Hi there, Ryan! Welcome to planDisney. You are going to love ringing in the New Year at the Happiest Place on Earth! I'm not sure there is a better way to kick off 2023 than with a little magic!
It sounds like you have a
3-day ticket for the Disneyland Resort, and I have some great news for you! Your ticket will
expire within 13 days of first use, so the turn of the New Year will not impact your ticket. If your first day in the parks is December 28, 2022, then you will have until January 10, 2023 to use all three days. I hope that sprinkles your visit with a little pixie dust, and you can now start daydreaming about all the fun you have ahead!
With a holiday visit, there will be plenty of park hustle and bustle. I like to give Guests visiting during busy times my secret tip! When you need a break from the crowds, head to either
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the
Disneyland Hotel for a different dose of the magic. At Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you can enjoy the sites and smells of the giant, gingerbread house in the lobby while nibbling on a sweet treat or delightful drink from the
GCH holiday treat cart! Sometimes, I like to make a dining reservation at
GCH Craftsman Bar out by the pool. It's a spot that is less traveled and makes for a great break from that holiday park energy! Over at the Disneyland Hotel, I adore all the old pictures of Walt and the early days of the Disneyland Resort in the lobby. You can mobile order coffee from
The Coffee House and sit and just enjoy the music and view of the Monorail Pool. If you're feeling a bit hungry, grab a bite at the
Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill and dine on the outdoor patio! Don't tell anyone, but you can get fan favorite
DOLE Whip Pineapple Soft Serve right here! The best part about a stop at the Disneyland Hotel is you can actually take the
Disneyland Monorail directly from Tomorrowland and then have it glide you right back into the park when you're ready!
Ryan, I sure hope this was helpful! You are in for one magical visit and New Year! If you have any more questions, we are always here for you at
planDisney!
Never stop dreaming,
Tara