Disneyland is a place that is always changing! Rides are opening, restaurants are closing… I’ll show you what is coming in 2019, and what recently opened in 2018 to help you plan for YOUR next Disneyland visit. It seems like almost every year that ticket prices go up, this year is no different, low days were $97, now they are $104. Regular Days were $117 now $129. Busy Days are $149 from $135
Parking went up $5… it’s now $25 per day
Maxpass also went up $5… it’s now $15 per day
Annual pass prices are up quite a bit too!
Star Wars Land (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) opening this summer
Mickey’s Mix Magic” an all new fireworks and projections show will arrive January 18. Sources say fireworks and projections will run on weekends and holidays
The Castle is getting a facelift!
The Tropical Hideaway, the restaurant that’s being built in the spot that used to be Aladdin’s Oasis between the Enchanted Tiki Room and Jungle Cruise. Dine alongside your fave Jungle Cruise skippers and enjoy new cuisine!
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade returns in Jan. 25 with a brand new opening!
Get Your Ears On: A Mickey and Minnie Celebration — Mickey and Minnie are 90 years old!
Fastpasses now for It’s a small World
In California Adventure, the former Bug’s Land will be surrounded by construction fences and the new Marvel-themed area is being built.
Pixar Pier, Jessie’s Critter Carousel replaces King Triton’s Carousel in 2109. Its new creatures will be based on animals that “Toy Story” character Jessie the yodeling cowgirl might find out on the ranch.
Pixar Pier at California Adventure opened on June 23. It’s not a new area, but the old Paradise Pier got a new theme and a new name.
California Screamin’ rollercoaster becomes the Incredicoaster when it adds a storyline: The Parr family races alongside you, trying to catch baby Jack-Jack!
Mickey’s Fun Wheel is now the Pixar Pal-A-Round — same ride, just different theming
Inside Out Headquarters, the fourth Pixar Pier neighborhood will open 2019. The colorful neighborhood will give guests the opportunity to take a spin on the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind,
Mobile Ordering at restaurants
You can choose your food items and pick up time and then just step right up to pick your meal with no waiting.
Play Disney Parks app — play games while waiting in line
Downtown Disney got some upgrades that include a bowling alley, a multi-sensory Star Wars experience
The hotel construction is cancelled
Earl of Sandwich is back!
Food trucks are in front of Rainforest Cafe
Ballast Point — early 2019 — will serve up California cuisine, award-winning craft brews, and have the first brewery on-site in Downtown Disney.
Naples Ristorante e Bar — now open with a full overhaul
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes — early 2019
Salt & Straw. This new gourmet ice cream shop in Downtown Disney is open for business and delicious.
A new parking structure is also under construction that will contain 6,500 spaces