Welcome Back to Disneyland Resort! Here's What to Know Before You Go

The magic has returned — Disneyland Resort is open! Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park reopened April 30, 2021. The parks pretty much feel back to their normal magical selves now that all the nighttime entertainment is back. But the magic never left "the Happiest Place on Earth."

It just got a little happier for us now that character meet and greets returned. Lily had so much fun hugging all her favorite characters. Tomorrowland dance parties with characters are back too! As of July 25, Fining Nemo Submarine Adventure is open again.

The rules for face coverings changed again in April. Masks are now optional for all guests, regardless of vaccination status, indoors and in Disney shuttles (such as the parking buses and Monorail). However, they are still required in health settings (such as First Aid).

We have so much to look forward to with Halloween Time and Holiday Time returning this fall. The Disneyland Band is once again making music in the streets. Character dining has returned! You can catch your favorite Super Heroes in action during performances in Avengers Campus (check the Disneyland app for showtimes). Fantasmic!, Fireworks, World of Color and the Main Street Electrical Parade are once again lighting up our nights in the parks. Other smaller shows are set to take the stage at Fantasyland Theater in 2022 as well.

The Disneyland Reopening

We froggies were first in line for opening day — you know we wouldn't have missed it! The capacity limits meant we hopped on so many rides. We saw characters doing new and exciting things! The cast members welcomed us back all day and were so attentive. Overall, the energy in the park was amazing. We felt safe and happy and had plenty of physical distancing space. We have made several visits since opening day and it just keeps getting better and better! Wait times are still short, and more rides, entertainment and restaurants open almost every day.

Obviously, since then capacity has gone up to what feels like normal crowd levels. Almost all the rides and restaurants have returned. A lot more entertainment has returned as well with more to come. Our post on what's open at Disneyland can fill you in on what's open now and still to come.

Capacity is managed with a theme park reservation system. Theme park ticket sales (including Park Hopper tickets) and theme park reservations move quickly, so purchase and reserve well before you want to visit. All of the Disneyland Resort hotels — Disney's Grand Californian Hotel (along with the Disney Vacation Club Villas at the Grand Californian), Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel — are open too! With all of this hoppy news comes some caveats (croak!) — but those caveats are short-lived! Magic Morning and Extra Magic Hour offerings, are not currently available, but will return later this summer.

With the capacity limits in mind, Disneyland revamped its annual pass program and has introduced the new Magic Key program. There are four different levels: Dream Key (sold out), Believe Key (sold out), Enchant Key (sold out) and Imagine Key (sold out). Magic Key holders have a different reservation pool than ticket buyers. California residents have another inexpensive way to visit Disneyland this summer through Sept. 15, with the California Resident tickets.

Disneyland also announced that FASTPASS and Disney MaxPass services are retired. MaxPass has been replaced with a new paid service called Disney Genie+ that works in a similar way, but with more restrictions. Guests can now pay to skip the lines using the Lightning Lane (former FASTPASS entrance). Genie+ costs $20 per person, per day and includes unlimited PhotoPass downloads. 

This post outlines what we know about visiting Disneyland right now, including the best way to plan your day. We'll go into more details on some of the topics we've already mentioned. Oh, boy!

Reopening Dates and Details | Ticketing and Theme Park Reservation System | Hours and Arrival | Annual Passholders | Changes to Park Hopping, Park Planning and Park Experiences | Characters | Dining | A New Ride | Safety Measures | Downtown Disney | Hotels

Disneyland Reopening Dates and Details

Let's get down to business. Disneyland reopened in phases:

• July 9, 2020 — The Downtown Disney District reopened.
• Nov. 19, 2020, through March 14, 2021— The Downtown Disney District expanded into the Buena Vista Street area for shopping and dining at Disney California Adventure.
• March 19 through April 18, 2021 — A Touch of Disney ticketed event in Disney California Adventure debuted.
• April 12, 2021 — The theme park reservation system opened, and guests who already had valid theme park tickets could begin making park reservations.
• April 15, 2021 — Theme park ticket sales resumed, and guests without park tickets could begin purchasing tickets and making park reservations. Reservations also opened for Disney's Grand California Hotel & Spa.
• April 22, 2021 — Dining reservations opened, up to 60 days in advance.
• April 29, 2021 — Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened.
• April 30, 2021 — Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened.
• May 2, 2021 — Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened.
• May 18, 2021 — Additional dining reservations opened up for Blue Bayou and other hotel and Legacy Passholder dining options to open soon.
• June 14, 2021 — Additional dining reservations open up for Oga's Cantina, Wine Country Trattoria and Lamplight Lounge Brunch.
• June 15, 2021 — Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel reopened and out-of-state guests were welcome to visit. 
• June 17, 2021 — Oga's Cantina, Wine Country Trattoria and additional quick-service restaurants reopened.
• July 2, 2021 — Disneyland Hotel reopened with select restaurants.
• July 4, 2021 — Nightly fireworks and Mickey's Mix Magic returned.
• July 22 — Character dining returned to Storytellers Cafe and the Carthay Circle dining room reopens.
• Aug. 12 — Character dining returns to Plaza Inn.
• Aug. 25 — Magic Key annual passes go on sale.
• Halloween Time — Sept. 3 through Oct. 31 (with Oogie Boogie Bash party select nights).
• Promotional 3-day Disneyland Resort ticket for California residents — Purchase your discount ticket good any three days through Sept. 30, 2021 (save some green through Undercover Tourist!)
• Aug. — Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure returned to Napa Rose.
• Sept. 16 — Characters return to Goofy's Kitchen
• Fall 2021 TBD — Genie launches in Disneyland app and Genie+ replaces MaxPass
• Holiday Time — Nov. 12, 2021, through Jan. 9, 2022.
• Disney Merriest Nights separately ticketed after-hours party — Select nights in November and December.
• Jan. 21 to Feb. 13, 2022 — Lunar New Year
• March 4 to April 26, 2022 — Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
• Disneyland After Dark Events return in 2022
• Feb. 23, 2022 — Parking trams return
• April 18, 2022 — Character hugs return!
• April 22, 2022 — Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever (weekends only until late spring) and World of Color return.
• May 28, 2022 — Fantasmic! returns.
• July 25, 2022 — Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage reopens.

Park capacity and some experiences remain limited, but more and more things are opening up every day. Theme park admission is limited and guests still need to make a reservation before arriving. All guests need a theme park reservation and a valid park ticket for the same park, on the same date. For more information about Disneyland's new theme park reservation system, hop over to our full post.

To find out what the parks are like right now, hop over to our posts on what to know when visiting Disneyland and what to expect when visiting Disney California Adventure right now.

New Hours, Parking and Arrival Information (Including Wheelchair Rentals)

Operating hours vary from full hours to reduced hours on less-busy days. The parks can close early for special events. Always check the the Disneyland app or site before you visit! Ticket booths are open if you need to make changes to tickets or upgrade. However, do not wait to go to the ticket booth the day of your to purchase a ticket as you will likely not be able to get a reservation that day. Most days sell out. Buy in advance and make a reservation.

Keep in mind that the theme park gates open generally 30 minutes earlier than stated so guests can line up for rope drop. Arriving early can mean getting in the park early for the shortest wait times!

Parking

Parking is available at the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals structures or Toy Story lot. Parking lots open one hour before the earliest park opening. The structure parking trams and Toy Story lot buses returned. Masks are optional on the buses and Monorail (regardless of vaccination status). Keep in mind that after fireworks, the line to get back on the Toy Story Lot bus is long!

We like to enter at the Pixar Pals lot and take the pedestrian bridge to Downtown Disney. It's easier than closing a stroller and loading it onto the tram for us.

Parking is $30. If you wish to upgrade to Preferred parking at the structures, you may be able to purchase it when you arrive or upgrade from your pre-paid parking. Preferred parking gets you closer to the elevators and escalators. Some days the theme parks open the gates early so it pays to arrive early.

Stroller Rentals

You may rent single or double strollers. Single strollers are $18 per day. The Disneyland site says a double stroller is $36. The new double strollers are the same type as the single (the hard blue plastic).

Wheelchairs and ECVs

You can rent a manual wheelchair or ECV. Prices recently went up! Manual wheelchairs cost $15, plus a $20 deposit (so you'll pay $35 upfront, then receive $20 back once it's returned). ECVs are $60 plus tax, plus a $20 deposit. The ECVs do run out by mid-morning.

You can rent an ECV off-site across from the Harbor Boulevard entrance at either One Stop Mobility (near Tropicana Inn & Suites) or Select Mobility near Best Western Park Place Inn. Many wheelchair rental services deliver to your hotel. If you are staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel, Scooter Bug is Disneyland's preferred site for wheelchair and ECV deliveries (and strollers). Hop over to our post on using a wheelchair at Disneyland for more tips. Here are hotels near Disneyland if you wish to avoid the parking structure.

Alternative Arrival Options

If you do not wish to park in a parking structure or Toy Story lot, you can stay at one of the Disneyland hotels. You can also walk in from one of the many other hotels near Disneyland.

You may get lucky with parking alternatives. Sometimes hotels will allow people to park for a fee, if they have room. Try these locations near the Harbor Boulevard security:

• Anaheim Hotel (It can fill up in the morning before opening, so arrive early) is $30.
• Anaheim GardenWalk has a new Anaheim attractions flat rate of half-price parking for $12.50 per day. You must text 949-532-8293. Text your parking ticket number and "AA" as soon as you park to get the rate. Payment is completed upon exit.

How early should you arrive? If you are walking in, arrive an hour before park opening. Harbor Security usually opens by 7:15 a.m. The hotel security sometimes opens a little earlier. We suggest arriving at parking an hour before posted park opening. Do not park at the Downtown Disney lot, which will be more expensive and may not have the same operating hours as the theme parks. Downtown Disney's new daily maximum for parking is $66 a day!

There are guest drop-off areas if you prefer to be dropped off or use ride-share apps. You may use the Harbor Boulevard guest drop-off and pick-up location, or the Downtown Disney District guest drop-off and pick-up location on Downtown Drive.

Lockers

Lockers inside the park have reopened if you need to stash your stuff!   

New Disneyland Ticketing and Theme Park Reservation System

Out of all of the changes we have had to get used to, possibly not getting in to visit the parks is the most stressful part. Disneyland still limits attendance. The only way to prevent too many people from showing up is to implement a new theme park reservation system.

Park admission is not guaranteed. All guests must acquire an advance reservation for park entry. We have a whole post on using the new park reservation system. Here are the basics:

• To enter a theme park, guests 3 and up must have both a theme park reservation and a valid admission to that same park.
• Guests may make reservations up to 120 days in advance.
• Reservations are subject to availability.
• Guests are not required to show proof of vaccination.
• Park Hopper tickets allow hopping after 1 p.m. You'll only need to make a reservation for the first park you wish to visit. Then you are free to hop back and forth.
• A park reservation must be made for each day of a multi-day ticket.
• Theme park reservations may not be modified, but they can be canceled and re-booked.
• It's recommended to make theme park reservations as soon as you complete your ticket purchase.
• You can see which days are filled up or available for reservations on the availability calendar
• 1-Day Ticket pricing is based on a tiered system. You can view the prices by date at disneyland.disney.go.com/park-availability/
• Multi-day tickets are not subject to tiers and must be used within 13 days of first use, except for SoCal promo tickets.
• You can get discounted Disneyland Resort multi-day tickets and SoCal promo tickets at Undercover Tourist.
• Certain restaurants, attractions and experiences are modified or unavailable.

While ticket booths are open, you can only upgrade and purchase tickets at the booth for dates that have availability. We highly suggest purchasing in advance. Your favorite frogs offer Disneyland tickets too! If you bought a 1-Park Per Day ticket (either 1-Day or Multi-Day) and want to upgrade to a Park Hopper ticket, you can do that at the ticket booths. It will not affect your reservation, but you can only upgrade and purchase tickets at the booth for dates that have availability.

How to Make a Reservation

We have everything you need to know in our guide to Disneyland's new theme park reservation system. When you purchase through Disneyland directly, you now make your reservation before purchasing. If you purchase through Undercover Tourist or are using an existing ticket, follow these instructions.

To make a reservation:

• Buy a ticket or locate a ticket you already have.
• Log in to your Disney account or create a new one.
• Retrieve any Disneyland Resort hotel reservations, if you have them (hotel guests have greater park ticket availability).
• Link valid tickets prior to the reservation system and enter the name of each ticket holder.
• Access the theme park reservation system.
• Select the day and theme park you'd like to visit.
• If park hopping, choose the park you wish to start your day in (and you may hop after 1 p.m.). It will say all-day but if hopping you can switch after 1 p.m.
• If you have a multi-day ticket, repeat the process to make reservations for each day of your ticket.
• Review and confirm your visit.
• Be prepared to present your valid ticket when you arrive at Disneyland Resort. You will not need the QR Code but you should have it just in case.

Disneyland Introduces New "Magic Key" Annual Pass Program

Disneyland has a new pass program called Magic Key (sales are temporarily paused). Magic Key holders are still required to make theme park reservations up to 90 days in advance, and guests are finding those dates filling up quickly, especially for weekends and holidays. However, dates get released in pulses, so every week you'll see more dates for the next few weeks open up. You can see the Magic Key availability online. It pays to keep checking for a date you want. Magic Key holders can gain access to the Magic Key Terrace for appetizers and drinks in Disney California Adventure.

Changes in Park Planning, Experiences and Park Hoppers (Plus the Scoop on Genie+)

In addition to needing a reservation to gain access to Disneyland, keep in mind that some of the tools we normally use to maximize time at Disneyland, such as FASTPASS and MaxPass, are retired with a new option in place. Free FASTPASS is a thing of the past. MaxPass has a similar paid replacement program called Genie+, with a few differences.

Disney Genie and Lightning Lane Details

Now it's time to say good-bye to free FASTPASS and hello to Genie+ and Lightning Lane. The three  most high-demand rides with the longest lines are not on Genie+ and now have an a la carte option to pay to skip the line. There are three new services in the app. Here's our breakdown on Disneyland Genie, Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane selection services:

• Disney Genie — Disney Genie is a new FREE tool in the Disneyland app. You can this new technology to guide you through the theme parks with tips to help you reduce time in lines, discover Disney magic and take the guesswork out of planning your day. It includes a personalized itinerary feature that will map out an entire day. From attractions to foodie experiences to entertainment and general interests (such as Disney princesses, villains, Pixar, Star Wars, thrill rides and more), your wish is its command. Just tell Disney Genie what you want to do and it will do the planning for you.

If you want to be more spontaneous, Disney Genie will update your itinerary. It displays current and projected wait times (can it see the future?), helping you pick the best time to ride. You'll be able to join a virtual queue, mobile order food and make reservations for dining and rides. So it's basically an app within the Disneyland app.

• Disney Genie+ — For $20 per ticket per day, you can choose the next available time to ride and bypass the standby queue, using the Lightning Lane entrance (formerly the FASTPASS return entrance). You can make one selection at a time throughout the day. To start, certain attractions are available on Disney Genie+, including Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Like its predecessor, MaxPass, unlimited PhotoPass Downloads are included. You know what's not included? Radiator Springs Racers. What? That brings us to the next option.
• Individual Lightning Lane Selections for a fee — Some high-demand rides, such as Radiator Springs Racers, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are not included in Genie+, but guests can pay to skip the line and use the Lighting Lane. The individual Lightning Lane selections allows guests to pay for FastPass-like access for up to two rides per day, a la carte. Riders may only only reserve each individual Lightning Lane ride once per day. So you can still ride again if it's your favorite. Just wait in the standby lane or use our favorite way to reduce the wait for WEB SLINGERS and Radiator Springs Racers: Single Rider (for ages 7 and up). Pricing for this option ranges from $7 to $20 per per person, per ride and varies by date and attraction. Lightning Lane selections are made on the same day of your visit after entering a theme park and can be used across both theme parks when park hopping.

Standby lines remain in place at no extra cost. Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane selections are sold separately and can be purchased together, individually or not at all. Our Genie FAQ might answer some of your questions.

Entertainment

Major shows are returning and parades are back! Character cavalcades make appearances in Disneyland. Ask in each park as the number of cavalcades and their times can change depending on if there is a parade or not. You can look up Mickey and Friends Cavalcade or Frozen Friends Cavalcade times in the Disneyland app.

We are so hoppy that fireworks and the Disneyland Band has returned. Hop over to our post on what is open at Disneyland for a complete list of open and closed attractions, shows and restaurants. Character dining has returned, as well as chracter dance parties at night in Tomorrowland. Single Rider queues are back (now added to WEB SLINGERS), but availability can vary. Magical Makeovers at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are temporarily paused, but you can still shop there. Some special events, tours and experiences may be modified, limited in capacity or unavailable. However, Disneyland Resort VIP Tours are available to guests when Disneyland Park reopens. Contact Disney Special Activities at [email protected] or (714) 300-7710.

The newest land at Disney California Adventure — Avengers Campus — brings new entertainment experiences! We have all the up-to-date details about this land and the experiences in it in our Avengers Campus post. This land was the first to provide small shows. And we are loving them! The holidays also brought a ton of entertainment options to this park.

Park Hopping

Park hopping has returned, but it comes with some changes. You need to make a reservation for the first park you wish to visit. Then you may hop to the other park at 1 p.m. (subject to availability and park capacity limitations, although we've seen no problems with hopping). You can hop back and forth after 1 p.m. You may reserve up to 120 days in advance (90 days for Magic Key holders). Guests with Park Hopper tickets must make a park reservation for the first park they plan to visit and enter that first park prior to visiting the other park. 

Changes in Character Meet and Greets

A big part of the Disneyland magic is seeing the characters we love. You can expect the unexpected with surprise appearances along Main Street, U.S.A and Pixar Pier, and playful interactions that are physically distanced to keep everyone safe. You may see characters in places they've never been before and doing things you've never seen them do before. Our interactions have all been toadally awesome. That being said, we are so hoppy that traditional character meet and greets have returned.

Find fun character experiences (Such as Mickey and pals or others) in front of "it's a small world." You never know what you'll discover, and we have even seen characters interact with characters from other stories. We have enjoyed these new ways to meet characters and we hope the spontaneity remains in some areas.

Hop over to our guide to meeting characters at Disneyland for more details. Disneyland is always good at surprising us with characters, so we cannot wait to see what's in store as we make repeat visits!

Disneyland Dining Updates

The Disneyland Dining Reservation system is open, and getting reservations has never been so fierce. Dining Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance starting at 3 a.m.. You can book through the Disneyland app or online. Make sure you download the latest version of the app before booking. You'll also want to book for the park you have a reservation for or later in the day for the other park. If you plan to park hop after 1 p.m., know that park hopping could be subject to availability. A dining reservation will not get you into the other park if it's at capacity.

Disneyland character dining has returned  — Yipee!

These character dining experiences have returned:

• Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet (reopened July 22)
• Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park (reopened Aug. 12)
• Breakfast and Dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen (characters returned in the fall) — This is the only character dining in which the characters will not stop at tables)
• Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures (returned Aug. 26)

• Plaza Inn Dining Packages retuned for the holidays, parades and other shows.

You can make dining reservations for some theme park, hotel and Downtown Disney table-service restaurants through the Disneyland app. You can also scan QR codes at Downtown Disney for restaurant menus and to Mobile Order food at some quick-service locations.

Blue Bayou is open! The big news is that adult beverages are now available such as beer, wine and select themed cocktails. Hurricane anyone? Nondrinkers and kids can enjoy seasonal mint juleps. (Lily says she will take hers with a glow cube, please!) It seems that reservations open up about 3 a.m. 60 days in advance. It's a tough dining reservation to secure. But it's pretty easy to join the Walk-Up List in the Disneyland app.

You have some new dining options in Avengers Campus. Our Super Foodie Guide to Avengers Campus Food should get you up to speed.

Inside the theme parks, you can use Mobile Order via the Disneyland app at certain quick-service restaurants. But you can still order in person at most locations. Plan your meals ahead of time to avoid waits. You can use gift cards and other forms of payment at checkout, so that is a definite improvement! You'll have to type your gift card in each time though. If you wish to apply Magic Key discounts, make sure your pass is linked to the app and you are the primary user.

New Rides! (And Some Changes to Old Ones)

OK, the first "new ride" that opened is really a new take on an old classic. Snow White's Enchanted Wish opened when Disneyland Park reopened. Our toddler, Lily, was toadally excited about the refurbishment from Snow White's Scary Adventures into a happier ride. It's so cute and really much hoppier, but it still keeps some witch scenes. Plus the Evil Queen still peers out over the entrance!

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

The new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge ride, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, was only open for about two months when the parks closed, so it's a brand-new ride for most guests. It no longer utilizes a virtual queue. There is a standby line or you can pay $20 to skip the line.

Jungle Cruise

The Jungle Cruise reopened with some new scene changes. Look for some "gnu" monkey business and more dry humor. Wet humor too. The rhino still gets his point in the end (of new characters). And in theme with other Disneyland attractions, Trader Sam opened a gift shop at the end of the ride. Your skipper can show you the ropes. Literally.

A New Land and Ride in Disney California Adventure

Avengers Campus, the new Super Hero–themed land, is open! WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure — is the new ride. It has a standby line or you can pay to skip the line. Here's a closer look at what's coming to Disneyland in 2021 and beyond.

Disneyland Resort Safety Measures

All of the changes are in the interest of safety, cleanliness, physical distancing and reduced contact. Many of these guidelines are changing. If you want to visit Disneyland at this time, you will have to come to terms with some temporary changes. The Disneyland site says that the reopening approach is deliberately fluid and phased because the COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving. Don't worry: We'll keep you updated through the changes!

Here's a quick look at enhanced health and safety measures, as well as what to expect during Disneyland's reopening period:

• Phased reopening: Expect a gradual reopening and/or partial reopening of certain locations.
• Enhanced protective measures: Hand sanitizer stations still remain. All guests must wear masks inside First Aid.
• Temperature screenings and other arrival changes: Temperature screenings ended June 15.
• Enhanced security measures: You may experience K9 screening. Security officers will ask you to remove any bags from your shoulders, then you'll open any bags for inspection. Then, before you walk through the metal detector, you'll place items on a table and slide them forward before stepping through the metal detector.
• Capacity measures: Advance reservations through a new theme park reservation system are required to visit the parks during the phased reopening. Guests must purchase tickets to a specific park and have a park pass reservation in advance. The reservation system will remain in place as park attendance gradually increases as operations allow.
• Out-of-state visitors are welcome as of June 15, 2021: Out-of-state guests are welcome back to the "Happiest Place on Earth!"
• Physical distancing measures: Guests will now self-manage physical distancing to their own comfort level. There is no more spacing between guests in ride vehicles.
• Limited-contact enhancements: Disneyland is encouraging cashless transactions and will reduce interactions between cast members and guests through the use of technology and other measures. You can expect contactless payments and expanded Mobile Ordering in the Disneyland app. You can now add a gift card before you pay when using Mobile Order. World of Disney and other stores are offering Mobile Checkout through the Disneyland app. 
• Enhanced cleanliness and sanitization: You'll see increased cleaning and disinfection around the resort, especially for high-contact areas.
• Cast training: Disneyland is providing new training and reinforcement to emphasize a strong culture of health and safety among cast members.

Here are more ways to practice good health and wellness in theme parks.

Downtown Disney District

The walking, shopping, dining and entertainment district that connects parking, hotels and the theme parks was the first thing to reopen at the Disneyland Resort. Hop over to our guide to Downtown Disney at Disneyland to get a sense of the dining, shopping and fun to be had there. You can get the details and top tips for visiting right now in our new Downtown Disney post.

Reopening of Disneyland Hotels

All three Disneyland Resort hotels have reopened, although many services remain modified at this time. Here’s a tip from Disneyland Resort: If you plan to visit the theme parks, make your theme park reservation first before booking your hotel room, as a resort hotel room reservation does not guarantee theme park access. That being said, when you link a hotel reservation to your Disneyland app you'll likely see better availability of dates.

Psst ... Did you know you can save money by booking Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the Disneyland Hotel and  Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel with Undercover Tourist? Ribbit!

Here are five things to know before you arrive at the hotel:

1. Check-in online (up to five days in advance).
2. Review the Health and Safety Acknowledgments before you arrive (it's located on the Hotel's "Know Before You Go" page).
3. You can receive a text message when your room is ready. Just hop by the front desk for your key. You can pay for purchases at Disney-operated locations using your hotel key with a valid credit card on file.
4. Download the latest version of the Disneyland app so you can mobile order food and access other features, such as virtual queues. Be sure to have notification and location services turned on your phone.
5. You'll be automatically checked out when you leave. No need to go by the front desk.

During the phased reopening, some hotel services, dining, amenities, activities and offerings may be modified, limited in capacity or unavailable. But the hotels mostly feel back to normal.

Character dining is available again at Storytellers Café, Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose and Goofy's Kitchen (for breakfast and dinner). At Disneyland Hotel, Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar (now taking reservations) and Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill (mobile order available) are open. The Coffee House is open for limited hours.

Are you excited about Disneyland reopening? You can purchase your multi-day discount Disneyland Resort tickets through Undercover Tourist. You can also book discounted hotels, including the Disneyland Resort hotels and off-site hotels near Disneyland.  

Related: Tips to Maximize Your Time at Disneyland

Related: Answering Your Disneyland Genie Plus Frequently Asked Questions

Hoppy planning!