Discounts on Disneyland Vacation Packages

Many times Disneyland vacation packages are actually a good value for the money -- particularly the specially-priced seasonal package offers. On this page you'll find details on the standard Disneyland packages, as well as current discounted packages.

Most of the packages listed below can be booked online at Disneyland.com. However, I find the online reservations system to be confusing and clunky. Also, you really have to dig around online to find out the restrictions and cancellation fees, etc.

If you're going to spend the money to buy a vacation package, I strongly recommend using a travel agent who specializes in Disney travel. It costs you nothing, and you can sit back, relax, and have all the vacation planning and hassle taken care of by someone else.

January-April 2009 "Everyone Gets In at the Kids' Price" Package
2009 Disneyland Resort Dream Vacation Package
2009 Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Dream Vacation Package
2009 Adventures by Disney
Discounted Fall 2008 Package
September-December 2008 "4th Night FREE" Package
2008 Disneyland Resort Dream Vacation Package
2008 Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Dream Vacation Package
2008 Adventures by Disney
Packages for Disneyland Annual Passholders
Last Minute Expedia Packages
Airline Packages
Membership Discounts

January-April 2009 "Everyone Gets In at the Kids' Price" Package
Purchase a Disneyland vacation package for arrival between 1/6/09 and 4/30/09, including a 2-Night or longer stay and a 3-Day or longer adult ticket, and get the adult tickets at the kids' price*!

Plus, when you book a 4-night or longer vacation package at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels for arrival between 1/6/09 and 4/30/09, enjoy the added bonus of a $150 Disney Gift Card*! You can use your Gift Card at select restaurants and shops at the Resort Hotels, Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure Park.

*Travel must be completed by 5/13/09. Book a minimum two-night Disneyland Resort vacation package with an adult Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket of three days or longer and pay the child price for the same ticket. First day of use must occur on or before 4/30/09. Offer subject to availability, advance reservations required, restrictions apply. All attractions and entertainment, prices, types and features of tickets, special offers and events, and age ranges may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice.

**To qualify for the $150 Disney Gift Card, must stay a minimum of four nights at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. Not valid for previously booked rooms. Maximum of one $150 Disney Gift Card per booking. Cannot be combined with other offers, except the "Everyone Gets In at the Kid's Price" package. May not be applied towards hotel or package price, as applicable. Subject to availability, blackout dates, restrictions and change without notice.

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2009 "Everyone Plays at the Kids Price" Disneyland vacation package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




2009 Disneyland Resort Dream Vacation Package
The standard 2009 Disney's Resort Dream Vacation package includes these benefits:

Accommodations at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, or Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel (includes self-parking, recreational facilities and Fitness Center access)

Collectible Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket with choice of ticket length from 3 to 8 days

One Magic Morning in Disneyland Park - admission to Fantasyland one hour before the general public (available Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday; one per person; valid with Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir tickets of 3 days or longer)

Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness admission - interactive experience that lets you rub elbows with some of your favorite Disney Characters one hour before the general public (one morning during your stay; offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday; one per person with valid admission)

Preferred Seating to select shows in Disney's California Adventure Park (Disney’s Aladdin—A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It’s Tough to be a Bug!, Animation Academy; one per person with valid admission)

Walt Disney Travel Company Collectible Pin, Lanyard and Luggage Tag (one per person)

Downtown Disney District Fun Card - discounts and special values for dining, shopping, and entertainment at participating locations (one per package)

Disney Character Call from Mickey, Minnie or Goofy, when your travel agent books your package online
Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2009 Disneyland vacation package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




2009 Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Dream Vacation Package
If you book and pay with a Disney Rewards® Visa® Card, you can buy a slightly different Disneyland vacation package that adds a FREE backpack and "premium preferred parade viewing" for one parade. The standard 2009 Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Dream Vacation package includes these benefits:

Accommodations at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, or Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel (includes self-parking, recreational facilities and Fitness Center access)

Collectible Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket with choice of ticket length from 3 to 8 days

One Magic Morning in Disneyland Park - admission to Fantasyland one hour before the general public (available Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday; one per person; valid with Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir tickets of 3 days or longer)

Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness admission - interactive experience that lets you rub elbows with some of your favorite Disney Characters one hour before the general public (one morning during your stay; offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday; one per person with valid admission)

Complimentary Dreams backpack (one per package)

Premium Preferred Parade Viewing for ONE parade at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure during your stay (one per person)

Preferred Seating to select shows in Disney's California Adventure Park (Disney’s Aladdin—A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It’s Tough to be a Bug!, Animation Academy; one per person with valid admission)

Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Collectible Pin, Lanyard and Luggage Tag (one per person)

Downtown Disney District Fun Card - discounts and special values for dining, shopping, and entertainment at participating locations (one per package)

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2009 Disney Rewards® Visa® vacation package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




2009 Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney is a family tour program offered by Disney, in which guests travel in small groups limited to 40 participants, and are led by two Disney-trained Adventure Guides. Each adventure is filled with immersive, interactive experiences you might never have tried if you were traveling on your own.

One of the 2009 Adventures by Disney vacation packages, "Backstage Magic," includes a stay at Disneyland as well as visits to Disney's El Capitan Theatre, The Jim Henson Company Studios, Walt Disney Imagineering and lots of other Southern California fun. Backstage Magic is a 5-night/6-day vacation that focuses on Southern California, with 3 of those nights spent at the Disneyland Resort.

This package would be ideal for first-time visitors to California who want to see more than just Disneyland. It is especially suitable for those who are not comfortable with driving the California freeways, since all of the ground transportation from place to place is provided by Disney.

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2009 Adventures by Disney "Backstage Magic" vacation including a visit to Disneyland,
please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




Discounted Fall 2008 Package
Buy a package that includes special rates for the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, valid for stays between August 24 through December 19, 2008.

Stay at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels and be footsteps away from the excitement of Disneyland Resort Theme Parks and the entertainment of the Downtown Disney District.

4 Days/3 Nights from $343 USD* per person based on quad occupancy (2 adults and 2 children) at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel (includes 3-Day Theme Park tickets)
Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages include:

Hotel and tickets arranged and confirmed before you leave home

Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness—Enjoy some fun and games with Mickey and friends before Toontown opens to the rest of their guests (includes one Scavenger Hunt map per person)**

Preferred seating at select attractions in Disney’s California Adventure

Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin, lanyard and luggage tag (one per person)

Downtown Disney District Fun Card, featuring special savings and values at select locations

* Price per person based on three paid nights' stay, quad occupancy (2 adults (18 and over) and 2 children (ages 3 - 9), standard room at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Valid for arrivals from 8/24/08 through 12/16/08. Travel must be booked by 12/15/08 and completed by 12/19/08. Upon a minimum three (3) paid consecutive-nights' stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel, package/reservation. Qualifying packages include 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket. Tickets expire thirteen (13) days after first use or 1/15/09, whichever occurs first, and each day of use of a ticket constitutes one (1) full day of use. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. All offers, events, tickets, age ranges, services, attractions and entertainment may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. Offer, including package elements and prices, subject to availability, advance reservations required. Block-out dates and other restrictions apply.

**Entitlement available for one morning throughout the length of your ticket on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, and days and times are subject to change without notice. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions.



To book a Discounted Fall 2008 Disneyland vacation package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




September-December 2008 "4th Night FREE" Package
With this special package, available for stays beginning 9/1/08-12/11/08 (with travel completed by 12/15/08), you’ll receive a 4th night FREE* when you buy a 3-night or longer Disneyland Resort vacation package with tickets.

Package includes:

Accommodations at a select Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel

Collectible Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket

Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness** - Enjoy some fun and games with Mickey and friends before Toontown opens to the rest of their Guests. (Includes one Scavenger Hunt map per person.)

Preferred seating at select attractions in Disney’s California Adventure

Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin, lanyard and luggage tag (one per person)

Downtown Disney District Fun Card, featuring special savings and values at select locations

“Welcome” call from a Disney Pal when your Travel Agent books your package online (one per package)
Some sample pricing:

4 Days/3 Nights from $227* per person based on quad occupancy (2 adults and 2 children) at the Jolly Roger Hotel (includes 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets)

4 Days/3 Nights from $242* per person based on quad occupancy (2 adults and 2 children) at the Best Western Raffles Inn & Suites (includes Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets)

4 Days/3 Nights from $307* per person based on quad occupancy 2 adults and 2 children at the Portofino Inn & Suites (includes 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets)

*Price per person based on three paid nights’ stay, quad occupancy, 2 adults (18 and over) and 2 children (ages 3-9), standard room at a select Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel. Valid for arrivals from 9/1/08 through 12/11/08. Travel must be booked by 12/9/08 and completed by 12/15/08. Upon a minimum three (3) paid consecutive-nights’ stay at a participating hotel, a fourth free night will be added and must be consecutive to the three nights stayed. Limited to one free night per package/reservation. Qualifying packages include a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket. Tickets expire thirteen (13) days after first use or 1/15/09, whichever occurs first, and each day of use of a ticket constitutes one (1) full day of use. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. All offers, events, tickets, age ranges, services, attractions and entertainment may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. Offer, including package elements and prices, is subject to availability, advance reservations required. Blockout Dates and other restrictions apply.

**Entitlement available for one morning throughout the length of your ticket on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, and days and times are subject to change without notice. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions.

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2008 "4th Night FREE" Disneyland vacation package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




2008 Disneyland Resort Dream Vacation Package
The standard 2008 Disney's Resort Dream Vacation package includes these benefits:

Accommodations at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, or Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel (includes self-parking, recreational facilities and Fitness Center access)

Collectible Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket with choice of ticket length from 3 to 8 days

One Magic Morning in Disneyland Park - admission to Fantasyland one hour before the general public (available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday; one per person; valid with Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir tickets of 3 days or longer)

Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness admission - interactive experience that lets you rub elbows with some of your favorite Disney Characters one hour before the general public (one morning during your stay; offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday; one per person with valid admission)

Preferred Seating to select shows in Disney's California Adventure Park (Disney’s Aladdin—A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It’s Tough to be a Bug!, Golden Dreams; one per person with valid admission)

Collectible Dream Coin (one per package)

Walt Disney Travel Company Collectible Pin, Lanyard and Luggage Tag (one per person)

Downtown Disney District Fun Card - discounts and special values for dining, shopping, and entertainment at participating locations (one per package)

Disney Character Call from Mickey, Minnie or Goofy, when your travel agent books your package online
Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2008 Disneyland vacation package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




2008 Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Dream Vacation Package
If you book and pay with a Disney Rewards® Visa® Card, you can buy a slightly different Disneyland vacation package that adds a FREE backpack and "premium preferred parade viewing" for one parade. The standard 2008 Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Dream Vacation package includes these benefits:

Accommodations at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, or Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel (includes self-parking, recreational facilities and Fitness Center access)

Collectible Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket with choice of ticket length from 3 to 8 days

One Magic Morning in Disneyland Park - admission to Fantasyland one hour before the general public (available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday; one per person; valid with Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir tickets of 3 days or longer)

Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness admission - interactive experience that lets you rub elbows with some of your favorite Disney Characters one hour before the general public (one morning during your stay; offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday; one per person with valid admission)

Complimentary Dreams backpack (one per package)

Premium Preferred Parade Viewing for ONE parade at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure during your stay (one per person)

Preferred Seating to select shows in Disney's California Adventure Park (Disney’s Aladdin—A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It’s Tough to be a Bug!, Golden Dreams; one per person with valid admission)

Collectible Dream Coin (one per package)

Disney Rewards® Visa® Card Collectible Pin, Lanyard and Luggage Tag (one per person)
Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2008 Disney Rewards® Visa® vacation package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




2008 Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney is a family tour program offered by Disney, in which guests travel in small groups limited to 40 participants, and are led by two Disney-trained Adventure Guides. Each adventure is filled with immersive, interactive experiences you might never have tried if you were traveling on your own.

One of the 2008 Adventures by Disney vacation packages, "Backstage Magic," includes a stay at Disneyland as well as visits to Disney's El Capitan Theatre, The Jim Henson Company Studios, Walt Disney Imagineering and lots of other Southern California fun. Backstage Magic is a 5-night/6-day vacation that focuses on Southern California, with 3 of those nights spent at the Disneyland Resort.

This package would be ideal for first-time visitors to California who want to see more than just Disneyland. It is especially suitable for those who are not comfortable with driving the California freeways, since all of the ground transportation from place to place is provided by Disney.

Thanks to Small World Vacations for info.



To book a 2008 Adventures by Disney vacation including a visit to Disneyland,
please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent.




Packages for Disneyland Annual Passholders
Disneyland Annual Passholders can purchase Disneyland Resort packages without purchasing tickets. Packages may include accommodations and other exclusive items that make your visit to the Disneyland Resort truly magical.

Packages include:

Accommodations at one of the hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Preferred Seating to select shows at Disney's California Adventure

Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness! Guests can enter Toontown an hour before the general public.

Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin, lanyard and luggage tag (one per person)

Call (800) 824-1146 or (714) 520-5060 to book these packages.

Last Minute Packages to Disneyland through Expedia
Some of the last-minute Expedia packages are a good value, especially if you need airfare. Sometimes it costs less to buy one of these packages than it would to buy the airfare alone. Definitely worth a look if you're interested in a low-cost getaway to Disneyland.

Expedia has rules and requirements that can be confusing, plus Expedia charges fees. In general Expedia is not very forgiving about changes and cancellations, and may charge significant fees for such changes. If you decide to use Expedia, be sure to read all the small print very carefully, and click on any "terms and conditions" links and read those carefully.

Airline Packages
Some airlines with major routes in the Western US (specifically Alaska, Southwest and United) occasionally offer promotional vacation packages for Disneyland, such as "kids fly free," discounted tickets, etc. These packages can be worth checking into and sometimes they are a good buy.

However, be sure to do the math. Often the airfares and room rates available in conjunction with these packages are not that great. You may find it's cheaper to book your own "package" by combining discounted airfare, discounted tickets and a "room only" reservation, all booked separately, instead of an airline package.

Membership Discounts
If you belong to AAA or Costco, it may be worthwhile to check their prices on vacation packages. However, don't expect much service, and be aware that you may not get the best price in the long run.

In my experience, the big membership organizations employ "generalist" travel agents who often know little or nothing about Disney vacations and are frequently clueless about promotional packages and discount codes. You will usually have to do your own monitoring to make sure any better package offers that come out are applied to your booking. They almost never do this for you, unlike a Disney specialist agency.

Be aware that AAA offers a room discount that applies ONLY to full price packages. If a better promotional package comes out (and it frequently will), you can switch to the new promotion, but you lose the AAA discount. You can only pick one or the other.