Disneyland to Discontinue Early Entry, Add Free Lightning Lane for Hotel Guests

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Beginning in 2026, guests staying at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel and The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel will receive a free Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction. 

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Effective January 5, 2026, Early Entry is being discontinued at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. As a replacement benefit, guests staying at andy of the three Disneyland Resort hotels are eliigble to receive one free Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction per stay. Theme park admission tickets and reservations (if applicable) are required. The free Lightining Lane offer is limited to one per guest, per reservation. Disney Vacation Club stays do qualify for this perk. 

According to Scott Gustin on X.com, the change is due to light guest use of the Early Entry perk. Early Entry will remain in place through January 4. The current schedule offers 30 minutes of early access to Disneyland Park on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Disney California Adventure Early Entry is available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. 

h/t Scott Gustin

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