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What is required to enter Disneyland?

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.



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Because both a valid theme park ticket and a theme park reservation are required to enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park, you'll want to strategize the best way to get a park reservation. The good news is that other Guests frequently change their plans.

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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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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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You must be excited for your upcoming adventure at the Happiest Place on Earth! Nicole, you can certainly use cash as a form of payment throughout Disneyland Resort. Although, I must say it is very convenient to make in-app purchases using the Disneyland mobile app.

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If you have a valid theme park ticket, then you should not need your passport or photo I.D. to enter.

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There are some park tickets that do require identification when you scan in through the Main Entrance Gates while others do not. If you have regular single-day or multi-day One Park Per Day and Park Hopper tickets, you will not be asked for ID.

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In short, Disneyland takes your picture to protect your purchase and prevent unauthorized users from entering the park on your dime. The first time you use a new Disneyland park ticket, you will scan the card or electronic pass on your phone with a cast member, who will then snap your photo.

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While the parks do encourage Guests to utilize cashless payment systems, such as debit cards, credit cards, Disney Gift Card, and Apple Pay or Google Pay, cash is accepted as well.

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Fireworks occur on select nights only. Please check the Entertainment Schedule for the performance schedule. All fireworks at Disneyland Park are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation.

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The parks are a casual, family-oriented environment. We suggest you dress comfortably, wear good walking shoes and check the local weather report before you leave for the parks. Review our Pre-Arrival Tips to make sure you come prepared for a fun-filled trip!

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There are a number of items that are not permitted at the Disneyland Resort. Fortunately, deodorant is not on that list.

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You are welcome to bring your hydration pack with you! Just make sure it does not exceed 24” long x 15” wide x 18” high. Whether you bring it full or empty is entirely up to you. You're can refill it throughout the day at one of the water fountains or water bottle refill stations located throughout both parks!

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I am happy to share with you that you do not need a clear bag to enter the parks at Disneyland Resort. You can bring in any bag as long as it is not larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high. I usually just bring in a small crossbody bag that I can comfortably wear with just the essentials.

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I am happy to share with you that you do not need a clear bag to enter the parks at Disneyland Resort. You can bring in any bag as long as it is not larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high. I usually just bring in a small crossbody bag that I can comfortably wear with just the essentials.

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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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To ensure you get the tickets you want at the best possible price, buy Disney tickets as soon as you know the dates you would like to visit. You should purchase Disney World tickets and packages around six months before your vacation, and some bookings can even be made up to a year ahead of time.

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I believe a conservative food budget (which is how we do it) is about $100/day, but you could obviously spend a lot more than that. For us, each meal (for 4 of us) costs around $60 (except when we make reservations, and those meals are usually double that), and I splurge on some snacks at around $40 each day.

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