Hi, Amy!
Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for stopping by with your question. It's a pleasure to help you today!
I'm glad to share that you will be fine as long as you secure your tickets and make a park reservation. As you
purchase your tickets through the Disneyland Resort website, you will book park reservations for your desired dates, which are yours for the whole day. So it doesn't matter if you get there early or 30 minutes before the park closes!
Genie+ will be super strategic for you, and I'm happy to share that you'll be able to purchase Individual Lightning Lanes as soon as you enter the park. Since you're arriving by the end of the day, it's a good idea to buy an Individual Lightning Lane for
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or
Radiator Springs Racers to maximize your evening fun.
I hope you have a great time at the
Disneyland Resort, Amy. Please let us know if you have more questions. We'll be delighted to help!
May the magic be with you,
Julie