Heya, hiya, Madison! Welcome to planDisney! I love that you're already dreaming of an enchanting stay at the
Disneyland Hotel in early 2026! As you know, we love planning for magical vacations around here, and those dates will be here in a flash!
You're wondering when you can book those dreamy accommodations, and while I don't have the exact key to unlock that calendar just yet, here's what I can tell you: Typically, I’ve seen availability for
Disneyland Resort hotels open up for booking for the following year sometime during the summer. So, I'd highly recommend keeping a close eye on the official Disneyland website in the coming weeks and months—it should be any day now!
I even did a little magical scouting for you! As of today, if I try to book a stay with an arrival date of December 31, 2025, the system does show some availability extending into the very beginning of the new year. This gives us a great indication that the full calendar for January and February 2026 might be just around the corner, waiting to be revealed! Getting your hotel reservation squared away is when your Disney dreams truly start to take shape, and I know how thrilling it is to make those plans a reality.
If you haven't had the pleasure of staying at the Disneyland Hotel before, Madison, you’re in for a real treat! I have so many favorite things about staying there, it's truly hard to pick just one.
One of the biggest perks is its super close proximity to the theme parks. You're just a short, delightful walk away, right through the charming
Downtown Disney District. Here's a pro tip if you’re a coffee (or tea!) lover: I like to mobile order at the
Starbucks in Downtown Disney when I'm on my way to the parks in the morning. That way, my beverage of choice will be ready to grab and go when I arrive! This location does tend to get a bit busy in the mornings—we’re all running on coffee and magic!—so it’s best to order a little earlier than you likely would at your local coffee shop.
I also adore that the Disneyland Hotel is near the
Downtown Disney District Monorail station. You can arrive at Disneyland Park in style by taking this futuristic sky train– you'll be whisked right into the heart of
Tomorrowland, ready for your adventures (with a valid theme park ticket, of course)! And before you head into the parks, or even after a magical day, don't forget to pop into
Disney's Fantasia Shop right at the Disneyland Hotel. It's an awesome gift shop, and sometimes you can find unique merchandise there that you can't find anywhere else across the resort!
I'm truly hoping those January and February 2026 dates open up for booking very soon, Madison, so all your Disneyland dreams can come true! Keep checking the website, and know that your magical stay is just around the corner.
Wishing you joyful planning for your enchanting visit!
Cody