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  • On Jan 22, 2025
    Nina from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I have reservations for Disneyland for 2 days and will stay at Disneyland hotel 1 night. Can I park at hotel early in the morning of first day?

    Hi there, Nina!

    Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with your question. With just a few days left until your visit to the Happiest Place on Earth, I'm sure you are eager to get all of your pixie-dusted plans in place. I have done a similar trip myself, so you've come to the right place!

    Happy to report that as a Guest of the Disneyland Hotel, your parking benefits begin on your check-in day...even early in the morning so you can Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo yourself right into the parks! This is one of the many perks you'll experience as you stay in the magic. I love this one in particular because it allows you to take advantage of Early Entry - 30 magical minutes of park time just for resort Guests. One park per day offers Early Entry, and it looks like it will be California Adventure for your Monday arrival! As of today, the park is scheduled to open at 8:00 AM, so you would have access from 7:30 AM. I always like to double check the Park Hours a day or two ahead of my trip to make sure nothing has changed. 

    I highly recommend completing the online check-in for your Disneyland Hotel reservation ahead of your arrival so you can drop your car and head straight to the Main Entrance Gates. You can do this easily in the Disneyland app by tapping the hamburger icon in the bottom right-hand corner and scrolling to "Hotel Reservations". If you are there for Early Entry, you will see a sign indicating the entrance for Hotel Guests where you can scan your digital key directly from the app. You will be slinging webs with Spider-man before you know it!

    The Disneyland Hotel is my absolute favorite resort on property. I just love the nostalgic throwback photos in the lobby of each of the towers, taking you back to the early days when the magic was just beginning. The hotel also offers some of the most themed dining experiences on property. You won't want to miss breakfast with Goofy or a cocktail at Trader Sams' Enchanted Tiki Bar. Bringing it back to basics, my go-to routine on a park morning is to Mobile Order my coffee and breakfast treat from The Coffee House so that it's ready to go when I head out for my Disneyland day. Currently, it opens at early as 6:00 AM, and you can place the order from the comfort of your room through the app by tapping the "+" in the bottom navigation bar and selecting "Order Food". This will pull up any nearby locations offering mobile order, so you are just a few taps away from your morning coffee! 

    Nina, I truly hope this was helpful in your planning. We love sharing our best park tips and tricks, so feel free to stop by anytime here at planDisney

    Magic awaits,
    Tara
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Meet the Panelist: Tara, Pennsylvania

Hello from Philly! Disney Parks have been my heart and soul since my 3-year old feet first hit Main Street, U.S.A. Nothing compares to the burst of pure joy, nostalgia and magic that I feel EVERY time I enter the gates! I love planning Disney vacations and have been known to convert a non-believer or two in one magical afternoon. Whether it's park days with friends, multi-generational trips, toddling around with kids or flying solo, I'm ready to help you personalize the magic at the Happiest Place On Earth! Learn More About Tara

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