendants every time you enter a park, which can be as many times as you please throughout the duration of your eligible ticket.
Park Hopper hours are 11 a.m. to closing, which means that you can switch parks during these hours only. Make reservations for the first park that you intend to visit.
How else do I go to Disneyland for cheap?
Purchasing discounted tickets is a start, however, I have additional advice for ways to save money at Disneyland that include dining, souvenirs, budget management tips, and more discounts.
Can you buy Disneyland tickets at the Disney store?
You can buy Disneyland tickets at select Disney Stores. Availability varies by location. You’ll need to check with yours to make sure that you can purchase in-store.
Where can you park for free?
General Disneyland parking costs $35. If you want to save on parking, see if your hotel offers a free shuttle to the park. Also, some Magic Key levels include free parking.
Can I buy a combo ticket with Universal Studios Hollywood?
We are not aware of a combo ticket with Universal Studios Hollywood at the moment. However, you can buy discount Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood tickets separately.
How do you buy cheap Disneyland tickets? Be sure to read my full Disneyland Resort Guide.
See also how to buy:
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- Discount San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets
- Discount LEGOLAND California Tickets
- Discount SeaWorld San Diego Tickets
- Discount Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
- Discount Six Flags Magic Mountain Tickets
- Discount Walt Disney World Tickets
- Discount Universal Orlando Tickets
Katie Dillon
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