We took our family of eight to Disneyland and California Adventure from July 17th through July 19th. We purchased 3 day park hopper tickets and stayed across the street at the Tropicana Inn & Suites which was a great place to stay. Here is our trip report in pictures:
We checked in to the Tropicana on the 16th at about 4:15 and went to the ticket booth that night to pick up our tickets.
Here is a picture of the ticket prices. One of the major reasons for the over-crowding problems Disneyland is experiencing is due to the monthly payment option Disneyland offers potential Annual Pass Holders. In fact, as you can see from the picture, they actually encourage it by only listing the monthly payment price instead of listing the total price of the Pass
Security was tighter as search dogs were present...
...and metal detectors were in use.
The increase in security lead to longer lines just to get to the esplanade. This picture was taken just a few minutes before 10:00 am.
Here are some pictures from Main Street:
The daily "high four" offered by cast members to early arriving guests. We always get to Disneyland a half hour before it opens to enjoy the smaller crowds in the mornings.
Located inside Great Moments with Mr Lincoln
Here's a close up of the plaque on the bench. A great piece of history to share with the kids.
Clean up following the July 17 birthday celebration. (Disneyland opened July 17, 1955 so every year they do a celebration on main street). As a side note, I was a little disappointed that Disneyland didn't do something special for their guests who attend on the actual birthday of Disneyland.
Main Street Cinema - one of the Park's original opening day attractions.
Another opening day attraction.
One of my favorite stores to look in.
A perfect place to grab a nice cool treat - although our favorite place for ice cream is The Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland.
Castle Bros. had some really nice new apparel:
The Plaza Inn has been operating since July 18, 1965 and before that was called the Red Wagon Inn, Walt Disney's personal favorite Restaurant. It was the only restaurant in Disneyland at the time to offer full course dinners.
About 11:00am each day is when the Park started to feel a bit crowded.
On to Fantasyland...
It's the little details such as this little window display located above the Peter Pan ride that are so often missed that add the extra touch of magic to Disneyland.
A cast member bringing out another boat at 9:30am on the Storybook Land Canal Boats, one of my very favorite rides.
Mr Toad. For some strange reason, this was one of my favorite rides as a kid. The same can't be said of my children, as in the past it has been quite a task to get them to want to go on it with me!
I'm happy to report that Disney has added a thin layer of padding to the seats of the Matterhorn making it a little more comfortable to ride. It is still quite "jerky" as my mom used to call it, and the new Yeti effects that were added last year are a little too intense for my liking.
For those with a little more life experience such as my self (hey, that's a nicer way of saying old), or Disney fanatics, you might recognize these stairs which are hidden out of the way and apparently lead to nowhere in particular. They used to lead to the Fantasyland Skyway Chalet, which as you can see by the blue sky through the trees in the picture, is no longer there. The Skyway was a fun gondola ride that you could use to be transported from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland all while enjoying a spectacular view of Disneyland. It opened in June of 1956 and was closed on November 9, 1994. Once the Matterhorn opened in 1959, the Skyway actually went through the center of the Matterhorn! At the time it was closed, Disney officials gave the reason for the closure as a staffing issue. They explained that the Skyway employees were needed to operate the new Indiana Jones ride that was going to be opening the following year. The LA Times also reported at that time that the Chalet would be used as a dining area but unfortunately those plans never came to fruition and the Chalet was completely demolished in May of 2016.
Now on to Tomorrowland:
The Tomorrowland train station which will remained closed until the Disneyland Railroad re-opens sometime in 2017.
Star Wars temporary home is in Tomorrowland until Star Wars Land opens in late 2018. Dark side banners hang from one side of the now defunct People Mover track...
...while light side banners hang from the other side.
Meanwhile, in the relatively new Star Wars Launch Bay, we had our picture taken with Chewbacca...
...and Kylo Ren. Meeting Kylo Ren is only available to Disney Visa Card holders. And as a warning, he is fully in character and intense...maybe too intense for young Jedi as you can see from my 2 year old in the picture.
Hyperspace Mountain consistently had the longest lines in Disneyland. Although I've never been a fan of Space Mountain, I was looking forward to trying out the newly Star Wars-themed ride.
Around 1:00pm the wait time for Star Tours was 60 minutes. At their peak, the wait times reached about 75 minutes. We got fast passes for it, though I'm embarrassed to admit that I only went on Star Tours one time this trip...Ironically enough, I had been talking to a friend of mine about Star Tours earlier on in the year and he mentioned that he couldn't go on Star Tours because he got motion sickness. I thought he was crazy, until I got a little queezy myself for the first time on it this year. I guess I'm getting old...
A well-themed stroller parking sign.
Autopia recently re-opened with a new sponsor - Honda.
The new blue and silver color scheme looks great!
The marquee had fun things displayed to help pass the time in line.
Autopia was my 9 year old son's favorite ride this year so we headed to it first thing on our second day. Unfortunately for some reason, Autopia didn't open that day until about 8:20 so we wasted some precious early morning time in line at an attraction that should have been open but wasn't.
Yet another nostalgic piece of history...This area was once an attraction called the Motorboat Cruise.. It was one of my favorites as a child. Unfortunately it was said to have closed due to the opening of Toontown, much the same way the Skyway closed for Indiana Jones. This area is now a lesser-known part of the park that is a nice, quiet place to sit and relax or enjoy a meal.
This is what the Motorboat Cruise looked like in 1984.
Off to Frontierland:
The Golden Horseshoe has become a yearly tradition for my family. Their hot fudge sundaes are a must and we've also become quite partial to their chicken nuggets.
The prices are typical Disney prices - on the high side for food - but the food is very filling and good here.
Chicken Breast Nuggets $9.49
Crispy Chicken Mixed Green Salad $9.99
Hot Fudge Sundae - a meal in itself! $6.49
Even though the Mark Twain Riverboat is docked while construction takes place on the Rivers of America, it is still open to exploration by park guests.
This poster, hanging on the construction wall on the way to Critter Country, has created quite a stir and has the rumor mills up and running. In the early days of Disneyland, there was a very popular train ride called the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland which operated until January 2, 1977. It was replaced by Thunder Mountain Railroad in 1979, though parts of the old ride still survive today, such as some of the buildings from the faux town which can be seen on the hills above the current waiting area for Thunder Mountain and the mine across the beaver pond on the Thunder Trail. With the re-routing of the Disneyland Railroad to make more room for the Star Wars Land expansion, some people believe that this poster confirms that somehow Nature's Wonderland will be worked into the new Disneyland Railroad Route possibly similar to how the Railroad goes through the Grand Canyon.
Heading for Adventure in Adventureland:
The Jungle Cruise - one of my all-time favorite rides!
On to Tarzan's Treehouse
I love the view from the tree house.
Now on to Critter Country via New Orleans Square:
I would love a chance to stay in the Dream Suite!
Hungry Bear Restaurant.
Even though this store is in the far corner of Disneyland Park, my kids love it! Rumor has it that soon it won't be in the far corner anymore as Disney is expected to build a walkway connecting Critter Country to Star Wars Land.
My girls love to get to Splash Mountain about 30 minutes before the park closes and ride it over and over again until the doors are closed!
I miss America Sings, but i'm glad the old performers were able to find a new home in Splash Mountain.
Last but certainly not least, the construction update:
Mickey's Toontown train station:
Major scaffolding was in place around the train depot.
Rivers of America:
A worker painting some logs. The process he was using was dipping his paint brush in the paint and then using a flicking motion to apply it to the logs, perhaps to give them a more rustic look.
Here's a shot of the cofferdam. Behind the dam, the river has been drained and dirt is being moved to re-route the river, train tracks, and re-shape the island. I like how they have added scenery to blend into the river in front. Also notice the trees immediately behind the dam. Those are trees that were up-rooted from the island and the berms around Disneyland but that are being saved for future use as seen in the next pictures...
Star Wars Land:
This is what the back side of the cofferdam looks like. You can see the trees they have saved in the big crates,
The view of the future Star Wars Land from the Hungry Bear Restaurant.
A view of the large crane from Fantasyland.
That about wraps it up for this trip report. Thanks for looking!
Much has happened in Anaheim since my last update, so without further ado, lets get started!
Before I address specific attractions, there have been some controversial decisions made by Disney CEO Bob Iger and Parks Chairman, Bob Chapek with regards to theme park ticket prices and budget cuts at the Anaheim parks.
To try to help draw larger crowds during the non-peak days at Disneyland (which Disney is now referring to as "Value Days") by theoretically taking them from the busy weekend days, Disneyland and California Adventure have implemented a 3-tiered, demand based pricing system: "Value," "Regular," and "Peak." What that means is that you will pay $95 for a single park ticket during a "value" day (generally a non-summer weekday), $105 for a "regular" day (too many days apply to this to try to explain here), and $119 for a "peak" day (most summer weekends and holidays). To check the new pricing schematic, here is a link to Disneyland's Theme park ticket page.
The "regular" ticket price days make up the majority of the calendar at 46%, while the "peak" and "value days both come in at 27%. Many financial experts believe that the new structure will generate between 3% to 7% more revenue for Disneyland. I worked in the golf industry for almost 20 years. At the golf courses where I worked, the owners did the same thing - charging more for weekends and holidays. It is simply a supply and demand relationship. At the golf course, our weekends were constantly booked so we knew we could charge more on those days. At Disneyland, the same holds true. They know that certain people can only attend on weekends and holidays so they can charge more.
The new tiered pricing structure is designed to reduce congestion on busy days, a Disney Park spokeswoman said. But the cynic in me says that if they were truly concerned about over crowding as they claim, they would address the bigger issue that creates the problem - the monthly payment option of annual passes. Currently if you were to go to a Disneyland ticket booth, instead of listing the total price of an annual pass, Disneyland lists the monthly payment price which is as low as $50 per month! (depending on the pass you buy). So basically the locals can pay $50 per month to go as many times as they want that month! Even if they went once that month, they are still paying half price on the cost of a normal 1 day ticket! This is what is causing the horrible overcrowding problem at Disneyland. The reason Disney doesn't address the real issue is that more traffic inside their Parks means more food and beverage sales as well as merchandise sales. Like any business, Disneyland wants to pack in as many people as they can. So although Disney might pretend to be worried about the over crowding issue, their 3-tierred pricing system is realistically just another way for them to make more money by raising the price of tickets on days that people are going to be going to the park regardless of pricing.
But ticket prices are less of a concern than perhaps the next issue is. According to micechat.com, Bob Chapek, the Parks Chairman, has decreed that the American Parks need to cut $500 million from their 3rd fiscal quarter operating budget (which commenced April 1) to help offset the massive amount that Shanghai Disney is over on their budget. This major cutback has been seen and felt in many ways, most obviously in both Disneyland and California Adventure's new hours. Despite the increased ticket prices during their summer days, both parks close an hour earlier than normal everyday except Saturdays. Last summer, Disneyland closed every night at midnight and CA Adventure closed at 10pm. This year those hours have changed to 11pm for Disneyland and 9pm for CA Adventure.
Again, according to Micechat.com, Disneyland has all but put a hiring freeze in place during a time when normally they would be ramping up their staff for the busy summer time. Staffing has also been cut back. The hiring and labor cuts were already being looked at once the minimum wage increases were passed by California but now with the need to slash money from the operating budget, they have become a reality. What this means for visitors to the parks besides the earlier park closures is that rides such as Casey Jr Circus Train, which normally adds a second train to its rotation during the busy times, now has been operating with only one train all day long, thus doubling the normal wait time for that ride. The same has happened with the Storybook Land Canal Boats, and other rides as well.
These cuts are supposedly meant to be temporary until Shanghai opens on June 16th and starts generating revenue which it should as opening day tickets were sold out within hours of being available for sale. The budgets will then be re-evaluated for the 4th fiscal quarter. But I've worked in enough business situations to realize that once the upper management sees that their business can be run on fewer employee hours, even if it is at the expense of customer service and satisfaction, they have a hard time adding back that payroll into future budgets. I sincerely hope this isn't the case for Disneyland as service is one of the main things that sets them apart from their competitors.
On to the attractions!
Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters
Photo from Disney Parks Blog
We'll start off in California Adventure where back in March Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters opened to mixed reviews. The ride looks amazing while watching it from a distance as the ride vehicle cars (which each have names) twist, turn, and spin in sync to various Italian songs. The ride uses a computer-controlled wireless communications system which guides the cars around Luigi's "backyard" making Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters the first trackless ride in Southern California. Although all that might sound somewhat spectacular, the ride itself lasts only 90 seconds and currently usually boasts 60+ minute wait times. The loading and unloading process frequently takes just as long if not longer than the ride. It is somewhat curious that Disney chose to remake a ride into something similar to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, the Tea Cups, or Francis' Lady Bug Boogie. I get the novelty and bragging rights to say that it's a "trackless" ride, but when that all wears off, it seems very similar to a couple of rides we already have, one being right next door! Below is a video detailing how Walt Disney Imagineering created Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters.
Frozen - Live at the Hyperion
Aladdin the Musical Spectacular has been replaced at the Hyperion Theater by Frozen. Frozen opened May 27 and the fast passes were gone for all three showings an hour after CA Adventure opened. Although many thought it would be nearly impossible to replace such a beloved show as Aladdin which had turned into a fan favorite after 13 years and over 14,500 performances, the first reviews of Frozen have been good. Most people rave at the use of projection effects and agree that the cast is amazing. For now, plan on getting a fast pass as soon as you get to CA Adventure to see the show! Also be aware that the new show is about 55 minutes long (slightly longer than Aladdin) and that snacks and beverages are now being sold inside the theater.
Tower of Terror
According to Micechat.com Disney is toying with the idea of re-theming the Tower of Terror with Guardians of the Galaxy. Apparently the Imagineering department has been experimenting with an all new show for months before the park opens and after it closes. The plan is for the Tower of Terror to shut down in the Fall and re-open completely re-themed next May in concert with the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie premiere.
Marvel Land
The new re-theming of the Tower of Terror would be the first part of a multi-year plan to create more of a Marvel presence in CA Adventure. Disney has owned Marvel now for about 5 years and other than a hastily put together meet and greet in the Innoventions building, there really isn't any sort of a presence in the Disney Theme Parks. Well rumor has it that is about to change. The Marvel mega-coaster has been rumored for some time now and was originally planned to be built where the Timon parking structure was. But now the plan is to put it where the Stage 17 and Monsters Inc ride buildings are, possibly also using the stage 12 buildings. This, in conjunction with the re-theming of the Tower or Terror and a meet and greet, would constitute a mini Marvel Land. It is also possible, and hopeful in my opinion, that instead of creating a "Marvel Land," the execs will decide to have all the Marvel rides be a part of Hollywood Land, since they would still fit with the theme. Either way, it will help improve an underutilized portion of CA Adventure.
MuppetVision
For those Muppet fans out there, I'm sorry to inform you that the MuppetVision Theater is no more and now is instead called the Sunset Showcase Theater which will preview new Disney movies until a more productive use for the space is discovered.
Soarin' Around the World
In just a couple of weeks, Soarin' over California will transform into Soarin' Around the World. The Disney Parks Blog reports that the debut of the new film will be June 17. Apparently there are only 2 shots in the new movie of parts of America - one being in Utah and the other the fly over of Disneyland at the end. I'll admit that I'm excited to see the new film, but I do find it a bit odd that in California Adventure, they are changing the ride from Soarin' over California to Soarin' Around the World. The new film would seem better suited for the Epcot Center in Florida. I'm hoping that they will keep the old film handy and revert back to it from time to time. A short 22 second preview of the new film can be seen here:
Star Wars Land
Now on to Disneyland and perhaps the most exciting update of them all - Star Wars Land! Much of Thunder Ranch was closed back in January and ground was officially broken on Star Wars Land back in April. It has been fun to track the progress that has been made from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure in particular. The back stage buildings have all been removed and dirt is being moved to get the land ready. The views from Big Thunder trail are also amazing! It is incredible to see the difference the trees made when they were in (they have been removed as construction is being done). It looks like another world over there right now! I used to enjoy sitting on the bench by the pond to the west side of Thunder Mountain with our younger children who couldn't go on Thunder Mountain, waiting for the rest of our family to ride it. It was so peaceful. Once Star Wars Land opens, we'll be saying goodbye to that quiet, peaceful area, as it will become a major thorough fare of patrons crossing the bridge into Star Wars Land. It is believed that another walk way connecting Critter Country to Star Wars Land will also be constructed which would be a welcomed addition. Hopefully it will also lead to future expansion of Critter Country to add one or two more dark rides or possibly bring back the Country Bear Jamboree. Either way, looking at the area, it appears that the river is being rerouted slightly narrower in that area, making room for a walk way. It is also possible to see that Tom Sawyer Island has been shortened slightly and the Rivers of America is starting to take shape behind it. The changes really aren't that drastic to the island or the river which makes me feel much better about the project. Star Wars Land is expected to be completed in late 2018.
Rivers of America
As was mentioned briefly above, the back half of the Rivers of America is beginning to take shape. With the rerouting just about complete, I would expect the concrete to be poured, train tracks to be put in place along the back of the river, and the boat tracks to be re-laid within the next few months. Currently cofferdams have been put in place so that the front of the river is still full of water which makes the views from New Orleans Square and Frontierland as amazing as ever. In another stroke of genius, Disney put scenic walls above the cofferdams to blend into the surrounding scenery so guests don't have to observe all the construction work behind them. The Rivers of America are slated to reopen in Spring of 2017.
Autopia
Autopia reopened on April 29 with a new paint job and a new sponsor - Honda. The new Blue and Silver look is great! Another change was made to the large video screen above the ride and the small screens found throughout the queue. They used to show the Chevron car animations but, since Chevron is no longer the sponsor, the Chevron cars have been replaced with vintage Wonderful World of Disney Cartoons. It is a great change, particularly to have those fun, older cartoons at one of the parks original rides. There is thought in some circles that Autopia has outlived it's usefulness or that the cars should be changed to electric cars. I, for one, hope that Autopia is kept just the way it is. My kids love the sound of the gas powered cars as they hop into the car to drive (or ride for my smaller kids) for the first time. Even all the cars got a new paint job to match real-life paint color options of Honda cars. A video of the renovation process can be seen here:
The Matterhorn
Disney finally listened to the many complaints about sore backsides and added thin cushions to the Matterhorn seats back in March. This welcomed addition has helped significantly with the comfort of the otherwise bumpy ride and is a good example of what Disney should continue to do - listen to feedback from their guests.
Fantasyland Expansion
In the more distant future, there are rumors swirling about a possible Fantasyland expansion. Some scenarios show that when the Disneyland Railroad is re-routed, it will be necessary to remove the Fantasyland Theatre to provide extra room for the railroad tracks. If this is the case, there will still be room in that area to add a ride. According to Mousechat.com, that ride will be a new Frozen E-ticket dark ride. Even if the theatre isn't removed for the new railroad route, Disney would still consider removing it for the new Frozen ride as it seeks to continue to promote the very successful Fozen franchise. This idea is still in the beginning stages and we aren't likely to see any significant movement on it until after Star Wars Land and Marvel Land are completed.
I have been asked numerous times, "What is the best way to go on the most rides and avoid standing in long lines while at Disneyland?" Although standing in some lines is an unavoidable part of Disneyland, in this post I'll share some ideas that help me and my family get the most out of our visits.
(1) Get there early! Even if you are not an early riser (or have teenagers that aren't early risers) make an exception. Get to the park at least 15 minutes before it opens - even 30 minutes before if you can. Disneyland starts letting its guests through the turnstiles about 15 minutes before the park opens. They will have areas of the park roped off so you still aren't able to go on rides until the actual opening time, but being in the park, in the actual area you want to be in right when it opens as opposed to just leaving your hotel room or being in line at the entrance when it opens can help you get more rides in and take nice pictures before the park is crowded. Let me also take a moment here to mention how magical the rope drop ceremony is. While there isn't a lot of fanfare involved, something about hearing the recorded announcer over the PA make the announcements opening Disneyland for the day and then hurrying off to the rides hand in hand with my kids brings a tear to my eye every time. Don't miss the rope drop - at least get there early enough one of the days of your stay to experience it. Also, the locals, who make up a significant percentage of the daily attendance, tend to start arriving in droves around 10:30 to 11:00, so get all the rides in that you can before that time. My family's traditional first ride is Peter Pan, which is notorious for a pretty constant 45+ minute wait throughout the whole day. Even first thing in the morning we still wait 10-15 minutes for it, but because it is one of our favorite rides that we will go on anyway at some point, we feel it better to get on it early and save the 20 or so minutes waiting in line later in the day. We were also able to get on the Matterhorn with only about a 10 minute wait instead of the typical 30-45 minute wait throughout the rest of the day.
(2) Stay late! In the summertime, Disneyland stays open until midnight. Take advantage of every last minute! My kids have gone on Splash Mountain 4 times in a row, just walking on each time, within about 30 minutes of the park closing. I walked right on Star Tours also right before closing. These two rides frequently have wait times of over 40 minutes and, in the case of Splash Mountain, up to 2 hours during the middle of the day. Because of the many parades and shows at night, many of the ride lines are shorter during this time.
(3) Use the middle of the day wisely! Because we wake up early to eat breakfast at our hotel with the desire to get to Disneyland 30 minutes before it opens, we end up getting out of bed around 6:20am. Since we stay at Disneyland until Midnight, we often don't get back to our hotel room until about 12:30am and then we eat a light dinner. That means that we are getting about 5 hours of sleep a night and when you do as much walking as we do at Disneyland everyday, that just won't cut it. So we go back to our hotel during one of the busiest times of the day to eat lunch and take naps. We usually head back to the hotel around 1:00pm and eat and nap until about 4:30pm. This allows us to stay rested, save money on food, avoid the hottest part of the day, and take advantage of the lack of people early in the day and late at night. If you are a machine and don't need sleep, the middle of the day is a great time to see shows such as Disney Junior: Live on Stage (mainly enjoyable for children under 9) or Aladdin (all ages) in California Adventure, the Tiki Room, or to even explore Tom Sawyer Island or try out the Davey Crockett Explorer Canoes. The middle of the day is also a great time to take advantage of the Fast Pass system. Don't forget too, if you want to take family pictures, trade pins, or look in shops, use the middle of the day to do these things since the ride wait times are longest.
(4) The Fast Pass system. Disneyland has a free Fast Pass system set up for its busiest rides. Near the entrance to most of the busier rides is an area with a few machine kiosks. To get a fast pass, you insert your Disneyland admission ticket into the machine and the machine will give you a ticket for that ride. The ticket will specify an hour-long window to come back and ride the ride later that day. When you go back to ride the ride, there is a separate line for fast passes. You show your fast pass to the cast member and he or she lets you in the shorter line. This is the only way to ride Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventure, as its wait times are normally 1 to 2 hours long. With a fast pass on Radiator Springs, we normally end up waiting about 15 minutes. Other rides/attractions that it is wise to have a past pass for are: The World of Color show, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Star Tours, Indiana Jones, Grizzly River Run, Soarin' Over California and Tower of Terror. Only one fast pass is allowed at a time per admission ticket (fast passes for shows, such as World of Color, and Fantasmic don't count toward the limit).
This is what an actual fast pass looks like. For reference, it is the size of an admission ticket.
If you try to get an additional fast pass while you currently already have one, this is the type of card you'll get back. Remember, only one fast pass per admission ticket at a time.
(5)Rider Switch Pass. If you are travelling with infants or smaller children that are too little to go on one of the bigger rides, such as Space Mountain, you are able to get a Rider Switch Pass. This pass enables the person that had to sit out with the small children to avoid the long line and go to the fast pass line after their party has finished riding the ride. In fact, it allows up to three people to go, so the person who sat out can go and take 2 people from their party who already went on it. To obtain a Rider Switch Pass, ask a cast member at the beginning of the line (or fast pass line) about it. The procedure has changed for obtaining one from year to year. In 2016, usually cast members at the end of the ride would give us the Rider Switch Pass but in the past, cast members at the beginning of the line would give it to us.
The Rider Switch Pass is slightly bigger that the admission ticket. It is a great way for families with infants or small children to take turns riding all the rides.
(6) Have a plan! Have a general idea of how Disneyland is laid out so you don't waste time walking clear across the park trying to find rides. As funny as it might sound, study a map of Disneyland before you go. If possible, go on a few rides in each area you are in to avoid wasted time walking back and forth. Know what rides usually have short wait times (Snow White, Pinocchio, Tarzan's Treehouse, Pirates of the Caribbean, Winnie the pooh, all rides in Bugs Land, The Little Mermaid, etc) and go on them during the busier parts of the day. This will especially come in handy if you have to drive to get to Disneyland and can't go back to the hotel in the afternoon.
Hopefully some of these tips help with getting the most out of your days at Disneyland! If you have any more ideas to add, feel free to respond and post them!
