Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park
4.5
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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- jwongcspSan Diego, California26 contributionsDisney California Adventure - tips for Lunar New Year / 2024We started the day early by parking at our favorite off site parking lot. It's called the Anaheim Hotel. It cost the same as parking on site. But because it is across the street from the entrance you don't need to wait for the Disney shuttle to take you to the park or back to your car at the end of your day. We got 3 Sip N Save passes, for 3 adults and two kids that are picky eaters. The kids did not like everything we tried. some foods were a little spicy. Not too bad for the adult taste buds but the kids thought it was too spicy. We have eaten Asian food before this trip. The food quality was about average. The portions were small for the amount of money they charge for the pass. The rides are fun for most kids. Our 5 year old was scared on some of the rides because of the loud sound and dark entrance to some of the rides.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 12 February 2024
- Jason B3 contributionsWhere Dreams Come True!Disneyland Park is a magical experience for all ages. From enchanting rides to beloved characters, the park captures the essence of imagination and joy. The attention to detail is impeccable, creating a whimsical atmosphere. The parades and shows are captivating, adding to the overall enchantment. Although crowded at times, the enchanting moments make it a must-visit for Disney fans and families alike.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 March 2024
- ChuckSydney, Australia177 contributionsStill is the Happiest Place on EarthI just love returning to Disneyland every time I'm fortunate enough to be in California. Appreciate the ease of entry into the park, and was compelled to write a review as I just finished another review on a theme park here in Australia - massive difference in the operations between theme parks - no comparison, Disneyland Anaheim is still the best for me. It took only 10 mins to enter park entry gates via scanning our ticket. Wait queues for rides were long, in hindsight we should have paid extra for FastPass... Though some rides were closed when we arrived, eating the churros and going on It's a small world ride just brings back the kid in my 40 year old self. Love ❤️ the place, even though buying Mickey Ears in the park cost an arm and a leg! Not ideal to visit June/July peak — realised that’s US holiday period - larger crowds.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 9 March 2024
- doctimothy151 contributionsBest part of our trip to LA as a familyWe have been to both Disney's now as a family: Orlando and Anaheim. We prefer the Orlando experience overall, but Anaheim holds an advantage in the sense that the Star Wars experience is all-in-one Disney/Anaheim as opposed to a separate park at Orlando. We also felt like the lines were "a little" more manageable in Anaheim. (We did not do California Adventure Park side, so I cannot comment on that. We only spent one day in the park. My wife primarily wanted for our adopted daughter to have a princess experience; it's my last time to do Disney primarily because of the price coupled with the crowds).Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 29 March 2024
- Connor P3 contributionsAMAZINGStunning, magical, truly a happy place. best theme park in california, if not usa, and i have been to many. Everthing was awesome, from the rides, characters, staff, and lands. 11/10. If you go to a theme park in 2024, it has to be disneyland🎇🎆🏰!:)Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 21 April 2024
- C & AM ReadLismore, Australia13 contributionsA Magic First ExperienceWas our first time in Disneyland, we had 3 days in Disneyland (as well as Star Wars Night) and 2 days in California Adventures. The staff all through Disneyland were extremely friendly and helpful. Staff who were working in area's with characters (Galaxy's Edge for instance) were in character all the time, it was lovely to be given directions to somewhere "offworld". We were here over a weekend, it was far easier to get around and access rides during weekdays, but even at a weekend, wasn't too bad. We had Genie+ as part of our tickets and were able to utilize that functionality to access some of the rides quite quickly throughout the day. There were a few rides that were unavailable quite regularly but we were able to access all the rides we wanted to, just not all available on the same day, glad we had a total of 5 days to get through it all at a leisurely pace. Would definitely recommend this experience to everyone, even if it is only going to be once, like it is for us.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 18 May 2024
- RexDebi L15 contributionsIt Really IS The Happiest Place on Earth, Even for Old Girls!Whoever said "You're never too old for Disneyland" is correct! I celebrated my 66th birthday with my husband right smack in the middle of Main Street and enjoyed all three days! Yep, it was crowded, (Grad night, DCA closed at 9 pm), but isn't that to be expected? There was so much more than just the rides to enjoy! I never tire of Disneyland! As an eternal fan of Mickey Mouse and Goofy, I will be back, (and the sooner the better)!Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 20 May 2024
- Liz CMelbourne, Australia404 contributionsHappiest place on earthWe had the best time at Disneyland and created such amazing family memories that will be treasured forever! We went during Spring break and wow, it was busy. We purchased a 5 day ticket with Genie plus. We loved every minute of our time at Disney and Doug at the Matterhorn made our trip extra special. My advice is enjoy the experience, hug your family, friends, buy the ears, laugh a lot, get there when the park opens, sit down and rest during the day to take in the atmosphere, stay for the fireworks, bring a jacket, you will get wet on the grizzly rapids and have the best time!Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 May 2024
- Seven7777Louisiana1,603 contributionsWe enjoyed our first visitThis was our first visit, and we were there for 3 days. We've been to Disney World multiple times, and ultimately, we felt this park felt less stressful and more laid back. That said, it's a good idea for you to read through other reviews so you know what you're getting into. - It is very, very expensive. It's unreasonably expensive. It's unfair to me that so many lower income families will never be able to bring their children to experience Disney because it's just so expensive. If you are trying to go on a budget, just be prepared. Bring all of your own food and drink. Prepare to wait around an hour for each ride if you aren't buying Genie Plus (around $30 per person, per day) and then paying for lightning lanes ON TOP of that (another $40ish per person) I should note that I am NOT rich, I'm just irresponsible with my money. - I do agree with all the other reviewers who mentioned cast members were rude. We encountered some really wonderful cast members but man, did we run into some employees with real attitude problems which is not typically how Disney does things. For example, we asked the parking attendant if we could pay for preferred parking, and she said no. She literally said, "No. It doesn't matter. $36." And just refused to sell it to us.... - Most of the food was not good. It really wasn't. We were bummed how much we spent on not good food. I will say I liked the food in DCA more. I'll write that in a separate review, though. Ultimately, your Disney experience is what you make of it. We still had a good time. If you really love Disney, you probably will, too. If you're used to WDW, you'll probably really enjoy this park.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 June 2024
- SaysTChiba Prefecture, Japan361 contributions3 days park hopper and genie +, magic band + use3-Day Disneyland, Mon-Sun Park Hopper Ticket with Disney Genie+ Service The Magic Band+ also came in handy when checking into Lightning Lane. It was 8:00 a.m., even though the opening time was not even Magic Morning, perhaps due to daylight saving. First of all, at the attraction, the screaming system of the head family was quite intense, and there were surprisingly many people who left in the middle of the line, who got on board, but left just before they felt like jumping away, who couldn't walk properly after it was over, screamed like a final debacle, and cried. Greetings were everywhere, we didn't have to wait that long, we had a lot of superhero shows. It was like a scene from a Disney movie, with the guests being very relaxed, with crisp dances, people singing (either alumni or singer level) and jokes. The three days were an experience that will last a lifetime. In 2013, the first U.S. trainee for the opening of TDL (park management) told me directly, "Go for three days, preferably five days in a row!" And I said, "I'm going!" For about 10 years, I finally got my dream come true. As a result, attractions and shows could not be canceled, You can feel a little bit of W Disney's feeling that seeing guests enjoying themselves in the end is the most fun, I was also able to see and feel various devices without cutting corners.Visited June 2024Travelled on businessWritten 25 June 2024
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Vacation_Commander
Muncie, IN1,227 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Don't get me wrong, we had a great time here. Seeing attractions like the famous Matterhorn and all of the original Fantasy Land just like Walt designed it was great, but man, this place gets packed. Because it's old and they have limited amount of space, they do a great job of making queue lines and attractions fit everywhere, but walkways and passages are more narrow and get clogged with people rather easily, especially during parades and shows.
However, once you get out of the main hub part, it opens up and isn't as bad. The best part is Star Wars: Black Spire Outpost. I think I could have easily stayed there all day just to take it all in. Rise of the Resistance is one of the best ride experiences I've ever had. We got lucky because it had broken down, but had just opened up as we walked back to that area, so we only had a 15-minute wait. I also can't express enough how awesome it was to build my own lightsaber. It's pricey, but I highly recommend you do it if you are a Star Wars fan.
Overall, I am happy that we went (even though WDW is closer) we spent a full week in the area and did Disney 3 days. One at DCA and two here since we needed two in order to see and do all that we wanted to.
July probably isn't the best time to go with the heat and the crowds, but it worked out for us ok.
However, once you get out of the main hub part, it opens up and isn't as bad. The best part is Star Wars: Black Spire Outpost. I think I could have easily stayed there all day just to take it all in. Rise of the Resistance is one of the best ride experiences I've ever had. We got lucky because it had broken down, but had just opened up as we walked back to that area, so we only had a 15-minute wait. I also can't express enough how awesome it was to build my own lightsaber. It's pricey, but I highly recommend you do it if you are a Star Wars fan.
Overall, I am happy that we went (even though WDW is closer) we spent a full week in the area and did Disney 3 days. One at DCA and two here since we needed two in order to see and do all that we wanted to.
July probably isn't the best time to go with the heat and the crowds, but it worked out for us ok.
Written 4 September 2024
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EricG7777
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
The original and still my favorite. There’s something special about the only park Walt Disney personally supervised the construction of.
The attractions are amazing, as they have added new technology and special effects. Be sure to check out rides like Peter Pan and Snow White in Fantasyland.
The Matterhorn was quite underwhelming compared to Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain railroad. Even with redesign seating, the Matterhorn is still very rough and is a much slower ride than those two. Avoid if you have any kind of back problems!
This was my first time seeing the new Star Wars land, and I was speechless. It’s amazing! If you get motion sickness like I do, they will accommodate you and let you go onto to smugglers run for example, and look at the ship without actually taking the ride.Oga’s Cantina is a must-see as well. The “Yub Nub” drink I ordered was delicious along with the bread bounty and Humus spread.
The food I experienced was excellent, but it depends on where you eat. The Plaza Inn character breakfast is still delicious. I enjoyed a custom-made omelette. Dinner at the Blue Bayou was even better. The shrimp gumbo tasted just like New Orleans and the Montecristo was delicious. If you go to quick dining locations such as the Golden Horseshoe, I found the food quality lower. Also, Bengal Barbecue across from the Jungle Cruise is still delicious . Try mobile ordering your food to avoid long lines.
Overall I highly recommend the park, but try to go on an off or rainy day, to minimize the crowds. Plan ahead, make reservations at any restaurants you want well ahead of time and definitely use the Disneyland app on your phone.
Lastly, I paid for the Genie plus service, and it was totally worth it. I used the lightning lane to get on my favorite attractions as often as I wanted.
The attractions are amazing, as they have added new technology and special effects. Be sure to check out rides like Peter Pan and Snow White in Fantasyland.
The Matterhorn was quite underwhelming compared to Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain railroad. Even with redesign seating, the Matterhorn is still very rough and is a much slower ride than those two. Avoid if you have any kind of back problems!
This was my first time seeing the new Star Wars land, and I was speechless. It’s amazing! If you get motion sickness like I do, they will accommodate you and let you go onto to smugglers run for example, and look at the ship without actually taking the ride.Oga’s Cantina is a must-see as well. The “Yub Nub” drink I ordered was delicious along with the bread bounty and Humus spread.
The food I experienced was excellent, but it depends on where you eat. The Plaza Inn character breakfast is still delicious. I enjoyed a custom-made omelette. Dinner at the Blue Bayou was even better. The shrimp gumbo tasted just like New Orleans and the Montecristo was delicious. If you go to quick dining locations such as the Golden Horseshoe, I found the food quality lower. Also, Bengal Barbecue across from the Jungle Cruise is still delicious . Try mobile ordering your food to avoid long lines.
Overall I highly recommend the park, but try to go on an off or rainy day, to minimize the crowds. Plan ahead, make reservations at any restaurants you want well ahead of time and definitely use the Disneyland app on your phone.
Lastly, I paid for the Genie plus service, and it was totally worth it. I used the lightning lane to get on my favorite attractions as often as I wanted.
Written 29 January 2024
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spidernz2017
Auckland Central, New Zealand9 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Visited on New Year's Eve so expected both parks to be busy - which they were. We had a fabulous time but were disappointed and rather surprised at the number of rides that just stopped working, either while we were waiting in the queue, or in a couple of cases, while we were actually on the rides. Even the train stopped at a station and everyone was just told to get off and walk. In all cases, no information was given as to what was wrong with the ride and if/when it would re-start. Not what we would have expected from Disneyland - and was disappointing given the huge cost of the tickets at that time of the year (especially for those of us from countries where the exchange rate is terrible). Also was really disappointing to find out that, despite paying extra for lightning passes, we had to pay even more to use them for certain rides - which we really couldn't afford to do as a family of four. Would have been good to have had this highlighted when we purchased the passes.
Written 6 January 2025
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ECTraveler
Williamsburg, VA232 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
I really don't know where to even begin. We did both parks over two days. Half of the rides are not in operation, and the ones that are have a 60 minute + wait. The wait just gets longer because corporate greed allows people to pay more and skip the lines. As we waited in a long line for Big Thunder Mountain, I lost count after over 100 people used the lightning pass to go around us. That line finally met up with ours at one point! Then you get to ride a ride for a whole 5 minutes!
Disney needs to drastically limit the amount of people in their parks. You are literally elbow to elbow walking anywhere in the parks - though Adventure Park wasn't nearly as bad as Disneyland. People pushing their way through, rushing to take photos of everything, it's miserable!
I have a bad back, and after walking for an hour or so, I need to sit on a bench with a back. Good luck finding one anywhere. 100,000 people in the park, 20 benches. People were sitting anywhere they could find space, again - terrible!
Everything is overpriced and underdelivered. Lunch at Wine Country in Adventure Park was the best of the group. Lunch and dinner at other places was not worth it. I also didn't bother with any souvenirs.
The firework show at 9:30 in Disneyland was a nightmare too. People start claiming spaces at 7:00. You can try to get yours, but as the time draws nearer, others will huddle around you, push you out of the way, or the park attendants will herd you forward like cattle until you can't move anymore. All that for a disappointing 15 minute show. Walt Disney World did a show that was 20x better, and they had the logistics set up for good spacing of people and views. Definitely won't be coming back, not worth any of the aggravation.
Disney needs to drastically limit the amount of people in their parks. You are literally elbow to elbow walking anywhere in the parks - though Adventure Park wasn't nearly as bad as Disneyland. People pushing their way through, rushing to take photos of everything, it's miserable!
I have a bad back, and after walking for an hour or so, I need to sit on a bench with a back. Good luck finding one anywhere. 100,000 people in the park, 20 benches. People were sitting anywhere they could find space, again - terrible!
Everything is overpriced and underdelivered. Lunch at Wine Country in Adventure Park was the best of the group. Lunch and dinner at other places was not worth it. I also didn't bother with any souvenirs.
The firework show at 9:30 in Disneyland was a nightmare too. People start claiming spaces at 7:00. You can try to get yours, but as the time draws nearer, others will huddle around you, push you out of the way, or the park attendants will herd you forward like cattle until you can't move anymore. All that for a disappointing 15 minute show. Walt Disney World did a show that was 20x better, and they had the logistics set up for good spacing of people and views. Definitely won't be coming back, not worth any of the aggravation.
Written 16 October 2024
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simpleohio
New Orleans, LA160 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
It’s unlikely that anyone from the organization will read this, but here are a few real points to consider.
Allow extra time for bag screening. There seems to be an issue with their system, as the process runs smoothly in the morning but can take up to 30 minutes after 4 PM. Despite fewer people in line, security seems to be slower, possibly due to newer staff or overzealous screening. Rude staff
The Disney app’s character listings are often outdated. It’s frustrating to see characters listed on the app, only to find out they’re not available that day. Cast members are then instructed to make up corny excuses to maintain the illusion, which feels deceptive.
Expect long lines at food and restaurants, and be prepared for high prices. As with most theme parks, the food is overpriced, and unfortunately, the quality has noticeably declined.
Cast member interactions have changed. I’m not sure if it’s due to the current climate or a sense of entitlement, but many cast members no longer seem as charming as they once were. They can come off as more demanding and pushy compared to previous visits.
Allow extra time for bag screening. There seems to be an issue with their system, as the process runs smoothly in the morning but can take up to 30 minutes after 4 PM. Despite fewer people in line, security seems to be slower, possibly due to newer staff or overzealous screening. Rude staff
The Disney app’s character listings are often outdated. It’s frustrating to see characters listed on the app, only to find out they’re not available that day. Cast members are then instructed to make up corny excuses to maintain the illusion, which feels deceptive.
Expect long lines at food and restaurants, and be prepared for high prices. As with most theme parks, the food is overpriced, and unfortunately, the quality has noticeably declined.
Cast member interactions have changed. I’m not sure if it’s due to the current climate or a sense of entitlement, but many cast members no longer seem as charming as they once were. They can come off as more demanding and pushy compared to previous visits.
Written 17 December 2024
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JRMADA
United States3,461 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
We visited during Christmas week and have mixed feelings about our visit. While we absolutely love the parks, most of the rides, the characters, and history of the park, we detest the Disney greed. They demand an arm, a leg, and your first born for ticket cost nowadays, and we feel like they nickel and dime us with the extra fees. We purchased the Lightning Lane Pass for the multiple days we were there and that was a mistake. Definitely not worth it for more than one day and the price just went up another 10+%. The issue is that not all rides are eligible, and then rather than allowing one to plan the whole day in advance and pick all the rides at once, one has to wait 2 hours after picking the first ride and so on. The main Star Wars ride is not eligible BTW, and one has to pay extra on top of the Lightning Lane Pass (the cost is almost as much as the LLP just for one ride). The food is awful no matter which place you pick, and the best place to eat is Starbucks and that is not saying much as it is mediocre at best. The popcorn was burnt, and the only snack worth buying is the churro. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. We remember having far better visits at Disneyland... I'm sure old Walt wouldn't be happy with our experience at the park the lat couple of times we visited. We will visit less often if this greed and lack of better organization continues.
Written 21 January 2025
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Deborah B
Midland, MI11 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
As a long time Disney Fanatic, our recent trip to Disneyland was very disappointing. I'm writing this in hopes of getting the attention of the Disney People who can institute change and return this family favorite to its original glory.
Crowds are a part of the Disney experience, however, when rides and sections of the park are closed for renovation, or one park is closing early, visitors are forced into small spaces meaning there are fewer spaces for people to rest and recharge. What's worse is the difficulty with getting on a ride. With the price of tickets exceeding $114 (though advertised at $104) and pushing towards $200 during higher demand, you admission no longer guarantees anything: maybe only 1 or 2 rides (with 90+ minute wait times if they will even allow you to wait! We had repeated experiences where we were told the wait lines were closed!), no place to sit, and poor access to parades and shows. But here's the catch: you can pay an additional $30 plus dollars per person to get the opportunity to make a reservation for a ride. But even the additional purchase doesn't guarantee much of anything since you need to know how to access the ride reservations through the Disneyland App at preappointed times.
In addition, eating with my family was very difficult. Little ones do not want to sit down for a meal and fast food service was hard to find. And, to grab some quick snacks were costing us $60 to $90 for my family!
So here are the challenges: For my family of 3, the tickets and parking cost about $400. Food cost another $200. Souvenirs, well, that was another $200. This trip cost just under $1000 all in.
We could say Disney needs to charge these prices to pay their bills, however, is that really what's going on? I ask this since the concept of Dynamic Pricing seems to dominate. Dynamic Pricing determines the original cost of the tickets, somewhat dynamic pricing for the cost of the add-on privilege to make appointments for the privilege of riding as the cost of the add-on varies depending on when you buy it. Also, we found restaurants were also using dynamic pricing. It seems that Dynamic Pricing is a politically correct term for gouging.
I could keep going but working families will know what I'm talking about. Time was that anyone could go to Disneyland and enjoy the day next to families across all socio-economic classes. Things were presented equally with equal access. Now, thanks to false advertising for ticket prices, Disney has created a social class system that denies those with fewer resources less access to the fun.
Crowds are a part of the Disney experience, however, when rides and sections of the park are closed for renovation, or one park is closing early, visitors are forced into small spaces meaning there are fewer spaces for people to rest and recharge. What's worse is the difficulty with getting on a ride. With the price of tickets exceeding $114 (though advertised at $104) and pushing towards $200 during higher demand, you admission no longer guarantees anything: maybe only 1 or 2 rides (with 90+ minute wait times if they will even allow you to wait! We had repeated experiences where we were told the wait lines were closed!), no place to sit, and poor access to parades and shows. But here's the catch: you can pay an additional $30 plus dollars per person to get the opportunity to make a reservation for a ride. But even the additional purchase doesn't guarantee much of anything since you need to know how to access the ride reservations through the Disneyland App at preappointed times.
In addition, eating with my family was very difficult. Little ones do not want to sit down for a meal and fast food service was hard to find. And, to grab some quick snacks were costing us $60 to $90 for my family!
So here are the challenges: For my family of 3, the tickets and parking cost about $400. Food cost another $200. Souvenirs, well, that was another $200. This trip cost just under $1000 all in.
We could say Disney needs to charge these prices to pay their bills, however, is that really what's going on? I ask this since the concept of Dynamic Pricing seems to dominate. Dynamic Pricing determines the original cost of the tickets, somewhat dynamic pricing for the cost of the add-on privilege to make appointments for the privilege of riding as the cost of the add-on varies depending on when you buy it. Also, we found restaurants were also using dynamic pricing. It seems that Dynamic Pricing is a politically correct term for gouging.
I could keep going but working families will know what I'm talking about. Time was that anyone could go to Disneyland and enjoy the day next to families across all socio-economic classes. Things were presented equally with equal access. Now, thanks to false advertising for ticket prices, Disney has created a social class system that denies those with fewer resources less access to the fun.
Written 27 September 2024
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Kailee C
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Sept 2024 • Solo
I was recently at Disneyland and California adventure and the unprofessional and rude actions of multiple employees makes me not want to return. Having grown up going to Disney, I was extremely disappointed.
I was riding the rise of the resistance, and the party that I got grouped with seems to be Disneyland staff that was not on duty, because they were very friendly with the staff that was on duty. One girl in my group told me, I would be a pilot because everyone in her group already decided what they are going to do. Mind you, I had never been on this ride before, so I didn't know what I was doing. They would proceed to get mad when I wasn't succeeding at steering.
One guy I asked where I could find a pickle. In a very rude tone he replies "right there ma'am, where it says pickles."
And having a park hopper, I was unaware of the event going on at California adventure. I went to scan my ticket at the booth and an older lady says "did you pay the extra money for this event?" I told her no, as I wasn't even aware it was going on. She replies very hostile "well then you need to turn around and go back the other direction." This is for reserved guests only." As I was walking away I overheard her and another employee at another booth repeat what she had said to me, and proceeded to laugh and make a joke out of it.
All throughout the park staff members were seen socializing and scrolling on their watches. It took me a couple of minutes to be acknowledged when I had a question because three staff members were talking and laughing amongst themselves, and fully aware that I was standing there.
I did come in contact with few that were professional and happy to help, but for the most part, all I was thinking was "I will never be back here." All of the money that I'm spending, it's very disappointing to be treated as if I'm just a nuisance. My park hopper pass was completely useless, after having spent even more money. The quality of customer service has gone down tremendously, and I really hope this can be addressed and fixed. To prevent first time visitors from receiving the same treatment and never wanting to return.
I can tell you as a loyal Disney park fan, I will NOT be back.
I was riding the rise of the resistance, and the party that I got grouped with seems to be Disneyland staff that was not on duty, because they were very friendly with the staff that was on duty. One girl in my group told me, I would be a pilot because everyone in her group already decided what they are going to do. Mind you, I had never been on this ride before, so I didn't know what I was doing. They would proceed to get mad when I wasn't succeeding at steering.
One guy I asked where I could find a pickle. In a very rude tone he replies "right there ma'am, where it says pickles."
And having a park hopper, I was unaware of the event going on at California adventure. I went to scan my ticket at the booth and an older lady says "did you pay the extra money for this event?" I told her no, as I wasn't even aware it was going on. She replies very hostile "well then you need to turn around and go back the other direction." This is for reserved guests only." As I was walking away I overheard her and another employee at another booth repeat what she had said to me, and proceeded to laugh and make a joke out of it.
All throughout the park staff members were seen socializing and scrolling on their watches. It took me a couple of minutes to be acknowledged when I had a question because three staff members were talking and laughing amongst themselves, and fully aware that I was standing there.
I did come in contact with few that were professional and happy to help, but for the most part, all I was thinking was "I will never be back here." All of the money that I'm spending, it's very disappointing to be treated as if I'm just a nuisance. My park hopper pass was completely useless, after having spent even more money. The quality of customer service has gone down tremendously, and I really hope this can be addressed and fixed. To prevent first time visitors from receiving the same treatment and never wanting to return.
I can tell you as a loyal Disney park fan, I will NOT be back.
Written 17 September 2024
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Jeniffer B
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Mar 2024 • Family
We have Been going to Disneyland and California adventure for YEARS and ended up being pretty disappointed with yesterday’s trip.
The rides are in the worst state I have ever seen and it's not even close. I have never experienced so many ride closures on a trip before, half of them were closed temporarily and made it really hard to plan our day. It feels like they are keeping them running with rubber bands and duct tape. On top of the constant closures, there are so many little and cosmetic issues with nearly every single ride. Either audio or animatronics not working correctly or removed entirely.
Genie + I'm sure it's been beaten to death already, you litterary have to wait 2+ hours to make reservations on rides, with some asking you to pay Extra on top of genie to access. It’s a scam!
The entertainment was very weak. I saw 3 characters the whole day! 3! Lines were atrocious, if you did the line for the character forget about the rides!
We paid genie + and we went on 5 rides in BOTH parks!
I had to wait 25 min to use the restroom! I was in total shock and so so disappointed.
Never in the many times I’ve been to Disney, have I felt such disappointment, my kids told me they never want to go again.
And of course waited all day to see fireworks only for them to tell us it’s only on the weekends now LOL
Prices have been going up and up and there is less and less "magic" in the park. It's the first time l've ever felt like I wasted my money by going to Disneyland! Save your money and go on the cruise, 10x worth it! Atleast for now!
The rides are in the worst state I have ever seen and it's not even close. I have never experienced so many ride closures on a trip before, half of them were closed temporarily and made it really hard to plan our day. It feels like they are keeping them running with rubber bands and duct tape. On top of the constant closures, there are so many little and cosmetic issues with nearly every single ride. Either audio or animatronics not working correctly or removed entirely.
Genie + I'm sure it's been beaten to death already, you litterary have to wait 2+ hours to make reservations on rides, with some asking you to pay Extra on top of genie to access. It’s a scam!
The entertainment was very weak. I saw 3 characters the whole day! 3! Lines were atrocious, if you did the line for the character forget about the rides!
We paid genie + and we went on 5 rides in BOTH parks!
I had to wait 25 min to use the restroom! I was in total shock and so so disappointed.
Never in the many times I’ve been to Disney, have I felt such disappointment, my kids told me they never want to go again.
And of course waited all day to see fireworks only for them to tell us it’s only on the weekends now LOL
Prices have been going up and up and there is less and less "magic" in the park. It's the first time l've ever felt like I wasted my money by going to Disneyland! Save your money and go on the cruise, 10x worth it! Atleast for now!
Written 5 March 2024
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Allison B
Cheticamp, Canada77 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
I would not advise to do this without the help of a Disney planner. Even with a written itinerary from a seasoned agent, Disney parks is no joke! Is it busy? Of course it is! It’s the most popular attraction in the world for families and adults alike! But if you’re there to truly immerse yourself in what Disney has to offer, you will have a great time.
Lightening lanes were useless in my opinion, with stand-by lines often having shorter and closer wait-times than if you booked a lightening lane for an hour or more away. 60 minute wait times for certain rides were difficult, especially with children. Disney should consider how to make such rides more functional for the amount of visitors they have daily.
Cast members were inconsistent in nature, with some providing curt/incorrect location directions vs staff who would go out of their way to walk us to where we needed to go. Disney should have more signs available throughout the parks to help families more easily navigate the parks and to take additional strain off their cast members.
Though a map is made available, it is not user friendly if it’s your first time. I only noted on our second day that you can use the location tab on the mobile app to see where you are and how to get where you need to go. This would have saved us so much time and energy.
Bathrooms in the park are well kept. There were at least 2 cleaning ladies in each bathroom I entered who were consistently making their rounds from stall to stall to keep it clean and well stocked. Well done!
We went for the Holiday season and it’s an experience we will treasure forever. The fireworks brought my husband to tears while the parade had me equally in tears. We only had two days and though we seen most of the park, a third day would have allowed us to fully experience the park as we did miss some rides and attractions. We can’t wait to be back to experience more Disney magic!
Lightening lanes were useless in my opinion, with stand-by lines often having shorter and closer wait-times than if you booked a lightening lane for an hour or more away. 60 minute wait times for certain rides were difficult, especially with children. Disney should consider how to make such rides more functional for the amount of visitors they have daily.
Cast members were inconsistent in nature, with some providing curt/incorrect location directions vs staff who would go out of their way to walk us to where we needed to go. Disney should have more signs available throughout the parks to help families more easily navigate the parks and to take additional strain off their cast members.
Though a map is made available, it is not user friendly if it’s your first time. I only noted on our second day that you can use the location tab on the mobile app to see where you are and how to get where you need to go. This would have saved us so much time and energy.
Bathrooms in the park are well kept. There were at least 2 cleaning ladies in each bathroom I entered who were consistently making their rounds from stall to stall to keep it clean and well stocked. Well done!
We went for the Holiday season and it’s an experience we will treasure forever. The fireworks brought my husband to tears while the parade had me equally in tears. We only had two days and though we seen most of the park, a third day would have allowed us to fully experience the park as we did miss some rides and attractions. We can’t wait to be back to experience more Disney magic!
Written 19 November 2024
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Is it worth it? Just checked the price of four and it is almost $800. Seriously? Is it worth it? This is too much isnt it?
Written 8 January 2025
I still think it is worth it, but we have been twice in 7 years so it is definitely special occasion type of place
Written 9 January 2025
If you are someone who visits infrequently — like every other year or less — and attractions are a priority for you, then I say yes. If you do your YouTube research and learn to work the LLMP system, it’s great.
Written 28 October 2024
Is there an expert to help create your visit and optimize your time and money?
Written 10 June 2024
There are a few ways to achieve assistance with navigating your visit that might save you some money, (I'll add a few), however, I have found that booking everything needed yourself to create your vacation saves more money than you think. I found that booking (for instance) the Best Western Hotel LuLu (7-minute walk to the Disneyland/DCA gate is cheaper than the "advertised" hotels. Booking airlines yourself will save about $20 per ticket. Instead of renting a car (unless you're going to site-see the area), using LYFT or Uber is a huge way to save money and usually they offer 50% off your first three reservations. Disneyland website, (create an account) is a MUST-have app that will allow you to review rides, book reservations at Disney (on site), and restaurants, and purchase annual pass/key tickets as well as other (day only, non-park-hopper, etc) tickets. Another money saving trick, that I do for my trips to Disneyland is to purchase water, soda, snacks, etc through the Walmart app and have the items delivered to the hotel you're staying at. Huge money saver!!! When you have time, search Disneyland vacation help on YouTube and you'll find quite a bit of information.
MickeyVisit (online)
AllEars (YouTube channel)
The Magical RN (Instagram)
I'm no professional. Just a Grammy to 14 grandchildren who love Disney like I do! Once a DisNerd, always a DisNerd!
Written 26 July 2024
Does the Disney Land Park tickets include the price of rides
Written 20 December 2023
It does. You can buy a ticket to the park for X price or for more you can get what is called a Hopper Pass and at 1PM you can go to the other park. There are two. Disneyland Park and California Adventure. They are right next to each other. You can also buy tickets for more than one day. The more days in a row you buy the less the ticket. But however you go, your ticket pays for all rides in the park that you picked.
Written 21 December 2023
Hi Isa, that's a great question! A guy named SoCalDisneyDad has a great youtube video on this exact subject for more info.
I think the biggest difference is size. Walt disney world is huge compared to Disneyland. I can walk (roll actually) between the two parks in about 3 minutes. I can access rides and shows and restaurants seamlessly between disney and DCA. Anaheim has ART, which is a very good transportation system for the area. In orlando you are likely to be inside the disney complex using their transportation-also very good but I think it's slower.
Another difference is the weather. Both are hot and have high UV indexes-sunscreen and protection is a must!! But california is dry and florida is very humid. I prefer the dry weather, less rain and most importantly NO disease bearing mosquitos. When I do go to Florida I am extremely cautious about this due to the increasing health hazards. Both places have other parks you can enjoy such as universal, and Knotts berry farm is very close to Disneyland.
I think EPCOT is the one thing that is better in florida.
If I was to compare disney world to disneyland, I like the rides better at Disneyland. They have some of the OG 1955 rides that Walt designed himself. Disneyland is very disability friendly-the friendliest place I've ever been for a wheelchair customer, but the DAS pass service is available at both parks.
I hope this helps. If you want more specific details or answers please don't hesitate to ask. I'm kind of into Disney!!
aloha, take care and have so much fun!!
Written 27 July 2023
Qualcuno mi sa dire se pernottando in un hotel Disney la tariffa comprende l’ingresso ad entrambi i parchi? Ci sono biglietti saltafila a parte i fast pass?
Written 28 March 2023
Our date of visit will be 2/23. We want the 1 day park Hopper pass. Should I buy the tickets the morning of or buy in advance now online?
Written 7 January 2023
Buy in advance as they make you reserve the park you wish to enter in the morning and then you’re allowed to hop only in the afternoon.
Written 7 January 2023
Does anyone know of a way to get from Burbank to Anaheim without using Lyft or Uber? Is there a shuttle to and from the Burbank airport? A train or direct bus route?
I just moved to Burbank recently but I am unable to drive from there to Anaheim and am looking for a cheaper solution.
I've looked everywhere online but couldn't find any information. Thanks in advance!
Written 28 October 2022
Hi, can one change the dates to attend Disneyland Park and Disneyland Adventure Park if travel plans change?
Written 18 October 2022
please consult with Disneyland Park's online service, but if i remember correctly, both the Park entrance and Parking reservation are valid one year
Written 19 October 2022
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