Do I need to make a reservation after buying Disneyland tickets?
As you are aware, each Guest of the Disneyland Resort theme parks currently requires both valid theme park admission and a theme park reservation. Because the number of park reservations is limited, they can occasionally run out.
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That is because when you purchase tickets online or using the Disneyland mobile app, the checkout process automatically includes booking a theme park reservation as well. You can check if you already have reservations using the Disneyland Resort website.
You'll need park reservations to visit and can make them by using our theme park reservation system. To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and valid park admission, for the same park on the same date, are required for Guests ages 3 and up.
Because the number of park reservations is limited, they can occasionally run out. If you have found that the date you wish to visit no longer has reservations available, it's still worth checking the theme park reservation availability calendar often. You never know when other Guests may need to change their plans.
The name “park pass” is somewhat confusing. Based on the name alone, you might think your Park Pass is the same thing as your theme park admission ticket, but it's not. A Disney theme park reservation (called “Park Pass”) is your reserved “right” to enter the park after paying for a ticket.
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!
There currently is no penalty for no-shows for standard tickets, however, Magic Key passes are different. If a Magic Key holder has a reservation and does not show up for that reservation date, you do get a strike.
Guests can make Disneyland theme park reservations on a rolling basis. 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.
The fee is currently $10 per person for missing your reservation, though prices are subject to change at any time. If I'm lost in the magic of the day and realize I'm not going to make it to my dining reservation, I use the My Disney Experience App to cancel or modify my reservation.
In 2021, when the parks reopened after being shut down due to the pandemic, the Register reported that the monthly average attraction wait times was 21 minutes. In 2022, the average wait time was consistently above the 25-minute mark.
Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.
There are few things more exciting than planning a visit to the Disneyland Resort. Let's get started with your question. Theme park reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance.