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Our lowest priced 1-Day, 1-Park ticket (for guests 10 years of age and older) is $104. At the time of publishing, multiple dates in early November 2025 are available for this value.

The Disneyland Resort 70^th Celebration continues, so guests can experience select anniversary entertainment at Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park.

Check out the list of upcoming dates with $104 tickets, plus a roundup of some limited-time fun guests can enjoy.

Throughout the year, check the ticket calendar on Disneyland.com to see the range of available dates, ticket options, and prices.

For families with toddlers and preschoolers, children younger than age three don’t need a ticket.

For guests looking for accommodations, a limited-time hotel offer has savings up to 20% off on select stays of three or more nights through Dec. 19, 2025, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.*

Get more information on hotel discounts at Disneyland.com/offers.

From Nov. 1 through 13, 2025, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will dress in their dazzling 70^th Celebration outfits in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park. This is an opportunity for guests to meet them in these looks, before they debut their new holiday attire.

The enchanting nighttime spectacular, “Wondrous Journeys,” also returns to Disneyland park for a limited time, Nov. 1 through Nov. 13. Lighting effects, projections, and music weave together moments and characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films, including Hercules, The Princess and the Frog, Peter Pan, and many more.

Guests visiting Disneyland park on or before Nov. 9, 2025 can catch the vibrant “Paint the Night” parade before it temporarily pauses for the calendar year. This technical spectacle features more than one million LED lights, some favorite Disney pals, and beautiful floats. It’s a must-see for the whole family!

“Paint the Night,” “Wondrous Journeys” and 70^th Celebration character looks will temporarily pause to make way for seasonal holiday entertainment (which begin Nov. 14) and will resume at a later date.

With a ticket to California Adventure, guests can witness the nighttime water show “World of Color Happiness!” This wow-worthy wonder draws inspiration from Walt Disney’s words from the opening day dedication of Disneyland: “To all who come to this happy place…welcome!”

Even after Halloween day has passed, fans of fall can still get a fix of pumpkin spice and family-friendly, frightful fun at Disneyland Resort for a limited time. Some autumnal offerings won’t be ghosting us so quickly!

Select Halloween treats and eats will be served at the parks through Nov. 13. Check out the Disney Eats: Disneyland Halloween Foodie Guide 2025 for the full list.

Seasonal menu items guests can enjoy during this time are:

• Enchanted pumpkin stuff from Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland
• Joffrey’s pumpkin cold brew from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland (non-alcoholic)
• Pumpkin pie churro from Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros at California Adventure
• Oogie Boogie burrito from Studio Catering Co. at California Adventure

Guests may find Jack Skellington and Sally from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas greeting guests and wishing them “season’s screamings” in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.

These are just some of the experiences guests can look forward to at Disneyland Resort! For more things to do, read more about the Disneyland Resort 70^th Celebration.

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_{*A consecutive 3-night or longer stay is required, and cancellation of any nights of a stay may affect discount availability. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room stay at the same hotel. Book through 12/16/2025; travel must be completed by 12/20/2025. Valid only for select room types. Not valid on previously booked rooms.  Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes applicable fees and taxes. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation, and occupancy restrictions apply per room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two (2) adults per room. Offer applied once per reservation and is not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.}

Joe Schott, president of Disney Signature Experiences, accepted the ship’s delivery alongside Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line, and Captain Andy McRonald, who will soon lead the Disney Destiny on a transatlantic journey to its future homeport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

This exciting milestone brings the Disney Destiny one step closer to welcoming families on board for an adventure full of legendary experiences inspired by Disney heroes and villains!  

In less than two months, the first guests will step on board the Disney Destiny, where legendary heroes and villains will take center stage. Guests will interact with these dynamic characters in venues across the ship, such as the Grand Hall, the ship’s most striking and prominent gathering place inspired by the rich lore and vibrant color palette of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.

This space will host a variety of all-new entertainment offerings, including “Sounds of Wakanda,” a musical celebration featuring a group of traveling percussionists whose rousing rhythms are inspired by the stories, legends and culture of Wakanda.

Additional entertainment offerings in the Grand Hall and beyond will feature two traveling storytellers, Zayah and Gamble, whose enchanted trunks react to the powerful energy and magic of classic Disney villains. Zayah, a fortune teller, will make predictions and weave tales with the help of a mysterious book, while Gamble will conjure adventures with his collection of mystifying potions and elixirs.

Before going the distance to Germany, the cast spent 11 weeks at Disney Cruise Line’s entertainment facility in Toronto, Canada, learning dialogue, choreography, and other show material for “Disney Hercules.” They prepared high-energy numbers, like “Zero to Hero,” using rehearsal puppets, sample costume pieces, and scenic elements similar to those on the Walt Disney Theatre stage.  

As the cast steps into the spotlight at the Walt Disney Theatre, they will begin incorporating technical elements into their rehearsals, including costumes, sets, and state-of-the-art puppetry, to help bring the Walt Disney Animation Studios film to the stage like never before. 

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to raising the curtain aboard the Disney Destiny! 

Guests aboard the Disney Destiny won’t need a magic compass to locate the most swashbuckling pub on the high seas. Cask & Cannon, the brand-new “Pirates of the Caribbean”-inspired lounge, is well underway, and today we’re sharing new design details and sneak peeks… beginning with the latest concept art of the space.

Inside Cask & Cannon  

And don’t forget to look up and down in the quest to uncover every design gem. The ceiling of Cask & Cannon will feature a fantastical treasure map of the Caribbean Sea inspired by original artwork by legendary Disney artist and animator Marc Davis.  

The drawing has been specially modified for this venue with several new additions, including seven pirate ships that represent the number of ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet with Disney Destiny joining as the seventh. And down below, cleverly woven into the carpet design will be each of the pirate lords’ Pieces of Eight as well as Captain Jack Sparrow’s compass — though whether it points to your heart’s desire is only for you to tell. 

New Pirates Merch on the Disney Destiny  

Hallo aus Deutschland, which means hello from Germany!  

That’s right, this special edition of the ship’s log is coming straight from Papenburg, Germany, where Disney Cruise Line experienced not one, but two exciting milestones for our growing fleet this weekend.  

The Disney Destiny left the hall for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 9, floating out of Meyer Werft Shipyard and into the harbor. Hero Minnie greeted the heroes and villains-themed ship as it inched aft-first out of the yard, led by Spider-Man and his Spider Bots on the stern.  

Not only is Float Out a significant milestone in the construction process, it’s also a time-honored maritime tradition that means the ship is one step closer to setting sail for the first time. 

While the ship is docked outside Meyer Werft, work will continue on the upper deck and the vessel’s interior spaces, and we are happy to share one of the first looks inside the ship.  

While the Disney Destiny is well on its way toward its maiden voyage, another ship in the Disney Wish class had a moment of its own on Friday. Joe Schott, president of Disney Signature Experiences, joined Philip Gennotte from Walt Disney Imagineering, Bernd Eikens from Meyer Werft and Cruise Director Carly Scott to cut a piece of steel for the next addition to our fleet.  

With the help of special guest Captain Mickey Mouse, sparks flew within the yard’s laser cutting room, revealing the shape of a Disney cruise ship. Steel cutting is another revered maritime tradition dating back hundreds of years, meaning the construction process is underway for the vessel that is expected in 2027. Like its sister ships the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny, the ship will be approximately 144,000 gross tons, accommodate 4,000 guests and be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).  

Captain Mickey’s work wasn’t done in Papenburg with the steel cutting ceremony, though. On Friday he also sprinkled some extra magic at a VoluntEARS event at nearby St. Lukas Heim, a center for individuals with varying disabilities from ages 6-21 years old whose mission is to allow everyone to participate in community life. VoluntEARS from Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Cruise Line joined 50 participants from the center for activities, including story time with donated Disney books, face painting and creative mask making.   

While Papenburg was full of activities this past week, the work isn’t done! Keeping check back for more updates as the Disney Destiny inches closer to its heroic maiden voyage this November.  

Earlier this year, we revealed new villainous entertainment experiences coming to the Disney Destiny, including two ways that future cruisers will encounter the fabulously over-the-top Cruella de Vil around the ship.

Those who can’t get enough of this diabolical diva can also enjoy a lavish evening at De Vil’s – an all-new piano lounge that pays homage to Cruella’s fashionista legacy. Today, we’re sharing details about how Walt Disney Imagineers are bringing this glamourous new space to life. 

Just beyond the Grand Hall, a marquee will spell out “De Vil’s” in letters designed to look like piano keys, setting the scene for an evening of live music and chic cocktails. As guests enter the lounge, a floor mosaic will read Cruella’s infamous catchphrase, “How Marvelous,” surrounded by 15 paw prints.  

When young cruisers slide into Disney’s Oceaneer Club on the Disney Destiny, they’ll be transported to the candy-filled world of Sugar Rush from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “Wreck-It Ralph.” Disney Imagineers are bringing the video game to life at the entrance of the Youth Activities area by incorporating colorful sweets into every detail, from the candy-shaped lighting fixtures to the custom carpet designed to look like the speedway from the film (with chocolate and caramel sauce outlining the racetracks!).

Walt Disney Imagineer Jay Abruzzese, principal production designer, recently met with the production team for a creative review of our friendly neighborhood stern character. Check out this video on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at the process. 

The countdown to the Disney Destiny’s maiden voyage on November 20, 2025 is on! For ship’s log readers that simply can’t wait to set sail and Disney fans alike, the Disney Destiny has taken over the official Disney Cruise Line playlist on Spotify, featuring a collection of songs that speak to the exciting venues onboard and the ship’s unique heroes and villains theme. 

Hits from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King will help future guests build up their appetite and get ready to dine at the all-new restaurant opening on the ship, Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King. The playlist also features iconic favorites from the Disney Animation film, Hercules, to go the distance in preparation for the high-energy, Broadway-style stage show set to debut at the Walt Disney Theatre. And who can forget about Cruella De Vil’s memorable theme song from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ One Hundred and One Dalmatians, which will set the tune for De Vil’s, an adult-exclusive piano lounge.   

Fans can discover the full playlist on Spotify now! 

With the final block of the Disney Destiny in place, the team at Meyer Werft shipyard can turn their attention to installing the unique exterior features that will distinguish the ship. First on the list is a whimsical art piece on the Disney Destiny’s bow, which depicts Minnie Mouse striking a valiant pose in her new heroic ensemble. With her cape billowing behind her, Minnie Mouse’s outfit symbolizes the Disney Destiny’s first-of-its-kind “Heroes and Villains” design theme.

The elegant, hand-painted filigree continues a longstanding Disney Cruise Line tradition dating back to the fleet’s first ship, the Disney Magic, with every Disney Cruise Line vessel having a distinct character-inspired image embossed on its bow. In the lead up to the Disney Destiny’s maiden voyage in November of this year, the team at Meyer Werft shipyard will continue to add details to the ship’s exterior and interior. 

As we continue to invest in new and well-loved experiences, there are even more Audio-Animatronics figures updates on the way to Walt Disney World Resort!

Starting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, guests should get ready to clap their paws and click their claws when Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens on November 7 in the iconic Tree of Life Theater.  

It’s a “4D” show guests won’t want to miss, as the residents of Zootopia are gearing up for Zoogether Day, a citywide celebration. On this special day, all kinds of animals join together with performances from many of the diverse biomes that make up the city. In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, the Tree of Life Theater is the epicenter of Zoogether Day with fast-talking, loud-howling wolf host Heidi Howler presenting a watch party where the audience of mammals big and small will catch all the festivities via livestream. 

We hope everyone is ready to join in the fun, because we’re all invited to join the audience too! Thanks to the special “Carrot Vision” glasses we’ll wear as part of the watch party experience, some of guests' favorite characters from Zootopia and Zootopia 2 will “jump” off the screen … except for Gazelle’s number one fan and off-duty ZPD officer. That’s right, Benjamin Clawhauser himself will be in the theater with us, in the form of an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure. 

When we met Clawhauser in Zootopia, he was sporting his ZPD uniform (and sometimes a tasty donut, too). At the Zoogether Day watch party, he’ll be decked out from head to tail with a brand-new look: glow necklaces, bracelets, and his favorite, glittery Gazelle tee shirt. 

This larger-than-life fan wants nothing more than to be picked as the V.I.Z. (Very Important Zootopian – the lucky mammal who will get special access to the Zoogether Day performers). And when that doesn’t work out, he has to take matters into his own paws. 

In the heart of the Norway pavilion at EPCOT, Frozen fanatics have been sailing through the story of Princess Anna and Queen Elsa on Frozen Ever After since it debuted in 2016. It is full of Audio-Animatronics figures – from Sven and Kristoff, an ice-skating Olaf, Marshmellow and a whole herd of Snowgies, and of course, Anna and Elsa. 

Many of these figures were groundbreaking in the world of Audio-Animatronics – not just as part of the first Frozen attraction, but also as the first attraction to have all electric Audio-Animatronics figures, and the first to combine electric motors and 3D printing. That’s a lot of firsts! 

To build the attraction and make it feel like the enchanted Frozen story, it all came down to one wrist. Elsa is known for her magical, ice-forming hand gestures; for her Audio-Animatronics figure to handle the fluid movements just like Elsa does on screen, Imagineers needed enough space to run cables and motors down her arms and hands. They figured out how big Elsa’s wrist needed to be and scaled everything else in the attraction to match. 

Since then, Walt Disney Imagineering couldn’t “let it go” and has built upon that very technology of all-electric motors, 3D printing, and scaling for every figure they produce – from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, to Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival at Tokyo DisneySea, and World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland. 

And, in a full circle moment of innovation, the Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics figures will soon receive new updates after ten years of delighting fans in Frozen Ever After. Taking inspiration from the advancements seen in figures at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland, the Frozen Ever After figures will face the future of Audio-Animatronics. 

Early next year, this investment will bring a more true-to-film look for these beloved characters. Just looking at the photos from Hong Kong Disneyland, we can tell we’re in for a treat here at Walt Disney World! 

At Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, we’ll rock as we roll across Hollywood on a wild ride with the Electric Mayhem – complete with backstage chaos, high-speed thrills, that signature Muppet humor… and an all-new Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure.  

Side by side with a dedicated team of penguin audio engineers, Scooter, in his capacity as band manager, will be trying hard to convince the Electric Mayhem to stop laying down tracks so they won’t be late to their own concert. This will be the first time Scooter has ever been imagined as an Audio-Animatronics figure, and we hear he might not be the only Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure joining the attraction… but we’ll have to wait to learn more about that. 

And those who would like to paper that psychedelically sweet poster everywhere are in luck – The Muppets have a downloadable wallpaper here to add some rock ‘n’ roll to your desktop.

Now, we can imagine guests are ready to go pedal to the metal and experience the high-speed hijinks of The Muppets in this latest story. Well, the wait will be over before you know it: Get ready to rock out when Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets speeds into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2026! 

All this excitement about Audio-Animatronics figures to come is the next chapter in a long, iconic story that dates all the way back to Walt Disney himself.  He discovered an antique mechanical singing bird in New Orleans, and after returning to California, tasked Imagineers to learn how the little bird worked. His curiosity and the talents of his Imagineers laid the groundwork for future Audio-Animatronics figures.  

The first-generation of Audio-Animatronics figures, known as the A-1, debuted in the 1960s at Disneyland in attractions like Jungle Cruise, Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland, and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room that featured over 200 singing birds.  

The technology and artistry of Audio-Animatronics figures didn’t stop there:  

• Next came the world’s first fully animated human figure in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which debuted at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair.  
• Then, the debut of the A-100 figure in 1989.  
• Fast forward a few decades and hundreds of innovations later, Imagineers introduced one of the most sophisticated figures in 2017 with the Shaman of Songs in Na’avi River Journey in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 
• When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, it marked another huge advancement in technology with the introduction of the A-1000 figure, boasting enhancements in range, speed, and overall performance.  
• And the latest figure has a special place in our company’s history … Walt Disney – A Magical Life features for the first time an Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt, advancing a technology he pioneered 60 years ago with Abraham Lincoln at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. This special homage opened July 17, 2025 as part of the 70^th anniversary celebration of the Disneyland Resort. And – as recently announced at Destination D23 – we will soon be able to see Walt Disney through the magic of Audio-Animatronics technology at “Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress” at Walt Disney World. 

The desire to captivate, immerse, and entertain is woven into the fabric of Disney’s DNA, and the development of the Audio-Animatronics figure is proof of our goal to always do more and deliver more for our guests. Each new figure builds on the legacy of time, talent, and skill of generations of Imagineers. We continue to invest in this technology because – as someone we all know once said – we keep moving forward. We can’t wait to see the stories these new Audio-Animatronics figures will tell! 

Interested in learning even more about our iconic figures and the tech that makes them tick?  Take a deeper look in the We Call It Imagineering Audio-Animatronics episode on Youtube.