Disneyland officials said the early entry program “was not widely used,” prompting the shift to the Lightning Lane benefit, according to Nexstar’s Scott Gustin.

Disneyland Resort will end early entry for resort hotel guests in 2026, instead offering Lightning Lane access for one attraction. Disneyland Early Entry Ending Disneyland Resort hotel guests can continue to take advantage of early entry 30 minutes before a park opens every day of their hotel stay through January 4,