Hey there, Jordan! Sending you a warm welcome from planDisney!
The Disneyland Resort shimmers brightly with holiday magic, and what a wonderful way for your family to celebrate the season together! I'm absolutely delighted to help you prepare for your special visit.
Let's chat about how ticket pricing works. The price for park tickets depends on a few things: the type of ticket that best suits your family, the number of days you plan to soak in the seasonal joy, the ages of everyone in your party, and whether you choose to add the convenient
Lightning Lane Multi Pass at the time of purchase.
The best place to get started is on the
Disneyland theme park tickets page. You'll begin by selecting the kind of ticket you need; for most visits, a standard theme park ticket is a fantastic starting point for enjoying all the festive offerings. (Pro tip: Keep your eyes on the
special offers page in case any special promotions pop up as you plan!). Next, you'll decide how many days your family will be visiting and confirm how many Guests (big and small!) are in your party. It sounds like a wonderful family gathering with ten Guests (Ages 10+) and four little ones (Ages 3-9, assuming they fall in this range during your visit).
Following that, you'll choose between a One Park Per Day Ticket or the flexible
Park Hopper Ticket. I personally love the Park Hopper option, as it gives me the freedom to move between the festive fun in both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on the same day. After choosing your ticket type, you'll select the days you’d like to visit. And finally, before completing your purchase, you'll see options to add even more magic to your family's trip, like Lightning Lane Multi Pass. This is a great way to save time waiting in line, meaning more time for making memories together!
With your park tickets arranged, Jordan, it's time to find your family's perfect home-away-from-home! It sounds like you have your eye on a
Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel, which is a splendid idea! These hotels are conveniently close to all the magic, and many offer wonderful perks like transportation to the Disneyland Resort! Talk about convenience!
As your visit gets closer, you’ll also want to consider making dining reservations. Booking typically becomes available up to 60 days in advance of your visit. Some of the most popular restaurants, like
Blue Bayou and
Lamplight Lounge, book quickly, and I’d expect the demand to be a little higher given that you’ll be visiting during the holiday season. Just head over to the
dining reservations page when your visit gets a bit closer to view available options. You can also book reservations and other Disney experiences right in the
Disneyland mobile app.
Planning a Disneyland Resort visit, especially for a wonderful family gathering during the holidays, is such an exciting part of making memories! I hope these tips help you feel prepared, Jordan. Please don't hesitate to visit us again here at planDisney if more questions come to mind as you plan.
Wishing you and your family a truly unforgettable time!
Cody