How to Visit Disneyland

Disneyland - located in Anaheim, California near Los Angeles - is known to many as "the happiest place on Earth." With its colorful array of rides, light shows, character meet-n-greets, as well as shopping and dining options, it can be an overwhelming experience for a first-time visitor. However, with a little forethought and planning, you can guarantee yourself a memorable foray into the magical world of Disneyland .

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General Considerations

  1. Southern California offers visitors a startling variety of exciting things to do. However, if your time is limited, you'll need to pick one or two of them and forgo the rest. Disney has located a second theme park, Disney's California Adventure , right next to Disneyland , as well as the Downtown Disney shopping district, a glittering dining and shopping promenade located beside the two theme parks. Southern California offers other amusement parks, including Knott's Berry Farm (near Disneyland), Universal Studios Hollywood , and Six Flags Magic Mountain . All of these are well worth seeing, but many people will tell you that if you're going to visit just one venue in the Los Angeles area, make it Disneyland .
    • Disneyland made its debut on July 17, 1955, [1] and is the oldest theme park in the Disney system.
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    Pack everything you'll need. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen, wear a hat and comfortable shoes, and bring a sweater or light jacket if you're planning to stay for the evening. If there's rain in the forecast, bring along a raincoat. Food inside the park is expensive, but you can bring your own snacks and sandwiches into the park (or eat at Downtown Disney , which is less expensive).
    • Bring cash or credit. A one-day ticket to Disneyland will cost an adult around $100. Add parking fees, food, and souvenirs, and the cost can mount quickly. Multi-day passes are cheaper on a per-day basis. A Park Hopper pass allows access to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure on the same day.
    • The best ticket prices are available online. The official park website is this page offers tickets cheaper than at the gate. There are also third-party sites that offer even lower prices. Search the web for "purchase Disneyland tickets" to find those sites.
    • Bring a backpack or other bag to carry things in. If you plan to carry it with you on a roller coaster ride, you'll want to be sure the pack closes securely. If you'd rather not carry a bag with you all day, rental lockers are available on Main Street USA and just outside the park's main entrance.
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  3. If you drive to the park, leave your car in the "Mickey and Friends" parking structure. The parking fee begins at $20 for passenger cars and goes higher for larger vehicles. The address of the parking structure is 1313 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802. [2] [3]
    • If you're staying in Anaheim, you can leave your car at your hotel/motel and ride the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) shuttle bus to the park. The local hotels can help you access the shuttle. Bus tickets may be less expensive than parking at the park, and the bus will drop you off near the park entrance.
  4. If you're going to the park, be careful not to get off at the Downtown Disney stop. The free, park-operated tram ride takes about five minutes. Trams operate each day from just before the park opens until just after it closes.
    • Those who take the Anaheim Resort Transportation shuttle bus won't have to take this tram. ART passengers can walk straight to the park entrance from the drop-off point.
  5. If you haven't already purchased tickets online (recommended), get them at the ticket booths in front of the entrance. The lines may be quite lengthy.
  6. Have your bags security-checked, and then show your tickets at the entrance. Keep your park ticket. You will need it later to obtain "'Lightning Lane selections"' for various rides. Pick up a park map and a show and parade schedule at the entrance.
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    Notice the colorful Mickey Mouse floral arrangement near the turnstiles. This is a popular spot for taking pictures.
  8. The archway displays a plaque with the words "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy."
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    Study the map of 'Disneyland'. The park consists of eight "lands". Five of them -- Main Street USA , Tomorrowland , Fantasyland , Frontierland and Adventureland -- surround the Central Plaza located in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle . The other three lands -- Mickey's Toontown , New Orleans Square and Critter Country -- don't border the Plaza but aren't too far away. [4]
    • The map lists the main attractions in each land. Study the map to learn about your options and decide what you want to see and do.
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Main Street USA

  1. Main Street USA runs from Town Square (just inside the park entrance) to the Central Plaza and is lined with dozens of shops, restaurants, theaters, and other attractions reflecting early-20th-century, small-town America.
  2. Board at the Main Street USA station or the depots in New Orleans Square , Mickey's Toontown and Tomorrowland . As the train passes beneath Space Mountain , you'll see dioramas of the Grand Canyon and the Primeval World . The train also travels inside Splash Mountain and it's A Small World . The full trip around the park takes almost twenty minutes, although you can get off at any other depots along the route. [5]
    • The Disneyland Railroad is one of the oldest attractions at Disneyland , having been a part of the park since opening day.
    • The wait for the train isn't too long, because there are as many as four separate trains in operation at one time.
  3. Main Street USA hosts at least two attractions - one more popular than the other. This building was the first erected in the park and now showcases artwork and artifacts that highlight the history and future of Disneyland. It's a great place for Disney aficionados to visit.
    • Stop by the "The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" theater. You'll enjoy the anecdotes Honest Abe recounts in this Audio-Animatronic stage show.
    • Look at the art of Disney in the Disney Gallery . Although these are mostly wall art pieces, there are several small sculptures periodically in the same building.
    • Take a tour of Walt's apartment in the 90-minute VIP-led tour called the "Walt's Main Street Story Tour", however, this is a special reservation for a credit-card-held tour. Limited basis bookings are sometimes possible up to 20 minutes before. Check with Guest Services if you want to schedule a booking for this tour at your earliest convenience as soon as you enter the park.
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    Take a ride on one of the Main Street Vehicles between the entrance onto Main Street USA (near the Railroad) and the Hub. You can ride a Horseless Carriage, Fire Engine, Horse-Drawn Streetcar, or Omnibus.
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    Take note of Walt Disney's private apartment window - which can be found above the Disneyland Fire Department's firehouse in Town Square . A lamp still shines from that window in memory of Disneyland's creator.
  6. This cartoon debut of Mickey Mouse alternates with several other Disney short films. The theater is rarely crowded, but the interior is not disability-accessible.
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    View the names of some of the creators who made Disneyland possible in the Main Street Windows exhibits. Some of the names are whimsical, while others commemorate actual engineers who designed the park. Their names appear in various upper-story windows along Main Street. [6] .
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    Ride up and down Main Street USA in one of its old-fashioned fire engines, double-decker buses, horse-drawn streetcars, or horseless carriages. Each one runs separately from different park areas but generally boards from someplace in Main Street where they all conglomerate.
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    View the "Partners" sculpture. This copper statue in the Central Plaza depicts Walt Disney standing next to and holding hands with Mickey Mouse. A plaque at the base offers a quote from Mr. Disney explaining his vision for Disneyland .
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    Get a bite to eat. Main Street hosts many casual places to eat.
    • The Carnation Café offers popular family fare -- so popular that advance reservations are recommended. You can place a reservation up to sixty days in advance either online or by calling (714) 781-3463 between 7 am and 7 pm daily, Pacific Time.
    • The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor shares space with the Carnation Café . You'll find sundaes, waffle cups, floats, and cones.
    • The Refreshment Corner : quick service, hot dogs, chili, pretzels, desserts, and fountain drinks.
    • The Market House : A Starbucks in disguise, with beverages and sweets.
    • Eat from the Main Street Fruit Cart. Here you can get a selection of healthy snacks as well as some American and Vegetarian cuisine - hosted by Cuties.
    • Dine at the Little Red Wagon . This counter service cart can make some hand-dipped corndogs as well as chips and a Wagon Specialty Sauce from a former red wagon (as its name implies). However, this serves only lunch and dinner.
    • Plaza Inn : A lavish Victorian setting, with a family-style buffet. Disney characters visit at breakfast.
    • The Jolly Holiday Bakery Café : With a Mary Poppins theme and outdoor seating available, they serve a nice selection of baked goods, coffee, and tea.
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    Shop for souvenirs. Main Street USA offers plenty of Disney memorabilia for sale.
    • 20th Century Music Company : apparel, accessories, pins, artwork, and collectibles.
    • Crystal Arts : houseware, gifts, crystal mementos, and apparel.
    • Disneyana : pins, "Vinylmation," plush toys, and gifts.
    • Disney Showcase : Mickey ears, apparel, pins, art, and collectibles.
    • Emporium : the largest collection of souvenirs in the park. Lots of books.
    • Main Street Photo Supply : camera accessories and services.
    • Silhouette Studio : art and collectibles.
    • Mad Hatter on Main Street, USA : Mickey Ears, Minnie Ears.
    • Main Street Magic Shop
    • Disney Clothiers, Ltd: apparel
    • China Closet: gifts, housewares
    • Plaza Point: art, gifts
    • New Century Jewelry: Jewelry
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    Listen to some live entertainment if they are currently performing. There's often a good chance that one or two of these are performing at the same time. These choices include the: Dapper Dans, Disneyland Band, Hook, and Ladder Company (outside the fire station), the Refreshment Corner Pianist, Main Street Strawhatters, or those from the "Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party." However, the hardest of all to catch are those who perform on the Plaza Gardens Stage.
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Tomorrowland

  1. The ride takes about eight minutes from the Tomorrowland station and can be a pleasantly cooling experience on a hot day.
    • Keep your ticket handy if you get off at Downtown Disney. You'll need your current park ticket and handstamp (they'll stamp your hand at the station) to get back in.
  2. Younger kids can enjoy the chance to drive Disneyland race cars.
    • The wait can be quite long, but Lightning Lane can help.
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    Blast off inside Space Mountain . This is an exciting roller coaster ride through the darkness of outer space.
    • It's lots of fun for older kids and adults but possibly too scary for small children or uncomfortable for those prone to motion sickness.
    • Space Mountain is popular. It promotes the Star Wars theme, "Season of the Force," and the wait is usually more than an hour, so think about using a Lightning Lane to avoid the line.
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    Take Star Tours -- The Adventures Continue. This is a thrilling motion-simulation ride into a faraway galaxy.
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    Spin yourself on the Astro Orbiter . [7]
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    Fire your way through the galaxy on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters . Hit targets with your green and purple laser gun.
    • The line moves quickly, and the wait is rarely more than ten minutes.
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    Stop to eat. Tomorrowland has a couple of food spots:
    • Galactic Grill : quick-service burgers, chicken sandwiches, and veggie wraps.
    • Spirit of Refreshment : Coca-Cola, bottled water, Honest Tea, and Vita waters. [8]
    • Alien Pizza Planet: A Better Place': pizza, salad, breadsticks, and slushies.
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    Shop for souvenirs in Tomorrowland.
    • Little Green Men Store Command : Toy Story gifts.
    • TomorrowLanding : pins, pin trading, and Magic Bands
    • The Star Trader for a full line of Disney memorabilia.
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Fantasyland

  1. Visit the wooden boy and his friends as they encounter one exciting adventure after another.
  2. This ride might be too much for younger kids. It's dark in spots, and the Witch can be intimidating. Parents might consider riding it alone first to get a preview.
  3. Read the plaques inside describing the story of Sleeping Beauty . The castle is modeled after the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. [9]
    • There is a compass near Sleeping Beauty Castle that you can use to orient yourself to the park map.
  4. A popular, old-fashioned ride on a vintage merry-go-round. The line moves quickly, and younger kids love it.
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    Ride the Casey Jr Circus Train. This slow-moving ride makes its way around Fantasyland. Great for small kids.
  6. Control Dumbo's altitude as he circles high above the Fantasyland crowds.
    • This ride can be a popular treat for the young ones, so be prepared for a long wait.
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    Join Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. This is a fast-paced trip by an old-fashioned motorcar through "Wind in the Willows."
  9. Spin inside a big teacup -- best done on an empty stomach!
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    Tour with Alice in Wonderland . A slow and tame excursion through the looking glass, it even moves outside for a moment.
  11. It's fun for all ages as the skipper guides you past miniature scenes from various Disney tales.
  12. Roller coaster through the gigantic Matterhorn mountain into ice caves and past friendly yetis.
    • Matterhorn Bobsleds has two entrances for a dual-action side-by-side coaster. The other entrance is in Tomorrowland.
  13. Hundreds of dolls worldwide dance and sing in various languages to express international hope for peace and unity. [10] [11]
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    Treat yourself to something to eat. Enjoy quick service at Maurice's Treats , Beauty and the Beast-themed Red Rose Taverne , Troubadour Tavern and "Edelweiss Snacks." # Go shopping. Fantasyland offers several chances to pick up souvenirs:
    • It's a Small World Toy Shop : plushies, pins and toys.
    • The Mad Hatter : Mickey ears, hats, and apparel.
    • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique : apparel, accessories, pins, toys, and plush animals.
    • Fairy Tale Treasures : apparel and toys.
    • Royal Reception : "Beauty and the Beast"- themed toys, apparel, and collectibles.
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Mickey's Toontown

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    Play in the splash park - when open - at "CenTOONial Park" With its base at water tables and these same things becoming fountain springs brimming with colorful life, these become sensory experiences all in themselves. Children can also play near the dreaming tree where they can play, crawl and explore while some sit and dream.
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    Let the kids play in Goofy's How-to-Play Yard. Let your kids figure out new ways to play with wacky noises inside the whimsical sound garden - designed by Goofy, just before clambering up into an elevated clubhouse.
    • You may sometimes find Goofy near or inside his house near the Goofy How-To-Play Yard.
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    Visit Donald Duck's Pond. Once on Miss Daisy (Donald's Boat), kids can pretend they are sailing the ship. Kids can also see Donald's rain gear, staircases, and portholes they can look at.
    • You may sometimes find Donald Duck near his boat.
  4. It's a gentle introduction to roller coasters for young kids.
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    Visit the Chip and Dale Treehouse. Kids and adults can climb steps to look out a window in this treehouse. However, you won't find Chip and Dale here.
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    Visit Mickey's House. Besides meet-and-greets with Mickey and Minnie at their appropriate homes, guests can check out their homes and see how they live. You will see Mickey's pet bed and can mess around with a variety of things. If Mickey is available for a meet and greet, you'll be treated to a quick movie while you wait in line - however, these movies differ between Steamboat Willie, Fantasia, The Band Concert, and Thru the Mirror.
    • You may find Mickey Mouse inside his home. However, this doesn't happen too often.
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    Visit Minnie's House. Here, you'll be able to see Minnie's Home and all that there is in it. You can visit Minnie during certain parts of the day.
    • Sometimes you may find Minnie here.
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    Ride Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Ride this zany ride that's dark but colorful - but is somewhat slow and loud, as you step into a car of Engineer Goofy's train - because "what could go wrong, here?".
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    Hop on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin . Roger's story comes to life.
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    Stop for a bite to eat. There are only a few places to stop and nibble or drink in Mickey's Toontown :
    • Good Boy! Grocers - features snacks and drinks, including mom-approved fruit selections and several bottled beverages and waters of all types.
    • Cafe Daisy - Diner food created by Daisy Duck!
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    Stop for a souvenir.
    • Look for souvenirs at EngineEar Souvenirs - including gift shop apparel and lots of Minnie and Mickey Ear hats. Features a mobile checkout line to speed up checkout processes.
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Frontierland

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    Raft across the river to the Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island . Explore a pirate-filled island with entrance-exit points near the Haunted Mansion, this area can be interesting to visit. rafts hold about 30 people, and most people stand on the short trip. [12] Rafts were named after Tom Sawyer book characters including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher, and Injun Joe. [13] this area can be tricky, but useful for the kids.
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    Navigate Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island. It opens about 30 minutes after the park opens and closes at dusk (during non-pandemic times).
    • Dead Man's Grotto is a cave that young pirates can explore, but may contain special startling effects (bottomless pit with pirate skeleton, cask holding Davy Jones' beating heart), and pirate treasure guarded by spooky effects of skeleton pieces.
    • Smuggler's Cove contains a pontoon bridge while a suspension bridge keeps those on the cove dry. Photo-ops are available and are based on the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. In other areas of this section, explorers can operate bilge pumps and reveal treasure or wind the capstan and raise another treasure.
    • Castle Rock is mainly just a lookout point with a spyglass that can point in all directions. However, keep in mind that there are steep/winding stairs here with no accessibility features.
    • Captains Treasure is a photo-op area and includes piles of gold doubloons and chests and a Jolly Roger flag.
    • Tom and Huck's Tree House is a treehouse where explorers can climb around to get to pirate masks that feature spy hole cutouts.
    • Will Turner's Blacksmith Shop is a landmark area. Here, you'll spot the named blacksmith's tools and his works in progress. This building has a waterwheel but this area causes others inside the building to move around.
    • Lafitte's Tavern - The Bootstrappers is a performance you can take in several times a day. They sing sea chanteys and tell tall tales.
      • Play a game of checkers, if possible. There's a checkerboard in the upper level's back of Lafitte's Tavern.
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    Cruise the Rivers of America. Sail on the Mark Twain Riverboat or the Sailing Ship Columbia . Both ships begin boarding from the same dock, but the Sailing Ship Columbia only sails on super-busy days or when the Riverboat is down for maintenance.
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    Check out the Sailing Ship Columbia - if it is sailing that day. The Sailing Ship Columbia is a ship that is a full-scale replica of a ship that once circumnavigated the globe (Columbia Rediviva) in 1790. [14]
  5. This initially tranquil trip suddenly turns into a runaway mine car hurtling through caves and bedrock in the early days of the California gold rush. A small but exhilarating roller coaster, it's a hit with kids and adults alike.
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    Fill up on Frontierland food. There are several good restaurants here:
    • River Belle Terrace : down-home cooking with a river view.
    • Stage Door Café : quick service, casual meals.
    • The Golden Horseshoe : quick service and a "live" musical show. Chicken, chili, fish & chips, ice cream.
    • Rancho del Zocalo : classic Mexican cuisine on a peaceful, Spanish-style patio.
    • "Ship to Shore Marketplace": fresh fruit, turkey legs, chimichangas, and many frozen drinks
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    Shop Frontierland.
    • Pioneer Mercantile : Mickey and Minnie Ears, Apparel, gifts, toys, and plushies.
    • Westward Ho Trading Company : pins, MagicBand+
    • Adventureland Bazaar : apparel, gifts, toys, and plushies.
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    Decide where to go next. Continue on the pathway toward Adventureland or head for New Orleans Square , Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Critter Country .
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New Orleans Square

  1. Glide past scenes from the movie series, and watch for your favorite characters. There are several log flume drops along the way, all in near-darkness.
  2. Plenty of Happy Haunts hope to chase you out of their mansion. The visual effects are outstanding.
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    Find a spot to eat. New Orleans Square features some good eating:
    • Royal Street Veranda : quick service, chowder, gumbo. fritters and fountain drinks.
    • Blue Bayou Restaurant : a unique "perpetual twilight" ambiance, featuring Cajun and Creole cuisine as "Pirates of the Caribbean" boats float by. It's fairly expensive, and reservations are recommended. Make a reservation online or by calling (714) 781-3463 up to sixty days in advance.
    • Café Orleans : Casual Southern cuisine with table service overlooking the river.
    • French Market Restaurant : Quick service, Cajun/Creole.
    • Mint Julep Bar : beverages.
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    Shop within New Orleans Square.
    • Pieces of Eight : Apparel, toys and plushies.
    • Port Royal Curios and Curiosities : Apparel, gifts, toys and plushies.
    • Eudora's Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana's Gourmet Secrets : apparel, gifts and art.
    • La Mascarade d'Orleans : Pandora jewelry
    • Cristal d'Orleans . Etched and glittering glassware for the home.
    • Mille. Antoinette's Parfumerie: Guerlain products
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Critter Country

  1. Young kids will enjoy this.
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    Explore the river in Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes. This is a seasonal and weekend attraction.
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    Find a quick meal. Satisfy your appetite at Harbour Galley or Hungry Bear Restaurant .
    • Harbour Galley sells soup, lobster rolls, salads, and drinks.
    • Hungry Bear Restaurant offers burgers, chicken, and salads.
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    Pick up a souvenir.
    • The Briar Patch features Mickey ears and apparel.
    • Pooh Corner sells toys, pins, and apparel.
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Adventureland

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    Cool off in the Enchanted Tiki Room . Walt Disney's first audio-animatronic show features more than 200 birds, singing flowers, and Tiki poles blending in sweet harmony. The show lasts about twenty minutes.
    • Keep an eye on the Tiki-Gods during the pre-show. The Tiki tree darkens the scene, and the Tiki god sculpture awakens. [15]
    • Need a backrest while you watch the show? Head for the back row! These have a backrest but are often vacated quickly, so be quick.
    • While waiting for the doors to open on the Enchanted Tiki Room , grab a Dole Whip or Dole Whip Float from the Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar , the only place in the park where you can get this popular pineapple-yogurt-and-ice-cream treat.
  2. This is a leisure boat ride past wild animals and head-hunting tribes. Enjoy the pun-filled commentary of your guide as you sail through the sights and sounds of the river.
    • If you take this cruise at night, it becomes an even more colorful experience, so consider making this one of your last stops of the day.
  3. Ride the motion-simulated car through daring moves and narrow escapes.
    • A lot of people say this is their favorite Disney ride.
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    Climb Tarzan's Treehouse if you dare. There's no telling what piece you'll hear next with climbing music from the gramophone playing "Swisskapolka." However, many former climbers say they don't like this attraction. Brave it, if able.
    • Moana occasionally visits with guests outside this treehouse. Meet her there if you see her.
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    Eat in Adventureland . There's some good food here:
    • Tiki Juice Bar : Pineapple juice, Dole Whips, and floats.
    • The Tropical Hideaway : Second place to locate Dole Whips, steamed bao buns, ramen, and tropical snacks.
    • The Bengal Barbecue : quick service, beef skewers, chicken, fresh vegetables.
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    Shop in Adventureland.
    • "Adventureland Bazaar"; apparel, gifts, toys, and plushies.
      • Be sure to stick a coin into the magic lamp at the Adventureland Bazaar to get your fortune told or visit "Shrunken Nad" (a shrunken head) to get diagnosed with any illnesses.
      • Forgotten something to deal with the California sun? Adventureland Bazaar also sells sandals, sunscreen, and small snack knickknacks to keep you feeling your coolest.
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

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    Ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Ride in a vehicle destined to fight the First Order.
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    Ride the Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. Ride and interact on a flying mission to pilot a spacecraft to the edge of the Star Wars Galaxy. You will be given special on-the-job training from Hondo Ohnaka, but any help navigating any of the positions is possible. [16]
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    Dine at select places.
    • Kat Saka's Kettle : food stall serving Outpost Mix - a snack with popcorn.
    • Ronto Roasters : Serving popular grilled sausage and roasted pork wraps, find this exotic meat stall.
    • Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo : Dine on galactic food of American and Vegetarian cuisines.
    • Oga's Cantina : a local watering hole of unique beverages for every member of the group.
    • Milk Stand : frozen Batuu's blue or green milky treat.
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    Shop at select places.
    • First Order Cargo : allegiance gear towards Galaxy's Edge's recruitment gear and supplies.
    • Droid Depot : droid-making supplies.
    • Savi's Workshop : workable handbuilt lightsabers that can be customized by the purchaser.
    • Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities : galactical gifts by an antiquities dealer.
    • Creature Stall : plushies of those from across the galaxy.
    • Black Spire Outfitters : apparel.
    • Toydarian Toymaker : sells toys and collectibles in a whimsy workshop.
    • Resistance Supply": gear nearly similar to First Order Cargo, but help fights the First Order.
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Other Attractions and Events

  1. [17] This parade travels twice a day from the gates near It's A Small World , through Fantasyland , around the Central Plaza , down Main Street USA and out through a cast member exit near Town Square .
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    Watch several shows.
    • At the Royal Theatre on the Hub side of Sleeping Beauty Castle's Fantasyland area, catch the Storytelling show. Let Disney's fairy tales come alive on stage with some slight twists. Played several times daily, this 25-minute show is often missed by many but is somewhat funny when you are expecting something else. [18]
    • Catch the Tale of the Lion King at the Fantasyland Theatre near the Fantasyland location of the Disneyland Railroad station, this adaptation of the Lion King features live music and scenes with cultural roots from the actors who portray the characters. [19]
    • In a rare first on both February 18th and 25th, 2023, there were two showings at this same location called "Celebrate Gospel" which gospel music to the parks from several community choirs from Southern California. However, no additional information is known when this performance will happen again. [20]
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    Catch a showing of the Encanto Projection on the "It's a Small World" building. This projection show is shown several times nightly to the outside of the building and is something to watch if you have yet to take it in and have the time. However, it is only 2 minutes long, so doesn't take long to watch. [21] Check your Times Guide or the Disneyland app.
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    Watch the Disneyland Band from several spots - if they are playing that day. Several spots include Castle Promenade, Frontierland, Main Street USA, and Tomorrowland. Check your Times Guide to find out the next showing for this.
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    Catch the Piano Player from the Golden Horseshoe or Main Street who performs several times each day.
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    Listen to some live entertainment. Although sporadic turnouts exist, a few choices might happen, including those from "Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band" and "The Bootstrappers."
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    Watch the Pearly Band play a rendition of various songs on a variety of brass instruments, including trumpet, trombone, and saxophone. Mary Poppins and Bert may even join them. Although they can sometimes be found on the Castle's Fantasyland side, they can sometimes be between the Castle and Dumbo.
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    Watch the barbershop quartet show of the Dapper Dans. This band performs a 20-minute show periodically throughout the day at the intersection near the Fortuosity Shop, Disney Clothiers, Market House, and New Century Jewelry on Main Street USA with some puns included in several of their acts. [22]
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    View the Flag Retreat Ceremony near the flagpole every day. Check your Times Guide to ensure you won't miss it, and listen for announcements if weather events postpone the event that most park-goers miss.
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    Plan on seeing Fantasmic . This spectacular light-and-music show takes place after dark at the Frontierland waterfront.
  11. It's called Wondrous Journeys" with Projections and Fireworks , and it explodes over Sleeping Beauty Castle . This happens only over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; but when it does occur, you'll be able to see it from almost anywhere in the park.
    • Check the Times and Events Guide and listen to the broadcast system for special announcements of fireworks times if the weather is expected to be a problem.
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    Watch Sleeping Beauty Castle light up in the Wondrous Journeys with Projections show every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night when fireworks won't happen. But check your Times Guide as these may occasionally change their time slot.
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      Tips

      • If you plan to bring small children along, bring a stroller, too. Little kids won't make it through the day on their own feet. Strollers are available for rent just outside the park near the main entrance. [23]
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      • Disneyland's FastPass program is all electronic in form and goes through the Magic Band as your theme park ticket and various parts of park transactions and is now called the Lightning Lane. It is available at Autopia , Big Thunder Mountain Railroad , Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters , 'Haunted Mansion , Indiana Jones Adventure , It's a Small World , Matterhorn Bobsleds , Millenium Falcon-Smuggler's Run , Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin , Space Mountain , Splash Mountain , and Star Tours-The Adventure Continues . However, with an extra payment, you will be able to pick up Individual Lightning Lanes for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance . [24]
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      • If you need medical assistance, there's a first-aid station located in Town Square next to the Baby Care Center. If you need further assistance, approach any Disney character, and explain the situation. They're trained to help. [25]
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      Warnings

      • Be patient if a ride vehicle stalls. An assistant will arrive to help, and you will most likely be given a Lightning Lane selection if the delay lasts for more than a few minutes.
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      • Always ride with safety in mind. Use all safety devices provided by the ride operator.
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      References

      1. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland
      2. ↑ http://www.yelp.com/biz/disneylands-mickey-and-friends-parking-structure-anaheim
      3. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/guest-services/parking/
      4. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/maps/#/disneyland/
      5. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Railroad
      6. ↑ The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland: An Imagineer's Eye Tour by The Imagineers, ISBN: 978-142310975-4, 2008 version
      7. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/astro-orbitor/
      8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIrEbHkB1FE
      9. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_Castle
      1. ↑ http://allears.net/magic-kingdom/its-a-small-world-fantasyland-magic-kingdom/
      2. ↑ The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland: An Imagineer's Eye Tour by The Imagineers, ISBN: 978-142310975-4, 2008 version
      3. ↑ https://allears.net/disneyland/dlr-planning/pirates-lair-on-tom-sawyer-island-frontierland-disneyland-2
      4. ↑ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Tom_Sawyer_Island
      5. ↑ Disney Declassified: Tales of Real Life Disney Scandals, Sex, Accidents, and Deaths . Kindle version.
      6. ↑ https://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland-california/enchanted-tiki-room.htm
      7. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run/
      8. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/magic-happens-parade/
      9. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/storytelling-royal-theatre/
      10. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/tale-of-the-lion-king/
      11. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/celebrate-gospel/
      12. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/its-a-small-world-encanto-projection/
      13. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/dapper-dans/
      14. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/guest-services/stroller-rental/
      15. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/genie/lightning-lane/
      16. ↑ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/guest-services/first-aid/
      17. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/media/dlr_nextgen/SiteCatalog/PDF/DL_01082018_reduced.pdf

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