Disneyland Tips and Tricks-When is the Best Time To Visit Disneyland? How to Get Discounts at Disneyland? Some Other Neat Pointers As Well..
So you are wanting to plan a trip to the magic kingdom with your family and have always heard it's the most wonderful, magical, happiest, and crowded place on earth. So if you have ever wondered when is the best time to come to the park along with some great tips and tricks that will make your trip more enjoyable here it is.. I am a local girl, I love Disneyland, I have been an annual pass holder for four consecutive years now so as a local I know the tips and tricks, I hope you find this blog helpful.
Q. When is the least busy times to visit the park?
A. My most favorite day to go to Disneyland is the first Friday after Labor Day. People are back to school and back to work and not spending their weekend going to Disneyland. Not nearly as many people on vacation anymore.
During the week is also a great time to visit as well during work hours while people are at school or work.
As magical as the Holiday Seasons are and summer time is in Disneyland... Those are high peak seasons and very conjested. If you can make plans to come after September and before Halloween, that is a great time, and after New Years. The crowds die down between the holidays.
This one is a little tricky because it's hard to plan based upon weather condititions, but if you are local to southern California you will appreciate this one. Rainy days are literally the best time to go!!! Hardly any crowds, very short wait times in line, I mean how awesome is it when you can pretty much walk onto a ride like Space Mountain or Indiana Jones and not have to wait. Once it is raining outside you can.
Q. What are Fastpass Machines?
A. The Fastpass Machines give passes for major rides like, Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, Soarin' California, Indiana Jones, Star Tours, etc. If there is a long wait for those rides, instead of getting in line and waiting, you can use your ticket that you used to get into the park in the fastpass machines to get a pass to come back at a later time and allows you to go directly to the front of the line.
Q. I usually visit the park multiple times during the year, should I consider getting an annual pass?
A. Yes you should! If you get the 3-day park hopper ticket the cost is typically $199.00 which is the same cost for the least expensive annual pass.. Though you have to be a Southern California Resident in order to get the pass, but if you are not a resident I would recommend the Deluxe Pass most of your black out days are going to be during the high peak times, times you are probably not going to want to come if you can avoid it. The Deluxe pass is $379.00 and as of 2009 you are now able to make monthly payments on your passes instead of paying the lump sum up front. If you plan on visiting the park for more them 5 days during the year, it pays for itself.
Not to mention by getting an annual passport you get anywhere between a 10-20% discount (depending on your pass type) on merchandise, food and tours within the park.
If you are a Southern California Resident I would STRONGLY suggest paying a little bit extra on one of the passes to get PARKING on your pass instead of paying $15.00 each time you visit.. SOO WORTH IT!!!
Q. What are the best shows to see in the park?
A. In all honesty all of them.. They are all amazing!!! Here are my favorites though if it helps you narrow it down.
There are 3 3-D shows all together in both parks. Captain E-O in Disneyland, Muppets 3-D and It's Not Easy Being a Bug in California Adventure. All three of them are awesome and showings are every day, every 15 minutes.
The Wonderful World of Color.. It's the most amazing water and light show in California adventure. Every time I see this show I feel like a wide eyed child you will be blown away! This show does require tickets, which you can get at the grizzly mountain fast pass machines during certain times. I would suggest getting your tickets early. You get your tickets just like you were getting a fast pass. A Disneyland cast member will typically be there distributing the tickets and giving further instructions based upon what seating area you get.
The firework show in Disneyland. Times vary based upon the season but the fireworks are phenominal. Best area to view the fireworks from is anywhere you have a clear view of the front of the castle and the matterhorn.
Fantasmic.. Awesome show!!! Must see! It takes place at the Rivers of America on Tom Sawyers Island. Sometimes they have two showings of it during the evening, if they do, go to the second one, less crowded and better viewing options! Best places to view it is anywhere you have a good view of the front of Tom Sawyers Island, which is closer to the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride.
Q. If I don't plan on going to any of the shows, what rides should I go on?
A. During certain shows there are some rides that are less crowded. During the Wonderful World of Color I would suggest Tower of Terror and Toy Story Midway Mania in California Adventure.
During the Fireworks and Fantasmic, I would suggest Thunder Mountain, Space Mountian, Splash Mountain (If it's not to cold), Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Tours.
Please keep in mind that during the Fireworks and Fantastmic Fantasyland and Toontown close down. Around 10:00 PM they reopen Fantasyland so if you can be in line to be one of the first to get into Fantasyland once they reopen it you can have first choice of some of the rides that had longer lines during the day like Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan, which usually have long wait times.
I hope this blog post helps you in making your plans for your next trip to Disneyland. If you are looking to buy or sale your next home in Southern California, please allow me to assist you and at the close of escrow you will recieve annual passes into the park for you and your immediate family (wife, husband, minor children still living at home) up to four passes. ***Some restrictions will apply***
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Last night as I was watching the ball drop on TV a special announcement was made about the Disney parks in CA. and Florida! I could not help be excited about this announcement because this is the first time that Disney has EVER done this so it was quite surprising.... So what was this announcement????
