Tips & Trivia

Disneyland Maps

UPDATE: This app seems to no longer exist – it has been removed from the App Store and is not listed in VersaEdge’s app list. BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Maps Company Name: VersaEdge Software App Price: $1.99 Free version: yes HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Maps provides users with a quick and easy guide to […] Read more…

Mousewait Disneyland

BASIC INFO App Name: Mousewait Disneyland Company Name: app316.com App Price: $4.99 Free version: yes HOW IT WORKS If you’re looking for a current list of wait times for rides in Disneyland, look no further than Mousewait. This app provides users with the wait times for rides, attractions, and even restaurants within the park. Mousewait […] Read more…

Same Park, Different Experience

If you’ve been to Disneyland a bunch of times, you may be getting bored of your favorite rides. When you follow the same touring plan during each visit, it can be difficult to maintain the feeling of excitement about the park. This touring plan is specifically designed for guests familiar with the park; instead of […] Read more…

Rides That Have Inspired Movies

Most of Disneyland’s rides offer guests the chance to experience their favorite movies and stories firsthand. But did you know that inspiration sometimes works the other way around? With so much detail and storytelling in every Disney ride, it’s not surprising that some have inspired major movies! The following is a complete list of every […] Read more…

Magic Minus Motion-Sickness

Every Disneyland visitor wants to make the most of their time in the park, but for some, the big rides and attractions mean motion sickness, dizziness, or a need to stop and recover. But have no fear: even the most sensitive stomachs can have tons of fun in the park (added bonus: you don’t have […] Read more…

Resort Breakfast Options

Though you may have lunch and/or dinner reservations for your stay in the park, deciding where to eat breakfast is a little trickier. Most of the restaurants in the Disneyland Resort do not offer breakfast, but there are still plenty of options both in the parks and in Downtown Disney. With that in mind, the […] Read more…

Scarier Rides

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether or not your kids (or you!) are ready for some of the bigger rides. On the one hand, you don’t want anyone to miss out, but it’s also no fun to be petrified of the happiest place on earth. The following is a list of the Disneyland Resort’s more intimidating […] Read more…

Walt's Apartment

Walt’s Apartment

When Walt oversaw the initial construction of Disneyland in the 1950’s, he wanted a place where he and his family could stay overnight in the park. So Imagineers built a small apartment over the Main Street USA fire house for the Disney family. Though quite small (about 500 square feet), the apartment was fully functional, […] Read more…

Forced Perspective

Forced Perspective

Have you ever noticed how Disneyland seems both giant and kind of small at the same time? You can thank Walt Disney Imagineering for this visual feat, particularly their methodical use of a technique called “Forced Perspective”. With Forced Perspective, buildings and objects look taller than they actually are, and Imagineers can manipulate perceived distance […] Read more…

24 Hour Summer Kickoff 2015

Each year, Disneyland gears up for its most popular and consistently crowded season: summer! To officially kick off summer, the resort hosts a 24-hour day in both Disneyland and California Adventure, usually around Memorial Day. This celebration gives guests unlimited access to all of the rides and attractions in the park for a full 24-hours! […] Read more…

Extremely Hot Days

The unfortunate reality of southern California is the occasional heat wave. And when it’s hot in Disneyland, it’s BRUTAL. If you’re planning on visiting the park during a heat wave, here are some helpful tips to keep you safe, cool, and hydrated! THE BASICS This goes without saying, but make sure to have plenty of […] Read more…

Movies Represented In The Park

When you’re planning for a trip to the Disneyland Resort, it’s hard not to be excited. A great way to pump yourself up (and refresh your memory) is to watch some of the classic movies. I like to watch a movie or two per day leading up to my trip and it helps me get […] Read more…

Haunted Mansion Pet Cemetery

Haunted Mansion Pet Cemetery

Everyone who has ever visited the Haunted Mansion can appreciate the tremendous detail and decoration, both inside and outside of the ride. There are so many tombstones, cobwebs, and eerie portraits in each and every corner of the Mansion; even frequent park visitors notice something new when they return for another ride. We are all familiar […] Read more…

Quiet Amid The Chaos

Although Disneyland is loud and jam-packed with activity, sometimes you just need a minute to sit down and regroup. With streams of people everywhere and headline attractions in every direction, it can be hard to find a place to take a break or make a plan for the rest of your day. Here are some […] Read more…

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