Ultimate Disneyland Summer 2026: New Mandalorian Mission, Bluey Show, $50 Kids’ Ticket Offer
Disneyland Resort’s summer 2026 lineup brings a new Mandalorian and Grogu mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, "Bluey’s Best Day Ever!" at the Fantasyland Theatre, a fresh Soarin’ Across America film on July 2, and the return of "A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps." A $50 Kids’ Summer Ticket, up to 15% off midweek hotel stays, and the 70th Celebration’s final weeks make for one of the most family-friendly seasons in years.
Disneyland Resort is gearing up for what may be its most kid-friendly season yet. Beginning May 22, 2026, families heading to The Happiest Place on Earth will find a new Mandalorian-and-Grogu mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, the return of "Bluey's Best Day Ever!" at the Fantasyland Theatre, a fresh Soarin' film, summer dance parties, and a $50 Kids' Summer Ticket deal that puts a Disneyland trip within reach for more households than usual.
Key Summer 2026 Details
- Window: May 22 – September 7, 2026
- Kids' Summer Ticket: $50 per child (ages 3–9) with a Park Hopper purchase
- Hotel Deal: Up to 15% off select stays, Sunday–Thursday
- Lowest 1-Day Ticket: $104 in June, $129 in August, $149 in July
- 70th Celebration Ends: August 9, 2026
"Bluey's Best Day Ever!" Takes Over the Fantasyland Theatre
The Fantasyland Theatre has been transformed into a Fun Fair at Bluey's School, where Bluey and her little sister Bingo appear live alongside a troupe of comedic performers and musicians. The show pulls favorite games and dance routines directly from the beloved series, then opens up shaded play space afterward — a clutch detail for parents wrangling tired toddlers in the California sun. Themed merchandise, food, and beverages round out the dedicated Bluey footprint at Disneyland park.
Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration Counts Down
Seven decades of happiness aren't quite done yet. The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues through August 9, 2026, with limited-time experiences, specialty food and beverage, themed merchandise, and special entertainment. After that date the anniversary offerings sunset, so any guest who has been putting off a 70th-themed visit has roughly twelve weeks of summer to lock it in.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Levels Up for Mandalorian Season
Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge shifts into overdrive on May 22, the same day Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters and IMAX. The headline addition is a brand-new mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run that puts your crew alongside Din Djarin and his foundling Grogu as they hunt ex-Imperial officers across the galaxy.
Nightly projections also expand. "The Curious Child," a limited-run sequence that follows the regular "Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga" projection show, follows Grogu as he recalls memories of his Mandalorian adventures via gorgeous lighting effects mapped onto the Batuu spires near the Falcon.
Eagle-eyed fans may also spot the BDX droids, returning to Black Spire Station after their feature-film debut. These curious droids-in-training rove the land in unscripted small-group encounters. For the youngest guests, Savi's Workshop is opening a complimentary Youngling Saber Building Expo – A Loth-Cat Crew Experience beginning May 22. Recommended for visitors ages 3–9 (and chaperoned by an adult), it's interactive only — no lightsaber included with the experience, but families can purchase one at the end. Dates, hours, and lightsaber pricing land on Disneyland.com/SavisWorkshop on May 22.
Dance Parties, Activity Books, and Bubbles
Evening energy ramps up across both parks. The Disney Friends Dance Party debuts at the Disney Theater in California Adventure on May 22 — the same venue continues hosting "Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!" during daylight hours. Over at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland, Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast returns with the chaotic blue alien and his friends throwing a tunes-and-dance space party.
For families looking to slow the pace, complimentary activity booklets offer self-guided games and quests. Each park stocks a family adventure map, and beginning May 22 guests can pick up Mickey's Park Rangers activity books at select retail shops on the west side of Disneyland park — stamp it as you complete quests, then trade it in for a keepsake sticker. Star Wars fans can grab Bina's Creature Guide from the Creature Stall in Galaxy's Edge, and over at California Adventure, Mabel's Seek & Find turns Redwood Creek Challenge Trail into a wilderness scavenger hunt for a limited time.
Celebrate Soulfully Returns, Plus a Bubbles Pop-Up at Downtown Disney
Disney On the Yard Presents Yardfest: Part of Celebrate Soulfully returns to Downtown Disney District for its second year on June 19, with energetic drum-major performances featuring Drum Major Mickey Mouse, honoring the culture and traditions of historically Black colleges and universities. Yardfest kicks off the broader Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes celebration, running June 19 through July 19, with music, food, and art experiences celebrating Black heritage at the resort.
Throughout that window, Summer Vibes Concerts in the Park light up the Paradise Garden Bandstand in California Adventure on select days — expect Top 40, Jazz, Caribbean, Zydeco, and more. Fridays and Saturdays add special character greetings and live variety acts in Paradise Gardens.
Looking for whimsy? The Bubbles Experience pops over the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and lawn daily from July 10 through August 16, with bubbles filling the air at select afternoon and evening times alongside a dedicated photo op.
Soarin' Across America Debuts July 2
To mark America's 250th anniversary, the Soarin' attraction in California Adventure receives an all-new film called Soarin' Across America, debuting July 2. Riders will glide above natural landscapes and iconic cityscapes from across the United States — a fresh reason to revisit one of the resort's most popular family attractions.
"A Walk in Walt's Footsteps" Returns August 14
History buffs, mark your calendars. A reimagined "A Walk in Walt's Footsteps" guided tour debuts August 14 for an additional cost. The two-hour itinerary now begins in California Adventure and includes rare access to Walt's private apartment above the Fire House on Main Street, U.S.A. On-sale details will be announced later.
Summer at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
All three on-property hotels lean into kid-coded summer programming. From July 2 through Labor Day weekend, Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Pixar Place Hotel each host pool parties on select days. Twice-weekly pool squads run games and high-energy music, with occasional character appearances.
From June through September, Pixar Place Hotel and Disneyland Hotel add outdoor movie nights under the stars. Dug's Dance Party! takes the Pixar Place Hotel rooftop lawn on Friday evenings June through August, with the loyal pup from Disney and Pixar's Up as host. Other activities — friendship bracelets, washcloth creations, Learn to Draw classes — are bookable through the hotel Front Desk.
How to Save Money on a Summer 2026 Disneyland Vacation
The summer ticket math is more flexible than it looks at first glance. Disneyland Resort offers a range of ticket and stay options designed to bring overall cost down — keep Disneyland.com/offers bookmarked for the current full list.
2026 $50 Kids' Summer Ticket Offer
The headline price tag is the Kids' Summer Ticket Offer: available now for visits May 22 through September 7, children ages 3 through 9 visit for $50 per child with the purchase of a special 1-Day Park Hopper Ticket. Two- and three-day Park Hopper tickets are also discounted. For multi-day family trips, the cumulative savings add up fast.
Deal on Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays
From May 22 through September 7, 2026, Disneyland Resort is offering up to 15% off select Sunday-through-Thursday hotel stays — a meaningful nudge to schedule midweek instead of fighting weekend pricing.
Lowest-Price Ticket Dates by Month
Disneyland prices 1-Day tickets dynamically by date — flexibility pays off. The lowest tier for ages 10+ in each summer month:
Cheapest 1-Day, 1-Park Tickets (Ages 10+)
- June 2026 – $104: Mon June 1, Tue June 2, Wed June 3, Thu June 4
- July 2026 – $149: Wed July 1, Thu July 2, July 6–9, July 13–16, July 20, 21, 23, July 27–30
- August 2026 – $129: Tue Aug 18, Wed Aug 19, Thu Aug 20, Tue Aug 25, Thu Aug 27
Dates and prices populate up to 240 days in advance on Disneyland.com, and park reservations can be made the same window.
Tips for Disneyland in the Summer
Pace the Trip with Multiple Days
A three-plus-day plan turns rushed days into a relaxed cadence with breaks. The on-property hotels are walking distance from the parks, which makes pool breaks and afternoon naps easy to slot in between attractions.
Stay Cool with Water Rides and Indoor Attractions
For summer heat relief, Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Grizzly River Run at California Adventure deliver the splash. Both parks are stuffed with indoor, air-conditioned attractions — filter to "Indoor" on the Disneyland app to find them quickly. The Tomorrowland Theater in Disneyland adds another cool-down stop, playing Pixar short films for a limited time beginning May 22.
Pack a reusable water bottle — Disneyland.com has a map of complimentary bottle-filling stations across the resort — and shift meals into the warmer afternoon hours so you're inside air-conditioned restaurants when the sun is highest. Table-service and quick-service spots like Golden Horseshoe, Lamplight Lounge, and others offer indoor seating.
Skip Standby with Lightning Lane
Lightning Lane passes let you join a shorter queue at select attractions. The full breakdown of pass options is on Disneyland.com. A perk worth noting: guests checked in at any Disneyland Resort hotel can claim one complimentary Lightning Lane entry per registered guest to an available Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction — a small but real savings for on-property stays.
What This Means for Disney Fans
Between Mando-and-Grogu hitting Galaxy's Edge on day-and-date with the film, Soarin' getting a fresh patriotic film, the 70th Celebration sunsetting on August 9, and a $50 kids' ticket making family math easier, summer 2026 at Disneyland Resort looks like one of the most layered seasons in recent memory. The shape of the season rewards both first-time families chasing a Bluey-and-Stitch lineup and longtime fans who want a deeper Star Wars story to fly through. Either way, the early-bird advice still holds: book midweek, lean on the Disneyland app for indoor cool-down spots, and bookmark Disneyland.com/offers in case more deals stack on top before September 7.