Hi Michelle,
Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney! One of my favorite parts of living in California is being so close to the Happiest Place on Earth.
In the past few years, the Disneyland Resort has offered special Southern California Resident and California Resident ticket deals. Starting December 3, California residents can purchase
a 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket for only $249 total. These tickets are valid for visits between January 1 and May 21, 2026.
Unlike last year’s offer, this promotion is available to all California residents, not just those in Southern California. As long as you have a valid California ID, you’ll be eligible to purchase the ticket. In the past, Guests have been asked to show a Cast Member a government-issued photo ID with their name and California address to verify eligibility.
When purchasing the promotional 3-Day Tickets, you’ll be prompted to select your visit dates and the park where you’d like to start your day. Be sure to check out all the exciting festivals coming to the Disneyland Resort! You can use the
2025 Event Calendar as a guide for what’s likely to take place in 2026. Don’t worry, you can always modify your reservation dates or change your starting park later if your plans change (subject to availability).
I hope this information helps, Michelle! If you have any other questions or need extra planning tips, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of my fellow planDisney panelists. We’re always happy to sprinkle a little extra pixie dust on your Disney planning.
Catch you in the parks!
– Melinda