Here’s a quick and simple breakdown of how much it costs to go to Disneyland and California Adventure this year.
Park tickets, food and drinks, merchandise, parking, special events, hotels, and more.
Time-Saving Roundup
Here’s how much a 3-night vacation at Disneyland will cost for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children):
- CHEAP = $3,130
- STANDARD = $3,845
- LUXURY = $4,670
And here’s how much it should cost to go to Disneyland for only two adults:
- CHEAP = $2,100
- STANDARD = $2,580
- LUXURY = $3,280
These prices all include staying in a Disney hotel and eating on-property. You can save a lot more money by staying off-property.
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Park Tickets
Here are the ticket prices you should expect to pay each day.
- Standard 1-Park per Day Ticket = $96 – $194 per day
- Park Hopper Add-On = $65 – $75 extra per ticket
You can buy multi-day tickets for up to 5 days at Disneyland:
- 1-Day with Park Hopper = $169 – $259
- 2-Day with Park Hopper = $375
- 3-Day with Park Hopper = $460
- 4-Day with Park Hopper = $515
- 5-Day with Park Hopper = $555
Park Ticket Discounts
Throughout the year, you can find some pretty significant ticket discounts as well as seasonal promotions. Here are some of the safest place to purchase discounted tickets:
- Official Disneyland Website = 10% – 40% off seasonal discounts
- Undercover Tourist = $10 – $50 off
- AAA = up to $10 off
- Sam’s Club = discount varies
Cheapest Time of Year for Tickets
The cheapest months for park tickets are January through February.
Cheapest Time for Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets
The cheapest time for Oogie Boogie Bash tickets is the first two weeks of September.
Magic Key Prices
Here’s how much a Disneyland annual pass costs:
- Inspire Magic Key = $1,649
- Believe Magic Key $1,249
- Enchant Magic Key $849
- Imagine Magic Key $499
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass
Lighting Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass are additional add-ons to your park ticket that you can buy in order to reduce wait times at select attractions between both parks.
Here’s how much the Multi Pass and Single Pass costs:
Multi Pass Price
- TBD
Single Pass Price
Here’s how much a Lighting Lane Single Pass costs at Disneyland:
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway = $15 – $20
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance = $20 – $25
- Radiator Springs Racers = $7 – $20
Hotel and Resorts
Here’s who much it costs to stay at one of the three Disney resorts. These are only starting prices so the rooms for certain times of the year could be significantly higher.
Average Room Rate at Grand Californian
The average room rate at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is between $584 – $767 per night.
Here are the starting prices for every room view and type:
- Standard View = $586
- Woods Courtyard View = $633
- Partial View = $677
- Downtown Disney View = $717
- Pool View = $735
- Standard View Club Level = $1,009
- Premium View Club Level = $1,089
- 1 Bedroom Suite = $1,333
- 2 Bedroom Suite = $1,636
- 3 Bedroom Suite = $1,953
Average Room Rate at Disneyland Hotel
The average room rate at the Disneyland Hotel is between $464 – $631 per night.
Here are the starting prices for every room view and type:
- Standard View = $445
- Deluxe View = $489
- Premium View = $519
- Premium Downtown Disney View = $552
- Standard View Club Level = $686
- Premium View Club Level – $746
- 1 Bedroom Junior Suite = $819
- 1 Bedroom Family Suite = $879
- 2 Bedroom Junior Connecting Suite = $1,009
- 2 Bedroom Family Connecting Suite = $1,069
- 3 Bedroom Family Connecting Suite = $1,291
Average Room Rate at Pixar Place Hotel
The average room rate at Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel is between $355 -$466 per night.
Here are the starting prices for every room view and type:
- Standard View = $339
- Premium View = $415
- Standard View Club Level = $487
- Premium View Club Level $515
- 1 Bedroom Suite = $804
- 2 Bedroom Suite = $1,029
Cheapest Time to Stay at a Disney Resort
The cheapest time to stay at one of the three Disneyland resorts is in January and late-August.
Off-Property Hotel Prices
If you’re looking to cut costs, then staying off-property at a Good Neighbor Hotel is the way to go.
There’s literally a hotel for every single budget, most of which are within walking distance.
There are four categories to choose from with room rates ranging from $120 to $380 per night:
- Deluxe (Courtyard by Marriott Theme Park Entrance)
- Moderate (Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground)
- Superior (Hyatt Regency Orange County)
- Suites (Home2 Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort)
Vacation Package Discounts
On the official Offers and Discounts page on the Disneyland website, you’ll always find plenty of special deals and promotions that you can take advantage of.
Some examples include:
- Magic Key Holder Hotel Discount = up to 25% off
- Military = heavily discounted tickets and hotel room rates
- Seasonal = up to 25% off on stays of 4 or more nights
I tend to always keep that page bookmarked since the deals are always being added or updated throughout the year.
Food and Drinks
Here’s how much you should expect to pay for food and drinks at Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney, on average:
Snacks and Treats
- Churro = $5.50
- Side Dip for Churro = $1.50
- Dole Whip = $6.50
- Popcorn = $5.50
- Mickey-shaped Beignets = $6
I would budget at least $7 per snack.
Drinks
- Bottled Water = $4.50
- Bottle Soda = $5
- Beer = $12
- Coffee = $6
- Cocktail = $13 – $16
Quick Service
- Adult = $13 – $18
- Kid = $8
These prices don’t include a beverage.
Table Service
- Adult = $60
- Kid = $11
- Dessert = $10
These prices don’t include a beverage.
Character Meals
Here’s how much a character meal costs at Disneyland:
- Minnie and Friends Breakfast in the Park = $35 kid – $60 adult
- Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet = $35 kid – $60 adult
- Goofy’s Kitchen = $35 kid – $60 adult
- Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures = starts at $135
Signature Restaurants
- Starters = $25
- Main = $65
- Dessert = $18
Festival Booths
Here’s how much the food and drink items cost during the festivals in California Adventure, on average:
- Food Item = $8.50
- Cocktails = $17
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For a full list of food prices at every restaurant, be sure to check out this page.
Special Events and Tours
Here’s how much some of the more popular special ticket events costs at Disney World:
Special Ticket Event Prices
These are the starting prices for all of the popular special events at Disneyland:
- Oogie Boogie Bash = $134
- Star Wars Nite = $149
- Sweethearts Nite =$139
Tour Prices
- Walt’s Main Street Story = $160
- Cultivating the Magic = $110
- Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour = $135
- Holiday Time at Disneyland Resort = $110
- VIP Tour = $500 – $700 an hour (7 hour minimum)
Shopping and Souvenirs
Here’s how much popular items cost at Disneyland Resort:
- Ears Headband = $45
- MagicBand+ = $35
- Disney Tumblers = $45
- Spirit Jersey = $80
- T-Shirt = $30
- Mug = $17
- Hat = $30
- Loungefly Backpack = $80
- Balloons = $12 – $20
- Plush Doll = $27
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique = $100 – $450
I do want to say that merchandise and product prices change so frequently that these numbers could be all wrong.
Travel and Transportation
The two most popular ways to get to Disneyland Resort is by car and flying.
Here are some prices for parking and ride-sharing from the local airports.
Parking Prices
There are two parking garages at Disneyland:
- Mickey and Friends Parking Structure
- Pixar Pals Parking Structure
Parking costs $35.
There are also Magic Key discounts available but it all depends on what pass you have.
This is a pretty good in-depth guide about the whole parking situation at Disneyland.
Uber and Lyft Prices from SoCal Airports
If you’re from out of town, these are the airports you can fly in to:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- John Wayne Airport (SNA)
- Long Beach Airport (LGB)
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
- Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Rides-hare prices tend to fluctuate drastically but here’s what you should expect to pay from LAX and SNA:
- LAX to Disneyland = $60 – $72 each way
- SNA to Disneyland = $26 – $35 each way
On-Property
Once on property, you’ll be able to use the parking lot trams as well as the monorail (if you have valid park admission and reservation for Disneyland Park).
How to Save Money at Disneyland
I put together a massive list of tips and tricks that will surely help you save money during your next Disneyland visit.
Worth it?
Disneyland has been getting more and more expensive and I don’t see that changing to be honest.
But if you plan your trip during the more affordable and even emptier times of the year, there’s a really good chance that you’ll have an awesome time without breaking the bank too much.
And if you ever need some help planning your visit, I got you covered in this straight-forward planning guide.
