Top 10 Disneyland Tips

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1. The best times to visit Disneyland are early September (school has started and crowds are light) and May (a bit more crowded than September but not as hot).

   If you go when Disneyland is less busy, be aware that

   • The park hours are shorter
   • More rides may be closed for maintenance
   • Fast Passes may not be offered

   

2. Buy tickets online. It's cheaper. I get discount Disneyland tickets from FunFamilyFavorites.com. They've always got the current promotions and you can print out your tickets right away.

   So even if you're going to Disneyland today, you can still get "advance ticket" prices.

3. For a list of rides that are closed for maintenance, call (714) 781-4565, press 1, press 1 again, then press 4. Or to view a list go to the Disneyland website, click "Park Hours", and go to the dates of your visit. At the bottom of the schedule is a list of rides closed for refurbishment.

   

4. Schools have random Fridays off and half-days, which can impact attendance. Consult the local School District Calendar before your trip.

5. Adults with kids don't have to stand in line if the ride is only for the adult.
   • Example 1: If Mom wants to ride Space Mountain but Dad and kids do not, tell the guy working the ride and show him your family. He will let Mom go in a special, shorter line.

   • Example 2: Mom and Dad both want to ride Space Mountain but they have an infant who can't. All 3 wait in line and when they get to the front, tell the staff you want to trade off. Mom rides first while Dad and baby wait; when Mom is done, Dad takes her seat and rides immediately.

   

6. Bring bottled water. All that walking will make you thirsty. Vending machine water and soft drinks are $2.75 each which really adds up. Plus, you can't bring bottles onto rides so you end up throwing most of them away.

7. Lines 13, 20, or 21 move fastest at the Disneyland entrance.

   

8. Call Disneyland directly at 714-781-7290 if you have specific questions. You'll get a real person.

9. FastPass. It's a free ticket system within Disneyland that will save you tons of time. Learn it!

10. The best rides for toddlers are:
    • It's a Small World
    • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
    • Casey Jr. Circus Train
    • The Monorail
    • The Railroad

    Parents will need to go with their kids on these rides of course.

    Also, California Adventure has toddler rides in A Bug’s Land which are usually pretty empty.

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