Popular Disneyland Roller Coaster Closure, Early Entry Schedule Change, Cheap Visit Days, and More ‘This Week’

Welcome back to Mickey Visit Disneyland This Week! Each week at Mickey Visit, we unearth Disneyland news and tips you could easily miss completely. We have all of the essential dates for your visit. This week, we have news about a change to the Early Entry schedule due to a special event, new Halloween foods, a popular ride closing for refurbishment, and more.

These news and date updates provide the most important information for your visit every single week, whether you are a frequent visitor or visiting for the first time in years. We cut through the noise to hone in on what dates and news matter for this week. Click here to see our most recent Disneyland This Week update from last week for all the things you missed at Disneyland and our first Disneyland This Week update for all my thoughts on what we are hoping to achieve with these weekly updates.

My name is Gavin Doyle. Each week, I and members of my team, including Lindsay Brookshier, Emily Midgley, and Bridget Waldman from @CaliforniaDisneyBliss, will work together to bring you the most essential Disneyland information. This is your one-stop resource for everything happening at Disneyland the week of September 1, 2025.

One Big Thing in Disneyland News – Must-Try New Disneyland Halloween Foods!

The Disneyland Halloween celebration has now been running for a little over a week, and we have tried several of the new seasonal foods this year! In addition to some great returning items we really enjoyed, like the Boo-gogi Toasted Sandwich with Corn Cheese Soup and the Jack-O’-Lantern Mickey Pumpkin Macaron from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, there are also dozens of new items. These are our favorites in each park that you shouldn't skip!

At Disneyland Park, our top three new Halloween foods are the Fresh-baked Pumpkin Cookies from Harbour Galley, Haunted Heatwave Pizza from Alien Pizza Planet, and the Spicy Pickle Popcorn from the popcorn cart near Star Trader in Tomorrowland. You'll want to get the pumpkin cookies early in the day if you can, as these are popular! The Haunted Heatwave pizza was super flavorful and a real winner. We were also surprised by the Spicy Pickle Popcorn, which has a nice tangy flavor!

At Disney California Adventure, you should try the Celestial Chocolate Churro from Terran Treats in Avengers Campus, the Fried Elote Corn on the Cob from Corn Dog Castle, and the Ursula Enchanted Waffles from Schmoozies in Hollywood Land. The Celestial Chocolate Churro is known as the “Dubai Chocolate Churro” (rolled in cocoa sugar, topped with pistachio cream, chocolate sauce, crispy phyllo dough crumbles, and crushed pistachios) and is a must-try! We also really liked the Fried Elote Corn on the Cob, which was a little hard to eat but huge and flavorful. Lastly, we had mixed opinions from our team about the Ursula Enchanted Waffles. I personally wasn't blown away by them, but they are very cute, and I have seen that many others have tried them and loved them!

You can see our full 2025 Disneyland Halloween foods review to see 19 items we tried this year and our ratings of each, so that you know the must-tries and ones to skip!

Important Disneyland Dates This Week

• The runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend takes place at the Disneyland Resort from September 4-7 this week. The event kicks off with runDisney Yoga on September 4, the Disneyland Halloween 5K on September 5, the Disneyland Halloween 10K and runDisney Kids Races on September 6, and the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon on September 7. We anticipate that the event will cause an increase in crowds at the parks during these four days.
• There is a switch to the usual Early Entry schedule for Disneyland Resort hotel guests next week due to the runDisney event. On Friday, September 5th, Early Entry will be offered at Disneyland Park instead of Disney California Adventure. Then, on Saturday, September 6th, early Entry will be offered at Disney California Adventure instead of Disneyland Park. You can see details about that switch and the impact in our separate article here.
• We are now in the “off-season” at Disneyland, when crowds are generally lower and there are a handful of Tier 0 ($104) ticket days for 1 Park Per Day tickets. This week, those days are Tuesday, September 2, Wednesday, September 3, and Thursday, September 4. Last week, we also saw that Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane Single Pass was only $15 per person on the Tier 0 days.

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closes on Tuesday, September 2, for refurbishment. There is no reopening date listed on the calendar yet.
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue reopens from its closure this week on Friday, September 5. The ride has been closed for an extended refurbishment since late June.
• A handful of new Disneyland Halloween food items debuts this week at Royal Street Veranda, starting Wednesday, September 3! These new items include the Meatball Slider, Roasted Vegetable Salad, and Coffee Fritters.
• Oogie Boogie Bash will close Disney California Adventure early at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 2. See all Disneyland early closure dates for the rest of the year here. If you're attending this year's parties, see everything you need to know about Oogie Boogie Bash in our full guide. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are now sold out for all party dates.

Key Disneyland News You Missed

• Disney revealed new concept art for the enhanced outdoor dining area of Napa Rose, which is currently under renovation. You can see details and that concept art in our separate article here!
• Disney revealed some new popcorn buckets and novelties! See all photos and details in our separate article here.
• At Destination D23, Disney announced a new Disneyland documentary featuring never-before-seen footage. You can see all details, the trailer, and the opening period in our separate article here.
• Disney announced the dates for the 2026 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which takes place every two years at the Anaheim Convention Center. See the dates revealed for the D23 Expo in our separate article here!

• Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit has begun in Downtown Disney, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure! Each map is $11.99 and is different for each location. The prize is an adorable Disney mini cornhole board.
• Two types of Magic Key passes, the Imagine and Enchant Key, are now on sale. You can see our Disneyland Magic Key guide for details on pass benefits, pricing, the sale process, and more.
• We attended the first day of the Halloween celebration at Disneyland! Based on our visit, here are the key things you should be aware of this year if you have a trip planned soon.
• Disneyland has announced that it will be ending Early Early for hotel guests and replacing it with a Lightning Lane perk. See details about the new perk and the end date of Early Entry in our separate article here.
• Disneyland has also shared that it will soon be removing a private hotel theme park entrance. See that closing date and impact on hotel guests here.

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Magic Key Benefits Continue in September

Special perks for Magic Key Annual Passholders are available this month. See details below.

• At Oogie Boogie Bash, Magic Key holders can enjoy an exclusive Magic Key T-shirt and pin, as well as a special photo opportunity and pin set at the Magic Key destination under Silly Symphony Swings. The commemorative 3-button set features Lock, Shock, and Barrel from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and a candy treat.
• A special Kuzco Poison Sipper is available just for Magic Key holders at select quick-service locations throughout the Disneyland Resort.
• There is a unique Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot featuring Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, with complimentary digital downloads. This will be offered from August 22 through September 30 from 1-7 pm daily in New Orleans Square.
• Magic Key holders can purchase special Halloween Magic Key merch, while supplies last. This includes a Happy Halloween Magic Key T-shirt, Happy Halloween Magic Key Pin, Haunted Mansion Magic Key T-shirt, and Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Magic Key Pin.
• Magic Key holders can find a 70th Celebration Postcard collection with a special Magic Key design from Disney Vacation Club, available at any Disney Vacation Club Discovery Desk. These are available while supplies last.
• During the 70th anniversary celebration, there is special Magic Key 70th-themed merchandise available! New Magic Key items will be released periodically. Right now, offerings include a 70th Magic Key T-shirt, 70th Magic Key Pin, and 70th Magic Key Lug Bag.
• Magic Key holders can enjoy special food offerings, including the Box O' Sliders at Galactic Grill and the new Neapolitan Sampler at The Golden Horseshoe, available for purchase on the Disneyland app. The Neapolitan Sampler offering features three sample-size ice cream floats, one of each of the following: Coca-Cola Cherry Float, Sprite Float, and Barq’s Root Beer Float.
• For the Pixar Putt mini golf course, Magic Key holders get a special discounted rate of $25 per Magic Key Holder.

Disneyland Operational Updates

• Disneyland shifts to shorter hours of operation this week, with Disneyland Park open until 11 PM and Disney California Adventure open until 9 PM (except for Oogie Boogie Bash nights).
• Disney California Adventure will close early at 6 pm on September 2 for Oogie Boogie Bash.
• The Disneyland 70th anniversary show, World of Color: Happiness!, shows once every night at Disney California Adventure, except for Oogie Boogie Bash nights.
• At Disneyland Park, Halloween Screams plays with projections every night and with fireworks on the weekends from Friday-Sunday. Fantasmic! will show twice a night on weekends. Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga will have three showtimes a night until the 5th, then will have two showtimes a night. Paint the Night runs twice a night.

What We're Thinking About This Week

• Emily really likes the concept art for the enhanced outdoor dining area of the Napa Rose. This looks like a really inviting and beautiful atmosphere.
• Gavin had a full weekend of news coverage at Destination D23 and is excited to see those developments and the work at Disneyland moving forward.
• Lindsay is excited to be at the parks this week to take advantage of the cheap $104 tickets and try to fit in all the 70th entertainment and Halloween in one day!

Where In Disneyland Is This?

Do you know where this is? Share your guess in the comments below!

Answer to last week's “Where In Disneyland Is This?” Click here to see that image so you can guess first.

The new Halloween confectionery display in the lobby of Disney's Grand Californian!

Disneyland Crowd Calendar This Week

This week, we anticipate crowds to increase a bit during the runDisney event at the resort. Otherwise, this is a generally slower period of time with lower crowds that we consider to be one of the best months to visit Disneyland. It's possible that the heat could mitigate the crowds by deterring locals from visiting, but the temperature highs appear to be going in a downward trend.

You can see our rating of all upcoming dates in our Mickey Visit Disneyland Crowd Calendar.

New Disneyland Ride Closures This Week

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closes for refurbishment on Tuesday, September 2, and Main Street Cinema and the Mark Twain Riverboat both close for refurbishment this week on Monday, September 8.

Here are some of the current ride closures that are continuing into this week:

• Radiator Springs Racers is closed for refurbishment (reopening date announced)
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is closed for refurbishment (reopening this week!)
• Casey Jr. Circus Train is closed for refurbishment
• Storybook Land Canal Boats is closed for refurbishment

You can see reopening dates for some of the above attractions and other upcoming closures in our Disneyland ride refurbishment guide.

Other Disney Content We're Watching

Each week, we'll share some of our favorite information and fun content from across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube in an effort to spotlight some of the great creators who work so hard to share details from Disneyland.

First up, we have a video from Jess (@magicaltoddlertips on Instagram) showing this great look at the Club Level perks at the Disneyland Hotel‘s new High Key Club!

 

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Next, we have this video from @thecalibae on Instagram showing the new Moana window on Disneyland's Main Street!

 

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We also wanted to include this super fun highlight from Ashley (@magicalfamilies on Instagram)!

 

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A post shared by Ashley ✨ Disney Creator & Disney Family (@magicalfamilies)

Heads up! Reservations Open for Disneyland Dining / Park Reservations

For any trips before the below dates, you should consider booking park reservations and dining reservations.

• Today is the 60-day window for Disneyland dining reservations for October 31, 2025. 
• Today is the 180-day window for making Disneyland theme park reservations for February 28, 2026. This applies to most non-Annual Pass tickets.
• For Magic Key Annual Pass Holders, the 90-day window from today to make theme park reservations is November 30, 2025.

See our top tips for getting Disneyland dining reservations and the best Disneyland restaurants we would recommend.

Disneyland Lightning Lane Cost This Week

• Today, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass service costs $36 if you purchase it when you arrive.
• For the two Lightning Lane Single Pass rides, the cost is $28 for Rise of the Resistance and N/A for Radiator Springs Racers (closed for refurbishment).

You can see our guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland for our expert tips on making the most of the service.

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