As Disneyland Resort celebrates 70 years of magic, guests will soon notice a few changes that reflect both the resort’s exciting future and its ever-evolving operations. While expansion projects like DisneylandForward, the upcoming doubling of Avengers Campus, and the introduction of the Avatar experience prepare to usher in a new era, this fall brings a more immediate update for resort visitors. The Halloween Half Marathon Weekend, taking place September 4 through 7, 2025, will temporarily shift the Early Entry schedule. On Friday, September 5, Disneyland Park will host Early Entry, while Disney California Adventure Park will offer the extra half-hour advantage on Saturday, September 6. Once the event concludes, the normal routine will return: Disneyland Park opens early on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with Disney California Adventure offering early access Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The Early Entry benefit, introduced in 2021, has long provided hotel guests with an extra thirty minutes in the parks. That program will end on January 5, 2026. Beginning shortly after, hotel guests will instead receive one Lightning Lane pass per person per day—a new way to enhance their stay while the resort undergoes significant changes.
Although the adjustments to Early Entry during the Halloween Half Marathon Weekend are brief, they signal a larger transition ahead for the resort. With so many exciting developments on the horizon, from major expansions to beloved seasonal events, Disneyland continues to balance its rich heritage with forward-looking experiences. Guests visiting in the coming months can still enjoy the Early Entry perk, but they’ll want to make the most of it while it remains available. The Disneyland Resort is moving toward a future filled with new opportunities for storytelling, experiences, and guest benefits.
