Based on 2010 rates, Park Hopper tickets cost an average of $91 for children and $101 for adults. If you are from the area, or plan on spending the weekend in Anaheim, you can purchase the two-day one-park per day ticket. This ticket means that you can visit one park two days in a row. With this ticket option, guests saved an average of $46. You can also purchase the two-day Park Hopper ticket. This ticket will allow you to visit both parks two days in a row. Guests on average saved $36 with this ticket option.
If you plan on spending a few days in Anaheim, you can save by staying at one of the Disneyland resorts. The California Adventure hotel has a Northern California theme. The decor is similar to a ski lodge or cabin. Guests of the hotel can enter the park from a private entrance, and can enter the park an hour early. The Disneyland hotel pool features Peter Pan characters and a water slide. The Paradise Pier Resort is typically less expensive, but also offers a swimming pool and water slide. Rooms typically cost anywhere from $190 to $500 a night, based on 2010 average rates. Visit the Disneyland website to book your room and save. The more days you stay, the more you save. The website also offers package deals. Vacation packages that include admission and dining can provide additional savings. Southern California natives can save by purchasing annual passports. With a passport you can pay once, and visit Disneyland throughout the year. The average cost in 2010 for an annual pass is $329, parking included.
Some companies sell Disneyland tickets at a discounted rate. If you work for a union, they often sell employees discounted movie and theme park tickets. On Kijubi, you can save anywhere from 10 to 50 percent on Park Hopper tickets. The more days you go, the more you can save. This is ideal for those out-of-towners who plan on staying at the resort for a few days. The Southern California City Pass is a good investment for locals who plan on visiting a variety of theme parks. The Pass will get you into SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Universal Studios and comes with a three-day Disneyland Park Hopper. As of 2010, the pass costs $269 for adults and $229 for children, and can be purchased directly from the Disneyland website.
