Frequent Walt Disney World guests will often ask me if Disneyland is worth a visit. Not surprisingly, the answer is a resounding yes! Disneyland is an especially magical place for Disney fans, and even for those who infrequently visit Disney, there's a good reason Disneyland is called the "happiest place on earth". With two incredible theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), Downtown Disney, and three Disney Resorts (The Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian, and Disney's Paradise Pier), Disneyland packs an enormous number of attractions, dining options, entertainment and activities into a space so small that you can easily walk from one end to the complete opposite end of the resort in a matter of 10-15 minutes.
In this episode, I'm joined by Brooke McDonald and Philander Butler to discuss our tips, strategies and advice for planning a first visit to Disneyland. We discuss the reasons you should consider making the pilgrimage to Disneyland, differences between the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, where to stay (including some incredible "good neighbor" options), how many days to visit the parks, Genie+, and more.
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Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
Disney Christmas in July
Disney Parks Tears and Chills (Moments of Joy) - Part 2
Disney Parks Tears and Chills (Moments of Joy) - Part 1
The Great Movie Ride (Disney's Hollywood Studios)
Theron Skees Bonus Q&A (Walt Disney Imagineer: Disney Springs, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks)
Theron Skees (Walt Disney Imagineer: Disney Springs, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks)
Disney Listener Questions (Walt Disney World's 50th, Disney Snacks, Live Action Remakes, and More)
Scott Wolf - Part 2 (Harriet Burns, Golden Horseshoe, Disney History)
Scott Wolf - Part 1 (Duck Tales, Disneyland Ambassadors, Robert Sherman, Walt Disney)
Kevin Rafferty: Walt Disney Imagineer from Epcot to Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Tom K. Morris: 35 Years at Walt Disney Imagineering
Kilimanjaro Safaris (Walt's Dream at Disney's Animal Kingdom)
Best Disney Scents (Smells at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line)
Splash Mountain (Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland)
Imagineering Pandora – The World of Avatar (Part 2)
Imagineering Pandora – The World of Avatar (Part 1)
Mary Blair (Interview with Niece, Maggie Richardson)
Best Meals at Walt Disney World with Lou Mongello
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