Gold medals, childhood dreams, and happily ever afters—I’m bringing you The Ultimate 2028 LA Olympics and Disneyland Adventure Guide!
See which events are near Disneyland Resort, see what’s happening during the Olympics at Disneyland including Mickey Mouse’s 100th birthday celebration. I’ll also share how to navigate Southern California, get discount theme park tickets and hotel stays during your Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games / Disney vacation.
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Inside Look at 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympic Games which includes events in various southland counties like Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County and more. The last time LA hosted in 1984, I was too young to remember but I am determined to be part of this one!
There will also be Summer Olympic events near Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
- July 14, 2028 LA28 Opening Ceremonies
- July 30, 2028 LA28 Closing Ceremonies
- August 15, 2028 LA28 Paralympic Opening Ceremonies
- August 27, 2028 LA28 Paralympic Closing Ceremonies
But before the Olympic games come to LA, they’ll be held in Paris, close to Disneyland Paris in 2024. It’ll be interesting to compare how the resorts welcome world athletes in each country. We should also mention the Tokyo Olympics 2020, that was postponed and ran in 2021 near the Tokyo Disney Resort.
Disneyland Resort and LA28
What’s more iconic that celebrating the Summer Olympic games? Celebrating in Los Angeles AND at Disneyland Resort! 2028 not only brings the best athletes in the world to LA, it also marks the 100th birthday of Mickey Mouse, plus tons of reasons to celebrate GOLD all year long in 2028.
As we prepare for the olympics, Disney will no doubt be preparing for a celebration like no other and I’ll continue to update this article with all the details. Please note that Disneyland Resort tickets are not yet on sale for 2028. I anticipate 2028 Disneyland tickets to go on sale late 2026.
Note: Walt Disney World Resort is in Florida and is not near the Los Angeles Olympic events. It is about a 5 hour plane ride and a 40 hour drive from LA to Orlando.
Your Disneyland Olympic Visit
If this is your first time to Disneyland Resort, or first in a while this section is for you! It’s a crash course with everything you’ll need to know to plan the best Disney Theme Parks vacation yet. We’ll continue to update this section with special events, nighttime shows and more spectaculars in the works for you during your Olympic visit.
Disneyland Tickets & Hotels
- Spend 2-3 days exploring the two Disneyland Resort theme parks (Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park) with special ticket prices.
- Check out some of my favorite walkable hotels in Anaheim here.
- You might also consider staying onsite at the original Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland’s New Attractions
The newest and most unique attractions are a must for any guest! My must rides, including those that invoke the spirit of the summer games and winter olympic sports are included.
Newest Rides at Disneyland
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (2024)
- Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (2023)
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (2020)
Olympic and Los Angeles Vibes
- Autopia (rush hour traffic anyone?)
- Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes (Summer Olympics)
- ‘it’s a small world”
- Matterhorn Bobsleds (Winter Olympics)
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
- Soarin’ Around the World
Just plain FUN
- Grizzly River Run
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
- Haunted Mansion (my favorite Cast Member costumes!)
- Incredicoaster
- Peter Pan’s Flight (classic dark ride)
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Radiator Springs Racers
- Space Mountain
Bonus tip: avoid long lines with my strategies and step by step itineraries inside the parks.
LA28 Olympic Venues Near Disneyland
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic venues are spread across our vast southland. If you’re planning to visit Disneyland Resort in conjunction with your LA28 trip, be prepared for proper travel time between locations.
Disneyland Area Olympic Events
The following venues are located in and near Orange County close to Disneyland Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm—be sure to secure discount tickets to these theme parks here.
Honda Center: About 3 miles, 4 km and 10 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic.
- Volleyball
Long Beach Sports Park: About 22 miles, 35 km and 40 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. Long Beach Sports Park is comprised of 4 nearby venues (Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier and Long Beach Waterfront) on the Long Beach coast of Los Angeles County. Enjoy easy travel access via Long Beach airport and a short drive to Disneyland.
- Aquatics Marathon Swimming
- Aquatics Waterpolo
- Cycling (BMX)
- Handball
- Sailing
- Triathlon
Lake Perris: About 60 miles, 97 km and 60 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. Perris is located in Riverside County to the east of LA and Orange County.
- Canoe Sprint
- Rowing
For transportation in and around Los Angeles and Orange County, I suggest Karmel Shuttle services.
Los Angeles Area Olympic Events
The following venues are located in LA County near some of the most popular area theme parks including Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland Resort.
Valley Sports Park: About 50 miles, 80 km and 60 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. Valley Sports Park is comprised of 3 nearby venues in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County.
- Canoe Slalom
- Equestrian
- Shooting
Athletes’ Village: About 41 miles, 66 km and 45 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. The Athletes’ Village is located on the campus of the University of Los Angeles, California (UCLA) in the city of Los Angeles. It will also host Olympic sporting events at the nearby Pauley Pavillion.
- Judo
- Wrestling
Downtown Sports Park: About 20 miles, 32 km and 30 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. Downtown Sports Park is made up of 10 different venues spread throughout downtown Los Angeles including LA Football Club Stadium, Dedeaux Field, Galen Center, Grand Park & LA City Hall, LA Convention Center, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Microsoft Theater, Staples Center and University of Southern California (USC) Campus.
- Aquatics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Ceremonies
- Cycling (Road)
- Fencing
- Football
- Marathon
- Race Walk
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Track and Field
- Weightlifting
Disney lovers visiting LA might also want to see the Hollywood Walk of Fame to spot all the Disney actors and creatives you know and love.
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park: About 23 miles, 37 km and 30 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. This venue is in eastern LA County near a waterpark I absolutely love, Raging Waters.
- Cycling (Mountain Bike)
Rose Bowl Stadium: About 43 miles, 64 km and 45 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. This venue is located in Pasadena, CA where the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade are held each New Year season.
- Football (American Soccer)
Riviera Country Club: About 45 miles, 64 km and 60 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. This golf course is located in Pacific Palisades, in Santa Monica Canyon and along the California coast.
- Golf
Santa Monica Beach: About 50 miles, 80 km and 60 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. I spent a lot of time on this iconic beach growing up. It’s famous for being the birthplace of modern beach volleyball, it’s iconic Pier and boardwalk amusement park and California beach vibe.
- Beach Volleyball
LA Stadium: About 36 miles, 59 km and 45 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. Located just a short distance from LAX airport.
- American Football
- Archery
- Ceremonies
The Forum: About 31 miles, 50 km and 45 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. Located just a short distance from LAX airport, in Inglewood, CA.
- Gymnastics
South Bay Sports Park: About 22 miles, 35 km and 40 minute drive to Disneyland in regular traffic. South Bay Sports Park is comprised of 4 nearby venues (Dignity Health Sports venues and VELO Sports Center) in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
- Field Hockey
- Rugby
- Modern Pentathlon
- Tennis
- Cycling Track
San Diego Area Olympic Events
San Diego County will not be hosting any LA28 events. The closest major events to San Diego are Honda Center, Lake Perris and Long Beach. If you’d like to add San Diego to your Olympic visit, I suggest visiting some of the most popular area theme parks including SeaWorld and LEGOLAND.
I’ve been counting down ever since Los Angeles was confirmed the host and I cannot wait to see all the magic unfold! Will you be at Disneyland when all the world arrives at the global stage of LA28? It’s the perfect combination for worldwide and theme park fans to come together and experience the magic of my favorite city in the world and The Happiest Place on Earth.
