What is the best month to go to Anaheim?

The best times to visit Anaheim and Disneyland are March through May and September through October, when the weather is comfortably warm and school's still in session. In the summertime and around major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, Disneyland tends to be more crowded.



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However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.

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February is the highest month in rain totals with an average of just under 3 inches during the month. With this in mind, it would be a good idea to take rain jackets or be prepared to purchase ponchos while at the Resort. Disneyland in March is a great time to go with slightly higher temperatures and a bit less rain.

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The cheapest time to visit Disneyland falls around non-holiday months and periods when school is in session. Specifically, this is after the holiday season, starting in the middle of January through the end of February — before California schools' spring break months in March and April.

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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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You can't do everything at Disneyland in a single day, and you shouldn't feel pressure to. You can ride all the rides without much difficulty many days, but you'll miss out on some other attractions, entertainment, and characters. You'll want to know what your priorities are before you get to the park.

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John Wayne Airport (SNA) Approximately 15 miles away, John Wayne Airport is the closest airport to the Disneyland Resort. Explore the convenient travel options—including shuttles, buses, taxis and limousines—available to take you to the Resort.

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Some people enjoy the parks when the temperatures are cooler while others combine Disneyland with time at some of California's beautiful beaches and want warmer temperatures. Coolest Temperatures: December, January and February. Average high: 70-degrees / average lows 47 to 49 degrees.

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Best Times to Visit Disneyland for Good Weather August is typically the hottest month, and guests visiting then should note that there's not much indoor seating in the parks, particularly at quick-service restaurants. To avoid queueing for your favorite ride under the hot sun, try visiting at another time of year.

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Best Times to Visit Disneyland for Good Weather August is typically the hottest month, and guests visiting then should note that there's not much indoor seating in the parks, particularly at quick-service restaurants. To avoid queueing for your favorite ride under the hot sun, try visiting at another time of year.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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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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Disney Park Hopper is worth it if... You want to experience more parks than vacation days you have: Say you want to see Disneyland's iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, but you also want to experience the new Avengers Campus over at Disney California Adventure. If you only have one day to do it all, Park Hopper is critical.

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This is how much you should expect to pay on average per day when visiting Disneyland: Park Tickets: Starts at $104 per day plus an extra $65 for the Park Hopper option. Food and Drinks: $70 per day per person. Transportation: $160 to $240 ride-share round-trip from LAX; $10+ around Anaheim Resort.

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Disneyland packages are convenient, since you make one booking and get everything you need all at once. But packages are not typically any less expensive than buying the components separately; they actually cost a little bit more than buying the room and the tickets at current prices.

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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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Ticket prices There are some similarities between Disneyland tickets and Disney World tickets. At both resorts, theme park ticket prices vary based on park and date, but Disneyland's are almost always slightly cheaper. The average price for a one-day Disneyland ticket for entry between April and August 2023 is $154.

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