Know Before You Go to Disneyland

Know Before You Go to Disneyland

What to Know Before you Go to Disneyland

Official Disneyland Policies Visiting the Parks Hotels at the Disneyland Resort Dining at Disneyland

Whether you a Lifetime Guest of the theme parks or you are planning your first trip, there are new things that every traveler should be aware of – the things you need to “know before you go”. The Parks and Resorts main goal is the safety and well being of not only their cherished guests, but also of their irreplaceable employees. Being informed and prepared is the best way to insure a great vacation and positive memories for a lifetime.

Guests from any state may visit the park. Currently, Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier and the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa are open.

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Know Before You Go – Official Disneyland Policies

For the official policies and procedures straight from Disney.  Also, the official California state guidelines and orders can be found here.

Visiting The Parks

To visit the theme parks, there are a few things you need to know before you go.

Park Reservations

First, in addition to a ticket, every guest ages 3 and over now needs a park reservation via the “Disney Park Pass” system. Currently, each guest can select one park per day. Parks are still operating under reduced maximum capacity, so it is recommended to make a park reservation as soon as you purchase your tickets, and up to 60 days in advance.

To make a reservation, make sure your tickets are properly linked in your Disney account. Please note that existing reservations cannot be modified, only cancelled.

Park Hopping

Guests with a “Park Hopper” benefit included with their tickets can currently visit a second park after 1:00 pm. To see if the park you wish to hop to has availability, check the Disneyland app, which has the most current park hopping hours at each park.

Hotels at the Disneyland Resort

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, and the  Disneyland Hotel are currently open.

Dining at Disneyland

Mobile Ordering, Check-In and More

Using the Disneyland app, guests can order ahead at many locations and then simply pick their food up.

Please note, due to the volume of guests using mobile order, those wishing to utilize this service might need to place their order well in advance (i.e. make a 1PM lunch order at 10 AM). It can be helpful to keep an eye on the available pick-up time for your restaurant of choice.

Additionally, guests can check in for reservations, join a “walk up” list for table service locations, and view restaurant menus, all through the app.

Dining Reservations

Dining reservations for table-service restaurants are currently available. Currently, guests can make reservations for dining up to 60 days in advance.

With physical distancing and reduced capacity, it is recommended to make desired dining reservations as soon as possible within this window

Dining Modifications

Upon reopening, character dining, dining packages, and private/in-room dining will not be available.

Currently Open Dining Locations

Disneyland Park

Disney California Adventure Park

Downtown Disney

Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa

Disneyland Hotel