Disney 100 DCA; trolly; night
  • On Oct 21, 2025
    Paul from NJ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If booking at a friends hotel at Disneyland through Disney do you still have to book a starting park?

    Hiya Paul! Oh boy! I'm so thrilled you have a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth in the works!

    Thank you for stopping by planDisney with your question. While staying at a Disneyland Resort Hotel is incredibly magical, any Guest with a Park Hopper ticket must select the park where they will begin their day, regardless of where they are staying.

    To select your starting park and make reservations, you'll need to first link your theme park ticket to your Disney Account, if you haven't done so already. Simply hover over "My Disneyland" at the top of the Disneyland website and select "Link Tickets and Passes." You'll then be asked to enter the ticket ID number - which should be located underneath the barcode. After your tickets are linked, head over to "Make or Modify Park Reservations" and select "Book Theme Park Reservation" to begin the selection process. Hope that helps!

    Paul, I'm also happy to share that you can also change your reservation dates at any time, if there's availability. You can do this in either the Disneyland app (from the ☰, select "Park Reservations" under Plan My Next Visit) or on the Disneyland website. I hope this comforts you, knowing you have lots of flexibility! 

    As you continue to prepare for a visit to Disneyland, Paul, I'd love to share more of my tips and recommendations for a truly magical time at the Happiest Place on Earth! Feel free to reach out again to discuss delicious dining, how to use the Disneyland app, strategies to maximize the magic, or whatever other planning questions you have.

    See you real soon!

    Warmest wishes,
    McCayla
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Meet the Panelist: McCayla, Washington

Hello from the Pacific Northwest! I'm McCayla, a wife and mom dreaming of adventure in the great wide somewhere, yet also completely content watching Toy Story from the couch. My love of Disneyland began as a little girl on Peter Pan's Flight and only grows with each visit. But even when I'm not physically at the Happiest Place on Earth, I truly feel that same joy when I can help others (YOU!) experience the magic of Disneyland Resort too.

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