UPDATE: This app is no longer available, and has been replaced by the official Disneyland App. BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Explorer Company Name: Disney App Price: FREE Free version: N/A HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Explorer is an interactive guide to both the parks and the Downtown Disney district of the Disneyland Resort. Users can scroll […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Waits Company Name: VersaEdge Software App Price: $0.99 Free version: yes HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Waits is the simplified version of Disneyland Maps. This app provides a list of wait times for all of the rides in both California Adventure and Disneyland, broken down by land. You can click on […] Read more…
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 navigating the park. Whether users choose the Disneyland or the California Adventure map, they have a view of the various lands, with icons marking rides, […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fantasyland has always been the most popular and well-known land within Disneyland. But since its debut in 1955, Fantasyland has changed dramatically, and is virtually unrecognizable from its original design. Walt Disney and the Imagineers were never completely happy with Fantasyland’s layout or theme, but with limited time and money, they set up Fantasyland with […] Read more…
ANTICIPATING THE BIG DAY Source: Name Tag Museum Walt Disney began envisioning Disneyland when he visited amusement parks with his daughters in the 1930’s and 40’s. He noticed that those parks catered primarily to children, and imagined a park that would be as entertaining for adults as it would be for their kids. When he […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…