Last updated on November 7th, 2024 at 06:26 pm
What is with these Disneyland candy canes? Every year everyone makes a huge fuss over these coveted candy canes at Disneyland.
These bad boys will set you back about $20, but it doesn’t stopped the crowds from coming. Here’s how to get Disneyland candy canes.
Disneyland Candy Cane Dates 2024
Candy cane and Disneyland enthusiasts alike await the Candy Cane dates all year long. If you’re a Magic Key Holder or frequent park visitor, you may have noticed a sign displayed in the window of Candy Palace and Trolley Treats, announcing their arrival in November . . . and of course all the buzz on social media.
I’ve also listed Early Entry dates which might give guests of Disneyland Hotels an advantage but time will tell—use this to strategize!
Disneyland Park Candy Cane Dates:
- 11/29
- 12/1
- 12/3 (Early Entry day)
- 12/8
- 12/10 (Early Entry day)
- 12/15
- 12/17 (Early Entry day)
- 12/22
- 12/24 (Christmas Eve and Early Entry day)
Disneyland sells their candy canes at Candy Palace via wristbands or mobile waitlist. Details below.
California Adventure Park Candy Cane Dates:
- 11/30
- 12/2 (Early Entry day)
- 12/4 (Early Entry day)
- 12/9
- 12/11 (Early Entry day)
- 12/16 (Early Entry day)
- 12/18 (Early Entry day)
- 12/23 (Early Entry day)
- 12/25 (Christmas Day and Early Entry day)
California Adventure sells their candy canes at Trolley Treats via wristbands or mobile waitlist. Details below.
How Much are Disneyland Candy Canes?
In 2024 we expect them to be about $20 for an 18 inch long hand-pulled candy cane. Yes, that’s a sticky price point but many people do not even flinch and line up early in the morning to get these prized treats. No discounts apply. Looking for a sweet treat that isn’t $20? I’ve covered tons of holiday treats in this article.
But seriously, how do they get away with charging so much for a candy cane? It’s all in the limited quantities and the hype and I expect nothing less :).
Disney says, “For a chance to purchase one of the candy canes this year, a mobile waitlist system will be used, as quantities are very limited. Once the mobile waitlist is activated, you can add your name and phone number at the location to receive a text back with a time to return to the location for the opportunity to purchase your candy cane, subject to availability.** Candy canes are not available through mobile order.“
How do I get a Disneyland Candy Cane?
Okay so you’re up for the hype, you’re down to pay the cash, now how do I get a Disneyland candy cane?
Your best chance for getting a Disneyland candy cane is to line up about 30 minutes before the park opens. This is my normal recommendation during the holidays, whether you’re getting a candy cane or not, I urge you to be at the gates at least 30 minutes before park opening.
Read about parking and security tips here so you’re not wasting valuable time before the candy cane lineup.
Find the candy cane virtual wait on the Disneyland App. If you can’t find it ask a Cast Members to help. Disneyland might also be distributing wristbands like in the past.
Your entrance into the virtual wait list entitles you to purchase one Disneyland candy cane at a later time that day. You must come back to the designated spot at the designated time to purchase your candy cane, otherwise it will be offered to other guests on a first-come first-served basis and usually after 3:00 pm.
Your candy cane is delicate and no replacements will be given; it comes wrapped in bubble wrap and I suggest securing a Disneyland locker to store your precious belongings.
How long will it take to get my Disneyland Candy Cane?
You may have seen headlines saying people wait hours in line to secure candy canes. Long waits can happen, but the virtual wait list aims to eliminate the physical wait. Go and enjoy the other holiday elements of the parks while you wait for your text.
When I sent my friend to be my boots on the ground for this article, her experience was quick, simple and efficient. She spent no more time waiting in line for candy cane then she would have to stop and take a few quick photos upon entering the park.
When she came back at the designed time to purchase her candy cane, there was a small number of people returning at the same time which made the lines move even quicker.
Disneyland Candy Cane Tradition
What is the big deal about the Disneyland candy canes? I’ve been asking myself the same thing since I started covering Disneyland Resort more than 10 years ago. Well of course there’s a lot of history and tradition involved in Disneyland candy canes, and we’ll get to that but one thing I absolutely want to answer is . . .
Are Disneyland candy canes good? This is all based on opinion of course, and the hefty price tag usually factors into one’s opinion. But are these candy canes good? Here’s what my readers have to say.
Now on to Disney tradition and history, and all those lovely things! In 1968, Disneyland Resort began offering guess hand-pulled candy canes. Most place use machines in place of the hand-pulled method and people swear that Disneyland’s candy canes are the best around, and it must have something to do with the traditional, handmade methods they’ve been using for more than 50 years.
Just to give you a comparison, See’s Candy also claims to use this traditional hand pulled method; their candy canes are quite a bit smaller, at a similar price point.
One thing is for certain, these candy canes are beautiful works for art and bring a certain holiday cheer during this festive time of year. Are in you? Did you try a Disneyland candy cane, tell us about it!
