REMINDER: Disneyland Is About To Change THIS Rule

Be advised! A major policy change is on the horizon at the Disneyland Resort!

For the longest time, guests staying at Disneyland Resort hotels have been able to enter both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks 30 minutes before the general rope drop. This policy has helped to excuse the high hotel prices as it gives guests early access to some dining options, rides, shopping, and less foot traffic overall. However, this perk is about to change.

Right now, Disneyland Resort hotel guests get early access to whichever park they choose. HOWEVER, that ends on January 20th, 2024, as only one park will have Early Entry each day going forward.

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Per an official statement from Disneyland, “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.”

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Disneyland differs from Disney World tremendously, and one of those ways is that Disneyland typically allows you to go more with the flow. With that said, this new policy change should spur you to plan out your park itineraries a little more. If you’re not staying at a Disney-owned hotel, we advise spending at least the first half of your day at whichever park DOESN’T have Early Entry that day to avoid excessive crowds. Either way, we recommend checking Early Entry parks online or on the Disneyland app before your Disney day just to be safe.