Are you ready for some Disneyland planning? What wonderful place to visit other than Disneyland! Disneyland isn’t only the ideal vacation for families, but for individuals, friends, and couples alike.
There’s something for everyone of all ages at Disneyland. What’s most important is knowing what you want to achieve during your trip and ensuring you’re able to do and see everything you want while there. Disneyland planning will take a bit of research if you want your experience to be everything you imagined.
How can you plan for Disneyland?
Thankfully, the guide below offers a few tips and tricks to keep in mind while you plan a trip to Disneyland. Continue reading below for our guide on how to visit Disneyland like a pro!
Determine When to Visit
The first thing you want to do is determine when to visit. Although you may not have full control over when you or your family has free time to go, if you can go during the slower times, then do so. The best time of the year to go to Disneyland to avoid crowds is mid-September.
This is when most children are back in school, and it’s right after Labor Day. You’ll be able to enjoy your time and do more things with fewer crowds during this time. Some other things to consider are weather and special events.
Disneyland has many wonderful special events to take part in, such as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and A Christmas Fantasy Parade. If you want to visit during these special times, then be sure to check the dates and schedule accordingly.
Select Your Disneyland Resort
The next thing you want to look into is the Disneyland Resort you’ll stay in. Although there will be many other nearby resorts not on Disney’s property, there are some benefits of staying on Disney’s property. One of the biggest benefits of staying with Disney is the exceptional customer service you’ll receive while there.
There are a few other perks as well. Disney runs busses from their resorts to all the parks and other Disneyland destinations free of charge. This saves you the hassle of finding parking.
You’ll also have early access to the parks as well.
Choose Your Park Tickets
Once you book your resort, you’ll want to choose your ticket option. You can choose to visit only one park on your visit or both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. You’ll save money by selecting multiple-day tickets (if staying for several days).
You can also choose a park-hopper option, which allows you to jump back and forth between the two parks during one day. Be sure to explore each park and what all they have to offer before deciding which one you want to visit or both.
Get Familiar with Genie Plus
The Genie Plus app from Disneyland is a great way to make your visit even more magical. With this app, you can get information on wait times for attractions, see character greetings, find Disney PhotoPass locations, and more. Plus, you can use the app to make reservations for dining and FastPasses for rides. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned pro, the Genie Plus app is a must-have for any trip to Disneyland.
Consider Your Dining Options
When you visit the parks, you can pack your own snacks and water. This is ideal for families with small children. You’ll have plenty of dining options while at the resort or in the parks as well.
You can view each park’s dining options before you visit and make reservations. If you want to dine at a character dining, then be sure to make your reservations ahead of time as they can get fully booked quickly. The dining meal plan is another option to look into.
Dining meal plans are a great way to save on food at the parks and the resorts if you plan to spend the entire day there.
Know What’s New
Know what’s new at both the parks before you visit. You may want to go to these attractions first to avoid long wait times. Another helpful tip to avoid long lines is to start at the back of the park and work your way up to the front.
This trick is only beneficial if you arrive at the park right as it opens, however. While most of the visitors are still at the front of the park, you’ll have the majority of the back of the park to yourself.
Don’t Forget Downtown Disney
While there, don’t forget to visit Downtown Disney. Downtown Disney has much to offer from restaurants to shops and even some attractions. You’ll find all the coolest places and can spend an entire day there!
If you have an extra day in your itinerary, then be sure to fill it with a trip to Downtown Disney.
Download the Disneyland Mobile App
Have you downloaded the Disneyland Mobile app yet? If not, be sure to do so! It can help greatly during your stay.
You can now order food from the app and pick it up at the restaurant location in the park. That means no wait time! You can also use the mobile app to unlock your resort room door, review your itinerary, and more!
Speak With Your Fun Park Go Travel Agent
Planning a Disneyland visit can be a lot of work. There are a lot of small details you’ll want to work out before finalizing everything. You don’t have to do it alone, though.
Let a Fun Park Go travel agent help you plan your trip! Your agent can help you plan your entire vacation from the resort you stay in to park ticket options and more!
Disneyland Planning Has Never Been Easier
Disneyland planning has never been easier with the help of this guide and your Fun Park Go agent. At Fun Park Go, an agent will be more than happy to assist you with your travel plans. Be sure to let your agent know who will be joining you on this trip and what you expect from the vacation so they can help cater to your specific needs.
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