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  • On Mar 18, 2026
    Dawnelle from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We have hopper tickets April 15,16,17 2026. and we check into Disneyland hotel April 15. I under stand we will not be able to get into our rooms into 4pm but can pre-check in and use the early entry into the park

    Welcome to planDisney, Dawnelle. We're so glad you stopped by with this question and we're delighted to help. It's time to spring into action for your upcoming trip.

    Staying in the Disney bubble at the Disneyland Hotel for your visit is going to set you up to have your best Disney days! Nothing beats the magical headboards in the rooms and taking the Disneyland Monorail directly into Tomorrowland. Unfortunately, the early entry benefit is no longer available. I do recommend completing the pre-check-in for your stay in the Disneyland app. This will allow you to quickly drop your bags and head to the parks for rope drop. You'll receive a text or notification when your room is ready and will be able to use your app to magically open your room door.

    Although early entry has come to an end, there are still many benefits to staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel. Each registered Guest will receive one complimentary Lightning Lane entry that can be used for an eligible attraction during your stay. The best part is that this doesn't have to be scheduled. When you're ready to use this benefit, you'll just scan your pass at the Lightning Lane entrance. As someone who is not an early riser, I really enjoyed being able to use this at my leisure during my last visit. You will want to make sure that each person in your party is registered on your hotel reservation to receive this benefit. The benefit will automagically appear in the Disneyland app on the morning of your check-in date.

    There's just something special about a spring visit to Disneyland. The weather is gorgeous and the parks are popping with vibrant colors from all of the flowers. I especially love this time of year because the pink Tabebuia trees are in full bloom and stunning. Not only that, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is also underway. There are so many delicious offerings that your taste buds will be tickled. 

    Dawnelle, while this might not have been the answer you were expecting, I hope I was able to share some helpful information for your trip. Let us know if there's anything else that we can help with as you continue to plan. Here's wishing you a magical visit to the Happiest Place on Earth, making core memories. To infinity and beyond!

    Michelle 
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Hey everyone! I'm Michelle, a Disney loving adult from the Pacific Northwest who loves to travel. Whether I'm adventuring solo, teaming up with my pals and family or making sure my husband is getting the most of his visit with accessibility; I'm here to answer your questions and share that magical feeling you'll get when visiting the Disneyland Resort. Learn More About Michelle

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