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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · 1d

Coming Soon! California Residents can save over 50% on a 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket to enjoy both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park for just $83 per day, $249 total. Visit on 3 days from January 1 through May 21, 2026. Tickets go on sale December 3, 2025.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · 1d

Disneyland has increased ticket prices beginning today, Wednesday October 8th. Ticket prices, parking, Magic Keys, and Lightning Lane passes saw increases.

* Premier Pass and Lightning Lane prices are variable depending on the day

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jul 22

By average wait times, today has been the busiest day at the Disneyland Resort this summer. The 3 other days that are close to this are June 24th, July 15th, and July 16th.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jul 22

Discover an exciting Disney Jr. event for preschoolers at Disney California Adventure Park on August 8, and at Downtown Disney District on August 9 and August 10, 2025.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jul 22

Disney’s Happiest Haunts: The Villains’ Trail Guided Tour begins on August 22, 2025 at Disneyland Park. You can book this event starting July 24, 2025!

The price is $130 per guest.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jul 21

New: First Family - 4 Item Combo and Yancy Street Black and White Cookie available July 24th at Alien Pizza Planet at Disneyland!

First Family - 4 Item Combo [Available starting July 24] - $25.00

Yancy Street Black and White Cookie [Available starting July 24] - $5.29

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jul 21

New: The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper and Mister Fantastic Straw Clip available July 24 in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park!

Sipper: $29.79
Clip: $13.59

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Apr 12

BREAKING: Disneyland has filed a permit to demolish the former La Brea Bakery (currently Earl of Sandwich) building as well as two ticket booths (#7 and #8). This is where the new Portos Bakery location will be.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Mar 31

We've published our Star Wars Nite at Disneyland 2025 Foodie Guide! There are over 40 items currently posted with more coming soon! www.themeparkiq.com/blog/disneyl...

Star Wars Nite at Disneyland: Foodie Guide 2025 - Blog — Theme Park IQ

Discover exclusive galactic treats at Disneyland's Star Wars Nite 2025. Complete guide to themed food offerings during this special after-hours event

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 25

We've published our 90s Nite at Disneyland Foodie Guide for 2025! This year has a ton of new foods!

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90s Nite at Disneyland: Foodie Guide 2025 - Blog — Theme Park IQ

Discover the totally rad food offerings at Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite 2025. Nostalgic treats and exclusive eats await at this sold-out event!

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 24

Magic Key holders attending Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite can pick up the next special 3-button set in the Disneyland After Dark collection to commemorate the event. These buttons are limited—get yours before they're gone!

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 8

The Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland is currently scheduled to reopen on Saturday March 22nd.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 7

Napa Rose will temporarily close for refurbishment this spring. During this time, Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures will be held at the Trillium Ballroom in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 7

On April 3, 2025, Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel will offer a special springtime dining experience for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Bookings will begin on February 13, 2025.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 7

Indiana Jones™ Adventure at Disneyland was added to the refurbishment calendar starting Monday March 17th. No end date is visible yet.

This is likely to address the recently filed permits for repairing the boulder room, installing a new fog system, and replacing one of the animatronics hydraulics.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 5

New: Droid Depot in Disneyland Park will no longer offer reservations starting March 17, 2025, but walk-ups will still be available.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Feb 4

New: Disneyland has filed a permit for the Tiki Room at Disneyland to replace an exterior show prop as well as show lighting, audio systems, and door actuators.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 31

Disney California Adventure will close at 5pm on March 13th for a private cast member event. Disneyland will remain open until 12am.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 30

New: Disneyland has filed a permit to remove and replace two freestanding structures within the Jungle Cruise. The permit doesn’t say which structures but does mention rockwork, so this could be the gorilla or lion scenes?

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 28

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 28

New: Storytellers Cafe at The Grand Californian Hotel will close Monday, March 3rd, for a multi-week refurbishment. Disney is recommending guests visit Hearthstone Lounge as an alternative dining location.

The closure is likely to expand the buffet area as noted in a recent permit filing.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 27

New food items are coming to the Disneyland Resort celebrating Black History Month starting Friday January 31st!

Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Hot Water Corn Bread @ Tiana's Palace & Award Wieners
Sweet Potato Pie Casserole & Fried Chicken Bowl @ Troubadour Tavern

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 27

Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure has been added to the refurb calendar starting Monday March 10th. No end date is known yet.

Permits show work involving replacing brake & drive control cabinets across all shafts as well as additional work in shaft B.

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 24

The Disneyland Railroad and the Disneyland Monorail will both re-open on Friday March 7th. This will be about a 3 month refurbishment for both attractions!

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Theme Park IQ @themeparkiq.com · Jan 23

New: Disneyland has been issued a permit for the demolition of the Red Car Trolley building at Disney California Adventure. This is the first permit issued for the new work on the Avengers Campus expansion. The permit is valued at $9 Million.

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