Greetings, Shelly, and welcome to planDisney. First of all, I'm very sorry about your family's loss. I certainly understand wanting to spend time in a place that brings you a sense of comfort and joy. Let's go over a few options.
As far as ticket offers go, there currently aren't any
deals on the Disneyland website that could be used for an April visit. Also, multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days, and the length of time between your planned visits is slightly longer than that. That means you'd need to
purchase two 1-Day tickets, but that's not a bad thing. I'll explain why.
The 1-Day ticket has seven tiers, each with its own price point and set of blockout dates. Easter Sunday (April 5) is a Tier 4 ticket, priced at $184 for admission to one park. April 21 is a Tier 0 ticket, meaning it's priced on the low side of the range at $104 for admission to one park. That means, if you visited both days and didn't upgrade to a Park Hopper ticket, you'd be looking at $288 total. With the two dates you selected, it's actually more of a value to purchase the tickets separately, as opposed to a 2-Day Ticket. Please note that prices are subject to change.
The
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is still going, so you could explore the various marketplace booths. Of course, there are lots of fun attractions and entertainment options in the park, too. I have a few ideas that might be helpful to keep in your back pocket during this sensitive time:
- The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail feels like a hug from nature. If you need a break, walk along the path, sit on a bench, and soak up the calming atmosphere. Not far from there is another favorite spot of mine, the area behind Grizzly River Run – the sound of the waterfall is like a reset button.
- The Animation Academy is a great creative outlet, and Mickey's PhilharMagic is a comfy, dark place to sit (with a fun show).
- California Adventure really shines at night, especially San Fransokyo Square and Paradise Bay.
- World of Color Happiness! is a wonderful show – and watching the towering fountains and colorful lights to a beautiful rendition of Rainbow Connection might be just what you need.
If you decide not to get a theme park ticket for this Sunday, you could still consider spending time in the Downtown Disney District. Perhaps you can head to
Storytellers Cafe or
Goofy's Kitchen for Character Dining. Both locations are offering an Easter-themed experience. Reservations may be hard to get by this point, but you could keep checking to see if any become available between now and Sunday. You could also listen to music at the
Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage, explore the shops, eat at one of the other restaurants in the area, and be present in the bustling atmosphere. If you'll be there late enough, watching the fireworks from the Esplanade is always a great option.
Shelly, if you think of any other questions, please reach out – we'd be happy to help.
Wishing you special moments with loved ones,
Kriss