Tips & Trivia

Lost And Found

If you lose something during your visit to the Disneyland Resort, or if you find a forgotten item, the lost and found system is here to help. The resort has its own Lost and Found Center, which helps guests locate missing items in Disneyland, California Adventure, or Downtown Disney. Missing an item? You can either call […] Read more…

Height Requirements

If your kids are anxious to finally brave one of the bigger rides, there’s nothing worse than getting all the way to the ride entrance – only to find out they’re not quite tall enough yet. The following is the complete list of attractions with height requirements, so you can check ahead of time to […] Read more…

Smoking Areas

Smoking Areas

UPDATE: As of April 2019, the Disneyland Resort no longer allows smoking or vaping anywhere inside the parks. These designated smoking areas no longer exist, and visitors must exit the parks in order to smoke/vape.  Disneyland is largely a non-smoking resort, but there are a few designated smoking areas in the parks, and in the […] Read more…

Nikon Picture Spots

Nikon Picture Spots

There are tons of beautiful places to take family photos in Disneyland, but some are especially fun, since they have park landmarks in the background. The park has ten designated “Nikon Picture Spots”, marked with signs, and each usually has a PhotoPass photographer on hand to capture memories for guests. The following is the complete […] Read more…

Disneyland (Official App)

BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Company Name: Disney App Price: Free Free version: N/A HOW IT WORKS Disneyland’s first official app has finally arrived! Use the app’s detailed maps to find locations of shops, restaurants, and bathrooms at the resort, check official wait times for attractions, and check the calendar for park hours and show […] Read more…

Dietary Restrictions

If you’re a vegetarian, have food allergies, or any kind of dietary restrictions, figuring out where to eat in Disneyland would seem like a challenge. But have no fear, Disneyland has tons of choices for guests with specific food requirements, and a number of restaurants will also accommodate specialty meal requests with your reservation. The following is […] Read more…

Lockers

Lockers

If you’re visiting the resort on a day where you need layers, or if you end up purchasing lots of souvenirs, you might want a locker to store your belongings. The Disneyland Resort has lockers in four different locations, and rentals range from $7 to $15 per day, depending on the locker size. Esplanade – […] Read more…

ATMs

ATMs

Though all of the shops, restaurants, and carts at the Disneyland Resort accept credit cards, you may find yourself in need of cash during your visit. If that’s the case, you don’t have to go off property to visit a bank. The resort has a number of ATMs located both in the parks and around […] Read more…

Stolen Trophies

Stolen Trophies

Most Disney fans would love to take a piece of the park home with them, but some fans take this to an extreme. Instead of buying a souvenir or ride photo, some guests go so far as to steal from the rides themselves, taking mementos as “stolen trophies”. In the early days of the Disneyland, […] Read more…

Ride Cameras

One of my favorite things about riding the bigger coasters and thrill rides in Disneyland is checking out the photo afterward. Sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they’re embarrassing, but they’re always a great way to remember your trip to the park. The following is a list of the rides at the resort with cameras, with my […] Read more…

Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World

Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World

If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that I visited Walt Disney World in Orlando for the first time since I was very small (I had no memory of it!). I definitely had a magical week, and during my visit I felt an interesting mix of familiarity and newness, particularly in the Magic […] Read more…

Deaths At The Resort

Since it’s opening in 1955, the Disneyland Resort has had its fair share of mishaps, some of which have unfortunately left guests and cast members severely injured. In a number of cases, some of these incidents ultimately lead to the death of either a guest or a cast member, prompting a series of investigations into […] Read more…

PhotoPass

PhotoPass

When you’re visiting the park, you may want to have a nice photo taken by a Disneyland photographer at one of the park’s landmarks. In order to make this process as easy and efficient as possible, Disneyland has a system to help you keep track of your photos: PhotoPass. A PhotoPass is a free card […] Read more…

While You Wait

BASIC INFO App Name: While You Wait Company Name: Brett Rounsaville App Price: $1.99 Free version: No HOW IT WORKS While You Wait is a scavenger hunt app that challenges park guests to find hidden details as they wait in line. To play, select the land you’re visiting, and flip through the clue photos to […] Read more…

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