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Can I go to Disney Village without a ticket?

Disney Village is free to visit; barring special events and occasions, you don't need any tickets to explore and take in the spectacle.



Yes, you can visit Disney Village at Disneyland Paris without a theme park ticket. Disney Village is a free-access entertainment, shopping, and dining district located just outside the gates of the two main theme parks (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park). It is open to the general public, including local residents and guests staying at nearby hotels, and it typically opens earlier and closes much later than the parks themselves. While entry to the district is free, you will still need to pass through a security bag check to enter the perimeter. Once inside, you can enjoy a variety of themed restaurants like Annette's Diner, shop at the massive World of Disney store, or even watch a movie at the Gaumont Cinema complex. Some specific entertainment venues or seasonal events might occasionally require a separate ticket or cover charge, but for general walking, dining, and shopping, no park admission is required, making it a popular spot for a "Disney fix" on a travel day or for dinner after the parks close.

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Enjoy Disneylicious dining...even without a Park ticket Did you know you can enter Disney Village, as well as the restaurants, cafés and bars of our Disney Hotels, with or without Park tickets?

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If you desire to eat at a restaurant located inside a theme park, you will need to have a theme park ticket and a theme park reservation for that park for that day. There are tons of fabulous restaurants outside of the theme parks located in the Walt Disney World Resorts Collection and at Disney Springs.

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Disney has extended the park reservation system into 2024, though starting Jan. 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. If you wish to visit the parks before Jan. 9, 2024, you will need valid admission AND a Disney Park Pass reservation for the same park on the same day.

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To enter the Disney Parks, you must either have a dated ticket or register your visit date in advance if you have an undated Ticket, Annual Pass or Disneyland Pass. You can check back regularly to see availability on our website. We remind you that Tickets are not on sale at the entrance of the Disney Parks.

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A: No, there is not a separate entrance fee for the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in California.

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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Saunter over to the Downtown Disney District for unique shopping and delicious dining from morning to night. The lively promenade is within walking distance to Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and the Disneyland Resort Hotels. There is no admission fee to the Downtown Disney District.

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Incredible dining options, unique entertainment, and of course amazing shops make this spot a must-see during your visit. And the best part is, there are no tickets or entrance fees required! You can visit as often as you like without worrying about purchasing a ticket or making a reservation to enter Disney Springs.

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You are welcome to purchase your Theme Park Tickets at the gate when you arrive at your first theme park. While there, you can buy the total number of days you plan to visit.

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A common question is “Are Disneyland tickets more expensive at the gate?” Tickets purchased directly from Disneyland will cost the same whether you buy them online or at the gate. At the gate, you can buy the same types of tickets you can get online: 1-Day 1 Park Tickets. 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets.

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Yes, Guests may visit a Disneyland Resort main entrance ticket booth to purchase theme park tickets in person. However, please note that each Guest visiting the Disneyland Resort theme parks must have both valid theme park admission and a theme park reservation.

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First opened in 1975 as Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, it has been expanded and rebranded over the years as Walt Disney World Village (1977), Disney Village Marketplace (1989), and Downtown Disney (1997), becoming Disney Springs in 2015.

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Access to the show is, of course, included in your Disneyland Park admission at no extra cost. Guaranteed access ensures that you get a seat for the session of your choice.

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You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

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While buying in person is possible, I highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid the worry of being able to get same-day reservations. In order to enter the parks, you need both a ticket and a theme park ticket reservation.

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