Hello there, Glenn! I'm so very glad you stopped by planDisney! Your Disneyland Resort adventure is less than a month away! That means it's time to put our planning ears on and get to work. But first, the most important question: Have you decided which Mickey ears will be making the journey with you?!
Phew! Now that we’ve got that settled, let's talk about those all-important park reservations! It sounds like you've already secured your tickets—fantastic! You're one step closer to the magic! Booking a reservation is a super simple process, and you’ll be on your way to enjoying
Pirates of the Caribbean in no time!
The first step is to head over to the
theme park reservations page on the Disneyland website. You’ll want to click the “Make or Modify Park Reservations” button, then sign into your Disney account. Next, you’ll click the “Book Theme Park Reservation” button. You should see any available tickets linked to your account on the next page. (If you’re not seeing your tickets here, I’d recommend checking out
these tips on how to link tickets to your account from my planDisney pal, Tiffany). After selecting your tickets, simply choose an available date on the calendar, click the “Next” button, and walk through the rest of the steps to complete your booking. If you purchased a
Park Hopper ticket, you’ll select your starting park for the day during this step. Then, beginning at 11 AM on that day, you’ll have the option to hop between both parks.
You can also use the
Disneyland mobile app to make park reservations. Simply open the app, tap the plus (+) sign at the bottom, then select “Make a Park Reservation”. From this point, you’ll follow the same steps I shared above. Poof! Park reservations: done!
And speaking of the app, consider it your trusty companion throughout your visit! It includes maps that show you where to find attractions, dining, entertainment, and even characters—and my personal favorite feature,
mobile food and beverage ordering! In just a few taps, you can enjoy a pepperoni pizza flop-over from
Café Daisy over in
Mickey’s Toontown thanks to this helpful feature. To get started, tap the plus (+) sign, followed by “Order Food”.
As someone who has enjoyed more snacks and treats than I’d like to admit, here are a few tips I’ve learned about mobile ordering: If you’re hungry in the moment, you’ll love the “Available Now” button at the top of the mobile order page. This will filter the list to include only locations that offer immediate pick-up at that time. If you’re planning ahead, you can tap the restaurants’ names in the list and choose a future arrival window. And the best part? You can order multiple items from various locations at any time—this is great if you have an indecisive family with a wide array of culinary tastes!
I hope this helps you get ready for all the magic, Glenn! Have a truly wonderful and unforgettable trip to the Disneyland Resort!
Cody