Early Entry Ending at the Disneyland Resort in 2026. Disneyland is ending one of the best perks about staying at one of the many resort offerings, Early Park Admission. This change goes into effect January 5th, 2026. If guests are staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel before January 5th, they will still be able to enjoy Early Park Hours. Guests will be offered one Lightning Lane entry instead.
There has been no word on why this change is taking place as of this writing. Furthermore, this change only applies to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. This is not changing at Walt Disney World, that we know of right now.
Disneyland has made the announcement this morning: Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort
Before January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can take advantage of 30-minute early entry to a designated theme park every day of their hotel stay to enjoy select attractions, dining, and shopping locations.
Each day, either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park will open early:
- Disneyland Park: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Disney California Adventure Park: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Please check the theme park calendar for park opening times.
Starting January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can instead take advantage of one Lightning Lane entry to a Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction during their Resort stay.
Valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same park on the same date are also required for Guests (ages 3+). Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. Lightning Lane Multi Pass entry benefit for hotel guests is subject to attraction availability and restrictions, including the Lightning Lane Multi Pass terms and conditions.
Early Entry Ending at the Disneyland Resort in 2026
