Never been to Disneyland? You’re not alone. More people than you know don’t go to Disneyland until they are adults. Are you wondering where to start? From the rides to the food to the entertainment, you need to know what’s available and what YOU want to do! Here’s some quick ideas when you’re planning for you or your family’s first time:
1. Make sure you have a plan. There is A TON to do, and having a list of what you want to do will help you better organize your time while you are there, and make the most of your magical trip! For example, what entertainment, rides, or food do you MOST want to try? If you have kids, keep in mind that some rides have height requirements, and it may be beneficial to factor that into your planning. 2. Plan early/book early. The farther in advance you plan, the better your experience will be! If you’re worrying about trying to find a last-minute hotel room, or deciding how many days you will spend at Disneyland and how many tickets you need, you’ll miss all the magic and excitement that comes from planning and anticipating your trip. Not to mention, you may not get the hotel you want to stay at, along with other amenities if you don’t book in advance. (Consider getting your tickets, booking your hotel, and making a budget in advance. At least 6 months+.) 3. Be prepared with your backpack, and what you take into the park. Disneyland allows you to bring one backpack/bag per person into the park. This is helpful because you bring in what you think you will need from water to snacks to sunscreen, as well as other small items. However, if you don’t plan what you will be bringing in, your bag might be a mess, or won’t hold the items that you will end up wishing you had thought to pack. So pick your bag when you’re packing, and plan what items you want to have with you! 4. It’s OK to buy meals in the park. Many people think that it will save time and money to leave the park to eat, but it really doesn’t. You will waste time and energy leaving the park and walking to another place to eat when you’ve already paid to be in the park and many restaurants outside of Disneyland aren’t much cheaper. Also keep in mind you have to go through security every time you re-enter the park. Plan to budget in eating at least one meal in the park (you can pack snacks to cover you the rest of the day if you so choose). The food really is part of the experience! It isn’t like fair food, but real, amazing-quality food. Disney Food Blog on youtube has recommendations on food in the park if you are interested in planning specifically what you will be eating before you get there. It’s also good to note that reservations are highly encouraged for many of Disneyland and California Adventure’s sit-down reservations, especially with large parties, as they fill up fast! You can book up to three months in advance (more information on Disney’s website). 5. Disneyland has something for every member of the family. The beauty of Disneyland is that it is meant for all ages, for the whole family. No matter what your stage in life or the size of your family, there is something for everyone! It’s worth doing a little bit of research to find what kinds of rides, entertainment, and experiences are available at Disneyland to find ideas about what will work for you and your family. 6. Get in shape! Be prepared for long days and lots of walking at Disneyland. You will also be on your feet standing in line as well. The more walking and exercising you can do to prepare, the more pleasant your experience will be! For example, we like to take lots of walks together when we know we will be going to Disneyland soon to get more used to being on our feet. It never hurts to prepare physically. Good luck planning your first trip and let us know in the comment section if we missed anything!
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Bozeman, Montana may seem like a far away distance from Orange County, and maybe it is at a 16 hour drive. But if there is one thing that is special about the happiest place on earth, is that Disney happiness never ceases to spread all across the globe. We may live a thousand miles away from our favorite place (aka, Disneyland), but that doesn’t stop us from researching until we have exhausted all the internet has to offer!
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AuthorMy name is Tyler and my wife, Jordan, and I are so excited to share some tips and tricks about Disneyland so you can enjoy every magical minute of it! Archives
December 2019
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