Discounted tickets and DAS changes! | State of Disneyland 2024-06-26

Two important changes to the chemistry of the Disneyland Resort this week. First, the discounted ticket is in effect and those guests are in the park. Second, the changes to the DAS system are in effect as well, and we'll want to see how, if at all, those changes are effecting stand by wait times. We go to every land, check in on every attraction to give you the up to date scoop on the park. It's our State of Disneyland report.
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[@jeffsobey7380]

At about 3:21, kid crying "I can't carry all this suff!". I about did a spit-take. 😂

[@biancar481]

Me every time I go to DLR!

[@AReallyBadSN]

Reminds me of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'. "i don't understand fishing metaphors!"

[@dbdb4962]

You wont be able to tell the effect on DAS changes yet. A lot of people at the parks till mid July will have more than likely applied using the old system. Starting mid July youll be able to see the true effect of stricter DAS rules on Lightning Lane and standby lane.

[@keithhoofard5844]

Your play-by-play on that Rise line was reminiscent of the famous Hindenburg radio broadcast.

[@Keiralypriest]

Miss the parks, the little kid at the beginning sounds like me " I can't carry all this stuff" lol.

[@janekarlzen4852]

I am super supportive of legitimate DAS use . But I have seen it abused , which detracts from the use of those who really qualify and other guests alike .

[@altosax18]

Disney is offering two different 3-day discounted tickets: Monday-Thursday for $249 and Monday-Sunday for $299. Only $50 more for any day and still way cheaper than regular tickets.

[@TomThumb151515]

Yeah worth it for sunday

[@ItsjustGrady]

0:30 I met fresh baked right after he recorded this scene your my favorite KZbinr and I watch all your videos for when I go to Disneyland! Thank you so much FreshBaked

[@itzjoshh93]

1:02 Hey David, Disney is actually selling a 3-Day (Monday-Sunday) discounted ticket also. The price is slightly higher but still at a discounted price!

[@Sandiastef]

I was going to say the same thing. I’ve been price comparing and trying to make a cheap trip to convince my husband we should go 😂

[@peterzimmer9801]

They are. So, if you go to the Disneyland website, you will see the 3 day Monday-Thursday ticket and the 3 day Monday-Sunday ticket.👍🏻

[@alisonhenry2397]

Thank you so much for mentioning this!! I didn't realize that the ticket discount applied to weekend tickets as well and I have a trip set up in July over a weekend for my family and was able to apply that discount and save more than $400! Much appreciated!!

[@itzjoshh93]

@@alisonhenry2397 so glad that I was able to help!

[@allisonlange7296]

I came to say the same thing! I got a three day park hopper cheaper than my two day park hopper! Thursday -Sunday

[@koohlman]

Went to Disneyland last week, thanks for all your helps and tips, it was nice to be able to look at some lines of rides and know if they were a good to go or not. It made our trip so much more enjoyable.

[@carolg3201]

So, essentially, they robbed from the DAS users (I am not one) and handed those passes to the Resort guests. Not a fair move in my view.

[@DaniEles-rc7ij]

my child has severe Autism.. one of the few joys in his life is visiting Disneyland once a year.. he watches youtube videos all year.. its how he shows happines... the DAS process has always been heartbreaking for me as his father.. having to justify his needs to whomever was at the city hall counter.. IDK what the new process will be like.. but I hope he doesn't suffer the disappointment of a lifetime.. since we really cannot visit the parks if my child is not able to "return to entrance" after waiting the time walking and walking... pray for us we have our interview with disneyland in 3 weeks.

[@slowazzd2165]

As an adult with autism I'm all in support of the DAS changes to avoid abuse of the system. Most people with autism shouldn't be using DAS anyways, we aren't who it's for. Also do you know how many times in my life I've had to justify and prove my autism? Better you get used to it

[@DaniEles-rc7ij]

@@slowazzd2165 I dont have autism... my child does... he is not connected to reality.. is in diapers and will not care.. he cant talk.. he wont notice.. if he cant get DAS we cant go. sorry we bother you.

[@mattm7377]

IMO just because someone doesn’t want to wait in line doesn’t mean they can’t. Autism can be so many different spectrums and levels; just someone saying autism shouldn’t automatically count for free line cut passes. This is one of the things that has been used to abuse the system and overload it, which causes more lines for everyone else to deal with. We shouldn’t have to wait in longer lines because the DAS system is being abused. Justifying a disability isn’t too much to ask for the benefits received once granted. A comparison is how the “service animal” stuff has been abused to include emotional support animals and anything anyone wants to say. Sometimes a check and balance system is the only way to prevent the frauds. And I commend you and your son for getting through life and stuff. I have a nephew with autism and another that’s severely disabled in walking crutches.

[@sdigf3167]

@@slowazzd2165 Oh, and who IS it for exactly. Please give us your medical expertise.

[@sdigf3167]

@@mattm7377 Um, sweetie, it is NON DISABLED people who are abusing it, not disabled people. Stop being ableist.

[@peterzimmer9801]

Great state of Disneyland report as always, David! I enjoy hearing your commentary on the queues and what to look for when entering the queue. It’s extremely helpful and I love the level of details! Thank you, David! Fresh Baked!👍🏻👍🏻😊😊

[@melissashaw1311]

Hi! I was there on Monday. We ended up going back to the hotel from 1pm-4pm. It was too hot. I think the heat was messing with the wait times as well. It was busier on Monday than it was over the weekend. We sure noticed more crowds!

[@thatbigblackguychannel2576]

Just noticed. Congrats on 200k!

[@aaronsteele7585]

Used alot of your advice on our trip last may! Thank you so much for these videos! They allow us that only can visit once a year to become "experts" on Disneyland. Oh an genie+(soon to be lightning lane multi-pass) is a must. We used it everyday for our 5 day visit and saved us more wait time than we ever imagined! Oh and thanks for the get-away-today discount!!!

[@lindamemo5224]

New genie changes are even more confusing why not just bring maxpass back. It was the best

[@toshibavoodoo]

FRESHBAKED is DISNEYLAND! So jeluos that David almost lives at the park.... Great Channel!!

[@toshibavoodoo]

I secretly look on Redfin for a second home near Disneyland....

[@newportca]

The discounted prices are valid on Friday to Sunday too. It’s just a higher price. I bought those tickets and we are going on Saturday.

[@aisharuiz3016]

Hot days at Disney these past few days, phew 🥵! Thank you so much for keeping up with these updates, David. I always look forward to them. I've been out of town so haven't been to the parks for a couple of weeks. I'm excited for The Haunted Mansion; got my reservations already for opening day and next day. Fingers crossed I can get in the queue! Awww, the kid in the background that said they couldn't hold all the stuff, lol! And super cool Casey Junior running 2 trains!!! 🤗

[@dylanslifeadventures5185]

The Disneyland Railroad is now on the refurb calendar, so it is going to get even worse...

[@thedisneyestlife_]

And space mountain 😅

[@disneymatt01]

I was in DL on that day. Rise was down until about 1pm. Everyone that bought a $LL on that day was now using their $LL FROM 1pm to 10pm. I bought a $LL got in the LL line about 7pm and LL took about 30 mins to the end of the ride.

[@aisharuiz3016]

Congratulations on 200K. Woohoo🎉🥳👏🏽

[@june_the_gymnast]

One memorie that really made my heart warm was the last time I went to Disney Land, and my mom, dad, and brother were early, so excited, they let us open the park, and let us be the first people onto the park! ❤ A memory I will never forget! I really wish I could go again sometime, but that may not happen for a while. When we opened the park, the last time we went, I was like 5 years old, now I am a teenager hoping to someday go back with my family! ❤

[@shannongordon88]

If this was filmed on Monday 6/24 - we were there and in the LL queue for rise. It was wild! The ride had been down all day, so everyone (like us) who purchased the ILL all ran once it opened. It took us 45 mins to get thru the LL alone, I can’t imagine how long it took folks in standby. Was a wild day!

[@AdamConus]

Is it the Haunted Mansion + Critter Country closures keeping people away? At least some people, for sure.

[@Alex-vk3zs]

Man I wish I was ther!!! It’s 108 here in Tucson Arizona

[@leeannjacket7740]

When we rope dropped Space Mountain; they had us go to the right, around the theater and then up the ramp.

[@elliestevens9204]

I was there when the Small World Mall was being constructed and still remember seeing a parade there for the first time, two years later.

[@deedeegurl]

Looks like a beautiful day. The crowds look manageable 😅 the lighting lane for Rise of the Resistance was insane

[@ScanFan_Ed]

That Rise Lightning Lane wait is INSANE!! Crazy! 🤬

[@ArtThibertInks]

Agreed! Disneyland is not a cool place to go anymore.

[@ScanFan_Ed]

@@ArtThibertInksagree. Sadly, I really don’t think Disney execs care about the guest experience. Many CM’s are great, but the executive level has forgotten where their salaries come from.

[@dynamicmediacurations]

@@ArtThibertInksit is sad. Disney sucks now. 😢

[@peterharris8471]

One long line and you're a victim! 😂😂😂

[@cr6025]

We were there last week and no lighting lane wait on rise!!

[@reginaadams9286]

Adore FreshBaked! Thanks for all your great efforts in bringing us all the latest park news.

[@whitney6121]

The cast member in galaxy edge 😂😂

[@rickconn8444]

I used DAS to come back to Disneyland. Because of my Disability I cant be in a long line so a lot of times I could not ride because of the lighting lane being to long. I miss the old days were we could go in the exit . So I gave up my pass and don't go .

[@justincosplay]

Congrats on 200k🎉🎉🎉

[@Fifufjdjjdhdhdbd]

You can use discounted tickets on weekends - it’s just a bit more

[@MelissaAndAlex]

The discounted tickets do work weekends, it’s just slightly higher cost

[@ageandtreachery]

Drinking Game Idea....... Everytime someone yells "Freshbaked" or "David"

[@pamelaoldham1298]

I'm afraid my Magic Key will be useless now with the new DAS rules. I can walk, but must rest. I cannot stand in long queues, and am overly sensitive to noise so I won't have another stroke. ( I wear ear plugs). I qualify at Universal with my Drs letter, but am afraid I wont at Disney.

[@mgtrumpet]

The ramp path into Toontown was built to accommodate Magic Music Days. That’s where marching bands would line up prior to being walked backstage to the dressing rooms. Runaway Railway are the rehearsal halls and dressing rooms, so bands now meet behind Guardians.

[@marcmooney9293]

"HANUS!!" LOL such a 80s term but so spot on for that rise cue!

[@2ndRodeo_Keziah]

Heinous 😁👍 great word lol

[@Krillinish2]

Queue

[@SkaLuke99]

Even as someone who’s not a diehard fan of haunted mansion it seems odd that the debut of the new queue is going to be with the holiday overlay. I love the holiday version but I wish it would reopen as the original for a month or so before transforming

[@peterzimmer9801]

I’m sure it has to do with opening/closing the attraction. If they removed what is left of the haunted mansion holiday overlay inside the attraction for a month, they would need to close it again for 2 weeks to reinstall the set pieces. All while the queue is still being worked. So, I think logically, it has to do with the time they want to spend on opening the haunted mansion. Disneyland probably wants to open the attraction while they still have the overlay installed in there because it’s easier. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@liisapay]

I went the whole entire video hoping to see the rest of your shirt. All I caught was Mr Toad’s…what does the rest say?? That’s one of my absolute favorite attractions and a must do whenever I’m in the park. Love your content. Even if I didn’t get to see the rest of your shirt.

[@mgtrumpet]

All-American College Band. Ran from ‘72-‘22 here at DL. I was in ‘86. Best summer job EVER! Current DL Band is pretty much the same, and several members were also in AACB. College band used to play a sit down jazz set at Carnation.

[@WindowtotheMagic]

We absolutely LOVED the AACB shows, especially the sit down shows with guests and with a diverse playlist. Thanks for making the magic for us in 1986!!!

[@jlsffll]

Congrats on 200k subs!

[@BigIslandBear808]

Man I miss going to Disney

[@june_the_gymnast]

I've watched some of your content today and decided to subscribe because this is great information! You always give the best information! ❤

[@xcxzoe]

omg me and my friends in the background!! 41:38 😭😭

[@elizabethharrison7306]

Disneyland Pake Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🎶🏰

[@jimbriggs5346]

You should have a million subs! Good job as always.

[@AdorbsxEllafrog]

We always pre register for DAS. We set a reminder 30 days out and plan to basically do nothing else but sit online for that day. Yes, it’s annoying to spend one to two days depending on if they get to you the first try, but to not have to wait and waste time at the park is crucial for us. You also get to pre register for a select ride each day. It may be a pain, but we can sit and wait online far easier than we can stand and wait when they just want to get into the park and enjoy the day.

[@ellene4833]

Just letting you know, the DAS pre-registration system has changed. I did a video call with my son two weeks ago and was surprised to find out we could pre-register for two attractions. I told the CM that I thought that was no longer offered, and he said that starting the next day (June 19) was when the new process was being initiated and that the pre-selections would no longer be offered once the new system is in place.

[@reesescandi]

We were there this weekend (6/21-6/23) for our wedding anniversary and even though we already had Sat and Sunday booked, we decided at like 12pm on Friday that we wanted to go Friday night as well and were able to get tickets. Matterhorn was a 10 min wait and on Sat when we got there at like 10, Indiana Jones was a 15 min wait

[@jennifermcneil8349]

Most professional videos on KZbin

[@carlysacks5760]

I went on Sunday June 23rd and crowds were extremely light it was super nice!

[@frankconti6591]

⚜️🎭 ‘David if I might, I find your brand of production very impressive over the years . #ThanjYou ⚜️🙏🏼🎈🐊🎶🎸💯👏🇺🇸🚀🍿

[@RWhitmire1029]

I am wondering how many of the reduced DAS guests just went to genie plus which would make it even less of an impact.

[@TikiRm63]

Thanks for making a video on my birthday 🎉! I was inside of Mickeys Run Away Railway waiting for the ride to restart when you filmed the closed doors.

[@Nikkijoey]

I need to research it more but wouldn’t Disneyland just open up more lighting lane spots if they cut DAS passes? So still let in 100 people, but 80 lightning and 20 DAS? Isn’t the function to earn Disneyland the most money?

[@keithhoofard5844]

Was pretty toasty doing 20K steps a day this past Fri-Sunday. Fri and Sat were busy, but not atrocious, and Sunday was noticeably less busy.

[@wheelindisney5874]

I think the filming was for "The Golden Bachelorette"

[@courtneyedwards9124]

I honestly don't think Disney is going to do much about the DAS system it is to much of a potential legal headache. I think they plan on making it slightly harder to get or slightly more annoying to obtain (moving it out of Town Hall) while making the punishment extremely severe for people who abuse the system. I believe it to be a shell game that Disney is hoping it fixes itself. They have to know how abused it is and by making the consequence a perma ban I believe they are hoping it addresses all the issues by the threat without them physically stepping in to monitor DAS guests. Does anyone honestly believe that they will be monitoring specific guests to make sure they aren't lying during the interview? Are CM going to be keeping and eye on DAS participants and reporting the people who 'might' be abusing it. Absotely not. I'd put a lot of money on it being smoke and mirrors that Disney is just crossing their fingers that people all the sudden stop busing the DAS program under the new threat of a perma ban.

[@reneep4864]

My first thought was lawsuit

[@BruceBergman]

Are they working on the Adventureland Bathrooms? They've been doing Refurbishing for months... 10:47

[@Lorene-m8n]

Have a question you might be able to answer. I’m 75 and am going with my 3 grandkids 11, 7, 5 yrs old for their first time to Disneyland. I’ve ordered a scooter thingy since I’m very heat and sun sensitive. I ordered a shade canopy but I’m worried it’s not allowed in the Disneyland park as I see no scooters with shade canopies. Should I alter my scooter rental to delete the shade canopy? Thank you very much for your help 🎉

[@greggilbert7397]

Do you know why the Disneyland Railroad is closing for refurbishment in August?

[@StormTheCastle619]

We were in the park Monday. Rise didn’t open until after 12noon. You saw the effect of that with the 180 minute standby. It went down again before the afternoon was over. Apparently Rise had a rough day. Sadly, my brother who was visiting from St Louis, never got to experience the attraction that was at the top of his list.

[@leeannjacket7740]

Disneyland reopened March 2021 because we went in July 2021.

[@lizzyk8]

Have you factored in that those of us not getting the DAS anymore will be added into the standby queue? Not being a math person, it sounds like Lighting Lane could speed up OR we will buy Genie+ and not much will change.

[@dylanslifeadventures5185]

Looking at wait times, the average wait times at MMRR were at around half an hour which is less than the close to 45 minutes to an hour before. DAS might have affected that.

[@jaysonboutron3957]

I sent my two daughters off to go to Disneyland as my wife and I went to do something else and lo and behold they sent me back a picture of both of them meeting with you! I’ve been watching you since ninja was little and I can’t believe they got to meet you. I hope they didn’t interrupt your day, but it was the highlight of the trip especially after 22 Hour drive.

[@jeffreyh7951]

Hey Fresh Baked!!

[@tomahawk16]

In this video, I head dave say something that I never heard him say, in over 10 years. He said seeing those ppl in line made him stressed when they had no chance in stand-by at rise. I two have felt stressed at the park in the most recent years and I never have had that feeling before. I go there to get away from it.

[@tomahawk16]

'Heard'

[@justdoit50s]

My family and I will be there next Monday July 1st. I’m hoping it’s not as bad as well. It’s interesting too that neighboring hotel prices are lower 🧐

[@CLEMANSJK]

Can’t wait to be there in less than a week!

[@Andyee415]

My last trip to Disney/DCA was six months ago, and I was extremely frustrated by the number of people abusing the DAS system and cutting in line with parties of 8+. I'm happy to see that Disney has now addressed this issue. My nephew, who is on the spectrum, still qualifies for DAS, but it was becoming overwhelming, especially with so many individuals openly admitting they don't have any real disabilities.

[@kuhnology8803]

When the paid for "q" is an a half hour long, why would Disney let people in the stand by line? Just close the "Q". Closing the "q"" is hard on the marks standing in the heat (3) hours is mark abusive.

[@WindowtotheMagic]

What’s with the overuse of the incorrect term “Q” friend?

[@justsomeredspy]

@@WindowtotheMagic Maybe he's a big fan of Star Trek 🤣

[@ThroneSmasher]

Went to universal studios Hollywood on June 24th was able to do all rides and shows with early entry to super mario land and finished everything by 6pm 1 thing that I missed from Disneyland was the workers are nicer at Disney.

[@parkerpowers2841]

Great show today Fresh Baked!!

[@BoomerSooner1966]

Discounted hotels all summer as well.

[@MoonFairy929]

DAS- I know lot of mobility ppl getting kicked out are hot. What if there was a tier? Like you can’t get the line access but your wheelchair/EV is a discounted price.

[@sierramist3249]

this was my question, because if my mom goes she gets a wheelchair because usually she uses a walker everywhere, but at disneyland that is too much walking, so hence the wheelchair, but we do not need a DAS pass for that because she waits in line with us or if it is not wheelchair friendly they have a separate line for that. I have waiting in those lines and they are not short, and sometimes I think just as long for stand by, so are people trying to get DAS pass for just mobility? or is it something else Disney is looking for since I have never needed to get a pass if we had a wheelchair...

[@Qenton]

Actually they do not want the park to be packed. NORMAL is good it makes them way more money than busy. Normal means that people are walking around and not in lines thus hungrier and happier. Tired parents buy way more bubble wands for their tired kids. Tired happy families buy way more food too.

[@kathilamb1773]

I wonder how many of those people in the paid lightning lane or rise of the resistance realize that it is the line for the paid lightning lane and not the standby line. I bet at least 25% of them are confused.

[@oscarmorris6736]

David, I believe Disney should consider offering a % discount on single day tickets to Enchant and Imagine key holders, is that a possibility ?

[@WindowtotheMagic]

Yes, they give you a percentage discount on tickets. That’s what a Magic key is…

[@4leafclover0519]

In the past they had AP discounted tickets for a blocked day… If I recall correctly $50.00. That price was then doubled to $99.00. That was eventually stopped and all tickets for blocked days full price…

[@seanmanning652]

Mr. Fresh-Is your look inspired by 1.Mary Poppins....2. Mr. Toad...or 3. The Rescuers?

[@rachaelpage6888]

If you buy a 3-day ticket Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are still discounted. The discount just isn’t as generous as it is Monday through Thursday. You still save around $100 if you buy a 3-day ticket for the weekend.

[@stevenmunoz865]

So wats the newst update on the new DAS program sir dave??? were playn on goin to the park in Sept so dad has 2 be on top of things lol

[@lizzyboneez]

Went to Disneyland last Tuesday the 25th... hot mess! Pirates was down for the first couple hours, Peter Pan kept having technical difficulties, Resistance was not working....my kids first time, it was jus ok Now Cali Adventure was super fun! So much more organized. More shade to sit 🙌🏻. Better food! DCA is the way to go .....idk if I'll go back to Disney? Downtown Disney was fun as well, music, food was good....pretty chill

[@Olive._cos]

I need you to be in Disney tomorrow 🙏

[@nateslaymaker6452]

I don't think less DAS users will impact standby guests at all. In theory, wouldn't it just create more space for Genie+ guests to secure a lightning lane? I would check if the "time out" for lightning lanes starts to reduce.

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

Great vlog enjoyed it 👍

[@gringoinmexico3052]

If you buy a ticket do you still have to make a reservation?

[@Sandiastef]

Yes

[@superledfrenzy]

To help clarify - before you buy the ticket on the website, you also confirm reservation for the day. When we bought the 3-day pass, we picked each day and park then checked out after it's all confirmed. However, you can adjust the days and reservations later if needed.

[@BruceBergman]

Construction update on Tianas?

[@bibbity22]

Aren’t fireworks every night in July?!

[@FreshBakedDisney]

They do a different and separate show for the actual 4th of july. regular show on 3rd and 5th.

[@jriker1]

Going to Disneyland mid August. I'm starting to see ride closures of Disneyland Railroad and Space Mountain showing starting Aug 4th and on for what dates I can see so far. (9th so far). Any idea what's going on and if I should assume the week of the 18th I'm not going to be enjoying these attractions?

[@justintimeforeverything]

To adjust your plan I’d stop at pirates and go to thunder mountain then up into galaxys edge

[@FiendishThingy1965]

Surprised you didn’t discuss the rebranding of Genie+ to Lightning Lane Multipass in late July…

[@FreshBakedDisney]

this was shot before that news broke.

[@whtwlff1]

hey I posted before whats the crowd like on Pirate island and the Columbia and the Mark Twain and the Canoes?

[@Krillinish2]

1:00:20 This. It infuriates me how little urgency non-Disney parks ride operators are at loading ride vehicles, especially coasters. Six Flags Magic Mountain is the worst. They take 5 minutes to unload/load/dispatch a train.

[@rafael562Niners]

Im going on the 30th and 1st but i cant get the 29th on my reservation. Still trying wish me luck

[@WindowtotheMagic]

Keep trying… every evening between 9pm and midnight pacific time. You’ll get it.

[@rafael562Niners]

Thanks will do​@@WindowtotheMagic

[@GBanner]

Casey Jnr two trains finally!

[@debbiejohnson2243]

Weird question. I was booking in the Disney experience APP. It costs more per a day when doing a two day ticket then what each day would cost separately. Will the app let me buy 2 single tickets 2 days in a row. I’m going to Disneyland in November

[@elliestevens9204]

I'm not fully knowledgeable on Lightning Lane. If you purchase an Individual LL and when you arrive at the time given, the line is very long, can you "postpone" or change your window? How many times can you do this? Any tips that isn't commonly known?