Any trip to a Disney park is sure to be a fantastic experience filled with seeing all your favourite characters, riding all the latest attractions [1], and lots of yummy food [2]. But all this can add up pretty quickly, especially with the recent ticket-price increase [3]. Not to worry, though: we've rounded up 10 tips for saving money at Disneyland this year. No matter why you're visiting Walt Disney's original park, these tips are a sure-fire way to spend less and have more fun! Keep reading to learn the best money-saving tricks for Disneyland trips in 2020.
Book Park Tickets as Early as Possible
Once you book your tickets, the price you paid is locked in, so you won't be bothered by those pesky price increases that can happen during the year at Disneyland. We recommend booking park tickets when you book your hotel or flight to guarantee the best price.
Check Out Discounted Kids' Tickets
If you're planning on going to the Disneyland Resort with your kids before June 2020, a discounted ticket for children [5] ages 3 to 9 is available. A three-day, one-park-per-day ticket [6] costs $199, and Park Hopper add-ons are an option. This discounted ticket is available through May 18, 2020, and you can use them until May 21, 2020.
Stay at a Good Neighbour Hotel
The easiest way to save money on a Disneyland holiday is to stay at a Good Neighbour hotel. These hotels can be as close as across the street, as with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel [7], or about a 10-minute walk, as with the Homewood Suites by the Anaheim Convention Centre [8]. Many of the Good Neighbour hotels offer package deals for rooms and tickets, along with free continental breakfasts.
Look For Hotels That Offer a 4th Night Free
Historically, Disneyland's Good Neighbour hotels have offered a deal that lets you book three nights and get a fourth night free throughout the year. While this deal is not currently advertised on the Disneyland [9] website [10], it could be added at any time! It's also a good idea to call the hotel you'd like to stay at to see if they are offering any deals that are not available online, such as a free fourth night.
Check For Passholder Room Discounts at the 3 Disneyland Resort Hotels
Disneyland Passholders typically get the best discounts at the three Disneyland Resort hotels. To find out what deals are going on, go to the offers and discounts page [11] on the Disneyland website. Most of the time, Passholders can save up to 25 percent on rooms during nonpeak seasons.
Southern California Residents Get Their Own Ticket Deal
Now through May 18, 2020, Southern California residents can grab a special Disneyland ticket deal [12]. The three-day, one-park-per-day ticket costs $199, and is the same price for adults and children. The best part is that these tickets can be used on three nonconsecutive days before May 21, 2020.
Military Members Can Get Discounts on Park Tickets
Active and retired military members can get a great deal on three- or four-day tickets [13] to the two Disneyland Resort [14] theme parks. Three-day tickets cost $184, and four-day tickets are $204. The tickets can only be purchased at US military sales outlets now through December 18, 2020, and they can't be used from April 5 through April 12, 2020.
Skip the Disney MaxPass
Disney's MaxPass service is a way to get FastPass options and reservations right from your mobile device. While it's a convenient way to make plans for the day at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, at $20 per day for each person, it's also pretty expensive. Instead, get your FastPasses the old fashioned way, by grabbing paper slips at the front entrance of the attraction. It's still free for all park guests, and will add up to major savings.
Rent Disney Holiday Club Points to Stay at Disney's Grand Californian Resort and Spa
Renting Disney Holiday Club [15] points has become more and more popular over the years. Currently, the only resort at Disneyland that is part of the DVC portfolio is Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa. Renting points [16] can have its challenges, especially since room availability at the resort can be minimal, but it's worth a shot if you're looking for a cheaper stay at an official Disney hotel.
Look For Military Room Rates at the Disneyland Resort Hotels
Military rooms rates are available at all three Disneyland Resort hotels [17] throughout the year. To get the offer, call Disneyland's hotel guest service line. It'll pay off big time in savings.