Disneyland's Early Entry Policy Is About to CHANGE

The Disney Parks are always changing and that includes perks, as well.

Disneyland Main Street crowds

At the Disneyland Resort, hotel guests are afforded the perk of early entry into the parks. With this perk, guests staying at any official Disneyland Resort can enter the parks 30 minutes before they officially open. However, that policy is ABOUT TO CHANGE!

Early Entry at Disneyland is still somewhat in its infancy, as it began only a couple of years ago in August 2022. Up until now, the perk allowed early access to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure and left it up to the guests to decide which park they wished to visit. That rule will change beginning January 20th, 2024.

Disney California Adventure

Per Disney, “Starting January 20, 2024, the early entry benefit will be updated, and Guests with valid park admission and reservations who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels may take advantage of this 30-minute early entry into a designated theme park for every day of their hotel stay. Each day, either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park will be open early. Please check the theme park calendar for the schedule.”

Mickey at the Disneyland Train Station!

So while the perk is essentially still intact, the park that offers the perk will vary from day to day. This limitation will likely have the two parks alternating the perk each day and visitors will need to check the schedule beforehand online, over the phone, or via the Disneyland app.

Disneyland’s Space Mountain

Early Entry gives guests the opportunity to bypass some major morning crowds, but it doesn’t cover every single attraction. Here’s what’s included in the Disneyland Resort’s Early Entry policy:

Disneyland Park Attractions:

Alice in Wonderland
Astro Orbitor
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Disneyland Monorail
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
King Arthur Carrousel
Mad Tea Party
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Peter Pan’s Flight
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Space Mountain
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Disneyland Park Dining and Shopping:

Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Esplanade Stroller Shop
Fantasyland Fruit Cart
Guide II
Little Green Men Store Command
The Mad Hatter in Fantasyland
Main Street Fruit Cart
Market House
The Star Trader

WEB SLINGERS Entrance

Disney California Adventure Park Attractions:

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission BREAKOUT!
Incredicoaster
The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Soarin’ Around the World
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure

Disney California Adventure Park Dining and Shopping:

Cappuccino Cart
The Collector’s Warehouse
Esplanade Stroller Shop
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe
Fillmore’s Taste-In
Mortimers Market
Seaside Souvenirs
Oswald’s
WEB Suppliers

Incredicoaster

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on any other possible Disneyland policy changes as well as all kinds of Disneyland news and tips! Stay tuned here at DFB for all the latest!