Disneyland in August

Last updated on June 24th, 2025 at 12:10 pm

Disneyland in August means sunshine, late-night magic, and summer winding down—just a bit.

While the temperatures are still amped, so is the fun. It’s a perfect time to sneak in that last minute Disneyland trip before kids go back to school.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• 📅 Time-sensitive 2025 events
• ❇️ Tips that apply to any August
• 🧭 Planning help for first-timers and advance planners

August 2025 Calendar of Events

It’s the season when summer and Halloween collides and everyone wants to get to Disneyland before school starts, or right after for lower crowds. There’s plenty of things to do and see this season I’m here to share how to navigate all the fun you’re about to have at Disneyland. 

📅 2025 Only:

• Ongoing 70th Anniversary Celebration. Expect special food, merchandise, entertainment, and crowds—especially mid-month during Disneyland’s official birthday.
• Disney Jr. Let’s Play! celebration August 8 -10
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant – 70th Anniversary on August 16

❇️ Key Dates to Note:

• August 3 Annual CHOC Walk to support Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
• August 22 Halloween Time begins

• Ride Closures & Refurbishments. See the most up-to-date closure list here.

August Disneyland Crowds

Crowds are a common concern for Disneyland guests—it’s tricky to navigate finding the best days with longer park hours, more open rides, a full entertainment schedule and low crowds.

❇️ General August Crowd Trends

• Higher crowds around weekends when locals are using the rest of their summer special ticket
• Expect more crowds the first few days of Halloween Time (end of August)
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Disneyland August Hours 

❇️ These hours are dependable, they’ve been the typical hours in August year after year. 

• Disneyland Park opens at 8:00 am or 9:00 am and closes at 11:00 pm midnight.
• California Adventure Park opens at 8:00 am or 9:00 am and closes at 9:00 pm or 10:00 pm.
• Park hopping begins at 11:00 am for those with valid tickets and reservations.
• Early Entry is now on a daily rotation, see the schedule here. 

• Adults at Kids Prices on all 3-day and longer tickets.
• Extra Day Free gives you 5 days for the price of 4, it’s an ongoing special you can find listed with my partners at Get Away Today here.
• Add Universal Studios Hollywood or other area theme parks tickets for under $100 per person.

Advance Planners

Planning for 2026 or beyond?

❇️ While August always has extended hours, fireworks, and warm weather, keep an eye out for once-in-a-lifetime anniversaries like the current 70th!

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📣Do you have more questions about your Disneyland visit this time of year? Or maybe you’re considering another month for your visit—find the yearly Disneyland calendar here.