Hi there, friend! Thanks for bringing your question to us here at planDisney! Planning a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth is so exciting, and staying right in the magic at the charming
Disneyland Hotel sounds like a wonderful plan. A visit in early January is a fantastic time, often catching the tail end of the holiday sparkle!
I love that you’re thinking ahead for your visit. Currently, Disneyland Hotel reservations can be booked online through the end of 2025. Since your desired dates fall in early January 2026, they aren't quite available in the system yet. I’d recommend keeping a close eye on the website, as availability for early 2026 should open up later this year. When the booking window does open for your dates, you can check availability, view pricing, and
book your room for the Disneyland Hotel in just a few short steps.
As you explore the options once booking opens, keep in mind that pricing will depend on several factors. These include the specific type of room and its view (like Standard View, Premium View, or rooms with Club Level service), and the number of Guests in your party. The online booking system will show you the available options within the Disneyland Hotel and their rates once you input your details.
One of the great things about booking your hotel stay through the Disneyland website is that you can usually add your theme park tickets right into your reservation, creating a convenient vacation package for your family! When adding tickets, you'll typically choose between a standard One Park Per Day ticket or the popular
Park Hopper option. The Park Hopper is fantastic because it allows you to start your day in one park and then, beginning later in the day, you can zip between both parks for the rest of the day! This gives you amazing flexibility to experience more magic. Also, to help maximize your park time and minimize waits at many popular attractions, you can also add
Lighting Lane Multi Pass to your tickets. This upgrade lets you book return times for Lightning Lane entrances at numerous attractions throughout both parks. You can often add Multi Pass when you purchase your tickets, or you may be able to add it during your visit.
Finally, don't forget a crucial step: making
theme park reservations. In addition to having valid park tickets for your family, you'll also need to make a reservation for the specific theme park (
Disneyland Park or
Disney California Adventure Park) you wish to visit each day. You can make these reservations after you've purchased your tickets. It's never too early to start thinking about which parks you want to visit on which days, especially since your trip falls just after the bustling holiday season. Planning ahead helps ensure you get into your preferred park!
It's wonderful that you're getting a head start on planning your magical family getaway at the Disneyland Resort! Keep checking that booking calendar, and please don't hesitate to reach out again if more questions pop up as your planning journey continues.
Wishing you a fantastic visit!
Cody