Right now, you can save up to 35% on select stays at a Disneyland Resort hotel from Jan. 7, 2025 through Sept. 26, 2025! All Disneyland® Resort hotels are fully refundable when canceled at least 7 days prior to check-in. Ribbit!
Disneyland Resort ticket prices recently went up in October 2024, but not to worry. We have big news on how to save money on Disneyland tickets (which come with our 365-day return policy)! How are you going to get into your hoppy place without breaking the bank? Never fear! Your froggy friends are here to make it easy for you to save some green on Disneyland tickets. We also compare Magic Key passes in this post, which are only on sale periodically. They were back on sale as of Nov. 6, 2024, but are no longer available at this time. The SoCal Resident Disneyland tickets are back on sale as well, and this year they are valid from Jan. 1 through May 15, 2025! Kids Special Offer Tickets are back this winter too!
Right now, you can save up to 35% on select stays at a Disneyland Resort hotel from Jan. 7, 2025 through Sept. 26, 2025! All Disneyland® Resort hotels are fully refundable when canceled at least 7 days prior to check-in. Ribbit!
We'll show you the best ways to save some money on admission and explain the 1-Day ticket tiers so you can save big with multi-day tickets compared to purchasing some 1-Day tickets. We’ll reveal all the tips and tricks we’ve been sharing with vacationers for years.
Don't froget! As of July 24, 2024, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane have new names. Disneyland Genie+ became Lightning Lane Multi Pass. The Individual Lightning Lane became Lightning Lane Single Pass. The ways both Lightning Lane passes are purchased and used remain exactly the same as with the old names, and any tickets purchased before July 24, 2024, are still valid (and yes, Undercover Tourist still offers Disneyland tickets pre-loaded with Lightning Lane Multi Pass at a discount!)
Some frequent visitors can save money through the Magic Key annual pass program. However, Magic Keys come with a few considerations. The two lowest Magic Keys do not have access to the parks through most of the summer. Weekends and holidays fill up early. Magic Key holders also face penalties if they make a reservation and then cannot show up that day. Other ticket holders have more flexibility at times. Plus, the keys only go on sale for a limited time.
Park availability is sometimes better with multi-day tickets than for Magic Keys. So even if you like to visit a couple times a year, multi-day tickets or promotional tickets might offer better flexibility without blockout dates. Keep in mind that special short-term promotional tickets have their own availability pools.
How to Save Money on Disneyland Tickets
The most expensive way to visit Disneyland is with a 1-Day ticket during weekends or peak times except for those rare Tier 0 days when Disneyland is only $104 per day. Disneyland has a 7-tier system for just the 1-Day tickets. Disneyland typically increases prices each year, and the most recent price increase was Oct. 19, 2024.
The tiers are based on popularity, which means Tier 0 will be the most limited in terms of when you can visit (but also the least expensive) and will also fill pretty quickly due to its affordability. You might see this Tier 0 midweek in mid to late January, February, late August, early September or early November. Without being able to pop in the park for a few hours or go after school or work, you may need to visit on a weekend or holiday. That would put you in the most expensive tiers: Tier 5 (most Sundays) or Tier 6 (Saturdays and any day of holiday weeks). Prices can vary.
If you are lucky enough to travel when tickets are just $104 per day (or during Tier 1 or 2 days), you may be able to save over multi-day tickets by purchasing separate 1-day tickets. We suggest you do the math before buying to find your best deal. You can take a look at Disneyland's Ticket Calendar for 1-Day Tiered tickets, or just check out our ticketing page for an up-to-date calendar featuring color-coded dates by tier and price.
Disneyland 1-Day Tickets Through Undercover Tourist
Undercover Tourist is hoppy to announce 1-Day Disneyland tickets! Undercover Tourist 1-Day tickets are not discounted and may cost a few dollars more than if you purchased through Disneyland. These tickets are, however, backed by our 365-day return policy, whereas tickets purchased through Disneyland are nonrefundable. All Undercover Tourist multi-day tickets do offer some savings. The 1-Day tickets are valid through Dec. 30, 2026.
Keep in mind that if you purchase a lower tier but want to switch days to a higher tier, you will not be able to make a park reservation. However, you can now upgrade your tickets through the Disneyland app or online! We love the flexibility of multi-day tickets, which can be used any day (no blockouts!). The person who purchased the tickets must make the change in their account.
How to Save Money on Disneyland Multi-Day Tickets
The next ticket option is a Multi-Day ticket. These tickets usually come in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-Day options. The earlier you buy, the better the savings. Our current multi-day tickets are good through Jan. 12, 2027. Even if prices go up one or possibly two times before that, if you have already bought at the current prices, you won't be affected. (But keep an eye out for sales for additional discounts, usually around holidays as well as our Adults at Child prices deals that we run periodically!)
Advantages of multi-day tickets include:
- No tiers to worry about
- No blockout dates
- You can visit any day, including weekends and holidays.
- It's easier to change your days.
- You get to go more than once (yay!).
- Save big money per day, especially at peak times.
- You can purchase multi-day Disneyland Resort tickets from Undercover Tourist and save some extra green.
- You have money left over for snacks!
- Get the fifth day free with Undercover Tourist! If you were to purchase a 5-Day Disneyland ticket through Undercover Tourist, you would pay $1 less than a 4-Day ticket through Disneyland. It's like getting the fifth day for free!
Visiting on weekend days with five separate 1-Day tickets could cost you up to $1,300, but if you spread those five days out over three weekends in a row (within 13 days after first use and careful scheduling), you could pay $475 for those same five days with Undercover Tourist (with Adults at Child prices!). Ribbit! Can't squeeze five days in? There are 2-Day, 3-Day and 4-Day options, as well, and all offer significant savings.
Three weekends you say? Locals can spread out visits. If you have a 4- or 5-Day ticket, you could start your visit on a Sunday and take it through the next two weekends before your days are up. After your first day of use, you have up to 13 days to use the remaining days. Book early (up to 180 days in advance) for the best selection.
Disadvantages of multi-day tickets:
- You have to use all of the days within 13 days after the first use. (The exception to this rule is for certain promo California Resident (January through May) or summer ticket offers that appear from time to time — you can see all of the details in each ticket's description.)
- If the days hit capacity and you cannot find availability for your days within that window, you will have to find a new period to visit.
- If you have some Tier 0 days during your visit, you just might save by purchasing days individually. (Always do the math.) Just keep in mind that those are harder to modify if you want to make changes to the schedule.
How to Save with Park Hopper Tickets
Ultimately, the best way to save is to get tickets that allow access to one park per day and forgo park hopping, especially now that park hopping has increased in price. But if you like having options (we do!) and want to hop between parks, you’ll need a Park Hopper ticket.
Disneyland has a new price chart for park hopping. We'll break it down by cost per day:
- 1-Day Ticket: $65 to $75 to add Park Hopping (Tier 0-2: $65 per day; Tier 3-4: $70 per day; Tier 5-6: $75 per day)
- 2-Day Ticket: $80 to add Park Hopping ($42.50 per day)
- 3-Day Ticket: $90 to add Park Hopping ($30 per day)
- 4-Day Ticket: $95 to add Park Hopping ($23.75 per day)
- 5-Day Ticket: $105 to add Park Hopping ($21 per day)
The more days you plan to visit, the cheaper park hopping becomes per day. So if you are buying a multi-day ticket, we say the park hopper option can be definitely worth getting. A 5-Day ticket with a park hopper comes to $21 a day for the ability to hop. It's a much better idea than buying individual days with park hopping, especially for those higher Tier days where park hopping is $75 for one day!
The cost increase leads us to suggest sticking with 1-Park tickets for a family as a way to save hundreds of dollars on theme park tickets. A family of four with 3-Day tickets could shave $360 off the cost of admission simply by choosing to visit one park per day instead of hopping.
Kids Ticket Park Hopping Prices (Jan. 7 to March 20, 2025)
The exception is the special Kids Ticket which comes with its own park hopper pricing:
- 1-Day Kids Ticket: $45 to add Park Hopping ($45 per day)
- 2-Day Kids Ticket: $85 to add Park Hopping ($42.50 per day)
- 3-Day Kids Ticket: $90 to add Park Hopping ($30 per day)
These are Disneyland prices. You can save more by purchasing these tickets through Undercover Tourist.
Ticket Cost Comparison
Here’s a cost breakdown of price per day, comparing 1-Day tiered tickets with Disneyland multi-day tickets versus Undercover Tourist discount multi-day tickets. See how the cost per day decreases the more days you visit with multi-day tickets.
Adult 1-Day 1-Park Per Day Tickets from Disneyland
Type of Ticket Cost Cost Per Day
- Tier 0, 1-Day $104 $104 (limited availability)
- Tier 1, 1-Day $126 $126 (limited availability)
- Tier 2, 1-Day $142 $142 (available select weekdays)
- Tier 3, 1-Day $164 $164 (available some Mondays - Thursdays)
- Tier 4, 1-Day $180 $180 (many days)
- Tier 5 1-Day $196 $196 (most days)
- Tier 6 1-Day $206 $206 (any day)
These tickets can be used through Dec. 30, 2026. (That is a shorter expiration than multi-day tickets.) Here's a sample look at the Tier Calendar. Note how one day can cost $104 and the next day $206. If you want to visit midweek in the second half of January you may be able to get by with two 1-day tickets. But if you want to visit on the weekend or at a holiday time, you are going to save a lot with multi-day tickets. If you plan to add park hopping, then a multi-day ticket is the way to go.
Adult 2-Day 1-Park Per Day Tickets
- Undercover Tourist 2-Day $320 $160 per day (any day - save $10 vs. adult gate price)
Adult 3-Day 1-Park Per Day Tickets Adults at Child Prices (tax included)
- Undercover Tourist 3-Day $389 $129.67 per day (any day - save $26 vs. adult gate price)
Adult 4-Day 1-Park Per Day Tickets Adults at Child Prices (tax included)
- Undercover Tourist 4-Day $443 $110.75 per day (any day - save $31 vs. adult gate price)
Adult 5-Day 1-Park Per Day Tickets Adults at Child Prices (tax included)
- Undercover Tourist 5-Day $475 $95 per day (any day - save $35 vs. adult gate price)
If you purchase two separate 1-Day weekend days, it could cost you up to $412. So If you work during the week, Undercover Tourist multi-day tickets can help you gain weekend access to weekday prices.
Here are Undercover Tourist regular prices on Park Hoppers. The 3-Day through 5-Day tickets are Adults at Child Prices (tax included). (Prices are subject to change.)
Adult 2-Day Park Hopper (PH) Tickets Price per day for ticket and hopping
- Undercover Tourist 2-Day PH $405 $202.50 (any day - save $10 vs. adult gate price)
Adult 3-Day Park Hopper (PH) Tickets
- Undercover Tourist 3-Day PH $479 $159.67 (any day - save $26 vs. adult gate price)
Adult 4-Day Park Hopper (PH) Tickets
- Undercover Tourist 4-Day PH $535 $133.75 (any day - save $34 vs. adult gate price)
Adult 5-Day Park Hopper (PH) Tickets
- Undercover Tourist 5-Day PH $576 $115.20 (any day - save $40 vs. adult gate price)
You can also purchase regular and park hopper tickets pre-loaded with Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass. While you can save money, it also means you are tied to having Lightning Lane for every day of your journey. It's great for people who know they want it. Plus, when purchasing tickets with Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you are locked into a fixed low rate — Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass purchased same-day using the Disneyland app is subject to variable pricing.
Sales and Promotions — Including Kids Ticket Offers, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Adults at Child Prices, Summer Tickets and California Resident Tickets
From time to time (often near holidays), we offer additional ticket sales on our discount tickets! If you are a vacationer, keep an eye out for those extra $5 off deals and Adults at Child Prices sales. And don't froget to keep an eye out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals each year! Follow Undercover Tourist on social media to jump on limited-time offers. Our tickets are refundable in case you need to change your travel plans. The good news about buying early for Disneyland is that those multi-day tickets can be used up until expiration (with reservation, of course). You do not have to know your travel dates before you purchase. Buy tickets and then reserve when you know your dates.
Also, at limited times, Disneyland offers either Southern California Resident promo or Summer Ticket deals. Undercover Tourist sells them too, for an even bigger discount! The nice part of the promo tickets is that they do not have to be used within 13 days of first use, offering a little more flexibility for locals.
Southern California Resident Promo Tickets
The Southern California Resident promo ticket is on sale for visits Jan. 1 through May 15, 2025. SoCal residents (with proof of residency) can visit for as low as $69.50 a day!
Kids Tickets
On sale as of Oct. 22, 2024, you can get kids tickets for $50 per day for a 1-day, 1-park ticket to use between Jan. 7 and March 20, 2025. And you can get an even bigger discount by purchasing multi-day kids tickets through Undercover Tourist! These kids' ticket multi-day tickets days do have to be used within 13 days.
Summer 3-Day Tickets
The Summer 3-Day special offer was a ticket for all guests in 2024! These tickets offered HUGE savings and could be used any three days (with some restrictions) from June 10 through Sept. 26, 2024. They are no longer on sale, but we hope they return! Keep in mind that theme park reservations are limited, so buy these kinds of tickets early and make those theme park reservations early too!
With all promo tickets, you still need to make a theme park reservation for each day you visit. You can reserve up to 180 days in advance. Don't wait until the last few weeks to reserve or you may not get a reservation. Here is an example of how to view theme park reservation availability for promotional offers and other tickets.
You can purchase 1-Park per day tickets, Park Hoppers or either of those with Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass. In fact, these deals have the cheapest prices for Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass!
Is It Safe to Purchase Tickets from Undercover Tourist?
Absolutely. Undercover Tourist is an official Disneyland partner.
We sell the exact same authorized tickets as Disneyland but for less. There’s no catch. No hidden fees. No membership fees. Plus our blog is filled with tons of hopful tips and details to help you save time and money in theme parks and get the most out of your visit. Here's our FAQ in case you have further questions. And our (unused) Disneyland tickets are refundable for 365 days from the date of purchase. See the ticket for details on that. That peace of mind only comes from Undercover Tourist tickets.
We’ve been selling theme park tickets for nearly 25 years! You can link Undercover Tourist tickets straight to your Disneyland account online or through the Disneyland app and make park reservations as soon as you get your confirmation email. In the Disneyland app, you can scan the code on your ticket or type the 19-digit number under the code into the app.
One thing to be aware of is that it can take 24 hours for your tickets to arrive. Sometimes it's just a few minutes, but there may be a delay to make sure you are you and not somebody else trying to take a vacation with your missing wallet. It hoppens. Just purchase in advance.
Ticket Scams
In trying to save money on Disneyland tickets, watch out for ticket scams. Do not buy from individuals trying to sell their unused tickets. When you enter Disneyland theme parks, your photo is taken. If you try to use a multi-day ticket that was first used by someone else, you can lose your ticket and your money! Also, if someone linked their tickets to their account already, their name will be on the tickets. Keep in mind that once a ticket is activated at a park gate it cannot be used by anyone else.
Undercover Tourist does not usually sell Oogie Boogie Bash tickets and neither does anyone else besides Disney. If you see them for resale by other sources, do not buy them. We have been seeing sad families all ready for fun in their Halloween costumes turned away at the gates because someone sold them fake tickets or tickets that that were also sold to someone else. It's not worth it. Instead, be ready to purchase early next year (usually in late June).
Naming Tickets
Another hopful tip is to make sure you add each ticket holder's name correctly when you link your tickets to your account. You cannot edit a ticket once it is assigned. You can link tickets to multiple accounts, but the person's name stays on the ticket. However, if you need to use the ticket for someone else, the unused ticket can be used by anyone, no matter what name is on the ticket. But once it's used, it can only continue to be used by the person who first scanned into the park with it. Each time you scan in, the photo associated with the ticket holder pops up. If you are using Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you'll want the names to be correct so you know which people to choose for Lightning Lane selections.
Bundle a Ticket Purchase With a Rental Car
Do you need a car rental? While your tickets are in your Undercover Tourist cart, shop for a car rental. If you add the car to your cart, you'll unlock even steeper savings of up to 50% off the car rental!
Magic Key Holder Offerings
With the Magic Key program, you can receive pass discounts at shops and participating restaurants. Look for other Magic Key offerings that pop up. The Magic Key Terrace at Disney California Adventure is exclusively for Magic Key holders and their guests. You might find photo-ops or lounges at times. Sometimes you get free gifts such as buttons, stickers or magnets. Magic Key holders also get a discount on same-day Lightning Lane Multi Pass purchases.
Magic Key Annual Pass Program
There are four different types of Magic Key passes. Magic Key holders may make park reservations up to 90 days in advance, compared with other ticket holders, who may reserve up to 180 days in advance. Each Magic Key is off sale as of June 5, 2024 — and they can sell out quickly when they do go back on sale. They went back on sale as of Nov. 6 2024, but sales have ended at this time. Prices went up Oct. 9, 2024.
Inspire Key — $1,749
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks (subject to availability)
- Blockout dates of Dec. 21, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025
- Up to six park reservation holds at a time
- 20% off select merchandise
- 15% off select food and beverage
- 25% off the purchase of Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- Theme park parking is included at Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals Parking Structure and Toy Story lot (excluding blockout dates)
- Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads
Believe Key — $1,374
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks most days of the year (subject to availability)
- Hop here for the Believe Key blockout calendar
- Up to six park reservation holds at a time
- 10% off select merchandise
- 10% off select food and beverage
- 25% off the purchase of Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- 50% off theme park parking at Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals and Toy Story lot (excluding blockout dates)
- Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads
Enchant Key — $974
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks on select days of the year (subject to availability)
- Hop here for the Enchant Key blockout calendar
- Hold up to four park reservations at a time
- 10% off select merchandise
- 10% off select food and beverage
- 25% off the purchase of Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- 25% off theme park parking at the Toy Story lot (excluding blockout dates)
Imagine Key — $599
- Reservation-based admission to one or both theme parks on select days of the year (subject to availability)
- Hop here for the Imagine Key blockout calendar
- Available for Southern California residents only with zip codes 90000 to 93599
- Up to two park reservation holds at a time
- 10% off select merchandise
- 10% off select food and beverage
- 25% off the purchase of Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass (subject to limited availability) on days when you use your pass for park admission
- 25% off theme park parking at the Toy Story lot (excluding blockout dates)
Throughout the year, Magic Key pass holders may enjoy special benefits, including dedicated dining experiences, custom menu items, a Magic Key holder celebration month, free buttons or magnets, PhotoPass opportunities and more.
Do you have any questions about how to save money on Disneyland tickets or find the best ticket options for you? Please let us know in the comments section below. Hop over to our Disneyland Resort ticket page for pricing and tickets. You can also save on a hotel stay at Disneyland Resort hotels, such as Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, as well as other hotels near Disneyland.
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