How To Avoid Crowds And Lines At Disneyland
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I'm not a fan of crowds. I like vacant beaches, empty parking lots and amusement parks with short lines. I suppose crowds and Disneyland are somewhat synonymous. As a lifelong Southern California resident, I have been to Disneyland countless times. Over the years, I have discovered a few ways to avoid crowds and lines at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure.
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How To Avoid The Disney Parking Hassle
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The Disneyland Resort runs nearly 29,000 parking spaces for its visitors and employees, but guests still sometimes get backed up or have to park far away on crowded days.
And this week, they had to start paying $2 more - a total of $14 - to park a regular car there.
With the ongoing expansion of Disney's California Adventure, Disney has been working to ensure that enough space is available for ...
How To Beat Crowds Before Star Wars Galaxys Edge Opens
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You've done the research, combined it with common sense and picked the perfect time to visit Disneyland in order to beat the crowds: midweek in the dead of winter.
Yet you're at the end of a 90-minute line for Space Mountain, wondering what the heck happened.
Your desire for short lines and opens spaces diametrically opposes Disney's effort to fill its parks each day. Its seasonal decorations and ...
How To Beat The Crowds At Disneyland
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School's almost out, and you're thinking of dashing down to Disneyland with the kids for a few days of fun and fantasia.
Just you - and many, many others.
On a summer day, tens of thousands of people will push through the turnstiles at Southern California's sibling theme parks, Disneyland and California Adventure. Everywhere you look, you'll find lines growing faster than Pinocchio's nose - for ...
How To Build A Mountain
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Get this: in the middle of sun-drenched Orlando, Fla. The Walt Disney Co. is erecting a 200-foot-high replica of snow-covered Mount Everest. It's a showcase attraction scheduled to open in 2006 at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. The premise: Visitors board an old mountain railway headed to the foot of Mount Everest. As the train climbs higher into "the Himalayas," it passes thick bamboo forests, ...
How To Celebrate Your Anniversary So It Is Romantic And Fun
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Your anniversary is coming up, and you're on the lookout for the most romantic and fun way to celebrate. For Disney lovers, heading to the Magic Kingdom may be an obvious choice, but you're wondering exactly how to celebrate your anniversary at Disneyland. Of course, there's no right or wrong way to do Disneyland, but there are a few things you can plan to do in the park to ensure you have the ...
How To Create Lifetime Disneyland Memories
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Going to Disneyland on vacation is one of those memories, as a kid you remember as the perfect time. A trip to the Mouse House was never complete without those little things: a pair of ears, a couple of pictures and the excitement. It was a childlike feeling of being on a vacation with the family that was so very special! It is a feeling that today, even as an adult, is cherished.
It never occurred ...
How To Do Disney On A Dime
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Before I start, I'd better forewarn you that while it's definitely possible to save money at Disneyland, it will never be cheap to visit this magical land of mouse and men.
Take it from a former 11-year Southern California resident who's been to Disneyland more times than she can count. If there's a discount I'm on top of it, but it still costs a pretty penny to visit.
The sheer happiness of ...
How To Do Disneyland In A Day And Not Lose Your Mind
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Here's the story: you want to wish upon a star and take your kids to Disneyland, but you want to make it as pixie dust-magical, efficient and meltdown-free as possible.
I've always had a soft spot for Disneyland ever since my parents first took me when was I was seven years old. I loved it then and have always wanted to return with my own kids. My wife and I have managed to pull off the magic a few ...
How To Do Disneyland On A Budget
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Disneyland, the place where dreams are made and magic is created. And also a place where a whole lot of cash also seems to magically disappears into thin air.
Yep, the Disney experience has never been a cheap one even if it continues to be hugely popular. In fact, each morning as the gates open, 44,000 people arrive to check out the 85-acre park outside of Los Angeles alone.
But there are ...
How To Eat Healthily At Disneyland
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The classic brown bag: Pre-Planning
Who says you have to eat Disneyland food when you visit Disneyland?
For most of us, a Disneyland® trip isn't something that happens spur of the moment. We buy the tickets, plan the car ride, and book the hotel-so why not pre-plan our food as well?
"Paper bagging it" at the Happiest Place on Earth is the most practical alternative to buying food that is not ...
How To Eat Vegetarian At Disneyland And California Adventure
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Disney fans and animal lovers (no, we're not talking fans of Simba) might have had a hard time finding vegetarian eats on visits to the park in the past, but thanks to the increasing popularity of meat-free diets, the folks at Disneyland have decided to point out a few more options for those steering clear of animal protein.
In a recent post over at the Disney Blogs, one writer points out some of the ...
How To Eat Your Way Through Disneyland Like You're A Kid Again
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We may be older than your average kid, but we still love Disneyland. Kids of all ages do. Even more so now that we get to visit and see the park through the eyes of our 4-year-old daughter, Simone.
There are so many reasons why people come back to the Disney resorts time and time again: the rides, the characters, the amazing parades, the fireworks show. When we were young, getting to the next ride was ...
How To Enjoy Halloween Time At The Disneyland Resort
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As a native of Southern California, I've been visiting Disneyland ever since I was a little girl. I have very fond memories of not being able to sleep the night before, my body positively buzzing from excitement - Disneyland! The drive to the park was almost unbearable too, especially when I caught sight of the snow-capped mountain of the Matterhorn. That meant we were almost there!
I have to admit, ...
How To Fly The Millennium Falcon Aboard The New Smugglers Run Ride At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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"Star Wars" fans who have been dreaming of flying the Millennium Falcon for four decades will get the chance to climb into the cockpit and pilot the famed starship on the new Smugglers Run attraction coming to the Galaxy's Edge themed land at Disneyland.
But how do you actually fly the Falcon after you've taken your seat in one of the pilot, gunner or flight engineer positions? Which one of the 200 ...
How To Get Free Coffee At Disneyland
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Did you know that you can get free refills on coffee at Disneyland?
Since 1955, Main Street's Market House has given free refills on coffee. Purchase a cup of coffee (regular, decaf, vanilla or hazelnut) for $2.59 and save your receipt.
There's no need to keep the cup. Just bring back the receipt and enjoy free refills all day.
At other food venues, visitors can get free refills only as ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Early Entry Benefits
When Disneyland reopened after the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many guests were dismayed that beloved programs like Extra Magic Hours and the Magic Morning hour for Disney hotel guests were discontinued. But it appears Mickey was listening because starting August 8, those visiting the company 's Anaheim parks can get in a few more attractions each day thanks to the start of early entry at the ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Fastpass Tickets
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With Disney park admission ranging from over $100 a pop, Fastpass tickets are a sure fire way to get more bang for your buck. That said, knowing how to get the most out of Disneyland Fastpass can ensure you not only save money, but also have the best time ever.
Disney Fastpasses are a great way to plan your day. They allow you to skip the general line on popular attractions like Space Mountain and ...
How To Make A Buck
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Once upon a time, in the magic realm of California, there was a grown-up heady boy named Walt Disney who set out to create the happiest place on earth. So he went into his counting houses and to his moneylenders, and he collected millions of dollars. Then he ordered his royal artists and carpenters to build a whimsical wonderland of spaceships to the moon and Mark Twain river boats, of mechanical monkeys ...
How To Not Worry About Your 1,800 Dollar Stroller Being Stolen During Disneyland Visit
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How many times have you left a stroller unattended while you went on a ride or into a show at Disneyland?
How many times was the stroller - and everything you left in it - waiting for you when you got back?
Maybe a park employee moved the stroller while you were away, but I'd wager that few theme park fans have found their stuff missing entirely after a ride. And in the unusual situations when ...
How To Ride Space Mountain As A Single Rider
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Want to shorten your waiting time on Space Mountain at Disneyland? Try heading to the exit instead of the entrance, where the park is currently testing out a "single rider line" option for visitors.
Disneyland already offers the option on several rides to get in a special line for people willing to ride by themselves, where they might be grouped with others on a popular attraction.
This is ...
How To Save Money 25 Best Ways Tips That Work
Who says you can 't save money in Disneyland and still have a great time?
You certainly can and this article reveals some of the really awesome ways and tips for saving money in Disneyland that really work.
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When it comes to getting customers to think about buying products from a company, businesses spend marketing dollars.
Usually, the ...
How To Save Money At Disneyland
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Unless you live near Disneyland, it will not be one of your least expensive vacations. You have airline tickets, hotel rates, admission tickets and the list goes on and on. While admission tickets are the expense that you will pay the most for all in one purchase for Disneyland, compared to other items it will probably not be your biggest expense. In comparison you will probably pay more per person on ...
How To See All Of Disneyland In One Day If You Are Ready For A Challenge
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There's a lot to be said for spending a relaxing day at Disneyland, but if your goal is to do and see it all, it's a different kind of trip entirely - especially if you don't have a lot of time to accomplish it in. If you're wondering how to see Disneyland in one day, I won't lie: it's tough. But it's also doable - it just requires a little bit of effort to get it done. By the time the ...
How To See And Hear The 2018 Candlelight Ceremony This Weekend
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There's still an opportunity to see and hear the 2018 Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland this weekend even if you still haven't received your VIP invitation yet.
The 600-member candlelight choir will parade down Main Street U.S.A. on Saturday and Sunday for two performances each night in Disneyland's Town Square. Expect the main entrance to the Anaheim theme park to be busy and crowded both nights ...
How To Snag A Spot In The Virtual Queue For Rise Of The Resistance At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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You 're going to have to get up awful early in the morning if you want to ride the new Rise of the Resistance when the highly-anticipated Disneyland attraction opens in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
Disneyland visitors will be able to snap up “boarding group” spots in a virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance as soon as the Anaheim theme park opens each morning.
The new Rise of the ...
How To Solve Disneyland Stroller Problem
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If Disneyland is correct, the most popular thing in tomorrow's world will be, wait for it, strollers.
That's what you see most days when you enter Disneyland's Tomorrowland from the central hub: rows upon rows of strollers, clogging the pathway between Star Tours and Buzz Lightyear. Disney's cast members seem to be trying their best to keep the strollers organized and the crowds moving past them, but ...
How To Spend 1 Day So You Make The Most Of It
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From the rides in every land to the endless Insta-worthy food options to the colorful backdrops for pics, there's so much you want to do at Disneyland. Unfortunately, you only have one day to experience all the fun. Before you start stressing out trying to map your way around the park, take a deep breath and let your fairy godmother help you out. As someone who has been to the parks many times, I know ...
How To Splurge On The Most Extra Disneyland Trip Ever
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If you recently won the lottery, happen to be an heiress, are a super-successful entrepreneur, or merely want to treat yo'self for reals the next time you go to Disneyland, we've lined up the dream vacay for you. This is no stay at an off-part motel, smuggling in your own PB&Js and getting lost in a maze of lines. These nine tips are golden ways you can do Disneyland in the lap of luxury when money is no ...
How To Survive Thanksgiving Week At Disney
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Then President George W. Bush pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey, who was moved to Disneyland, at a ceremony last year.
Thanksgiving week draws large crowds to the Disneyland Resort, including on turkey day, believe it or not. In fact, it's believed to be the biggest dining day of the year at Disney restaurants.
Parks will be less packed earlier in the week, but will fill up more once the ...
How To Use Maxpass
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Want a Fastpass for a Disneyland attraction? Starting Wednesday, July 19, visitors to the theme park can use their smartphones to obtain one - for a fee.
MaxPass is the newest way to get a Fastpass ride reservation time at either Disneyland or California Adventure without having to visit the Fastpass dispensers near each attraction.
It is used via the Disneyland app on a smartphone, but can only ...
