Getting Ready to Return to the Magic

Make sure you have your ticket AND theme park reservation confirmation

Remember that all guests ages 3 and up will need both a valid ticket and theme park reservation for the same day and same park they want to visit, in order to be admitted into the theme parks. Theme park reservations have to be made in advance, and they're limited and subject to availability. If you do not have an applicable theme park reservation confirmation, you will not be granted access to the theme parks.

Download the latest version of the Disneyland App*

Make the most of your visit with the Disneyland mobile app! Link your tickets, mobile order food and beverages at select locations, view attraction wait times, park maps, and hours of operation, make dining reservations in advance, and so much more. These features also help with a more contactless experience!

Also, be sure to have location services and notifications enabled for important updates and information about the Disneyland Resort.

Hotel Guests may use Online Check-In Online service in Advance!

If you're staying at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, save time with the new pre-arrival online check-in service feature (available up to five days in advance of arrival), which saves time and is one more way to promote physical distancing. You can opt-in to receive a text message to let you know when your room is ready on arrival day, and your keys are available for pick-up at the Front Desk.

Park at Mickey & Friends or Pixar Pals Parking Structure

When you arrive at the toll booths for Mickey & Friends or the Pixar Pals parking structures, you will be asked if you have tickets and a theme park reservation. Because you will already have a theme park reservation, there's no need to rush or get here early. But do allow time for a leisurely stroll along the pedestrian bridge from the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures, as the tram will not be operating. For your convenience, stroller, wheelchair, and ECV rentals will be available at the parking structure.

To help us with physical distancing requirements, we don't encourage early arrivals and will allow no line ups prior to 6 a.m., when the parking lot and security screening open on opening weekend. Note that state guidelines prohibit eating or drinking while waiting in line, so please finish your coffee in the car first.

Downtown Disney District

The district stays open after the theme parks close, so it's a great place to explore before, during, or after your day at the parks. Downtown Disney District parking is located in the Simba Lot, which will change to payment upon exit beginning April 30, and hourly prices with validation returns.

Remember your face covering

Face coverings are optional but recommended for Guests in all indoor locations. Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and older), regardless of vaccination status, in certain indoor health settings, such as in First Aid. The State of California strongly recommends that all Guests complete their primary vaccination series or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Disneyland Resort.

Park Hopper ticket benefits begin at 11 a.m.

If you have a Park Hopper ticket and an appropriate park reservation, you may visit the second park on the same day any time after 11 a.m.

Plan ahead and use the mobile ordering service to order food and beverages

Our mobile order service is the primary way to order food and beverages at many dining locations throughout the Disneyland Resort. More locations are being added and existing locations are expanding mobile order lanes and pick-up windows. Food and beverages can only be consumed in dedicated dining areas, following the state's health and safety guidelines.

Tip! Place your order early in the day to make sure your meal is prepared at your preferred dining time. When you arrive at the restaurant location, tap "I'm here," in the app and head to the pick-up area. The number of available times at each food and beverage location is limited to ensure guests are able to dine efficiently, so be sure to check the many dining choices throughout the parks!

Use cashless transactions for a contactless payment experience

We now have more contactless ways to pay throughout your day, including Apple Pay, dining cards, and gift cards.