Hey Howdy Hey, Bonnie!
You've got a friend in me here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel, so thanks for your great question. I'm excited you are already planning your trip to the Happiest Place on Earth!
Unfortunately half-day tickets are not available as a standard ticket choice when
purchasing tickets online, on the
Disneyland app, or in the parks. If you don't want to purchase a full-day ticket and only have a few hours to spend at the Disneyland Resort, I have some wonderful suggestions for you. First, you can always make a dining reservation like a Character meal at one of the three
Disneyland Resort Hotels. These hotels also offer some great Quick Service dining, lounges, and shopping opportunities. One of my favorite places in the Disneyland Resort Hotels to experience Disney magic outside of the theme parks is Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar in the Disneyland Hotel. This tropical hideaway offers fantastic drinks, appetizers, and a totally unique tiki atmosphere.
Another way to easily spend half of a day is in the
Downtown Disney District. Here there are numerous restaurants, dessert options, shopping, and entertainment. I loved the virtual reality experiences at
The VOID as well as bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. I hope this helps!
Please return if you have any other questions as I'd love to help you plan more details of your trip to the Happiest Place on Earth!
-Jennifer