Hi Mallory! Welcome to planDisney. I’m glad you reached out. This is a great question, and you’re definitely not alone in running into this situation.
When you see a date (like May 8th) with a line through it on the
Theme Park Reservation Availability calendar, it usually means that
reservations are no longer available for your specific ticket type, even if tickets are still being sold for that same day. Disneyland uses separate reservation “pools” based on ticket categories, so availability can look a little different depending on what you have.
For example, standard
tickets like “1-Park Per Day” and regular “Park Hopper” often have a different availability bucket than special offers like the
California Resident Park Hopper. It’s very possible for one group to still have open reservations while another is fully booked. That’s why you might see tickets still available for purchase online, but not be able to reserve the date with your current ticket.
Based on what you’re describing, the most likely scenario is that your ticket type has already reached its reservation limit for May 8th. In that case, your best next step would be to choose another available date on the calendar. If you’re using a standard ticket and still can’t book May 8th, that’s a good moment to connect directly with a Cast Member through the
Disneyland Ticket Help line. They can take a closer look at your specific ticket and confirm whether there’s a technical issue or a restriction tied to your reservation eligibility.
One small tip as you continue planning: reservation availability can shift from time to time as other Guests change their plans. It can be worth checking back periodically (especially closer to your preferred date) to see if anything opens up. It’s a bit like keeping an eye on wait times for Radiator Springs Racers: sometimes patience pays off at just the right moment.
As you lock in your plans, the
Disneyland app will be your best companion. You can manage reservations, check wait times for favorites like Indiana Jones Adventure, mobile order snacks, and keep tabs on entertainment schedules so you don’t miss something special during your visit.
Mallory, you’re very close to having everything set, and once that reservation is secured, you’ll be all ready for a fantastic day at Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. If any other questions come up along the way, we’re at planDisney always here to help.
Wishing you smooth planning!
David