The Walt Disney Company has just announced the return of ticketed admission (With limited capacity) to their Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim California. Starting March 18th, A Touch of Disney event will mark the return of characters through out the park as well as delicious and iconic foods from both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (We’re coming for you Dolewhip!) and of course shopping for the latest Disney merchandise and apparel. Guests will also be able to take advantage of photo ops throughout the park at some unique locations within Disney California Adventure. An added bonus to this event is Disney’s PhotoPass with unlimited downloads included in the price of admission.
Currently, Disney California Adventure is open without paid admission as an extension of the Downtown Disney entertainment experience. March 14th will be the last day to visit the park for free before it closes March 15th, then reopens on March 18th for the “A Touch of Disney” ticketed event. Attractions will remained closed for this ticketed event.
Here’s what you need to know*:
- Dates: Beginning Mar. 18; offered Thursdays – Mondays from noon to 8 p.m.
- Pricing: The introductory $75 ticket includes admission, parking for the experience at Mickey & Friends parking structure, unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the day of the experience, and a $25 A Touch of Disney dining card valid towards the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages (subject to restrictions including not being valid for alcohol). Ticket prices are subject to change.
- Tickets: A Touch of Disney tickets will be available on Disneyland.com beginning March 4, for select days from March 18 through April 5, 2021. Tickets for this experience will then be released for dates on a rolling basis until the experience ends. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online at Disneyland.com for a specific date (subject to availability).
- Dining: Table reservations for Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining will be made available beginning March 11. Table reservations do not provide admission to A Touch of Disney and dining at those locations requires A Touch of Disney ticket that is valid on the same day as the table reservation. Reservations are recommended, and additional details are coming soon.
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Downtown Disney District will remain open seven days a week with unique dining and shopping that includes Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Naples Ristorante e Bar, World of Disney and Star Wars Trading Post, which recently opened in a new location. Buena Vista Street will remain open as an extension of the Downtown Disney District through March 14, and will be closed beginning March 15. Beginning March 18, Buena Vista Street will become part of A Touch of Disney.