**If you want to come with us, and score this awesome deal, you will need to book by July 15th. That is only 5 Days away! Details are below!
Update: Even though the ticket prices for Disneyland have gone up, Get Away Today is giving us the lower ticket prices!! This offer needs to be booked by July 15th, 2013. So if you want to come, make sure you get set up on a payment plan and book it right away. Or purchase before July 15th!
I think by now you all know h0w much I just LOVE Disneyland. It is just so magical and so fun! My favorite time of the year to go to Disneyland is actually during Halloween Time. They completely change the park with awesome decorations, Mickey and all his friends get dressed up in Halloween Costumes and they actually change a few of the rides with Halloween Themes! And it is the only time of the entire year you get to see the Disney Villians! Not to mention that they have the Mickey’s Halloween Party- ridiculous amounts of Candy, Free Trick or Treat Bags, Special Fireworks Show and the park opens only for Party guests!
I have been working with Get Away Today to see if there was any way we could do a crazy discount on a Disneyland trip. I want to go again this year during Disney’s Halloween Time and I’m sure there are a lot of you who would love to get a deal to Disneyland too. So, FINALLY, we have worked something out and I think you guys will be excited! Here are all of the details:
- Dates: September 24th-28th (2nd Full Week of Disney’s Halloween Time. It shouldn’t be as busy and that means more Disneyland Rides for us!)
- There are a few different hotels to choose from depending on where you want to stay. You will see details on that below.
- If you can’t pay for your entire trip right now, don’t worry! Get Away Today will let you make payments on your trip up until you go! They usually charge $50 to do a Payment Plan. But they have waived that fee for all of us. So, you can choose which package you want and make monthly payments for the next 4 months! No Interest Either!
Getting Excited Yet?
These packages are based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. There is no way I would have been able to post every possible option… 🙂 BUT, if you have less or more people in your party, you can still book these great deals! Just call up the Get Away Today Groups Department at 888.943.2929 at and they will help you change your vacation package so it fits for your family!
Ok here are the different Packages you can choose from:
ALL packages include the following:
- 4 nights hotel stay, 5-Day Park Hopper Tickets for 2 adults and 2 children
- All Get Away Today Exclusives ($10 ESPN Zone Gift Card, Strive Today Band, $300 worth of coupons) It includes $10 of game play at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney. It also includes a voucher for a second $10 game card if you purchase an entrée or sandwich at the ESPN Zone, so it’s almost like getting your food for free. Plus, it includes a 25% off coupon for all ESPN Zone merchandise – it’s one FREE $10 ESPN Zone Gift Card per PERSON!!!
- And a FREE exclusive Freebies2Deals Payment Plan. (If you need additional park hopper tickets for other family members, or to make other changes, you totally can when you go to book and your price will change accordingly as well.)
Disney Package:
Disneyland Hotel: $2,440 or 4 payments of $610 (Worth $2754!!) I checked the Disney website and they have this same exact package for $2847!! So Get Away Today is really giving us a hefty discount- $400 off!!! That is crazy!
Includes FREE upgrade: Goofy’s Kitchen exclusive dining experience w/me and my family! You get to eat an amazing buffet with the Disney Characters. It is the best way to see the characters. They come to each table! Plus, it saves you time trying to search for them in the park. (must purchase hotel and tickets (one Character Dining per person) to qualify) This normally costs $130 for 2 Adults and 2 Kids! And you get it FREE!
Benefits of Staying at a Disneyland Hotel:
- You get early access to Disneyland every day of your vacation, as long as you have a valid park ticket and your room key. **This is the BEST way to get into Cars Land and ride all of the rides before everyone else gets in an hour later! We rode the brand new Cars ride 3 times and the other rides all before the park opened to the public! ONLY people staying at a Disney Resort can get in that hour early each day. So it makes a big difference!
- For those with little ones who still need to take naps, I personally think a Disneyland Hotel really helps out! You are only steps away from your actual hotel room. You can leave mid-day when the park starts to get crowded and head back to the hotel for a nap and some time at the pool. Then, you can head back early evening when people are starting to leave for the day!
- At the Disneyland Hotel, you can choose to use the Monorail to enter the park each morning, or go through the special/private entrance through the Grand Californian Hotel. Both can help you get into the park faster!
- The nighttime show and firework music is piped in through your TV. So if you have to head back to the Hotel early, you can still get some of the magic!
- Disney Princesses tell bedtime stories to your kids on a special Disneyland Hotel TV channel
- You can schedule a wake-up call from Mickey Mouse each morning. Have each of your kids answer the phone in the morning and get a fun surprise!!
Suite Package: Staybridge 1-bedroom Suite: $1,777 (or 4 payments of $444.25) Includes a FREE Breakfast Buffet! It includes a FREE Sundown Reception w/light meals/snacks Tues-Thurs too!
This also includes 5-day ART Bus tickets for FREE for 2 Adults and 2 Kids! (Worth $50) This is the shuttle system that will pick you up from your hotel and take you straight to Disneyland! You won’t have to pay for parking or anything like that. And, it comes every 20 minutes. It is really convenient!
Optional upgrade: Goofy’s Kitchen exclusive dining experience w/me and my family: $130 for 2 adults and 2 children. You get to eat an amazing buffet with the Disney Characters. It is the best way to see the characters. They come to each table! Plus, it saves you time trying to search for them in the park.
Our family has stayed here before and it is a great option if you have a larger family! There is also a mini-kitchen. So you can keep food and other items in your room during your stay or even opt to do dinners in your hotel room and save some money. Also, Staybridge has one of the BEST Free Buffet Breakfasts I have had! So that is a definite bonus for staying here as well.
Deluxe Package: Crowne Plaza Resort: $1,648 (or 4 payments of $412) This is $1815 on sites like Expedia! You save almost $200 on this package!
The Crowne Plaza has their own Shuttle that takes you directly to Disneyland. They normally charge for the shuttle and parking as part of their $14/night resort fee. With Get Away Today, that is waived, so you will get access to the free shuttle AND free hotel parking!
Optional upgrade: Goofy’s Kitchen exclusive dining experience w/me and my family: $130 for 2 adults and 2 children. You get to eat an amazing buffet with the Disney Characters. It is the best way to see the characters. They come to each table! Plus, it saves you time trying to search for them in the park.
Moderate Package: Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort: $1,543 (or 4 payments of $385.75) – Includes FREE Breakfast Too! (gratuity not included) **This is $1637 on other booking sites! This saves you about $100 on this package!
This also includes 5-day ART Bus tickets for FREE for 2 Adults and 2 Kids! (Worth $50) This is the shuttle system that will pick you up from your hotel and take you straight to Disneyland! You won’t have to pay for parking or anything like that. And, it comes every 20 minutes. It is really convenient!
Optional upgrade: Goofy’s Kitchen exclusive dining experience w/me and my family: $130 for 2 adults and 2 children. You get to eat an amazing buffet with the Disney Characters. It is the best way to see the characters. They come to each table! Plus, it saves you time trying to search for them in the park.
Value Package: Quality Inn & Suites: $1,417 (or 4 payments of $354.25) – Includes FREE Breakfast Too! **This is $1489 on other booking sites.
This also includes 5-day ART Bus tickets for FREE for 2 Adults and 2 Kids! (Worth $50) This is the shuttle system that will pick you up from your hotel and take you straight to Disneyland! You won’t have to pay for parking or anything like that. And, it comes every 20 minutes. It is really convenient!
This hotel is also newly renovated. And, it is within walking distance to the park!
Optional upgrade: Goofy’s Kitchen exclusive dining experience w/me and my family: $130 for 2 adults and 2 children. You get to eat an amazing buffet with the Disney Characters. It is the best way to see the characters. They come to each table! Plus, it saves you time trying to search for them in the park.
So obviously, there are a lot of routes that you can go. But I am really hoping that one of these packages will work for your family so you can come with me and my family to Disneyland!!
***I do want to give you guys a heads up though… there are only so many hotel rooms at each resort we have negotiated these special deals for. So please don’t wait very long to book in case the hotel you want sells out of rooms. Remember, the payment plan that Get Away Today provides does not charge interest or anything… and that $50 fee is waived for us. So, you can set that up at any time and it won’t cost you a dime.
If you want to book any of these packages, you will have to book directly through the Get Away Today Groups Department at 888.943.2929. Make sure you call and tell them you are calling about the Freebies2Deals Special Vacation Package to Disneyland! That way, you will get quoted the right amount. If you need to make any changes to the packages above, you can also talk to them and work that all out. But the most important part is that I want all of you to come and experience Disneyland with me!! Those of you who do come, I will email you tips before the trip to make sure you get the most out of your vacation, your dollars, and your time! 🙂
Excited to meet a bunch of you and have a magical time at Disneyland during Halloween Time! It is a blast!
Jessica Smith
When can we book the Halloween Party tickets? 🙂
Beckee
We do the Halloween party every year and it usually comes available on the Disneyland website in late July/August. It is so much fun!
Megan Gerber
If I wasn’t due the next week my family would be all over this deal!
Kristi R
Amazing!!! Thank you!!!
Janette
Do you know if there are options for larger families? 2 adults and 5 kids (the youngest will have just turned 1)?
Melea Johnson
Yep, in the post I talked about how you can just add extra park hoppers if you need them to the package. Plus, the staybridge suites is probably your best option and will fit you all in one hotel room. Just call up that number on the post so they can help you and get you some options that fit your family size!
Meredith
Awesome!! Thanks!
Kristi Redmon
My husband and I are interested in this plan, but we wouldn’t need hoppers for kids since we don’t have any yet. Can those be taken out of a package?
Melea Johnson
Yep, definitely! Just call up that number in the post and let them know. They can take out the cost for the kids tickets! It will be a lot cheaper!
Stacie S-H
It’s just me and my husband too…we would not need kid tickets. What is the price for that??
Melea Johnson
Just call up that number in the post and let them know, they will take out the cost for the kids tickets! It should be a lot cheaper for you guys!
Noelle S
Just called and spoke with them about the price for no children (or children under 3) and they said you would just take off the price of the tickets. They are $265 each so total of $530 off of whichever package you would want.
Lyndie
Will the Halloween Party be going at that time, I know this would be extra….
Melea Johnson
Yep, it will be on Friday night. They usually are $50 per ticket. So it is an extra cost, but you get in from about 4pmish and can stay till like 1am! And, only Halloween Party ticket holders can get in!
Allison
Is there a deadline to book these by?
Melea Johnson
No, there isn’t a deadline. But depending on how many people book, it could sell out
Elle
My daughter and I go every year (season pass holders) but, it’s full even on those dates…what am I saying, Disneyland is always full.
Melea Johnson
Yeah, Disneyland is always full isn’t it?? LOL But, we have gone two years to the Halloween Party and it was almost empty. So, you just never know! I think it is super busy during UEA break.
Amy
I wonder how recently you have gone during these times? We used to always go during this time (season pass holders as well) and it is getting busier and busier. We even took a year off from our season passes hoping for a miracle expansion or something to slow down the crowds!
Melea Johnson
Hey Amy, Last year was busy.. but we also went the first week of October and it was Arizona’s UEA break. But the year before we went in September it was wonderful! But, I guess we can all expect that once everyone hears about how much fun Mickey’s Party is… it is going to get busier. 🙂
Kenzie
You can go to touringplans.com and check the crowd calendar! Those dates look awesome!
Katie
For the payment plan, would I need to pay the first payment the day I book the reservation or is the first payment due next month?
Melea Johnson
They are super flexible with it actually! So, I’m sure you can work out something that works for your family. As long as it is paid in full before you go! 🙂
Christine
Are those dates right? It’s for SEPTEMBER 24-28???
Melea Johnson
Yep! Weird, I know.. But Hallowen actually starts at Disneyland the 2nd or 3rd week in September! So, we are going the last week of September… that way, I am hoping it won’t be too crowded because of all the UEA travelers. 🙂
Melea Johnson
Oh, one more thing..I do want to give you a heads up that last year they released Mickey’s Halloween Party Tickets July 16th. So we can expect to see them around the same time. They are usually around $50 per person.
I will email everyone who books the Get Away Today Deal to give you a heads up when that happens. And, I will post it on the site for everyone too! They do sell out each year. So I will DEFINITELY give you a heads up so we can go party together!!
Shannon
I wish that I could go then, but with school and work we will just have to make other plans. ;(
Noelle S
Looking into booking right now 🙂
Ambpete
We have stayed at the Staybridge Inn and Suites the last 2 years. By far the best value and it has a GREAT breakfast, not to mention the mid week receptions which includes light dinners. Also, if you have more then 4 people in your family, they have a great 2 bedroom suite that sleeps 8, so you don’t have to have 2 rooms. Pool is great, full kitchen in each room. Highly recommend staying there.
Chauntelle McAlhany
Is Disneyland hotel the only one that allows for early entry or do all of these hotels allow early entry?
Melea Johnson
The Disneyland Hotel is the only one in these packages that offers early entry every single day. Park Hopper Tickets offer early entry on specific days of the week.
Chauntelle McAlhany
do you know which days?
Get Away Today
All of the tickets included with these packages include one Magic Morning which can be used to get into Disneyland on Tuesday, Thursday OR Saturday. But, if you’re staying at the Disneyland Hotel, you’ll get early entry to a Disney park each day. So, if you stay at the Disneyland Hotel, you’ll get into Disneyland an hour early on Tuesday, Thursday AND Saturday. You’ll also get into Disney California Adventure on Wednesday AND Friday. Staying at a Disney hotel is the ONLY way to get into Disney California Adventure early. 🙂
bjorn
Do we make the Air Travel on our own…or are there packages for that as well …
Melea Johnson
Yes, you can make the air travel on your own. Or, you Get Away Today can help you with that as well, if you choose.
Renee
I have question, We have rewards night point at a Staybridge, can I still call and booked through and not get the hotel deal but everything else?
Get Away Today
Renee – we can still offer you the discount Park Hopper tickets and Character Dining through our Group Department. 🙂
MyKeshea
When would we need to book by? I’m trying to see if we can scrap up some funds. (Money is super tight right now since we’ve got medical bills and student loans to pay each month.)
Also, do you think you would do something else like this in the future? I’ve never been to Disneyland and it would be awesome to go sometime.
Valerie
Man, We’re going the 2nd week in December, will they have another deal like this one??? Sounds like a great time to finally stay at a Disneyland hotel!
Valorie
Can you get 3-day park hopper passes instead of 5 in the package? With only 4 nights in the hotel included, that means that if you’re traveling a far distance, you’d have to find somewhere else to stay Sunday night and Friday night. Thanks for figuring out these packages for us! This will be my first time going to Disneyland with my husband and 2 little ones (both under 3 so hopefully they would be free!) and I’m hoping to be able to make it work for that week!! 🙂
Get Away Today
Valorie – we can completely customize the package for you – and yes, if both of your kids are under 3, they are free! Call our Group Dept at 888.943.2929 and they will help you out. 🙂
Valorie
Or Monday and Saturday, rather, since the dates are Tues-Sat.
Aimee
Just a heads up, we went last year the very first night they had Mickey’s Halloween party on Sept. 28th and it was sold out. I believe every night they had it, it was sold out. And Disneyland was crazy during that time. The schools were out for some Jewish holidays and they were non-blackout days for Disneyland. So those who had season passes were all there. It was even busier during the summertime! We liked the party and trick or treating, just prepare for super big crowds at the fireworks and parade shows and don’t expect to ride many rides. We mainly trick or treated and danced with the characters at the dance parties.
Courtney
Aimee, if you don’t buy tickets for the party, do you have to leave the park early? We already had a trip planned for that week and wont be able to get tickets for the party. Just wondering if we will be kicked out early.
Melea Johnson
Hey Courtney, Not sure if anyone answered. But, they do kick everyone else out of the park around 6pm.. if I remember correctly and then everyone either goes to their hotel or tries to do California Adventures- which is a madhouse.
Aimee
I meant it was even busier in the fall, then in the summertime! The employees couldn’t believe the crowds.
Angie
We went last year and it was fun. My older kids had a great time riding the rides. The lines were really short. But they didn’t get in much candy hunting. We stayed with the younger kids and got tons of candy, but not much rides. We didn’t do much villain hunting because the lines were really long to meet them. The time goes faster than you think. We had a good time, but it was a lot of work, taking costumes and getting ready etc. We were annual pass holders so we got a deal for the Halloween party tickets. Each pass holder can get up to 8 tickets on their one annual passport, so if you know anyone with passes it is worth it to go through them. Had a good time, but not sure we will do it again.
Lyndsie
I don’t have kids, and most likely I won’t be able to talk the Mister into going. But I wanted to tell you how much we appreciate you working your magic on things like this for us. You obviously threw yourself into this project, and I just wanted to say thanks. And, of course, thank you for all the freebies/deals you’ve helped me score up to this point! Have a great day!
Melea Johnson
Oh, Thanks Lyndsie for saying something! Yes, it has taken a lot of work. So Thank you!!
Jackie
We can’t go that week but want to use Get Away Today. Is there any special promo codes for Freebies2Deals readers?
Melea Johnson
Yes, if you use code FREEBIES2DEALS you can get an extra $10 off. Not a ton, but every bit helps right?
Julie
My parents were booking a few months ago for Disneyland, and I gave this code to my Dad. He was so impressed that I save in all these ways! However, most the credit should go to you, Melea! Thank you!
Laurel
This sounds like an awesome deal! We have plans to go, but need to take our vacation September 1-8. Is there any chance we can get this deal/these prices a couple weeks earlier than you have it set up?
-Laurel
Susan Hildebrandt
Is there any chance this deal can happen again next year!? We just went in MArch and decided we want to go back for the Halloween season next year. Wish we could take advantage of it this year! So awesome! Thats amazing that you put something like this together!
allison
Bummer! We’re planning on flying in on sept. 28 and staying till oct 3. One week late!
Amber
We are actually already planning our trip for Sept 21-28th so perfect for us, one question though? We wanted to do the California City Pass, any deal on that instead of just the 5 day hopper. Plus there would be 3 adults (since on of my kiddos is now 10) and 2 kids.
Kari Johnosn
I called about doing the City Pass, and it is just a tiny bit more, like maybe $30 more I think…
Denise
How awesome is it that they are offering a great deal? What’s even better is the customer service. They are coming over here and posting on your blog in response to questions. That’s really great service. Unfortunately for me, I won’t be able to come since we are taking a trip to see family in Georgia next month. Plane tickets from upstate New York to anywhereUSA are expensive. Ugh!
Cindy
What a great deal! We went last year on these dates and it was very busy and crowded and super hot! Good luck and have fun to all who go!
Danielle
Hi melea my family And I were already planning on going that week and I am dying to do the Halloween party. Do you know how
Much it costs and how to ensure I get tickets? We are only going to be there Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of that week. Will the Halloween party be on one of those days? What other things do you suggest doing? I have a three year old and one year old. How long is the Halloween party? Any tips would be great! I am so excited about this trip!!!
Melea Johnson
It is usually $50. And I will announce when the tickets go on sale. Usually Julyish. However, the Mickey’s Party is only on Friday.
Marie Belliston
Thank You So Much! I’m so excited about this! My friend is probably going to be able to use this too! Thank you so much for all your work to get this done!
Stacy
This may be a funny question, but is Disneyland scary for little kids around this time of year? Like haunted houses and stuff? We’ve been looking to go around then anyway but didn’t realize it was Halloween time there. My 4 year old was a little scared of Disneyland when we went the first time (in the spring), so I wouldn’t want to go if they make it kind of scary!
Melinda
It isn’t scary. They do have jack the skeleton king and Sally walking around- but if that scares your kids you could just go the other direction. 🙂 there is a cute big Mickey pumpkin on Main Street and the haunted house is changed. It’s been years since I’ve gone, BUT we went with a a baby, 2 two year olds and 3 three year olds!! They all loved it!
Lynsey Cooper
I booked our package today. We are do excited to go. Please keep us posted on when Mickeys Party tickets go on sale.
Crystal
This is such an awesome deal! We were actually planning to go to Disneyland in September this year, but we have to go earlier in September. Just wondering if anyone knows when all the Halloween stuff starts up? I am guessing September 13th going off 2012. When do the Mickey’s Halloween parties start up though? Is it way busier that first week of Halloween time? Wish we could utilize this deal, but we have to go when it works for our schedule:). Thanks Melea for all your hard work. I love Freebies2deals!
Emily
Hey Crystal, my family and I went last year and the Halloween decorations were up by the week of September 17th; however, the first Trick or Treat Night wasn’t until the following week. We were there the entire week, and it was busy, but I have yet to go to Disneyland and it not be busy.
Mai
Can you get some deals for Christmas?? We are trying to plan one for Dec for 12 people. 6 adults 6 kids. 4 different familes.
Get Away Today
Hi Mai – we definitely have deals over Christmas and your group size is perfect for our family gathering vacations. You can either book up to four rooms at a time online at http://www.getawaytoday.com or call our Reservation Specialists at 855-GET-AWAY. We’d love to help you plan your trip!
Derek
Kids under 3 – Are they still free admission to the park? Our boys are 4 and 2, I seem to recall under 3 got in free. Can anyone confirm?
Get Away Today
Hi Derek – YES! Kids 2 and under and FREE. So, in your case, we’d just remove $265 from your package for the extra child’s ticket that you don’t need. Feel free to call our Group Dept. to set it up. 🙂
Tina walker
First Getaway today is awesome! Wont book DL with anyone else. Second YOU are awesome for doing this deal! Third we’re saving our pennies to go Next year so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do this deal again!
Nicole Goeckeritz
It will be my 10 year wedding anniversary on the 12th of September and I showed my husband this post and he said….Let’s do it! I seriously started crying. I can’t wait to take my kids there and share the magic with them. Thank you for helping get this deal and the payment plan. I will be booking on Monday! Now to think of some creative ways to surprise my little critters…..
Megan
This sounds awesome! My hubby has never been and I’ve always wanted to go at Halloween! Do think this is something they might let you do next year too? Our baby is only a year and I’m so sure he’d love being there yet.
Melea Johnson
If this goes well, I’m sure we will do it again next year!
Amber
I was debating going this week or the first in October. I just booked our rooms and bought tickets. Then I just heard that Disney announced in the annual pass holder news letter that the first Halloween party will not be until Monday Sept 30th. So not the 28th. Totally bummed out if this is the case.
Amber
Oh and forgot to add that I was able to get a better discounts through my employer for tickets. I was wondering if I could still get the travel tips and such from you though even though I didn’t book through get away today?
KC
Hi Melea, love your site! We have actually been planning to go to Disneyland this week for a couple months now so I have been looking at the getawaytoday site (per your advice of course) for a while now. I am just a little confused, and maybe you could clarify, what the deal is exactly going through you? When I have checked out the exact hotels you listed for the same dates, children, ART add-on etc on their website it is actually a little cheaper (around $50) going through their website. So I am not sure if I am understanding correctly if there is something extra I am not realizing associated with your deals listed here? Or if it is just as good a deal to go directly through them. Thanks!!
KC
Sorry I should have clarified, we don’t need the payment plan as we have been saving up (and is an awesome deal) so if we don’t need that part would there be any other benefit or is that the biggest savings perk? Thanks again!
Laura C
Thanks! Now we just have to figure out if that week will work with DS in Jr. High. So much harder to leave than in Elementary school!
Cindy Davidson
This sounds likw so much fun, wish I could do it.
Carrie J
I wish this was for the week before. My husband and I are going for our 15th anniversary (sans the kids)! We have been talking about staying at the DL Hotel.
Linda
We have 11 people in our fun family. We are driving down 10/13/13 and back 10/18/13. We want to do 2 days in Disneyland. We have our motel already, we need the least expensive tickets we can find. Any suggestions?
Tara
Halloween at Disneyland would be so much fun!
bonny
Are there any deals where you can just get the tickets!
Cami R.
This is an awesome post! Thank you so much for all of your hard work!
Mollee
Wish we could go! We LOVE Disneyland and were there October 22-24 in the park. So fun and not too busy. We rode everything we wanted to and then some in those three days. We didn’t go to the Halloween Party but went to California Adventure which wasn’t too busy. Taking our one and 1/2 year old this year however would be TORTURE! Thanks for doing this. If you could do it again next year, we would love it!
Thanks for your website.
Terra
Thank you so much for working this deal out!! I am so excited. I am surprising my husband and 4 year old with this trip and Halloween is their favorite holiday so I am SUPER excited!! Thank you so much. Please email me any other tips on how to save and how to get the most out of the trip and out of our money:)