Disneyland California park hopper tickets: Twice the fun on a single day

























































Disneyland California park hopper tickets let you visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on the same day, using a single ticket. Instead of choosing just one park, you can split your day between classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and modern favorites like Radiator Springs Racers.

If you’re short on time or visiting Disneyland for just one day, a hopper ticket offers more flexibility than a standard 1-day ticket. You can start in one park, move to the other after 11am, and adjust your plans based on wait times, show schedules, and ride availability.

What’s included

Your Disneyland California park hopper ticket includes:

  • Same-day entry to both parks
  • Unlimited park hopping after 11am.
  • Access to all rides, lands, shows, and seasonal offerings operating on your visit date.
  • Entry during regular park hours for both parks.
  • Lightning Lane access is not included; available as an upgrade.

Things to know before booking your Disneyland California park hopper tickets

  1. Decide on your starting point: Reservations have to be made for the first theme park that you’re visiting. After entering, you can hop onto the other park 11am onwards.
  2. Validity: Your hopper tickets are valid for a single-day of use only; you cannot split visits across multiple days.
  3. Upgrade: The Lightning Lane Pass, which allows you to skip waiting at regular lines, is an optional upgrade; not included with your park hopper ticket.

Compare your ticket types

FeaturePark hopper tickets2-day tickets

Park access

Both parks in one day

One park per day

Park hopping

Yes, after 11am

No

Ideal for

Short visits, first-timers

Slower pace, families

Lightning Lane access

Optional add-on

Optional add-on

Time pressure

High

Low

Ride coverage

Select highlights across both parks

More complete at each park

Note
  • Choose a hopper ticket if you want maximum variety in one day and are comfortable with meticulous planning.
  • Choose a 2-day ticket if you prefer shorter wait times and want to explore both parks at a relaxed pace.

Getting from Disneyland Park ↔ Disneyland California Adventure Park

  • Walking time: 5–8 minutes
  • Route: Through Downtown Disney District
  • Security: No additional security check when switching parks

Best time to move:

  • Between 1:30–3:30pm, when wait times peak in Disneyland Park.
  • After finishing headliner rides in your starting park.

Because the parks are directly opposite each other, hopping is fast and straightforward.

Sample itinerary: Maximise your 1-day hopper ticket

8am: Entry at the starting park (recommended: Disneyland Park)

Rides: Space Mountain, Indiana Jones Adventure, and Pirates of the Caribbean
Note: Wait times typically remain under 40 minutes before 9:30am.

10:30am: Fantasyland & classic rides

Rides: Peter Pan’s Flight, Alice in Wonderland, and Matterhorn Bobsleds

11am: Park hopping opens

11:15am: Hop across to Disney California Adventure

Rides: Web Slingers and Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

1pm: Lunch + Pixar Pier

Rides: Incredicoaster and Toy Story Midway Mania

3pm: Radiator Springs Racers

  • Expect 90–120 minute waits without Lightning Lane
  • Use Single Rider if available to cut wait time

6: Return to Disneyland Park

8:30pm onwards: Flexible hopping

  • Revisit low-wait rides or focus on nighttime entertainment.

Frequently asked questions about Disneyland California park hopper tickets

No. You can only enter the park you selected at the time of reservation until 11am. Park hopping becomes available from 11am onwards.

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