dlr activities 04; holiday parade, dancing reindeer
  • On Sep 19, 2024
    Rolando 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 made a hotel reservation for November 18 for 5 nites. Can we buy tickets one week before November 18 and guarantee to make a Disneyland ticket reservation for 5 days starting November 18?

    Hey there Rolando,

    Welcome to planDisney and thank you for your question! You're visiting the Happiest Place on Earth during my absolute favorite time of year. That mid-November time frame has been the sweet spot for me and my family over the last few years! You're going to have a great time.

    I'm happy to hear you've already made your hotel reservations for your trip - one big item checked off your planning list! It sounds like you still might need to purchase your theme park tickets and make your theme park reservations for each day you plan to visit the parks.

    Since theme park reservations are subject to availability, I would honestly get a bit nervous waiting until a week before the visit to make them (since you need to purchase your tickets before you can make your park reservations). It absolutely could end up being fine, but there is always the possibility that the park you had your heart set on ends up not having enough park reservations available - especially as you get closer to the holidays.

    Personally, I don't think I'd risk getting that close before making my park reservations, and there unfortunately would not be a guarantee that park reservations would still be available that close to the dates of your visit. You can keep an eye on that by visiting the Theme Park Reservation Availability Calendar, which will show you the park reservations by date.

    Additionally, make sure to keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog as you get closer to your visit! They have the full rundown of all the fun things happening around the Happiest Place on Earth and I'm anticipating that there will soon be a Foodie Guide covering all the delicious food and beverage options available during the Holiday season!

    Thanks again for your question, Rolando! I hope you have a wonderful time at the Disneyland Resort.

    Have a Magical Day,
    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, Arizona

Hello there! Greg here from sunny Arizona. I'm a husband, dad to two kiddos under five, and an avid fan of all things Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. I've been visiting the Disneyland Resort since I was 5 and have loved making all new magical memories as a family of 4. I enjoy helping friends get the most out of their trip to the Disneyland Resort, and I am excited to help you plan your most magical vacation ever! Learn More About Greg

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