These are some of the freebies at Disneyland that you can get while you’re there. Disneyland is not known for being cheap and you typically need to spend a lot of money there, so it’s nice to get these things that are free and included with your admission the Disneyland and California Adventure park.
Water
You can get cups of ice water for free in Disneyland and California Adventure park. It’s nice to bring an insulated water bottle and pour your ice water into that. There are also some water bottle refill stations, like one that’s around the corner from Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Pixie Dusting
You can get pixie dusted for free at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Fantasyland in Disneyland. This is where a Cast Member sprinkles glitter on your child or you with a want.
Roo Pass
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh offers what’s called a Roo Pass. This is for 1-3 people who can fit in a row together to skip a lot of the line and fill in the 3rd row in a ride vehicle. Ask a Cast Member at the entrance of the ride for a Roo Pass. You can also get the same thing, but called a Buddy Pass, on the ride Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue. Unfortunately, that ride is permanently closing soon though. Read about upcoming Disneyland permanent closures here.
Drawing Lessons
Animation Academy inside the Animation Building in California Adventure does free drawing lessons where an animator will teach you how to draw a Disney or Pixar character. You can get coloring pages for kids who don’t want to draw.
Celebration Buttons
Celebration buttons are so simple, but so much fun for making your trip more special. You can get these for your birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, hitting a milestone on social media, or anything else you want to celebrate. You can get them at City Hall, Guest Services, Guest Relations, and more places in the parks. See more ways to celebrate a birthday in Disneyland here.
Replacements
When you buy things at Disneyland, keep your receipts for the duration of your vacation. If you drop your ice cream, your balloon pops, or your kid’s new toy breaks, you can take your receipt to where you bought it and see if they will give you a replacement. It if not guaranteed that the Cast Member will give you a free replacement, but it works for many people, so you might as well try.
Buffets for Babies
Buffets are free for babies and kids ages two and under. You will still need to add them to your dining reservation, but you will not be charged for them when you pay for the meal. You can do this for the character meals at Napa Rose, Storytellers Cafe, Goofy’s Kitchen, and Plaza Inn.
First Aid Items
If you need first aid items, they are available to you at no cost. This includes ice, medicine, band aids, and more. A cast member will ask you what you need and why, have you sign a paper, then bring it to you. First Aid in Disneyland is at the end of Main Street next to the Baby Care Center. First Aid in California Adventure is on Buena Vista Street by Chamber of Commerce.
Stickers
You can get free stickers from Cast Members in the parks. A lot of the time they will hand them out, but you can also ask Cast Members if they have them. They are usually stickers with Mickey Mouse on them.
Wake Up Calls From Disney Characters
If you’re staying at the Disneyland Hotel, the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, or Pixar Place Hotel you can request a free wake-up call from a Disney character. You do not get to choose which character will call you, but this is really fun for kids.
Early Entry
Early Entry is where guest of the Disney hotels get to go into California Adventure or Disneyland 30 minutes before the parks open. Select rides are open during this time and they can go on them with much shorter wait times.
Autopia Drivers License
You can get a free Autopia driver’s license while waiting in line for Autopia in Tomorrowland in Disneyland. This is a fun, free souvenir for kids to get.
Digital Photo From Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
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When you ride Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters there is a ride photo taken of you. As you exit the ride you can look at the monitors to find your digital photo and email it to yourself. Most ride photos cost money, but this one is free.
Sourdough Bread Sample
If you go on the Boudin Bakery Tour in San Fransokyo Square in California Adventure, you can get a free sample of sourdough bread at the very end.