Visiting Disneyland with kids? See latest ticket deals, new show and ride updates
Families with young children can get a price break visiting Disneyland Resort thanks to a special ticket deal, the Southern California theme park announced.
Half-off park hopper passes for kids go on sale in January, Disneyland announced Tuesday, Dec. 2, on its official blog.
The limited-time offer means kids can visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim in the summer for little as $50 a day.
Disneyland is also offering half-price three-day park hopper passes for California residents through a separate ticket offer that went into effect Wednesday, Dec. 3. Those tickets are good for January through May 2026.
Park hopper tickets allow visitors to switch back and forth from Disneyland to Disney California Adventure parks at the resort.
The Anaheim park also announced other changes coming for 2026, including a new live show inspired by hit animated show “Bluey” and updates to two popular rides.
Here’s what to know:
Visiting Disneyland with children? See summer ticket deal
The new Disneyland ticket deal, which applies to parkgoers ages 3 to 9, goes on sale Wednesday, Jan. 21.
It’s good for visits to Disneyland Resort from May 22 through Sept. 7, 2026.
Families can buy one-day park hopper tickets for children for $50, two-day park hopper tickets for $100 and three-day park hopper tickets for $150, Disneyland said on its site.
Lightning Lane passes, which allow visitors to skip standby lines on some rides, are available for an extra fee.
One-day park hopper tickets for children ages 3 to 9 typically cost from $98 to $154, depending on the date.
The discount tickets can be purchased via the Disney website.
Disneyland Resort did not say how long the sale will continue but noted it is a limited-time offer.
Discount park hopper passes for California residents
Starting Wednesday, California residents will can purchase three-day park hopper passes for parkgoers ages 3 and up for $83 per day, or $249 total, Disneyland Resort officials said.
That’s 50% off the regular price.
California residents can buy tickets with Lightning Lane passes for $117 per day, or $351 total.
The tickets are good from Thursday, Jan. 1, through Thursday, May 21, 2026.
They can be used on non-consecutive days, officials said.
Reservations are required, and it may be difficult to get tickets shortly before the planned dates, Disneyland said.
The offer is only good for California residents within ZIP codes 90000 to 96199.
“Proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for both purchase and admission,” Disneyland Resort said.
How to get Disneyland Resort hotel discounts
Planning on staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel?
You can get 25% off stays of three or more nights at Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel from Jan. 1 through May 21, 2026, although there are certain restrictions.
Visitors also can save up to 25% on stays of four or more nights from May 22 through Sept. 7 at Disneyland Resort hotels.
Those reservations will be available starting Wednesday, Jan. 21, via the Disney website.
New ‘Bluey’ show, Soarin’ ride at Disneyland
According to the official Disney Parks Blog, Bluey will star in a new show at Disneyland Resort that opens March 22, 2026.
The live show will be held at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park, Disney officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 2.
“Throughout the day, Bluey and her sister Bingo will appear live on stage, joining a troupe of comedic actors and musicians,” park officials said in the blog.
In addition, Disneyland After Dark will host five themed after-hour events at Disneyland Park in 2026 — including one with a “70 Years of Favorites” theme.
Meanwhile, a new mission based on “The Mandalorian” series on Disney Plus will debut May 22 on the Smuggler’s Run ride at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park.
At Disney California Adventure, the ride Soarin’ Across America will debut July 2 — temporarily replacing Soarin’ Around the World.