Better Than Black Friday Sales: Disneyland Tickets at Discount Pre-Increase Prices for 2026 & 2027
Disney just raised prices for late 2026 and 2027 on select park tickets, plus the Park Hopper and Lightning Lane add-ons at Disneyland and California Adventure. That’s the bad news. The good news is that you have approximately one week to beat the increase and purchase discount admission at the old prices.
That’s because Get Away Today, our recommended authorized third party ticket seller, still has tickets at the “old” prices. By purchasing Disneyland tickets via them, you lock in the previous pricing and save significantly on multi-day tickets! These prices are available via Get Away Today through Monday, October 19, 2026.
As compared to post-price increase, you can save up to $75 per ticket. Savings vary based on ticket type, with the biggest savings being on a 5-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket with Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Other tickets will offer lesser savings, but are still cheaper than buying directly from Disney at the new late 2026 and 2027 prices. There are a few things worth noting.
First, you can purchase Disneyland tickets at the pre-increase (lower) prices for travel now through January 12, 2028, so long as the first day of use is by December 31, 2027. There will almost assuredly be another price increase at the start of the next fiscal year, so you can lock-in backdated prices from prior to two price increases if you’re visiting between (approximately) October 5, 2027 and January 12, 2028.
Second, you don’t need to know exact 2026-2027 travel dates yet. Since Disneyland doesn’t use date-based pricing, you can simply enter a general date when selecting your tickets and then finalize later. Again, you just need a first visit by December 31, 2027. If you know you’re traveling between now and then, buying tickets now is a pretty much a no-brainer, with a few limited exceptions.
Third, the “old” prices promo is stackable. On top of this, you can take advantage of the Adults at Kids’ Prices on 3-Day or longer Disneyland tickets. You can also save up to an extra $50 with Bundle & Save when booking Disneyland hotel & tickets together.
Finally, select hotels offer bonus nights when booking via Get Away Today (e.g. 3rd, 4th, or 5th night free). All of this can be stacked by bundling, significantly increasing your overall savings. (This is one of many reasons we typically recommend staying off-site at Disneyland, especially since there are so many inexpensive hotels within a short walk of the park.)
We’ve received questions about whether to wait for Black Friday or other potential deals. The answer to most questions is: don’t wait, buy now before the deadline. With that said, there is a bit more to it than that–and we have advice for both prospective visitors who haven’t bought tickets as well as those who already purchased…
What if I already bought tickets–is there anything I can do?
If you’ve already paid in-full for your tickets, you’ve already locked-in the lowest price! No need to do anything else.
With that said, if you already bought tickets and now want to upgrade your tickets to include Lightning Lane Multi Pass at the “old” price, you can do that. And we’d recommend doing that! You will have to make new theme park reservations, so just make sure your dates are still available before calling Get Away Today to make the change.
What if I don’t know the dates I’m doing Disneyland?
If you don’t know when you’re going, just enter a general date in order to purchase your tickets. The date you enter is not tied to a theme park reservation (which still needs to be made); the dates you choose are flexible. Just make sure that you actually do plan on visiting between now and January 12, 2028 (with a first visit by December 31, 2027).
Will ticket prices be cheaper during Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales?
No. Get Away Today will have a Black Friday sale but the prices during that will NOT be better than locking in the current “old” prices, at least on these specific ticket types. That’s entirely consistent with past precedent across all authorized ticket sellers.
What about the Winter & Spring 2027 ticket deal?
The bad news is that, unlike last year, Disneyland did not announce the 2027 Southern California resident ticket deal early. On top of that, ticket discounts have been all over the place this year, with Disney skipping the normal summer sale completely.
With that said, Disneyland has never skipped a winter and spring deal in the nearly two decades we’ve been covering the parks. I can’t find historical data that dates back longer than that, but I don’t believe it was some new thing then. My understanding is that the deal has been offered because these dates are historically California’s off-season for tourists, so there’s every reason to believe the discount will return in early 2027.
My gut is that the 2027 version of the deal will NOT be as good as the Winter & Spring 2026 California resident deal that offered 50% off on a 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket. That was the cheapest version of this deal we had seen in a decade, and it was so aggressive and popular that Disney ended it early. In all likelihood, the 2027 deal will be at least slightly pricier.
Even so, it will likely be better for Southern California residents visiting between roughly January 4, 2027 and May 27, 2027 (projected dates) than buying tickets right now. If you reside in Southern California, waiting for the resident deal makes sense, as it will probably be better than regular tickets at the “old” prices.
What about the Costco or PIN code deals?
Now we’re into more YMMV territory.
For those who aren’t familiar with the above-referenced deals, here’s the new Costco deal: Save $233 on Disneyland 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket Deal with Lightning Lanes for Late 2026. As the title suggests, you can save $233 via that promo, which is incredibly rare on a 2-day ticket, which is seldom discounted period. (Heck, it’s rare on a 5-day ticket!)
There’s only one little problem, which is that the Costco deal is only sold in-store on the West Coast, for a limited time, and with limited inventory. We’ve already seen countless videos of eBay pirates scooping up restocks, and have heard from readers who have been unable to find these tickets. If you can, though, they’re a fantastic deal that easily beats this. Finding these tickets is the big challenge.
As for the PIN Code Deal on 1-Day Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket for Now to Christmas 2026, that’s a complete non-starter unless you received an email from Disney. It’s a targeted discount, and unless you were selected, you’re not eligible, period. If you were, that’s generally a good discount, especially during peak dates over the next couple months.
Are there discounts on single-day tickets?
No. Authorized ticket sellers don’t offer any savings on 1-day tickets. You might as well buy directly from Disney. For money-saving tips on single-day tickets, see Cheapest Dates to Visit Disneyland in 2026-2027. That has a list towards the top highlighting the least-expensive 1-day tickets from now through May 2027!
If prices go up again between now and my travel dates, do I have to pay the difference?
No. The beauty of buying now to lock-in prices is that you safeguard against future price increases. Even at today’s higher interest rates, putting your money to use by purchasing park tickets to take advantage of savings will “outperform” a high-yield savings account.
What are the best bundled savings options?
If you’re looking to book a third party hotel in addition to tickets, you can take advantage of Get Away Today’s ‘Bundle & Save More‘ deal, which offers up to an additional $50 off when booking both tickets and hotel. You can also save an extra $10 by using code TOURIST at checkout (valid on 2-night and longer stays). This is in addition to any package or bundle savings on tickets and hotels.
One top of all this, there’s the ‘Extra Night Free Hotel’ promo that’s currently available at select hotels near Disneyland. Here’s a list of the hotels near Disneyland that offer extra nights free:
- The Westin Anaheim
- JW Marriott Anaheim
- Clarion Hotel
- Hotel Lulu Anaheim
- The Viv Hotel
- SunCoast Park Hotel
- Hyatt Regency Orange County
Other hotels are also eligible for the 3rd, 4th, or 5th night free, but the above list are the ones that we like–and at a variety of price points. The Westin and JW are the two nicest hotels in Anaheim, whereas the Clarion is among the cheapest. Hotel Lulu and SunCoast are two great mid-tier options. We like the Viv and Hyatt Regency, but they’re both a bit of a hike.
To read more about those and many other options, consult our Anaheim Hotel Reviews & Rankings post for our favorite hotels in the area. You should be able to stack ticket deals, 4th night free promos, and the bundle discount.
Is it worth buying the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass (LLMP) ticket add-on?
Yes in most cases. It really comes down to how long you’re visiting and how important rides are to you. The shorter the trip, the more likely we are to recommend the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass add-on. If you’re doing a longer trip and you don’t care as much about repeating rides, we’re less inclined to recommend it.
If you’ll want LLMP every day, it’s a no brainer. The advance purchase length-of-ticket add-on, especially at the old prices, will save you more money and be more convenient than purchasing it each day. You’ll pay $34 per day instead of no less than $38, which is has been the new baseline since price increases. (We’re expecting LLMP to hit $45 to $50 during the peak season around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and NYE.)
Lightning Lane Multi-Pass works incredibly well at Disneyland Resort and we view the add-on as “worth it” given how many lines you can skip and how much time you’ll save. Most days, you will be able to secure Lightning Lane selections for most popular attractions, saving several hours as compared to waiting in the standby lines.
The last time we tested LLMP at Disneyland and DCA, we made ride reservations for roughly one-dozen attractions, saving roughly 5-6 hours in line. See We Did Every Lightning Lane Ride at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure In One Day!
What about the Park Hopper option?
If your budget allows, Park Hopper is worth the added cost. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are literally less than a football field apart, so it’s easy to jump from one to the other, and we do on every single visit.
This allows you to hit Radiator Springs Racers first thing every morning of our trip, and then either continue the day at Disney California Adventure, or head over to Disneyland. Alternatively, you can start in Fantasyland and knock out rides without Lightning Lanes, and then bounce to DCA.
Point being, you can bounce back and forth between the parks, making for more efficient touring without wasting time given the proximity of the parks to one another. Park Hopping also enables you to use Lightning Lane Multi-Pass at both parks in a single day, instead of just at one.
If you have small children who won’t stay up late or aren’t concerned about having the most efficient day possible, opting for Park Hopper might be a waste of your money. There’s really no one size fits all answer. We love the Park Hopper option and can’t imagine not doing both parks in the same day, but others might take a more laid back approach. Each park has more than enough to fill an entire day, so it really comes down to your touring preferences and priorities.
What about Walt Disney World tickets?
This does not apply to Walt Disney World tickets. The ticketing systems differ between the two coasts, and Walt Disney World now releases its date-based tickets for the following year with higher prices from the get-go. Tickets were just released for October through December 2027 and, sure enough, they have higher prices than this year. There’s nothing you can do at this point to safeguard against that. Sorry.
Planning a Southern California vacation? For park admission deals, read Tips for Saving Money on Disneyland Tickets. Learn about on-site and off-site hotels in our Anaheim Hotel Reviews & Rankings. For where to eat, check out our Disneyland Restaurant Reviews. For unique ideas of things that’ll improve your trip, check out What to Pack for Disney. For comprehensive advice, consult our Disneyland Vacation Planning Guide. Finally, for guides beyond Disney, check out our Southern California Itineraries for day trips to Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, and tons of other places!
YOUR THOUGHTS
Are you purchasing park tickets for Disneyland in late 2026 or 2027 by October 19th in order to lock-in the “old” prices? Thoughts on buying the Park Hopper or Lightning Lane Multi-Pass add-ons? Will you still be visiting the parks this year, or are you priced out? Do you agree or disagree with our assessment? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
