Do you have to walk through downtown Disney to get to Disneyland?


Do you have to walk through downtown Disney to get to Disneyland? Right next to Disneyland Hotel is an entrance to Downtown Disney District. You'll need to go through security at this point. Once you do that, walk through Downtown Disney District until you arrive at Disneyland Esplanade. If you look left, you'll see the entrance to Disneyland Park.


Can I take the Monorail from Downtown Disney to Disneyland?

You get on the monorail in Downtown Disney near the Lego store. So it's perfect if you park at the Mickey and Friends parking structure. You enter the monorail station and scan your park ticket. Now you ride the monorail into Disneyland and it drops you off right at the Finding Nemo ride.


Is Disney Monorail free at Disneyland?

There is no additional charge to ride the Monorail with your theme park admission. However, keep in mind that if you have a 1-Park per Day ticket, in order to ride the Monorail, you will need to use that day's admission for Disneyland Park only.


Which Disneyland Park to visit first?

Disneyland Park is the best place to focus your first-time visit to Disneyland as this is where you will find the castle and all the most historic attractions at the park.


Do you have to pay to walk around Disneyland?

A: No, there is not a separate entrance fee for the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in California.


Can I ride the monorail for free?

The Walt Disney World monorail is completely free, and is open for any guest to ride without a ticket. Just know that you may have to pay for parking if you're looking to park and ride.


Can you just go to Disneyland without a reservation?

You'll need park reservations to visit and can make them by using our theme park reservation system. To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and valid park admission, for the same park on the same date, are required for Guests ages 3 and up.


What is not allowed at Downtown Disney?

Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Smoking marijuana or other illegal substances is not permitted at any time. For the comfort of all Guests, the theme parks, the Esplanade between the parks and the Downtown Disney District are smoke free.


Can I purchase Disneyland tickets at the gate?

You can purchase tickets at the Main Entrance Ticket Booth located in the Esplanade between the two park entrances. While buying in person is possible, I highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid the worry of being able to get same-day reservations.


Is Downtown Disney worth it?

Unlike Disney Springs, Downtown Disney isn't big enough to plan a visit for an entire day, but it is worth visiting for at least a morning, afternoon, or evening. Weekends and evenings are typically busier, so it's best to keep that in mind, especially when booking dining reservations.


Can you get into Disneyland for free if you dress up as Cinderella?

Your princess is in luck though, the attire policies at the Disneyland Resort allow guests under the age of 14 to wear costumes in the park! Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.


Can I bring food into Disneyland?

Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.


Is it cheaper to buy Disneyland tickets at the gate?

A common question is “Are Disneyland tickets more expensive at the gate?” Tickets purchased directly from Disneyland will cost the same whether you buy them online or at the gate. At the gate, you can buy the same types of tickets you can get online: 1-Day 1 Park Tickets. 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets.


Do they do fireworks every night at Disneyland?

Fireworks occur on select nights only. Please check the Entertainment Schedule for the performance schedule. All fireworks at Disneyland Park are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation.


What time can you enter Downtown Disney?

Downtown Disney hours are generally 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekends and may close earlier during the week or during off-peak times. Individual restaurants and shop hours can vary.


Does Disney have a free shuttle?

Yes. All Guests have complimentary access to our network of monorails, buses and boats. If you would like to visit multiple parks, enjoy a nice dinner at one of the Disney Resort hotels or shop at Disney Springs, you can leave your car parked in the theme park lot and use our transportation network.