Welcome, Sam!
Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney today. I can see that you are planning a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth in just a few days. You must be getting so excited to experience all the merry magic as the
Holidays are in full swing throughout the resort. When planning your visit, it's a great idea to have a sense of when the parks open and close so that you know when and how to bookend your days. Let's take a look!
You can easily check the park hours with just a few taps in the
Disneyland App or on the website itself. To find them in the app, tap the three-line icon in the bottom right-hand corner and scroll to "Park Hours". A calendar will appear where you are able to select a specific date. On the website, hover over the "Tickets & Parks" tab along the top navigation bar, select "
See All Hours and Entertainment Calendar", and change the date to your upcoming park day. Typically, hours are posted about six weeks ahead of time. Taking a look at November 20th, I can see that, currently, park hours are listed as below:
- Disneyland Park: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Disney California Adventure Park: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Hours are always subject to change, but since we are so close to your park day, I think it's safe to assume these will hold, barring any unforeseen circumstances. If you happen to be a guest of the
Disneyland Resort Hotels, you would have access to
Early Entry at Disneyland Park from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. This is 30 magical minutes ahead of park opening, where you can explore Tomorrowland and Fantasyland and get a few favorite attractions in before the gates officially open.
While you are making your plans, the
Disney Parks Blog is a fabulous resource for all things Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. You'll find a complete guide to which
characters will be out and about in the parks, as well as
two full guides detailing all the limited-time sweets and treats offered during the season. Personally, I have my eye on the Gingerbread Cake from Plaza Inn and the Peppermint Mickey Beignets from the Mint Julep Bar!
Sam, I hope this has been helpful and we've set you up for a very merry day in the magic. If you have any more questions, we are always here for you at
planDisney.
Have a jolly holiday!
Tara