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Disneyland Swaps Early Entry Parks Sept. 5–6 for runDisney Weekend

The shift illustrates event-driven adjustments ahead of a 2026 move to a one-time Lightning Lane perk.

Overview

  • Due to the Halloween Half Marathon festivities, Early Entry will be at Disneyland Park on Friday, September 5, and at Disney California Adventure on Saturday, September 6.
  • The runDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend runs September 4–7, with operations returning to the usual pattern after the event.
  • Under the standard rotation, Disneyland Park offers Early Entry on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Disney California Adventure on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
  • Disney says Early Entry will end on January 5, 2026, to be replaced by one Lightning Lane pass per person for resort hotel guests.
  • runDisney races at Disneyland will pause in 2026 after the January 29–February 1 Half Marathon Weekend, with events continuing at Walt Disney World and virtually.