Take your young children to Red Robin before you go to Disneyland. If they scream when they see Red, then wait till they are older before introducing them to Goofy and Mickey Mouse.
Check height restrictions for rides before you get to the park. That way the kids won’t be disappointed if they are an inch too short for Space Mountain.
Eating every meal in the park is not advisable. What we found expensive were bottles of water, pop and snacks.
Our party of five used the trolley from the hotel to the park and back every time after the cab incident. Waiting an extra 10 minutes in the California sun for the trolley to arrive beat $10 each way in a cab.
Plan the night ahead. Take a Disneyland map and mark out what you really want to see. The temptation to go from one area to the other is great but you’ll see and do more by organizing a route.
Go to the parades and fireworks. It’s the best.
Fast Passes work well, especially when the park is busy during weekends and school holidays. Otherwise, take it all in stride.
Fast Pass is only for selected rides. The system is not available in Fantasyland, designed for younger children.
Merchandise inside the park is very expensive. It’s tempting to want to buy pins and outfits but resist. It’s the memories that will last.
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