The Official VILLAS at DISNEYLAND HOTEL (Discovery Tower) Owners and Fans Info Thread

[VGCgroupie]

In case you missed this morning's announcement.

Thread 'Disneyland Eliminates Early Entry for Resort Hotel Guests Beginning January 5, 2026'

Yesterday at 10:27 AM

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/guest-services/early-admission-options/

Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort​

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Prior to January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can take advantage of 30-minute early entry to a designated theme park every day of their hotel stay to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping locations.

Each day, either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park will open early:

• Disneyland Park: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Disney California...

• joseph821
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I did miss it. Thanks for posting here.

I am torn. Typically I am sleep in person but when we go with the whole family we do early entry. I am happy that they gave us something for taking it away. While I wish it was 1 LL per day rather than length of stay Im still grateful they threw us some sort of bone.

 

[VGCgroupie]

It is like they want you to go across the street.

Never

 

[atthebeachclub]

I did miss it. Thanks for posting here.

I am torn. Typically I am sleep in person but when we go with the whole family we do early entry. I am happy that they gave us something for taking it away. While I wish it was 1 LL per day rather than length of stay Im still grateful they threw us some sort of bone.

Wait…it’s PER STAY?? Wow, that is a downgrade.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Wait…it’s PER STAY?? Wow, that is a downgrade.

Yep per stay.

Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort​

LocatedinDisneyland Resort
Prior to January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can take advantage of 30-minute early entry to a designated theme park every day of their hotel stay to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping locations.

Each day, either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park will open early:

• Disneyland Park: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Disney California Adventure Park: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Please check the theme park calendar for park opening times.

Starting January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can instead take advantage of one Lightning Lane entry to a Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction during their Resort stay.

Valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same park on the same date are also required for Guests (ages 3+). Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Lightning Lane Multi Pass entry benefit for hotel guests is subject to attraction availability and restrictions, including the Lightning Lane Multi Pass terms and conditions.

 

[RickNJane]

Start the countdown until this happens at WDW.

Hate to agree with you but I do.

 

[KPeterso]

Yep per stay.

Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort​

LocatedinDisneyland Resort
Prior to January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can take advantage of 30-minute early entry to a designated theme park every day of their hotel stay to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping locations.

Each day, either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park will open early:

• Disneyland Park: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Disney California Adventure Park: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Please check the theme park calendar for park opening times.

Starting January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can instead take advantage of one Lightning Lane entry to a Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction during their Resort stay.

Valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same park on the same date are also required for Guests (ages 3+). Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Lightning Lane Multi Pass entry benefit for hotel guests is subject to attraction availability and restrictions, including the Lightning Lane Multi Pass terms and conditions.

So if I want it for each day, I would have to book each night separately. Ugh - should be each day of the stay.

 

[Canchaser143]

I did miss it. Thanks for posting here.

I am torn. Typically I am sleep in person but when we go with the whole family we do early entry. I am happy that they gave us something for taking it away. While I wish it was 1 LL per day rather than length of stay Im still grateful they threw us some sort of bone.

EE is clutch when going with littles. Being able to do Fantasyland without it being like a circus is the best! Not to mention none of those rides are on LL. There is nothing I loathe more than trying to rope drop with a stroller......

 

[AstroBlasters]

EE is clutch when going with littles. Being able to do Fantasyland without it being like a circus is the best! Not to mention none of those rides are on LL. There is nothing I loathe more than trying to rope drop with a stroller......

I think this could impact that cash side of the hotel. Makes it a LOT harder to justify the premium over good neighbor.

One lighting lane for an entire trip… That’s almost worthless for people who already buy it everyday… give me an untimed multi-experience LL every day per person on the reservation and then we are in a better place….

 

[Canchaser143]

I think this could impact that cash side of the hotel. Makes it a LOT harder to justify the premium over good neighbor.

One lighting lane for an entire trip… That’s almost worthless for people who already buy it everyday… give me an untimed multi-experience LL every day per person on the reservation and then we are in a better place….

For real, one single LL.... it is laughable!
I really am just so sad EE was so great. And to top if off, removing the Paradise Pier entrance too.... how rude! I am going to have to look at Disney Forward articles to bring up my spirits lol