Why are some Disneyland dates not available?

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.



Some dates at Disneyland are unavailable in 2026 due to the Theme Park Reservation system, scheduled refurbishments, or special event closures. Even with a valid ticket, guests must reserve a specific date in advance; once the "allotment" for a particular day is reached, that date will show as unavailable on the calendar. Additionally, winter and early spring are considered "refurbishment season" at Disneyland. In early 2026, several high-profile attractions—including the Disneyland Monorail, Jungle Cruise, and Space Mountain—have undergone planned maintenance, which can sometimes lead to reduced park capacity and lower reservation availability. Furthermore, some dates are blocked out for Annual Passholders (Magic Key holders) or are sold out due to popular seasonal events like "Pixar Pals Celebration." If you see a date is unavailable, it is a "pro-tip" to check the calendar frequently, as reservations often open back up when other guests cancel their plans or when Disney releases more capacity for that specific day.

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If your preferred reservation date is sold out, you have a few options.
  1. Choose an alternate reservation date. The simplest, but probably not the most ideal, option is choosing another date that's available for your visit. ...
  2. Regularly check for updated availability. ...
  3. Get a park hopper ticket.


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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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If your theme park ticket is not listed, you will be unable to make Disney Park Pass theme park reservations. Occasionally, theme park tickets purchased online do not automatically link to your account. In that case, you need to manually link them by visiting this page.

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The booking window for most Disneyland Resort restaurants opens 60 days in advance at 6:00 a.m. PST. However, in my pals' experiences, they have found that occasionally, you might be able to start your search and find some availability for certain restaurants as early as 3:00 a.m. PST.

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But some of the changes making things more complicated at Disneyland are coming from an increased reliance on new technology and systems. The park is now reliant on guests using technology for everything from tickets to reservations to wait times to food ordering to making purchases.

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Everything That Will Be CLOSED in Disneyland in 2023
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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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If you aren't able to find a reservation, theme park tickets are unfortunately non-refundable. However, there is some flexibility that comes with your theme park ticket and you can find another date to visit the theme parks and use your ticket in the future.

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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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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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When can I make a reservation for Disneyland? Theme park reservations for both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park can be made up to 120 days in advance on a rolling reservation window.

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Disney Incredi-Pass: Make and hold up to 5 park reservations at a time on a rolling basis (reservations are limited and are subject to availability and applicable pass blockout dates)

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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.

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