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Disneyland in 2026: What Changed

What changed at Disneyland Resort in 2026: ticket prices from October 6, hotel early entry ending, Lightning Lane Multi Pass pricing and Magic Key updates.

What changed at Disneyland in 2026?

Disneyland raised many ticket and Park Hopper prices on October 6, 2026, ended daily Early Entry for Disney hotel guests on January 5, 2026, and changed Magic Key reservation rules. Check Disney for your dates.

Ticket prices (effective October 6, 2026)

Reporting on Disney's announcement says:

  • One-day tickets in tier 0 stay at $104 for adults, tiers 1 to 4 rise by $5, and the top tier stays at $224.
  • Two-day ($335) and five-day ($520) one-park prices are unchanged.
  • Park Hopper add-ons rose. The five-day adult hopper went from $655 to $660.
  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass rose from $34 to $35 pre-arrival, and day-of pricing starts at $38.
  • Magic Key annual passes and parking prices did not change.

Closures and holiday dates (as of October 15, 2026)

  • Indiana Jones Adventure: closed for refurbishment since September 8, with no reopening date announced.
  • Mad Tea Party: scheduled to reopen October 16, 2026.
  • it's a small world: closed October 30 to November 12 for its holiday overlay.
  • Christmas season: November 13, 2026 to January 6, 2027.
  • Autopia: expected to close in early 2027 for electrification.
  • Holiday entertainment: Paint the Night and Wondrous Journeys are on hiatus for the holidays, and Disney's "Remember... Dreams Come True" fireworks are expected to return in winter 2027.
  • Disney California Adventure: Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is closed November 1 to 12.

Hotel perks

Daily Early Entry, a 30-minute head start for guests at the Disneyland Hotel, Grand Californian and Pixar Place Hotel, ended on January 5, 2026. Guests still get one Lightning Lane Multi Pass entry per guest per stay, which does not cover Single Pass headliners.

Magic Key

Disney Food Blog and Disney Tourist Blog reported that Disneyland removed the reservation no-show penalty for Magic Key holders. Check Disney's current Magic Key terms.

See the first-timer guide and budget tips.

Check Disney's own pages

Disney prices, policies and availability change, so check Disney's own pages before you book.

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