Disneyland® - Theme park & entertainment

Download the official app for Disneyland® Resort to elevate your next visit with a magical mobile experience. Purchase tickets, utilize the complimentary Disney Genie service planning tool, explore maps, pinpoint Disney Characters in the parks, and more!

Enhance your theme park adventure by utilizing our new Disney Genie service, providing a personalized itinerary that maps out your day with real-time updates.

What makes it special

Craft your own Tip Board to monitor wait times for preferred attractions and more.

Access current and predicted wait times for rides, check park hours, find Character Greetings, view showtimes, and additional features swiftly.

Acquire tickets and book reservations through the app; present your barcode at the gate for entry upon arrival at the park - no need for e-tickets.

Save time by pre-ordering meals via mobile food and beverage ordering at selected dining spots.

Plan your dining experiences by browsing menus and making reservations directly on your device. Easily check-in for your reservation at participating locations via the app. No reservation? Add your group to the mobile walk-up list at specific eateries (subject to availability).

Browse Disney PhotoPass® images taken by professional photographers at iconic spots and select attractions when you purchase Disney PhotoPass+ or Disney Genie+ service. Don’t miss out on Magic Shots, exclusive shots available only through Disney PhotoPass® service.

Efficiently manage hotel reservations, start the check-in process, receive booking updates, and more at Disneyland Resort hotels.

Seize GPS-enabled maps to promptly locate attractions, restaurants, shops, and more nearby.

Essential for Magic Key holders: Link your Magic Key pass to access discounts at designated dining and merchandise outlets. Display your pass via the Disneyland app upon arrival.

Track Disney Characters' appearances in the parks effortlessly.

Access schedules, accessibility info, descriptions for attractions, dining spots, and further details you require.

*Available for U.S. and Japan residents only.

**Legacy Passholders: Remember to carry your Passport and valid photo ID!

Valid Annual Passport card needed for Passholder benefits and more.

With this Disney Parks app, you can:

    Buy tickets and Magic Key annual passes

    Make park reservations

    Plan out your day with Disney Genie

    Purchase front-of-the-line access with Disney Genie Plus, the new MaxPass replacement

    Join a virtual queue or make a Lightning Lane reservation 

    Check the wait time for your next attraction or showtimes for the day’s entertainment offerings

    Make dining reservations, join a restaurant walk-up list or place a mobile order for a quick-service restaurant

    Navigate to your next destination

    Find Disney characters and PhotoPass Photographers

    Shop for souvenirs

    Check into and out of your hotel room and unlock your door

    And more!

15 Ways to Hack Your Trip to the Disneyland Resort with the Mobile App

Ready to dive deeper into the app’s convenient planning tools? Read on to learn how you can use your smartphone to make the most of your next vacation to the Disneyland Resort with just a simple swipe or tap. 

Purchase Theme Park Tickets & Magic Key Passes (When They’re Available)

To get into the parks, you first need a valid park ticket. Day tickets to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are available for purchase in the mobile app. However, be aware that you can only buy full-priced tickets on the Disneyland app. Aside from cheaper 3-day admission offers for California residents, no discounts are available. 

For some of the best discounted Disneyland tickets out there, we recommend our ticket partner, Undercover Tourist. Then, after buying your tickets at a discount, simply link them to your Disney account on the Disneyland app. 

Previously, Magic Key Passes (the company’s fanciful name for a Disneyland annual pass) were also available for purchase on the app, but they are currently sold out until further notice.  However, we can only assume that you will be able to buy them through the app again once more become available. 

Make Reservations for Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park

Along with a park ticket, a valid Park Pass Reservation for the day is required to enter both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the park reservation system helps to manage crowd levels. 

To check the current availability for and make theme park reservations, tap the plus sign ⊕ at the bottom-center of the app and select Make a Park Reservation. 

Find Out What’s Happening (or Not) & When with Park Hours & Showtimes

There’s a lot to see and do at Disneyland and not a lot of time to do it. Accordingly, you’ll want to know when everything is happening so you can plan out your day. To top it all off, times when everything is up and running can vary daily from park-to-park, restaurant-to-restaurant and even attraction-to-attraction. And don’t even get us started on those pesky refurbishments. 

You’ll find all of that valuable information in the Disneyland app, including: 

    Park hours

    Show times for parades, stage shows, nighttime spectaculars and other live performances

    Opening hours for stores and restaurants

    Attraction closures

For park hours, click the hamburger icon ☰ in the lower right-hand corner and scroll down to select Park Hours & Info. For operating hours and showtimes for everything else, tap the down arrow ˅ in the top-center to navigate to what you’re interested in. 

Check Current Disneyland Wait Times for Rides 

One of the best ways to cram more attractions into your day is to avoid the crowds by capitalizing on the shortest Disneyland wait times for rides. Disney Genie does this to an extent, but you can also use the Disneyland app to see up-to-the-minute wait times either displayed on a map – perfect for checking for short ride queues nearby – or listed out individually. 

For current Disneyland wait times, click the down arrow ˅ in the top-center and select Attractions. From there, you can either view the wait times on the interactive map or tap Show List. You can also use the Filter to narrow things down a bit based on which park you’re at, height restrictions, thrill factor and more. 

Maximize Your Day with Disney Genie & Genie+

The Disney Genie and its line-skipping partner-in-crime Disney Genie+ are the company’s new vacation planning tools, and both can be accessed through the Disneyland app. The Disney Genie Service is a complimentary automated itinerary builder that makes recommendations for your day based on factors like your interests and location, while Disney Genie Plus and Individual Attraction Selections are for-purchase upgrades that give you access to a ride’s Lightning Lane (AKA the new FastPass). 

To get started, tap Summon Disney Genie from the main menu or click the hamburger icon ☰ in the lower right-hand corner and select either Tip Board or My Genie Day. The Tip Board breaks down current standby lines and Lightning Lane reservation windows for each individual attraction, while the My Day tab can be used to automatically generate your free itinerary. To make it happen, select Get Started Now. 

Join a Virtual Queue for Popular Attractions

For some attractions, particularly newer rides and popular shows, you may need to join a virtual queue in order to experience the attraction. Basically, the service is used to claim and save your place in line before you even set foot into the queue – and it’s exclusively available through the Disneyland app. 

Previously, the service was used for massively popular rides like Disneyland’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at California Adventure. Their virtual queues have since been replaced by individual Lightning Lane access. Currently, the only attraction with a virtual queue is World of Color, California Adventure’s vibrant nighttime spectacular. (Learn how to get guaranteed entry here.) 

To join a virtual queue, tap the hamburger icon ☰ in the lower right-hand corner and select Virtual Queues. Then, click the plus sign ⊕ in the upper-right corner or select Join Virtual Queue. Lastly, choose the appropriate theme park and select the attraction you’d like. 

Get the Lay of the Land with the Interactive Map

Although certainly not as huge as Walt Disney World, The Happiest Place on Earth is still pretty darn big, clocking in at 100 acres for Disneyland and 72 acres for California Adventure. That’s a whole bunch of ground to cover, and for folks who have never been before, it can be downright daunting. 

Thanks to the interactive map on the Disneyland app, you can easily locate everything from rides, restaurants and shops to necessary services like restrooms, First Aid and Baby Care Center locations. This is also a great way to scope out nearby attractions. To get started, simply tap the location symbol 📍 at the bottom of the screen between the plus sign and home icon. 

Track Down Disney Characters 

Don’t wander around aimlessly searching for your favorite Disney characters. Just fire up the Disneyland app! Along with rides, shows and nighttime entertainment, the app also lets you know which characters will be out, where they will be and what times they will be appearing. 

To see your favorites, tap the down arrow ˅ in the top-center and select Characters. From there, you can view meet-and-greet locations on the interactive map or click Show List for a complete, easy-to-navigate listing of everyone. 

Find Disney PhotoPass Photographers & Download Photos

Photos are a terrific way to preserve your magical memories for years to come. Unfortunately, if you’re traveling with your family or a group of Disney adults, there’s a good chance someone in your party will have to be left out of the photo to be the designated photographer. 

That’s where Disney PhotoPass photographers come in. Stationed around Disneyland and California Adventure, photographers are there to capture your family vacation, from the classic photo in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle to fun and surprising shots with a sprinkle of Disney magic. Best of all, if you upgrade to Genie Plus, all of your photos for the day are available to download for free. 

To locate the closest photographer, tap the down arrow ˅ in the top-center and select PhotoPass. After your mini photo shoot, you may need to link your Disney PhotoPass photos to your account. Click the plus sign ⊕ at the bottom of the screen and select Link PhotoPass Photos. 

From there, you have the option to link your account with either an Attraction ID, barcode, QR code or with your ticket or annual pass. Finally, to download your photos, tap the hamburger icon ☰ in the lower right-hand corner and select Photos. From there, you have the option to save or share your favorites and even purchase photo gifts. 

Skip the Line for the Register with Merchandise Mobile Checkout

After standing in line for rides all day, the last thing you’re going to want to do is stand in yet another line when you go shopping for souvenirs. Now, thanks to Merchandise Mobile Checkout, you can save time by being your own cashier. Sadly, there are only a few stores at each of the theme parks and a couple in the Downtown Disney District with the functionality. 

To locate the nearest shop with Merchandise Mobile Checkout, tap the plus sign ⊕ at the bottom of the screen and select Shop in Store. After finding your favorites, it’s time to check out. Scan the barcodes on the price tags via the app, then select “Check Out” when finished. 

To pay, you can use either a credit card, debit card, Disney gift card, Disney Rewards redemption card or Apple Pay. It even adds on any Magic Key discounts automatically! When you’re finished, simply show your QR confirmation code to the nearby cast member, and you’re on your way!

Streamline Mealtime with Dining Reservations, Walk-Up Lists & Mobile Order

Dining is a huge part of any vacation, especially at Disneyland, and where and when you decide to eat can make a big difference in your experience. Needless to say, the best restaurants at the Disneyland Resort can get pretty busy, and if you don’t plan ahead, you could be left scrambling for another restaurant with availability or wind up waiting a long time to get your food. 

Never fear! The Disneyland app is here to help. The app’s dining functionality is one of its best features. Depending on whether you want to eat at a table-service or quick-service restaurant (or even a lounge or bar), you can either make an advanced dining reservation, join a restaurant walk-up list or place a mobile order. You’re also able to scope out your food options with restaurant menus or use the app to find a dining option close to you. 

To see all the restaurants that are available, click the down arrow ˅ in the top-center and select Dining. From there, you can use the Filter to narrow down your options by things like cuisine, cost and type of dining experience. 

Making a Restaurant Reservation

Dining reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance. You can even use the Disneyland app to reserve a character meal or special dining package. To make a reservation, simply pull up the restaurant you’d like to dine at and select Reserve Dining. 

Keep in mind that once you’ve selected your party size, date, time and any dietary restrictions, you’ll need to use a credit card to hold your reservation – and should you not cancel in time (or miss it completely), you’ll be charged a $10-per-person no-show fee. 

Joining a Walk-Up List

Sometimes there isn’t any reservation availability for your restaurant of choice. Rather than finding an alternative, you can also stick with your original plan and try to join the restaurant’s walk-up list instead. Be aware that space can fill up, and the wait can be long if you aren’t careful – check the app for the current wait time. Think about dining during off-hours to avoid the crowds. 

To get started, select Join Walk-Up List from the restaurant’s page on the app. Then, just enter in your party details and dietary restrictions. When your table is ready, you’ll receive a notification so you can get seated. 

Placing a Mobile Order

Although it’s called quick service, fast food restaurants can still get pretty busy at the Disneyland Resort, especially during popular mealtimes. One of the easiest ways to save time is by placing a mobile order ahead of time. You can even make your order while waiting in line for a ride. 

The service isn’t available at every counter-service dining location, so keep an eye out for the Mobile Order icon on the list of restaurants. Once you know what you want to eat, select Order Food from the restaurant’s app page and choose your desired Arrival Window. 

Then, build your order from the list of food options, including customizations. When you’re ready to checkout, tap the Shopping Bag icon in the upper-right corner or View My Order at the bottom. If everything looks good, hit Review Order Summary, enter in any promo codes you might have and pay. When your food is ready, you’ll receive a notification for when and where to pick it up. 

Breeze Past the Front Desk with Online Check-In 

If you’re anything like us after hours spent traveling, you probably wish you could head straight to your room instead of stopping to check in – and likely wait in yet another line). Well, your introvert dreams have come true with Disney’s direct-to-your-room Online Check-In service. 

In order to use Online Check-In, your hotel reservation must be linked to your Disney account. To link your reservation, click the hamburger icon ☰ in the lower right-hand corner and select My Hotel Reservation. Then, enter in your reservation or confirmation number, last name and arrival date and hit Continue.

Once linked, you can use the Disneyland app to check in for your vacation up to five days before your arrival. You can even receive a text notification when your room is clean and ready to get in. 

Use Your Phone as Your Hotel Room Key

Gone are the days of needing to carry around a hotel-room key wherever you go. Now, all you need to do is wave your smartphone like a magic wand. Well, almost anyway. For guests staying at one of the Disneyland hotels, you can turn your phone into a Digital Key with the help of Bluetooth technology. Not only does this allow you to unlock your room door, but also some hotel common areas like pools, fitness centers and more. 

To set up and use Digital Key functionality, you must have Bluetooth turned on and your hotel reservation needs to be linked to your account. From there, tap the hamburger icon ☰ in the lower right-hand corner and click My Hotel Reservation. Select your reservation and tap Unlock Door. Finally, hit Agree and touch your phone to the door lock. 

Minimum device requirements to use the Disneyland app

iOS devices: Require iOS 16 and above

Android devices: Require Android 10 and above

FAQ

Q: How do I apply discounts to my purchase when using mobile checkout services?

A: At the Disneyland Resort, you can scan and pay for merchandise at participating stores using the Disneyland mobile app on your mobile device.

When making a mobile checkout purchase via the Disneyland app, any applicable savings will automatically be reflected in your total. At this time, mobile checkout discounts will apply only for the following:

    Disney® Visa® Cardmembers

    Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders

    Disney Vacation Club Members

    Discounts will apply pursuant to the applicable policies for such discounts.

Help for Disney Visa Cardmembers: Pay with your Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to qualify for the Cardmember discount. Make sure to use the most recent version of the Disneyland app to receive applicable discounts.

Help for Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders: In order to ensure your Magic Key discount is applied, be sure your Magic Key ID—provided at the time of purchase—is linked to your MyDisney account. Magic Key discounts are not available until your pass is activated. Magic Key passes activate when you first use the pass to enter a Disneyland Resort theme park or use the parking benefit, on the pass, for a fully paid first entry into a pay-on-entry lot at the Disneyland Resort.

Q: Does the Disneyland Resort have an official mobile app?

A: Yes. The Disneyland Resort mobile app helps streamline your next visit and make the theme park experience better than ever before. Check park hours, see wait times, browse interactive maps, locate some of your favorite Disney Characters, order food and so much more.

Q: Is the Play Disney Parks mobile app the same app as the Disneyland app at the Disneyland Resort?

A: No. The Play Disney Parks app is a separate, first-of-its-kind Disney app that gives Guests the chance to explore and have fun at the Disneyland Resort theme parks in a whole new way.

While the popular Disneyland app at the Disneyland Resort will continue serving Guests in their vacation planning before and during their visits, the all-new Play Disney Parks app gives you even more ways to enhance the in-park experience—with in-queue games you can play while waiting in line for select attractions, interactive park experiences that brings surrounding environments to life, Disney trivia, magical achievements and much more.

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot of fun things lately about the Play Disney Parks mobile app! What kinds of experiences can I enjoy with the app at the Disneyland Resort?

A: There are lots of fun ways to use the Play Disney Parks app at the Disneyland Resort theme parks! While using this all-new app, family and friends can enjoy interactive in-queue games while waiting in line at the following attractions:

    Fortune Tellers – Disneyland Park

    Peter Pan’s Flight – Disneyland Park

    Space Mountain – Disneyland Park

    Toy Story Midway Mania! – Disney California Adventure Park

In addition to these experiences, you’ll soon find some of our current interactive park offerings too, now easier than ever to access from the Play Disney Parks app!

But that’s not all! While you play, you’ll also have the chance to earn and share an assortment of themed achievements—digital collectibles all their own that you’ll receive for your experiences both in the app and across the parks. And with the Disney trivia feature, family and friends can work together, uncover fun facts and discover what it takes to become Disney trivia masters.

The Play Disney Parks app can help you celebrate your trip to the Disneyland Resort with the music of Disney and the classic sounds of the theme parks! Listen to Apple Music in the Play Disney Parks app to access official playlists inspired by beloved lands, attractions and characters (Apple Music subscription required).

Please note that certain features of the app may be available only when Guests have logged in with their MyDisney account (available to Guests 13 years of age or older).

†Subject to Disney PhotoPass terms and expiration policy.

Note: Some app features necessitate location data or registering by providing personal details. If Bluetooth is enabled, the app collects precise location information through beacon technology to enhance your in-park experience, such as wait times. Optional tools may inquire about your travel party or enable you to save a credit card for purchases.

Opt to receive push notifications for visit-related details or Disney Resort hotel stays.

Features including purchases require Wi-Fi or mobile data connection. Users must be 18 or older to make purchases.