This is an entry for “one day ticket” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. After the definition, please keep reading for answers to frequently asked questions about one day tickets for Disneyland.
A One Day Ticket to Disneyland Resort is a ticket to visit either or both (with the Park Hopper add-on) parks of the resort on a single day. One Day Tickets are subject to tiered pricing based on your visit date (Multi Day Tickets are not). You will determine your visit date by making a park reservation.
Thanks for reading this entry for “one day ticket” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary. For help navigating ticket tiers, see Quick Guide to Ticket Tiers at Disneyland Resort and What is a Tier 0 Ticket at Disneyland? For a visual guide to choosing a Disneyland ticket, see our Disneyland Ticket Guide Flowchart.
One Day Ticket for Disneyland Resort, FAQs
What can I do with a one day ticket for Disneyland Resort?
A one day ticket for Disneyland Resort allows you to enter either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park over the course of regular operating hours for one day. You may exit and re-enter the park throughout operating hours as long as the park has not reached capacity.
If you want to visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on the same day, you can do this with a one day ticket as long as you add the Park Hopper option. Without the Park Hopper option, you can visit just one of the two parks of Disneyland Resort.
Once inside the park, you have access to attractions and entertainment with your admission. Most rides, shows, parades and other entertainment offerings are included with the price of your ticket. There are a very few exceptions to this, like the lightsaber and droid building experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. You can also purchase food and merchandise inside the park, but this is not included with admission.
Do I need a park reservation?
Yes. At the time of writing all guests need a park reservation to enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park on any given day. You can read all about park reservations here: Guide to Park Reservations for Disneyland & Why You Need Them. A park reservation is for the park where you plan to start your day.
When you buy a one day ticket to Disneyland Resort, you will be prompted to make a park reservation at the time of purchase. This is significant, because one day tickets at Disneyland Resort are priced based on the date of your visit. Your final ticket price will depend on the date you choose and reserve.
What should I do if I want to change the date of my visit?
It is possible to change the date of your park reservation when using a one day ticket for Disneyland Resort, but it gets a little complicated because of the date-based pricing.
What follows is a quick explanation of how that works, but if you need help changing your ticket date now, we recommend going over to our Quick Guide to Ticket Tiers at Disneyland Resort which includes a section on how to change the date for your one day ticket. Here is a brief overview…
Every one day ticket you buy for Disneyland Resort is assigned to a certain price tier. Higher tiers cost more money. If you want to change the date of your visit, you can do so. If you choose another date with the same tier as your original date and within your ticket’s expiration time frame, you should be able to switch the dates without paying anything extra. You can also choose a date with a lower tier, but you will not be reimbursed for the difference in price. If you choose to switch to a date with a higher assigned tier, you will need to pay the difference in price. And, keep in mind that there must be park reservations available anytime you switch dates.
That’s the (relatively) quick version of changing dates for a one day ticket. For a more detailed explanation that takes you through the process, or for insight on what to do with an expired ticket, we recommend Quick Guide to Ticket Tiers at Disneyland Resort. That post is one of our most visited, and we hope it makes the process of changing straightforward for you.
Can I visit Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park with my one day ticket?
With a standard one day ticket for Disneyland Resort, you can visit either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. You choose one or the other and visit just that park for the day. If you want to visit both parks at Disneyland Resort on the same day, you will need to add a Park Hopper to your one day ticket. This comes at an extra cost, but it does not cost as much as buying a second ticket.
For help deciding what ticket types and add-ons (including Lightning Lane passes) are right for you, we recommend our post Your Guide to Disneyland Resort Tickets and Park Reservations. That post also contains links to other ticket resources on this site like our Disneyland Ticket Guide Flowchart and How to Choose Your Best Disneyland Ticket.
Which costs more: a one day ticket to Disneyland Park or a one day ticket to Disney California Adventure Park?
There is no difference in price for a ticket to Disneyland Park versus a ticket to Disney California Adventure Park. While you will need to make a park reservation for which park you intend to visit, this choice of park will not affect the price of your ticket.
What does change the price of your one day ticket is the date of your visit. Each day on the Disneyland Resort calendar is assigned a tier, and higher tiers come at a higher cost for one day tickets. At this time, multi-day tickets are not subject to tiered pricing. For help understanding ticket tiers, please see Quick Guide to Ticket Tiers at Disneyland Resort
What is the cheapest ticket for Disneyland Resort?
At the time of writing, the cheapest standard ticket for Disneyland Resort is a one-day ticket for a Tier 0 day. You can read about these at What is a Tier 0 Ticket at Disneyland?
Keep in mind that Disneyland Resort also regularly offers ticket discounts, but these usually apply to multi-day tickets.
Can I use my Disneyland Resort one day ticket at Walt Disney World?
No. Tickets for Disneyland Resort in Anaheim are not valid at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Thank you for reading this Disneyland 101 Glossary entry for one day tickets to Disneyland Resort.
For help choosing the best ticket for you, we recommend that you head over to Your Guide to Disneyland Resort Tickets and Park Reservations. That post is part of our larger guide to planning a Disneyland Resort visit from start to finish, which you can find here: Step-by-Step Disneyland Prep. Thanks again for reading!