Plan Your Trip to Disneyland – A complete Guide

One of the most popular tourist places in California and around the world, Disneyland was created by Walt Disney himself and has been attracting millions of visitors especially kids every year since 1955. Disneyland is also credited to inspire the term ‘theme park,’ and for changing the amusement park industry forever.  

With two parks and a range of hotels located closely, a trip to Disneyland in south California is much easier to visit than its counterpart in Florida. It can be an ideal add-on to your California vacation or a destination unto itself. Unlike the popular notion that Disneyland is only for kids, no matter what your age is, you would have a great time at Disneyland. There are many rides and attractions that are specially made for the adults, and they are sure to give you the thrills you never expected. 

If you are visiting Disneyland for just one day or are planning an extended visit, here is a complete guide to help you get all the important information you need. 

About the Park 

The Disneyland Park is located inside the Disneyland Resort, which is also home to another theme park, Disney California Adventure. If you are visiting Disneyland for only one day, it is advisable to visit the Disneyland Park. This is where you get to see all the classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Mr. Toad’s Wilde Ride, and of course the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which is a major attraction here.  

Spread over a 14-acre area, this expansion is dedicated to the one of the most loved Disney franchises. Here, you can live all your Star Wars fantasies by sipping the blue milk, taking your seat in the cockpit of Millennium Falcon, and there is so much more to do.  

When you arrive at the Disneyland Resort, the Disneyland parks are located nearby and it is at a walkable distance. However, you can also consider taking a monorail between Downtown Disney and Disneyland Park.                               

Best time to visit Disneyland Park 

You can visit Disneyland anytime of the year. However, if you wish to avoid huge crowds and enjoy a peaceful Disneyland vacation, it is better to avoid visiting during the summer or major holiday in the US. It is better to visit between January and March or after the Labour Day in October. The weather in South California is generally pleasant during these times. 

Things to do at Disneyland 

As mentioned earlier, there are two theme parks inside the Disneyland resort – Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Both the parks have plenty of incredible rides and attractions that appeal to visitors of all age groups and thrill tolerance levels.  

Be sure to give yourself enough time to explore all the themed lands, and experience the best attractions. Also, you must see the night shows, which have their own charm. If you are on a Disneyland holiday with your children, they would love meeting the Mickey Mouse and other Disney cartoon characters. And whether you are a child or adult, you must visit the classic attractions like the Haunted Mansion and Cars Land. 

Special Events at Disneyland 

Many annual events happen at Disneyland throughout the year. And, one of the most popular ones is the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, which runs for about two months. During the festival, you can take part in many exciting and fun activities like wine tasting, cooking demos or enjoy tasting appetiser-sized portions of California cuisine and cocktails. 

The Lunar New Year also brings in big celebration at the Disney California Adventure. During the celebration many parades are organised and you get to see people dressed up as various Disney characters. The major attraction during the festival is the wishing wall where you can leave a message to yourself and loved ones of hope, good health and happiness in the future.  

 Disneyland is much more than a theme park, it is a place where you can relive your childhood, meet all your favourite characters that entertained and amused you while growing up. It is a great place that will surely bring out the child in you, and you can have fun without any inhibitions.