Hi there, Erin! We are so happy you found your way to planDisney.
First and foremost, let me offer a deep and heartfelt thank you to you for all of your brave work as a first responder. We certainly would not all be able to enjoy the magic of the Happiest Place on Earth without all of the sacrifices so many of you endured. At this time, the
Disneyland Resort only offers special pricing on theme park tickets for
active and retired US military personnel, but I can tell you a few tricks of the trade for possibly spotting some discounts on hotel accommodations throughout the resort that may be helpful!
While it looks like the summer deals are still up, I always like to check the "
Offers and Discounts" page which you can find under the "Places to Stay" tab on the Disneyland website. Here, you will be able to see any current or upcoming special pricing for hotel stays. Previously, some of the local, Disney-approved
Good Neighbor Hotels had been offering first responder discounts, so it might be worth giving them a call as well or even checking with your employer! Following along with the @DISNEYLAND Instagram account and the
Disney Parks Blog is also a great way to be in the know about any upcoming promotions.
Erin, I certainly wish I could wave my magic wand and usher you through those Main Entrance Gates myself! You deserve a day filled with wonder, imagination, and magic! You will be visiting just as the happy haunts are heading out and the holly jolly is heading in - one of the most magical times of the year! My favorite thing to do is to get in line for
Haunted Mansion Holiday, where the pumpkin king himself Jack Skellington and his
Nightmare Before Christmas crew have taken over, and
mobile order the seasonal Mickey Beignets from the
Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. I don't know what flavor they will be this year - pumpkin? peppermint? something new? - but I know they will be festive and delicious. As soon as you step out of your Doom Buggy, head over and let the Mint Julep Bar know you have arrived with a quick tap in your mobile app, and voila! Warm Mickey Beignets coming right up! Be sure to give the bag an extra shake or two to make sure each gets their fair share of the powdered sugar!
I hope this was helpful in your planning, Erin! Please let us know if you have any more questions. We are always here for you at
planDisney!
Tara