Sorcerer Mickey’s hat sits over the entrance to the Disneyland Hotel on Aug. 18, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif.

This week, Disneyland made a major change to its on-site hotel offerings, eliminating one of the biggest perks the resort offered to guests paying a premium to stay on property. As of Jan. 5, early entry into the parks was officially eliminated at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. 

Previously, guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel, Grand Californian Hotel or Pixar Place could enter a park 30 minutes early, offering a way to experience Disneyland’s most popular attractions with little or no wait before the crowds descended when the park officially opened. It was one of the most beloved aspects of staying on property, and a justification to many to pay the resort’s premium hotel rates when there are

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