Hey there Doug,
Welcome back to planDisney and thanks so much for your question! It sounds like you're wanting to get a head start on planning a future trip to the Disneyland Resort - you're in good company!
You can purchase
theme park tickets at any point, but currently also need
theme park reservations for each day you plan to visit, and availability to make these park reservations is available about 8 months out from the current date.
You can change your theme park reservation dates, based on availability, quickly and easily through the
My Plans hub on the Disneyland Resort. So it's easy to make changes to trips if some of those visit details change.
If you'd like to see how far theme park reservations are available currently, you can check the
Theme Park Reservation Availability Calendar.
If instead you're looking to make dining reservations, those become available about two months out from the current date. You can check dining reservation availability on the
Dining page and selecting "Reservations Accepted" to see a full list of all locations that accept them.
Additionally, as you continue to plan your trip, make sure to also keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog! This is a great place to learn more about all the fun extra events and experiences that happen around the Happiest Place on Earth throughout the year.
Thanks again for your question, Doug! I hope you have a fun time planning your next trip.
Have a Magical Day,
Greg