The biggest ticket sale of the year is here for a limited time with Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal admission all discounted. Plus, you can double bundle and save more on hotels & vacation packages. Here are the details about how you can save big on multi-day tickets, a few other travel (airfare, etc.) deals we’ve found, and answers to frequently asked questions getting the best deals.
We’ll cut to the chase: Get Away Today, our recommended authorized third party ticket seller, is running their popular Adults at Kids’ Prices ticket deal for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Legoland. This even includes Universal Orlando tickets with full Epic Universe Park Hopping in 2026!
This Black Friday and Cyber Monday flash sale runs through Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and is valid for travel dates through the end of 2026. If you’re thinking about buying Disney tickets this holiday shopping season but are waiting to see if there are better deals on the actual Black Friday or Cyber Monday, this is that sale. Unlike Amazon and Target (etc.) that have Black Friday week sales, followed by doorbusters after Thanksgiving, no better deals are coming here.
These ticket deals are valid on all 3-day and longer ticket types at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando Resort. As always, the longer you play, the less you pay per day. (That’s a Disney slogan, but it also applies to Universal.) In this case, the deals are also better on longer duration, and fully-loaded tickets. Meaning you’ll maximize your savings with 5+ day tickets, Park Hopping, Lightning Lanes, and other add-ons.
The Adults at Kids Prices ticket deal is not the only promo that’s currently available, though. To really sweeten the special offer, you can turn this into a vacation package by also booking a hotel to unlock two additional deals. The first of these is the Bundle & Save Booking Bonus that will give you an extra savings of up to $50 off packages. This bundle and save deal is available at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal.
Then there’s the ‘Extra Night Free Hotel’ promo that’s currently available at select hotels near Disneyland (this is not exclusive to Black Friday). These discounts are stackable, so choose your hotels wisely–the extra night free promo isn’t available everywhere) and you can save massive amounts. Click here to book via Get Away Today.
My recommendation is using the ‘Hotels with Free Nights’ filter on the left sidebar to narrow your search to include only the options with bonus nights. In our view, it’s the 1-2 punch of the ticket discounts plus the extra night free on walking distance hotels at Disneyland that really make this.
The additional upside to this if you aren’t traveling soon is that you can lock-in current prices and avoid future price increases that will likely occur again in 2026. You can also take advantage of Get Away Today’s Layaway Plans at a deposit of just $99 as part of the flash sale, reduced from the normal $200 down.
Here’s a partial list of the hotels near Disneyland we like that offer extra nights free:
To read more about those and many other options, consult our Anaheim Hotel Reviews & Rankings post for our favorite hotels in the area. We’ve stayed in and reviewed 50+ hotels near Disneyland. Those rankings received a massive update just before the start of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary, and should give you a good idea of the pros & cons of each of the above hotels.
Before we delve deeper into details about the Disney deals, here are a couple other Black Friday sales on travel…
Travelers can save big on a luxury stay at the AAA-Five Diamond hotel Conrad Orlando at Evermore with a limited-time Black Friday offer providing 40% off select dates through May 2026. Guests must book by December 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. exclusively via the link here: Conrad Orlando at Evermore Black Friday Offer.
Evermore Orlando Resort, situated next to Walt Disney World, is a first-of-its-kind destination thoughtfully envisioned and masterfully crafted with a selection of remarkably designed ways to stay – from the authentic, personal service of Conrad Orlando to the independence of beautifully designed guest Residences that comfortably accommodate friends and families vacationing together.
We recently stayed at and reviewed the Conrad Orlando. See our full review: New Walt Disney World Area Resort is One of Florida’s Finest Luxury Hotels! Sarah really wants to go back and there are dates that work for us when the Conrad is under $500/night, so we might just stay there when “we” do Epic Universe next time!
ZIPAIR, which is a subsidiary of the highly-regarded Japan Airlines (JAL), is having its Black Friday sale for North America and Canada routes to Tokyo. Book by December 4, 2025 (Japan Time) for flights through March 28, 2026.
Starting prices for standard one-way airfare:
You can price out savings here via ZIPAIR directly.
We’d rate this as a lukewarm deal at this point. ZIPAIR routinely has roundtrip flights for under $500 via LAX or SFO. I’ve even seen prices that are below $400, with the premium lay-flat seats being far and away the cheapest option in the industry–and often selling fast.
It’s possible that there are even better travel deals to Japan in the months to come. Over half a million Chinese tourists have cancelled trips to Japan as tensions between the two countries heat up, which is already having an impact on crowds and hotel occupancy.
We’re on the ground in Japan right now, and have spoken to a couple of hotels in Kyoto that are already taking a hit. Not sure how this translates to airlines, but we could see resources being reallocated from China to other routes, as happened this year with US flights due to tariffs. Regardless, now is a great time to visit TDR and Japan as a whole. For more, see: Is It Cheaper to Visit Tokyo Than Walt Disney World in 2026?
In terms of travel deals that are actually worthwhile, that’s really about all we’re seeing. There are also discounts on Frontier and Southwest Airlines, but I swear that I get the exact same deals from them every single week. There are also discounts on third party booking engines, but it’s a similar story with those. Assuming “Travel Tuesday” is still a thing, perhaps we’ll see better discounts then?
In the meantime, let’s turn back to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal deals. Here’s how to best leverage those, along with answers to questions we’ve received from readers during past versions of this sale…
What I’ll quickly add is that the Westin Anaheim is among a trio of hotels where we stay most often for our own, non-research trips. That’s typically where we stay if spending a good mix of time at the resort and in the parks, as it’s one of the few luxury properties in Anaheim. The Westin stacks up favorably to the Grand Californian in that regard, minus the themed design. We’d put it ahead of both Disneyland Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel.
Our other two personal favorites are the Element Anaheim and Tropicana Inn, neither of which are on that list. However, I would say that the SunCoast Park Hotel is a satisfactory proxy for the Element, and the Fairfield Inn Anaheim is likewise a sufficient stand-in for the Tropicana. Neither are as good as their counterparts, but if bang-for-buck is top of mind, they’re close enough.
If you’re really looking to stretch your vacation dollars further, you might also consider the Clarion. It’s an older hotel and a longer walk to the parks, but the rooms are spacious and it has interior hallways. We both agreed that we’d prefer paying a bit more for a nicer hotel, but you can’t beat the low cost.
If you’re doing a Southern California vacation beyond Disneyland, we’d highly recommend the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. This is one of the nicest hotels in the beach cities, and one of the few that’s a true resort situated on a massive parcel of land.
We have a lot of experience with hotels in the OC beach cities, and this one is top notch. It’s actually unbeatable for the price, as there are only a handful of ‘resort’ experiences on par with this, such as the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point/Laguna Niguel and Montage Laguna Beach. All of the alternatives cost over $1,000 per night. Read and see more in our Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort Review.
There are also some good options near Universal Studios Hollywood, if you plan on visiting both parks. While you can commute between the two, they’re pretty far apart and USH is north of Los Angeles, meaning that traffic can be pretty hellacious.
No. Authorized ticket sellers don’t offer any savings on 1-day tickets for either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. You might as well buy directly from Disney.
It’s a similar story with Get Away Today and other authorized ticket sellers also offer discounts on 2-day tickets, but in this case, there are savings available. They’re fairly trivial, but better than nothing. To maximize your savings and minimize per day costs, we highly recommend 3 days or more at Disneyland. The incremental cost of every day after 2 days is lower.
However, if you’re dead-set on visiting Disneyland for two days, there is something for you! The New Costco Disneyland 2-Day Ticket Deal for 2026. You might notice our commentary in that post is critical of the deal, which is our ‘official’ position on it based on past precedent and the reality that 2-day tickets are not as good of a value as 3+ days.
But the savings on a 2-day ticket are undeniable, especially if you want the bells and whistles. And honestly, if you’re only visiting for two days, you’ll probably want and need those extras. That makes the Costco deal the biggest winner!
There’s a new 2026 Walt Disney World Ticket Deal for Disney+ Subscribers that is now available with start dates from January 12 to May 22, 2026. This is deeply discounted, offering superior savings to the Black Friday deals. The big catch, though, is that it’s not valid at Magic Kingdom–just EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. You can combine this discounted ticket and the bundle & save package deal via Get Away Today.
There’s also a new 2026 Disneyland Park 50% Off Hopper Ticket Deal for California Residents that will go on sale starting December 3, 2025 and will be valid for visits from January 1, 2026 through May 21, 2026. This ticket offer will be better than anything that’s currently available as part of Black Friday sales. If you’re an eligible California resident, wait for that. Get Away Today will likely sell this at a slight discount as compared to face value.
Another ticket seller we recommend is Undercover Tourist, which also is having its Black Friday sales with similar savings. Undercover Tourist is highlighting its “Double Dining Dollars” promo, but it should be noted that this is a third party thing–not for on-site restaurants at Disney.
This reminds me of those random coupon books that promise thousands of dollars in savings…at spots you have no desire to visit in the first place. It’s smoke and mirrors. Don’t buy on the basis of those dining dollars–compare on ticket costs.
These two typically compete with each other on prices, and are usually within a few dollars of one another. Which is better often depends upon the ticket type and when you’re searching. (Like airfare, ticket prices fluctuate, especially as the various reputable sellers try to beat one another on pricing.)
Maybe. The shorter the trip, the more likely we are to recommend the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass add-on. If you’re doing a longer trip and you don’t care as much about repeating rides, we’re less inclined to recommend it. We are also more inclined to recommend LLMP if you’re spending a disproportionate amount of time in Disney California Adventure; Lightning Lanes are much more “necessary” at DCA than Disneyland.
If you’ll want LLMP every day, it’s a no brainer. The advance purchase length-of-ticket add-on will save you more money and be more convenient than purchasing it each day. You’ll save the most if visiting during peak season, as the discounted advance purchase price is set, whereas day-of Lightning Lane prices are more dynamic.
Lightning Lane Multi-Pass works incredibly well at Disneyland Resort, which is both an argument for and against buying it length of stay. Most days, you will be able to secure Lightning Lane selections for most popular attractions, saving several hours as compared to waiting in the standby lines. Paying as you go could mean only buying it for a couple days, and skipping it the rest, which could still save money over length-of-stay.
You can accomplish a lot without LLMP and with savvy strategy, such as using our Disney Theme Park Itineraries or Early Entry at Disneyland. Lightning Lanes enable you to ride many more attractions and get a lot more bang for your buck. In the end, we recommend using a variety of strategies to experience headliners via the Lightning Lanes and standby lines when wait times are lower! We also cover everything you need to know in our Guide to Lightning Lane Multi-Pass at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
If your budget allows, Park Hopper tickets can be worth the added cost. The reason for this is simple: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are literally less than a football field apart. It’s easy to jump from one to the other, and we do on every single visit.
This allows you to hit Radiator Springs Racers first thing every morning of our trip, and then either continue the day at Disney California Adventure, or head over to Disneyland. It also enables you to use Lightning Lane Multi-Pass at both parks in a single day, instead of just at one.
If you do continue the day at Disney California Adventure, having the hopper allows you to go to Disneyland late at night for the fireworks, or to head over to Disneyland to end the day, because it’s usually open later. You can also bounce back and forth between the parks, making for more efficient touring without wasting time given the proximity of the parks to one another.
With that said, if you have small children who won’t stay up late or aren’t concerned about having the most efficient day possible, purchasing Park Hoppers is probably a waste of your money. Each park has more than enough to fill an entire day, so you definitely don’t “need” to buy the add-on. If forced to choose, we’d pick Lightning Lane Multi-Pass over Park Hopping. If saving the most money is priority #1, don’t get any of the add-ons. There’s no one size fits all answer.
Planning a Southern California vacation? For park admission deals, read Tips for Saving Money on Disneyland Tickets. Learn about on-site and off-site hotels in our Anaheim Hotel Reviews & Rankings. For where to eat, check out our Disneyland Restaurant Reviews. For unique ideas of things that’ll improve your trip, check out What to Pack for Disney. For comprehensive advice, consult our Disneyland Vacation Planning Guide. Finally, for guides beyond Disney, check out our Southern California Itineraries for day trips to Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, and many other SoCal cities!
Will you be taking advantage of the Adults at Kids’ Prices on tickets or other Black Friday savings? Or are you waiting for a different special offer, perhaps hoping for a return of the Kids’ Ticket Deal from earlier this year? Any questions? We love hearing from readers, so please share any other thoughts or questions you have in the comments below!
I was waiting for the kids $50 deal at Disneyland, but it seems like that isn’t happening this year sadly. Any update on that deal coming back?
I don’t know why they wouldn’t do it, but I’m starting to lose hope.
Perhaps they’re waiting to see how early sales of the CA resident deal go? Still lots of time between now and January, but that deal was already announced by now each of the last two years.
If we were looking at a 7-10 day WDW trip next summer with 2A/2K staying at a value resort would you recommend getting tickets now and then getting a room separate (hopefully with a room only discount) or waiting to see about getting any package deals they may offer (free dining, etc.)? We’re out of state, won’t get LLs, can do with or without park hoppers, etc.
It’s hard to say for 2026, as Free Dining has almost been made obsolete for its target audience by virtue of the Kids Free Dining perk/promo, which is stackable (Free Dining is not). So maybe they’ll modify Free Dining to sweeten it, or release a new/novel marquee special offer that’s totally different. My bet is neither–that they release Free Dining as normal and hope guests don’t do the math.
The dining dollars thing is a little nonsensical, but it does work out to allow you to buy discount Disney gift cards. I was able to combine them with others on Disney’s site. So it’s not just off site restaurants. It’s all quite confusing though.
“It’s all quite confusing though.”
You’re telling me! I just re-read those details a few times and it still isn’t clear whether the dining dollars thing can be converted to $15 off a Disney gift card or 15% off Disney gift cards. Based on number of uses, I’m guessing 15% off. That’s pretty good–especially if there’s no limit on purchases!
It’s wild.
So through undercover tourist I bought two park hoppers a couple weeks back. I got $40 total towards gift cards at dining dollars. So in the end I was able to get $250 in Disney giftcards for $213 out of pocket. I had $3 dining dollars left over I didn’t use. Denominations you can choose are $50 and $100 only and it only applies a certain amount of dining dollars per card. Tom. What the heck man.
But just about 15% off from tickets I’m gonna buy anyway is solid. I think they are offering double the Dining dollars now. But you don’t get more money off then, you’d just buy more gift cards at the same 15% off.
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