Alright so you just planned your trip to Disneyland in sunny Southern California and now you might be asking yourself,” what should I wear?” The answer really is whatever is comfortable for you in warm weather and being on your feet all day. There isn’t a one size fits all when it comes to dressing for Disneyland.The average weather in is 70 and 90 degrees. Here’s all the average temperatures by month according to the NOAA: Now these temps are the average. We have been there on a few occasions when the weather has been much warmer and much colder. So be prepared for those situations as well when you are planning your wardrobe for your trip. We like to wear shorts and lighter colors, which makes sense because for most of the year the temps allow for that. I really like breathable workout shirts because they look stylish and also help me stay cool and wick any sweat. Bonus, they also help wick water whenever I get wet on a ride (and if you go during the hotter months, you will get wet on the water rides). On the days where we are going to be taking some nicer or professional pictures, my go to are tech polos or golf polos. They deliver all the pros of the gym shirts but they look a little nicer for the pictures. More important than threads are your kicks because your pair of shoes will make or break your day at Disneyland. Flip-flops are ok to wear to the swimming pool, but you won’t want to wear them around Disneyland.They just don’t provide enough support for walking around all day and it will be easier to stub your toes getting on/off rides all day. Tennis shoes or nice Chaco style sandals are best. Make sure to break your shoes in before you go or else you will be miserable! A normal day in Disneyland consists of walking 5 to 10 miles on average as we went over in our last post (in case you didn’t read it and go back if you didn’t!). Hiking shoes are heavily discouraged by us because you will be in pavement all day (and hiking shoes on pavement suck) and hot weather in hiking shoes is no fun.
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If you read our last post, then you started to get an idea of how much the Disneyland Resort has to offer, and if you didn’t, make sure to check that out so you know how much awesomeness is packed into it all! The Disneyland Resort is about 510 acres in size, which is pretty big when you think about it, but what that really equates to is you walking A LOT. Be prepared to walk around 10 miles a day if you are going at a moderate pace. That number could vary depending on how long you stay in the park, if you are hopping between Disneyland and California Adventure, or visiting Downtown Disney. You should also consider if you are staying at a nearby hotel and walking into the resort or if you are using the parking garage. Typically, we average about 10 miles though, and that’s with both staying at a nearby hotel as well as using the parking garage. So getting into shape is a definite must if you want to really enjoy your Disney time, because the less focused on how sore or tired you are, the more you can focus on how delicious the churros are!
So what can you do to enjoy the most out of Disneyland? Practice walking! Or some sort of cardio workout to help you get into shape. If running or jogging is your thing, more power to you! I don’t enjoy either of those, but I love hiking. My wife and I will do a fair amount of hiking before we head to sunny California on our Disney trip. We all also do hiking because it helps us adjust to carrying a backpack around, which is something we always take with us into the parks. Just going for walks periodically before your trip will help you get used to walking around Disneyland all day long (and remember all day at Disneyland is 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. for most of the year). Getting into shape doesn’t cover just walking around, though that’s the bulk of it; It will also get you into shape for standing. You will do lots of standing in line while visiting the Disneyland Resort. From getting through security, waiting to get onto rides, and even waiting to order food will require various amounts of waiting. Prepare to be on your feet for a long time while being there, and your experience will be as enjoyable as it will magical! Everyone has heard of Disneyland in some capacity and it’s even become an American icon, but why go there? After all, Disney is for kids! Nothing could be further from the truth because Disneyland has something for everyone at all ages to enjoy.
Walt Disney said in his Disneyland opening day dedication speech: ”To all that come to this happy place, welcome. Disneyland is your land.” In this opening line, Walt Disney himself says that Disneyland belongs to everyone and should be enjoyed by everyone. Which is pretty darn cool, because that’s what his vision of Disneyland was. Walt imagined a place where everyone in the family could enjoy despite their ages. That means he wanted something that everyone could enjoy. With that being said there is so much to do at Disneyland that literally anyone could have fun there, so don’t be worried about not having a good time! For example, if thrill rides are your thing, Disneyland and California Adventure have some pretty sweet thrill rides that will get your adrenaline pumping! Two or our favorites are the Incredicoaster and Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout. The Incredicoaster is an “Incredibles” themed roller coaster that launches you from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds! The ride covers more than 6,000 feet of track where you are helping the Incredibles family catch Jack-Jack before he causes too much mayhem. It also boasts the only inversion at the Disneyland resort and at one point smells like num-num cookies (which you can buy just outside of the line). Guardians of the Galaxy Mission breakout is an accelerated drop ride that is themed to the infamous movie, “Guardians of the Galaxy.” In this ride, the Guardians have been captured by the collector and are held prisoner. They need your help to help break them out so they can return to helping out the galaxy. The ride consists of scenes showing the Guardians and playing popular music from the past 40 years. There are four different scenarios that you can experience, so make sure you ride it more than once! Are thrill rides not your thing? No worries! Disyneyalnd has so many other mellow rides for any age to enjoy! For example, the infamous Pirates of the Carribean, which takes along the adventures of swashbuckling pirates. Even at 25 years old, I LOVE THIS RIDE! It is so much fun to pretend to be a pirate and be apart of their amazing adventures. Another great ride that everyone can enjoy is Peter Pan’s Flight. This is such a visually stunning ride. You board a pirate ship that whisks you away into the storyline of Disney’s Peter Pan movie. You follow Wendy and Peter as they fly through London and then off to NeverLand. Disney recently did an update to the ride that includes new LED lights and a new paint job that makes every scene look like you are in it. So don’t miss that one no matter what! There are many other dark rides throughout both Disneyland and California Adventure that are family-friendly, as well as unforgettable experiences that you will want to ride over and over! If theme-park rides aren’t your go-to, have no fear, the food does not disappoint! The Disney theme parks were created to have a little bit of something for every member of the family, every age, and you won’t find the food and treats that you can find at Disney’s resorts anywhere else! The statistics will stun you when you learn how many of their famous treats and made fresh and daily, all year round. From sweets to bread to meals of every kind, there is always something new to try with the food all around the Disney parks! We would HIGHLY recommend not leaving out the food as part of your Disney experience. Disney also includes many different plays, shows, and character meet and greets. My wife did not attend Disneyland until our honeymoon, and she surprisingly LOVED meeting the characters! So don’t automatically “cross out” something you assume you wouldn’t enjoy. The shows in Disneyland range from casual street performers to parades, to short plays you can sing along to, to the amazing show held in the Hyperion in California Adventure (more details about that are included in our “Frozen Fun” blog). So don’t count yourself out of Disney yet, you might surprise yourself with what you like! Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen the new Frozen 2 trailer, and was it good! We are definitely excited for the newest film in the Frozen line-up and to see what kind of adventures await Anna and Elsa! IF you haven’t seen it, we’ll put it down below so you can be brought up to speed on all things Frozen.
Since we all have Frozen on our mind, we wanted to cover one of our favorite things to do while visiting the Disneyland Resort, which is seeing Frozen at the Hyperion in California Adventure. If you’ve never seen this showing of Frozen you are missing out on one of California’s best gems. The Hyperion Theater’s showing of Frozen is about an hour and includes all of your favorite scenes and songs from the movie. The quality of the show is incredible and does not disappoint! You will be blown away by the special effects and the actors’ talent. Disney did not spare any pixie dust when creating this musical! A few things to note about the Hyperion Theater: 1. Food and drinks are allowed inside the theater, so don’t be afraid to bring some snackage with you! Who doesn’t want to watch Elsa and Anna while eating a churro? Food is also sold inside by cast members which usually include movie theater staples, including popcorn and pop. This is important to know, especially if you have kids with you. 2. There are no bathrooms in the theater…so plan accordingly. Our best advice is to use the bathroom before you hop in line. 3. There are three different types of seating, and the lower down and closer to the stage you want to be, the earlier you need to be in line. The seating options include Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony. Orchestra is the bottom floor, Mezzanine is middle floor seating, and the Balcony is the top. Don’t worry if you don’t get there as early as you like though, ANY seat has a great view!! (We have sat in all three and give them all a thumbs up). 4. Check out the Disneyland for Hyperion showtimes of Frozen. During peak season, there are typically three shows a day with showtimes around 12:00, 3:00, and 5:00, but you'll want to double check before you head over there. 5. Don’t plan on missing it!! This show is DEFINITELY worth the time, and also provides a break from the heat during the summer, as well as a break from your feet. Here’s the trailer for you to check out if you missed it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwzLiQZDw2I&t=4s |
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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