8 Ways to have the BEST Disneyland Vacation Possible!

 

I love travel, especially to the Disneyland Resort and am always keeping my eyes open for the best deals and tips. In all of my travels to the Disneyland Resort (at least once a year), I’ve collected what I think are the best ways to have the best Disneyland vacation possible – from pre to post travel!

 

1. Book your travel early. You’ll have the widest selection of hotels, including the best specials. Last minute travel deals are getting harder to find and not a guarantee.
2. Look at value over price when looking at a hotel. You may find a “cheaper” hotel, but make sure that there aren’t extra fees for parking, breakfast, shuttle, or other amenities. I always think it’s worth it to pay a little “more” upfront and get a nicer hotel with more bang for my buck.
3. Get a Disneyland Park Hopper for the length of your stay. If you spread out your time at the Disney Parks during your entire vacation, you’ll enjoy everything at a much more relaxed pace and won’t feel like you have to cram everything into a couple of days. This way you’ll also be more likely to get to see all of the shows… which leads me to my next tip.

 

4. Don’t miss the shows—World of Color (you’ll need a FASTPASS Ticket), Fantasmic, Aladdin and the fireworks are always at the top of my list. Some shows only play on the weekend, so check the park schedule and plan accordingly. Also, keep in mind some outdoor shows are subject to change and cancellation, so try to see the shows at the beginning of your trip. You’d hate to save a show until the last day and miss it due to weather.

5. Use the FASTPASS system, which acts like your place in line for the most popular attractions, to make the most of your time at the Parks. Your Disneyland tickets come with FASTPASS included, just look for the FASTPASS machines.

6. Make a reservation for Disney Character Dining. It’s the best way to see all of your favorite Characters without waiting in line and the food is delicious. There are five different options, but one of my favorites is Surf’s Up Breakfast with Mickey and Friends. It’s located inside Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and is the only place you’ll see Mickey outside of the Parks. Goofy’s Kitchen and Ariel’s Princess Celebration are also super popular.

7. Get the right apps to help before and during your trip to check weather, traffic, ride wait times, and more. We put together a list of our top 10 apps for your Disneyland vacation on our blog here:

8. Get the right apps to help before and during your trip to check weather, traffic, ride wait times, and more. We put together a list of our top 10 apps for your Disneyland vacation on our blog here:

The best way to have the best Disneyland vacation of course is to go with the ones you love and make memories like crazy! I hope you’ll be able to use these tips and if you need any help planning your trip, book at or call the Reservation Specialists at Get Away Today at 855-GET-AWAY and tell them Smitten By sent you!

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