Hi there, Alisa. Thanks for bringing us your question! Making the most of your
Disneyland Resort day is always my top priority so I really love your question.
If you have a
dining reservation at a restaurant in one of the
Disneyland Resort theme parks (valid theme park admission ticket and park reservation required) before the park opens, you will be allowed to enter the park for your dining reservation but not to ride attractions... unless you are lucky enough to be a registered hotel guest at one of the
Disneyland Resort hotels. If you are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels, you can take advantage of 30-minute
early entry to a designated theme park every day of your hotel stay to enjoy select attractions, dining, and shopping locations - valid theme park admission ticket and
park reservation are still required.
Currently, here are the dates that hotel guests can enjoy Early Entry:
Disneyland Park: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Disney California Adventure Park: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Alisa, if you are not a registered hotel guest, you are still welcome to enjoy the view of the theme park without the usual crowds on your way on your way to your dining location. Early morning hours are my favorite time to snap photos, and I'm sure you'll love it too. Once you finish, your meal you are more than welcome to enjoy the theme park as long as it has opened to other Guests.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to swing back by. I'd be happy to help!
See you in the parks,
Melissa