Is it cheaper to stay outside of Disneyland?

At Disneyland Resort not only are most offsite hotels affordable, but some even have less than 10-minute walking times from a room to the front gate of the park. Some hotels on Harbor boulevard are closer to the front gate than Disney's own hotels.



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It will always (ALWAYS!) be cheaper to do Disneyland on a tighter budget while staying off-site. Unlike Walt Disney World, there are no Value Resorts at Disneyland, meaning that the on-site hotels all start at over $300 per night, and can easily eclipse $1,000 per night.

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The best way to get around Disneyland is on foot, but the best way to get around Anaheim is by car. Once inside the resort, all of Disneyland's attractions – including those found in Disney's California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney – are within walking distance of one another.

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Cheapest day to go to Disneyland Purchasing a one-day ticket to Disneyland is much more affordable from Monday through Thursday when many students are in school. For comparison, going to Disneyland on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, costs $104 for an adult ticket.

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Here's how to go to Disneyland for less.
  1. Purchase discounted Disneyland tickets. ...
  2. Skip Park Hopper for multiday trips. ...
  3. Get there early (like, really early) ...
  4. Bring your own food and drinks. ...
  5. Use mobile food ordering. ...
  6. Ditch your friends (for a few minutes) with Single Rider. ...
  7. Buy souvenirs elsewhere. ...
  8. Consider neighboring airports.


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The very basic cost is about $1,000 per day for 4 people in the Disneyland resort. This does not include travel charges, and is based on a 3-day+ stay. If you stay less than 3 days you're looking closer to about $1500/day as ticket prices get more/day the shorter you stay.

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Disney World Ticket Cheapest Seasons Those low seasons are in January, August, and September, with increases or spikes around major holidays. Historically, ticket prices somewhat follow hotel prices, so these patterns aren't surprising.

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Typically, Disneyland Park's slowest month with fewer crowds is just after California's summer season, mid-September through the weeks just before Thanksgiving weekend.

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Although the cost of admission to Disneyland changes throughout the year, the cheapest time to go to Disneyland is during the off-peak season. This is generally between mid-January and February, or September through mid-November.

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While two days is a great amount of time to see most things the parks have to offer, it will not allow you to fully experience to parks. Disney if full of live entertainment, characters, attractions, and delicious food. We recommend a 4-5 day trip to enjoy everything the parks have to offer.

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Costco used to sell Disneyland park tickets, but they no longer do. They now sell packages that include a park eticket, but these are not discounted. Costco Disney packages are available for Disneyland, Aulani Resort, Disney Cruises, Adventures by Disney, and Walt Disney World.

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In so doing, this offers suggestions for leisurely ways to “stop and smell the roses” and enjoy the exceptional Disney theming. (Updated February 11, 2023.) With the highest attraction count of any Disney theme park in the United States, dedicating two days to Disneyland is a good idea.

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Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do. For my family, this meant that my oldest two (ages 9 and 10) could ride rides together while an adult rode with the younger kids (ages 2, 4, and 6).

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Most Crowded
  • The weeks before and after Easter: mid-March through mid-April, or Spring Break Season.
  • October which will increase in crowd levels the closer it gets to Halloween.


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Across the board, average daily wait times are lower Monday through Friday than they are Saturday or Sunday. However, that comes with a pretty huge asterisk or caveat. Weekend wait times are only “worse” at Animal Kingdom due to the middle of the day.

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Weekdays are less crowded than weekends, especially Monday-Thursdays. On weekends, Sundays are usually less crowded than Saturdays. Regular weekends tend to be less crowded than holiday weekends.

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It is the same price for everyone whether you arrive at Park Opening or at 4 pm.

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Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets. Disney After Hours is only available on select dates (see below) Not all rides are open.

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So, needless to say, because of Disney's attention to detail and mission to maintain a clean and safe park experience, maintaining their parks and property is an expensive endeavor. And that cost is passed on to you.

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2023 Disneyland Ticket Prices Breakdown. Purchasing tickets for Disneyland Resort is pretty straightforward, both in price and in process. Ticket prices for a standard ticket (or One Park Per Day) start at $83 and can reach $179, and they fluctuate depending on the day of the week and the season.

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