Hey there, Rick, and welcome to planDisney! Your visit to the Disneyland Resort is coming up next month, and I bet you can practically hear the music on Main Street, U.S.A. already!
You’re correct that Disneyland Park will be closing early on April 22, 2025 for a very special occasion:
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite! It's a galactic gathering, where the Force will be flowing, and all sorts of interstellar fun will be unfolding.
But don't worry, Rick, your adventure can still be filled with magic! If you're interested in experiencing both parks on the same day, it's important to know that you'll need a
Park Hopper ticket. It's like having a key to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park—a standard one-park-per-day ticket won't allow entry to both on the same day. With a Park Hopper, you can start your day surrounded by the timeless enchantment of Disneyland Park, and then, when the Star Wars festivities begin, you can simply head over to Disney California Adventure Park to keep the fun going! If you currently have a one-park-per-day ticket, you may be able to upgrade it to a Park Hopper ticket directly from the
Disneyland mobile app. Open the app, tap the menu button (the three-lined icon at the bottom right), and navigate to "My Tickets & Passes." Locate your ticket, and you might find an option to modify or upgrade. If you don't see the option in the app, or if you'd like further assistance, you can
call the tickets hotline and speak with a Cast Member who will be happy to help!
Another fantastic option is to switch your existing park reservation to Disney California Adventure Park. It's a simple process that only takes a minute or two! I took a quick peek, and as of the time I’m writing this, there are still reservations available for Disney California Adventure on April 22nd. But remember, those spots can vanish quickly! So, head over to the
theme park reservations page as soon as possible. Just click that "Make or Modify Park Reservations" button, sign into your Disney account, and select your ticket. The option to adjust your park reservation will appear (availability permitting, of course). Or, if you prefer using the Disneyland app, just tap the plus (+) symbol at the bottom of the screen and then "Make Park Reservation".
If Disneyland Park is a must-do for you that day, you may consider purchasing a ticket to
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. It's a separately ticketed event, but it comes with some great perks! I went to my first After Dark event last year and was really impressed. You’ll enjoy special food and merchandise, unique entertainment, and even smaller crowds than during regular park hours.
No matter which adventure you choose, Rick, I'm confident your Disneyland Resort visit will be unforgettable. If any more questions pop up, please don't hesitate to send them our way! We're here to help you plan a truly magical trip. Have a wonderful time!
Cody