While classically known as a theme park for a day trip, Disneyland in California is becoming more and more attractive to vacationers of all time frames and tickets for Disneyland reflect that change. No matter how long you plan to stay at Disneyland, ticket prices will likely be a chief concern for you.

With both the perennial Disneyland park and the up-and-coming Disney's California Adventure available to purchasers of tickets to Disneyland, Disneyland park hopper tickets are becoming more popular every year. But before you purchase your next Disneyland ticket, make sure that you consider the following:

1. The number of days you will be spending at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim;

2. The benefits of purchasing Disneyland hopper tickets;

3. The wide array of discount tickets to Disneyland.

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Stay as long as possible to save per day on Disneyland tickets

The way tickets have been structured by Disneyland, Anaheim tickets save you more if you hang around the Disneyland resort for as many days as possible. While the per-day price for Disneyland park tickets is quite high when you go for just a day or two, it drops significantly once you stay three or more days.

I recommend: View the published prices for Disneyland, California, tickets on the Disneyland website. Disney doesn't publish the prices online for one- or two-day Disneyland theme park tickets on their site, but AllEars.net offers this information for your comparison.

Decide whether your vacation calls for Disneyland park hopper tickets

Since Disney's California Adventure opened in 2001, there have been two amazing Disney theme parks for you to enjoy in Anaheim. With two parks comes Disneyland hopper tickets. These allow you to go between the two parks in a single day. Some people, however, prefer to stay in the same park for an entire day and save the cost of this option.

I recommend: The DIS lists some great packages that include Disneyland park hopper tickets. Mousesavers offers tips on how to get the most ticket value for your dollar.

Find available discounts on Disneyland day tickets

There are few discounts available on Disneyland tickets, but you may be lucky enough to qualify for one. Southern California residents can usually purchase a discount ticket at the ticket window with a driver's license showing you live in one of Disney's designated ZIP Codes. When you reach Orange County and Anaheim, Disneyland ticket brokers are often found along the side of the road and in convenience stores but can sometimes be a scam so use caution.

I recommend: AAA members can often purchase discount tickets in their home office. If you're planning on touring several of the attractions Southern California has to offer, the Southern California CityPass could be a great deal. Military members can purchase discount tickets on-base at the MWR office or you can find the nearest ticket office at the Disney Military Sales website.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  The official Disney rules state that Disneyland tickets are non-transferable; therefore, if you purchase a partially used ticket and have trouble at the turnstiles, you will receive no sympathy from Disney cast members. Play it safe and buy Disneyland tickets from a reputable source.