This is an entry for “multi day ticket” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. For answers to frequently asked questions about multi day tickets, keep reading after the entry.
Standard tickets for Disneyland Resort parks are sold in increments of one, two, three, four or five days of admission for a single visitor. Multi Day Tickets expire thirteen days after their first use, but visits do not need to be on consecutive days. Multi Day Tickets are not subject to the tiered pricing of One Day Tickets. The price per day for base admission and for the Park Hopper add-on decreases as the number of days increases. The cost for the Lighting Lane Multi Pass is fixed at a per-day price, and there is no discount for multiple days.
Thanks for reading this entry in our Disneyland 101 Glossary. We have a guide to selecting tickets here: How to Choose Your Best Disneyland Ticket. You can also find a visual guide here: Disneyland Ticket Guide Flowchart. For answers to frequently asked questions about multi-day tickets, keep reading.
Multi Day Tickets for Disneyland Resort, FAQs
A multi-day ticket is a ticket for Disneyland Resort sold in increments of two, three, four or five days. So how do you use a multi-day ticket and why would you buy a multi-day ticket instead of several one-day tickets? Keep reading, and we will answer those frequently asked questions about tickets to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
Why would I buy a multi-day ticket to Disneyland Resort instead of just a bunch of one-day tickets?
Depending on your situation, buying a multi-day ticket can save you money on your Disneyland Resort visit. As you increase the number of days on your ticket, the price per day usually decreases even as the overall price increases. If you are looking to add a Park Hopper to your multi-day ticket, the price per day for that addition also decreases dramatically for each day you add.
Now, if you were only planning to go to the parks of Disneyland Resort for one day and a multi-day ticket entices you to visit for two instead, you are not going to save money overall. That two day ticket will cost more than the one day ticket you were going to buy. However, when you divide that multi-day ticket by number of days, each day on that two day ticket should cost less than a one day ticket… most of the time. There are exceptions to this! Let’s look at that in the the next FAQ…
When does it make sense to buy a couple of one-day tickets to Disneyland Resort instead of a multi-day ticket?
In recent years, Disneyland Resort has moved to date-based tiered pricing for its one day tickets. We cover that in detail in our popular post Quick Guide to Ticket Tiers at Disneyland Resort. In brief, Disneyland Resort one-day tickets are priced by date according to the estimated popularity of each date.
But, the price of multi-day tickets is not based on the dates of use. With the exception of special ticket offers, a multi-day ticket is the same price no matter which days you use the ticket. This means a two-day ticket you use during the busy Halloween season will cost the same as a two-day ticket you use in the comparatively less popular month of May. Of course, ticket discounts do complicate this. Accordingly, you may find limited-time deals on multi-day tickets that do lower the standard price but require you to use those discounted tickets during a certain time frame.
Most multi-day tickets cost less per day than a one day ticket, but when this is not the case, you can save some money…
When you can save with one-day tickets:
So, how does this all fit into the comparison between a multi-day ticket and a bundle of one-day tickets? In general a multi-day ticket will cost less per day than buying that same number of days in multiple one-day tickets. However, this may not hold true if you visit during a low-crowd time of year. At the time of writing, a one day ticket for the highest ticket tier (the most popular days) costs more than twice as much as a Tier 0 ticket (the least popular days). If you are visiting during a season when Disney is anticipating low crowds, you may actually save money by buying several one-day tickets instead of a multi-day ticket.
To find out if this is the case for you, you will need to review your own dates and any discounts that may be available for your planned visit. If you plan on adding a Park Hopper to your ticket, be sure to also take that price into account, as the price per day of a Park Hopper also decreases when attached to a multi-day ticket.
Do I need to use all of the days of my multi-day ticket on consecutive days?
At the time of writing, standard multi-day tickets for Disneyland Resort expire within thirteen days of first use or on their posted expiration date, whichever comes first. That means that usually, no, you do not need to use all of your ticket days in a row. In fact, we recommend that you take breaks in-between your Disneyland Resort parks days, and we wrote about that here: Maximize Value: Take a Rest Day at Disneyland.
Certain special ticket deals change this thirteen day guideline. In the case of offers like the frequent California residents ticket deals, sometimes tickets will have a special time period in which they must be used. Let’s use the most recent California residents deal as an example. That ticket deal is for a three-day ticket to be used anytime between January 1 and May 21, 2026. You do not need to use the three days within thirteen days of first use, but you do need to use all of the days within the valid time frame. This means, if you buy the tickets right as the use window is ending, you may need to actually use your three days consecutively!
Basically, check your ticket terms when you buy, but it would be rare that a ticket would require you to use your Disneyland Resort park days consecutively (unless you decide to use them right as they are set to expire).
Can I add Lightning Lane Multi Pass to my Disneyland Resort multi-day ticket? How does that work?
At the time of purchase you can add Lightning Lane Multi Pass to your Disneyland Resort Multi Day ticket. Keep in mind that—when you add Lightning Lane Multi Pass while purchasing your ticket—the Lightning Lane Multi Pass will be added to all days on your ticket. Unfortunately, you will not get a multi-day discount on the Lightning Lane Multi Pass price.
Basically, Lightning Lane Multi Pass costs the same per day whether you are adding it to a one-day ticket or a multi-day ticket. There is no bulk discount. Furthermore, if you buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass at the time you buy your ticket, you cannot choose to add Lightning Lane Multi Pass to some days and not others.
It is all or nothing, but there is a work-around for this. You can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass after you enter the Disneyland Resort Parks for the day and have it apply to only that day. After scanning through the entrance at one of the parks, use the Disneyland app to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass. There is the risk that the price of Lightning Lane Multi Pass will increase by the date of your visit, but if you want to save money by buying Lightning Lane Multi Pass for only part of the length of your ticket, this is the way to do it.
Can I combine my multi-day ticket with a Park Hopper? How does that work at Disneyland Resort?
Yes. At the time of your ticket purchase, you will have the option to add a Park Hopper to your ticket. The Park Hopper will be added to the entire length of your ticket. But unlike Lightning Lane Multi Pass, the price per day of a Park Hopper decreases significantly as the number of days on the ticket increases.
If you decide to add Park Hopper to your Disneyland Resort ticket later, you can use the Disneyland app or speak to guest services to upgrade your ticket.
For information on how Park Hoppers work at Disneyland Resort and why they might provide a good value for you, see our entry on them here: Park Hopper, Disneyland 101 Glossary.
Can I use two days from my multi-day ticket on the same day?
You cannot use multiple days from one ticket on the same calendar day. If you wish to visit both Disneyland Resort theme parks with the same ticket, you must purchase a Park Hopper. You also cannot use a multi-day ticket for two different people. Keep reading for more on that…
Can I share a Disneyland Resort multi-day ticket with another person?
No, you cannot share a Disneyland Resort ticket with another person. This is against the ticket terms and conditions. When you use your ticket for the first time, a cast member will take your photo. Disney uses facial recognition to verify you are the one using the ticket on subsequent visits.
Can I use my multi-day ticket at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida?
No. The tickets for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World are not interchangeable. You must buy tickets specific to your destination.
Do I need a Park Hopper to use my multi day ticket at both parks at Disneyland Resort?
If you plan to visit Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on the same calendar day, you will need a Park Hopper to do so. If you plan to use your multi-day ticket to visit Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on different days, you do not require a Park Hopper. As long as you visit just one park per day (re-entry to the same park is okay), you do not need a Park Hopper, and you can visit the other park using another ticket day.
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