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Disneyland Resort Updates Early Entry Policy

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The Disneyland Resort is updating its Early Entry starting in January 2024. Currently the process allows for guests at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure 30 minutes before the official opening of each park. However, starting on January 20, only one park will be allowing access to the Disneyland Resort hotel guests.

Here is the current policy:

Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park 30 minutes before regular park opening to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping locations.

Valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same park on the same date are also required for Guests (ages 3+). Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. A Disneyland Resort hotel reservation does not guarantee a theme park reservation or park admission.

Here is the new Early Entry policy that starts on January 20, 2024:

Starting January 20, 2024, the early entry benefit will be updated, and Guests with valid park admission and reservations who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels may take advantage of this 30-minute early entry into a designated theme park for every day of their hotel stay. Each day, either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park will be open early. Please check the theme park calendar for the schedule.

Here is a look at the attractions that are currently open for Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort:

Disneyland Park Attractions

Disneyland Park Dining and Shopping

Disney California Adventure Park Attractions

Disney California Adventure Park Dining and Shopping

All offerings may vary and are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. To learn about any closures or long-term refurbishments, please check for the latest details about attractions, dining and shopping at Disneyland.com or via the Disneyland app.

Here are the specifics for how the Early Entry works:

Know Before You Go

  • The early entry benefit is only for Guests who are checked in and currently staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels at the time of their early entry admission to a theme park.
  • To enjoy early entry admission, a Guest (age 3+) must be staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels and have valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same park on the same date.
  • Link theme park tickets or passes, theme park reservations and hotel reservations to the Disneyland app to show verification of these requirements. Tickets and passes can be viewed by selecting “Tickets and Passes” and hotel dates of stay can be viewed by selecting “My Hotel Reservation” in the Disneyland app.
  • Guests with one-park-per-day tickets must spend the day at the same park where they would like to enjoy the early entry period.
  • Guests with a Park Hopper ticket can enjoy early entry into one park and may cross over and switch between parks on the same day beginning at 11:00 AM, subject to park capacity.
  • Applicable theme parks, days and times of operation, attractions, services and offerings for the early entry benefit may vary and are subject to change, availability, capacity and cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed.

What do you think about the changing of Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

Mr. Daps

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