Can I make a same day reservation for Disney?

If you're planning an impromptu visit, there's certainly a chance that you may find same-day availability for Theme Park Reservations. This is especially true on weekdays. Saturdays, in particular, are more likely to be booked to capacity. Dining reservations can be booked as early as 60-days in advance.



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Guests with 1-5 day tickets can make reservations 120 days in advance of their visit and guests with Disneyland Magic Key Annual Passes can make park reservations 90 days before the day they hope to visit. Disneyland opens up reservation blocks throughout the time leading up to the actual park day.

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You don't need a parks pass reservation for any parks you visit after 2PM after you visit your first park, however you do need to start your day at that first park with a parks pass reservation.

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You Do Not Need a Reservation at the Second Park You still can only make one parks pass reservation per day, and you do not need a parks pass reservation at your second park.

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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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If you don't see availability for a theme park you were hoping to visit, consider the Park Hopper Option (if it's not already added to your existing Theme Park Ticket).

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If a Magic Key holder has a reservation and does not show up for that reservation date, you do get a strike. According to the Magic Key Terms and Conditions, if you are a no-show for three reservations in any 90-day period, you will not be able to make any new reservations for 30 days.

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If you aren't able to find a reservation, theme park tickets are unfortunately non-refundable. However, there is some flexibility that comes with your theme park ticket and you can find another date to visit the theme parks and use your ticket in the future.

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Disney will typically hold your dining reservation up to 15 minutes after your scheduled dining time. However, any later than this, they reserve the right to reallocate your table to other diners.

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Theme Park Reservations are required for every day you wish to visit the Parks- except for the two Water Parks. You will have to visit your My Disney Experience account and pick the Parks you wish to visit and on which day. Don't delay as the Park reservations can fill up!

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If a Magic Key holder has a reservation and does not show up for that reservation date, you do get a strike. According to the Magic Key Terms and Conditions, if you are a no-show for three reservations in any 90-day period, you will not be able to make any new reservations for 30 days.

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A: You can cancel or modify your dining reservation online. Restaurants offering advance reservations do not allow modifications within 2 hours of the reservation time, and most charge a $10 per-person fee to cancel within 2 hours of the reservation time, or if you don't show up for your reservation.

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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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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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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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You can purchase tickets at the Main Entrance Ticket Booth located in the Esplanade between the two park entrances. 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.

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Special Event Tickets do not require a Theme Park reservation for entry, such as Disney After Hours or Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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Refresh the reservation page If your preferred park is sold out, you'll want to periodically refresh Disney's reservation page. This is especially the case as your dates move closer. There are times when guests make reservations but are unable to go at the last minute.

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If Disney Park Pass reservations are sold-out for a specific park, tickets will not be available for purchase online or at the gate.

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What if the park I want to “hop” to was sold out of park pass reservations? As the park pass reservations are to regulate early morning crowds and for staffing purposes, it is rare you will be denied to “hop” to a sold-out park.

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Stakeout notifies you when reservations at your favorite Disney park restaurants become available. Popular restaurants at Disney parks are booked fast. But when plans change, reservations open up.

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