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Can you park at Downtown Disney and go to Disneyland?

If you want to visit both Downtown Disney and a theme park, just park in the theme park parking.



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There is no admission fee to the Downtown Disney District. Parking for Downtown Disney District is at the Simba Lot, located off Disneyland Drive. The first hour of parking costs $10. Validations apply after the first hour of paid parking.

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Your princess is in luck though, the attire policies at the Disneyland Resort allow guests under the age of 14 to wear costumes in the park! Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.

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As of right now Disney does not give free admission on your birthday though they will help you celebrate it. Be sure to stop by Guest Relations and pick up a free birthday button. You're sure to receive lots of birthday wishes from Cast Members and guests alike.

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Your first three hours of parking at Downtown Disney are free. You can get an additional two hours by getting your parking ticket validated at AMC Theatres, or at any table-service restaurant. After the initial time, the fee is $6 for each additional hour, charged in 20-minute increments.

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If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.

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Unlike Disney Springs, Downtown Disney isn't big enough to plan a visit for an entire day, but it is worth visiting for at least a morning, afternoon, or evening. Weekends and evenings are typically busier, so it's best to keep that in mind, especially when booking dining reservations.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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Disneyland fireworks usually begin at 9:30 p.m. each night and 9:00 p.m. during cooler months. For the upcoming schedule check the online daily schedule or the Disneyland app (Apple/Android) under entertainment.

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Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Smoking marijuana or other illegal substances is not permitted at any time. For the comfort of all Guests, the theme parks, the Esplanade between the parks and the Downtown Disney District are smoke free.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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Yes. All Guests have complimentary access to our network of monorails, buses and boats. If you would like to visit multiple parks, enjoy a nice dinner at one of the Disney Resort hotels or shop at Disney Springs, you can leave your car parked in the theme park lot and use our transportation network.

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How much is parking at Disneyland? Parking in the official Disneyland parking lot is $25 per day. This includes parking in the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals Parking Structure, and Toy Story Parking Area. However, you can find parking as cheap as $14 on SpotHero at nearby hotels.

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Security opens at 7 a.m. (or an hour before the earliest park opening). You'll see the hotel guests with Early Entry and people who want to rope drop speed racing through Downtown Disney to the theme parks.

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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Get birthday greetings from fellow Guests throughout the day with a magical birthday button! Each one is complimentary on your special day and can be found inside at City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park or at Guest Services in Disney California Adventure Park.

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