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How early should I reserve Disney tickets?

Ideally, you should have your reservation set at least two months ahead of time, and the reason why is next.



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Theme park reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance. We're just shy of your visit dates opening up for reservations. When they do open up for booking, you can purchase your tickets.

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Yes. While you can purchase theme park tickets once you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort, we do recommend that you buy tickets in advance. To make your vacation planning as easy as possible, we suggest one of our Disney Resort Hotel Packages, which include both your Disney Resort hotel stay and theme park admission.

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It's actually fairly unusual for Disney World tickets to be completely sold out. Even if a specific park's reservations are sold out, other parks are typically available. For example, Magic Kingdom reservations may be sold out, but Animal Kingdom may have reservations available.

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Prices vary according to time of year. The cheapest tickets will typically be in late January or early Fall, and the most expensive will be during the Christmas holidays. Other times of year will vary: expect higher prices near holidays and weekends and lower during slower periods.

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Reservations are limited in number and they sometimes run out for a particular day due to capacity. Part of the ticket buying process through the Disneyland website involves selecting dates for your visit.

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Ticket prices are adjusted continuously in small ways, but Disney still raises overall prices, usually once a year. Disney has a rolling calendar going out roughly 12-16 months, and as new dates get added to the calendar, the prices for those dates are often a bit higher than the same dates in the previous year.

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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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/r/disneyland Pro Tip: Get your tickets the night before you plan on entering the park. That means either choosing physical tickets when purchasing your Disneyland package, or going to a ticket window to pick up your electronic tickets the afternoon/evening that you arrive.

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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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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.

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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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With a Disney base ticket, you're welcome to leave and re-enter the same theme park as many times as you like during the same day. So, if you want to visit the Magic Kingdom in the morning, go back to your hotel room for a nap, and return to the Magic Kingdom in the evening, then you do not need a Park Hopper ticket.

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The Best Age for First Disneyland Visit In our opinion, it is anything that is above 4. The main reason why we don't consider that Disneyland is a place for infants and toddlers below this age is for a couple of reasons.

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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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Karee, the Kiss Goodnight is a special little moment that occurs around 30 minutes after park closing for Magic Kingdom Park where Cinderella Castle gets a touch of sparkle and music as Guests are gently invited to begin to exit and start making their way back home. Unfortunately, this happens only in Walt Disney ...

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No matter how you slice it, if you have the stamina to be in the parks at the beginning and/or end of the day, Extra Magic Hours will work out to your benefit in most cases. For Walt Disney World trip planning tips and comprehensive advice, make sure to read our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide.

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