Hi there, Erin! Welcome back to planDisney, the very best place to bring your Disneyland daydreams and planning questions.
Oh, the magic of planning a
Disneyland Resort vacation. They do say... the waiting is the hardest part. You start imagining that first walk down Main Street U.S.A., the glow of the lights, the smell of fresh popcorn, and the sound of the Disneyland Railroad whistle welcoming you home. You can almost hear the tick tock of the countdown clock… and you check the calendar again. And again. But here’s the pixie dust secret: that waiting isn’t just waiting. That’s the moment the magic is building behind the scenes.
When it comes to booking
Disneyland Resort Hotels, reservations open up to 120 days in advance of your arrival date. That means for an April 2027 visit, you can expect hotel availability to begin appearing on the calendar December 2026, with dates continuing to roll out day by day as that 120 day window opens. So, Erin, I recommend setting a calendar reminder for 120 from the start of your arrival day and checking the
Disneyland app and online often!
Once that booking window opens and your April 2027 dates finally light up on the calendar, the fun really begins. You can start choosing where you want to stay, whether that is the classic Disney charm of the
Disneyland Hotel, the cozy elegance and park proximity of
Grand Californian, or the playful Pixar touches at
Pixar Place Hotel. From there, planning can expand to park days filled with beloved attractions, seasonal entertainment, dining reservations, and all the little details that make a Disneyland vacation feel so personal and special.
And that is when the tick tock of the clock turns into something wonderful. Each passing day brings you closer to packing your bags, slipping on your Minnie ears, and strolling down Main Street, U.S.A. Until then, enjoy the dreaming, the planning, and the anticipation, because that is where the magic truly begins.
Erin, I'm wishing you many magical memories as you count down to your Disneyland adventure. Stop back by if you have more questions as your planning continues!
Kimberly