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Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is where it all began: this is where Walt Disney opened his first theme park in 1955. On these pages you can read all about the two parks, Downtown Disney District, the Disney hotels and how to get there. Curious about the crowds? Then check the Disneyland Resort waiting times.
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What is Disneyland Resort?
Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park on 17 July 1955, with eighteen major attractions. It was the beginning of the theme park as we know it today. Opposite Disneyland Park, a second park opened on 8 February 2001: Disney California Adventure Park.
The resort is in Anaheim, around 27 miles (43 kilometres) south-east of Los Angeles. It covers roughly 500 acres (200 hectares). Besides the two parks, you'll find the free entertainment district Downtown Disney District and three Disney hotels. Everything is within walking distance of each other.
The parks
- Disneyland Park: Walt Disney's original park, with nine themed lands around Sleeping Beauty Castle. This is home to classics such as Pirates of the Caribbean, the Matterhorn Bobsleds and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
- Disney California Adventure Park: eight themed lands centred on California, Pixar and superheroes, including Cars Land, Avengers Campus and Pixar Pier.
- Downtown Disney District: shops, restaurants and nightlife, no admission ticket needed.
Opening times:
Each park is open every day of the year; opening hours vary by day and by season. Check today's waiting times.
Tickets:
You need a ticket and a park reservation for the same park on the same date. With a Park Hopper you can visit both parks in one day.
Staying overnight:
The resort has three hotels of its own, within walking distance of the parks. There are also plenty of hotels in Anaheim.
Tickets and park reservations
For a day in the parks you need two things: a ticket and a park reservation for the same park on the same date. This applies to everyone aged 3 and over. You can book up to 180 days in advance. Ticket prices vary by date: weekdays outside the holidays are usually cheaper.
A standard ticket lets you visit one park per day. With a Park Hopper you can switch parks on the same day: you reserve the park you start in and hop over later, provided the second park isn't full. Disney recommends staying three days or longer. You can buy tickets on the official website disneyland.disney.go.com.
Lightning Lane: shorter queues
With a Lightning Lane pass you skip the regular queue at a number of attractions. There are three types (as of November 2026):
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass: from $ 35 per person per day. Once inside, you choose an attraction and get a time slot. Once you've used it, or two hours have passed, you choose the next one. You buy it in advance with your ticket or on the day itself in the app.
- Lightning Lane Single Pass: an individual pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or Radiator Springs Racers, available in the app once you're in the park.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass: one go on every Lightning Lane attraction in both parks, whenever you like. You can buy it up to 7 days in advance in the app; numbers are very limited.
New and coming soon
In Bayou Country, the name of the former Critter Country since 2024, you'll find Tiana's Bayou Adventure. In the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A., Walt Disney – A Magical Life alternates with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Disney California Adventure Park now features Soarin' Across America.
According to Disney, Avengers Campus will double in size, with two new attractions: Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab. No opening date has been announced yet. Downtown Disney District is also being revamped, with new restaurants and shops.
Book in good time
Without a park reservation you can't get into the park, even with a ticket. Book as soon as your trip is confirmed.
Download the app
In the Disneyland app you can see waiting times, order food and buy Lightning Lane passes.
Holidays
From 13 November 2026 until early January 2027, the resort is decked out for Christmas, with a Christmas parade and Christmas fireworks.