100 Years of Disney: Itinerary For A Day at Disneyland
Wow, to think that one man with a dream created a huge legacy that marks its 100th anniversary this year! I’ve always been a big guru of all things Disney- yes, I’m a Disney adult 😂 Both my sister and I grew up with the movies, going to the parks, and were blessed enough to experience Disney Channel at its prime! Any High School Musical or Hannah Montana fans reading this?
To this day, I still love all things that have to do with Disney- I’m literally drinking coffee out of a Mickey Mouse mug as I write this post! There’s just so much joy and nostalgia that it brings me. And as a Christian, it honestly is a unique way for me to experience Jesus. It brings out my childlike faith in which He invites us to embrace (see Matthew 18:2-3). I also love the fact that Walt Disney himself stated how he wanted to create something that both children and adults could enjoy. Of course, this idea led to the creation of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, which is what I’m gonna be talking about today!
Earlier this year, a friend of mine asked me for Disneyland recommendations as her, her husband, and their daughter would be going for a day in the summer. I’ve been to Disneyland three times, so I without hesitation wrote down an itinerary for them. For this blog post, I’m going to be sharing that exact same itinerary if anyone is planning an upcoming trip to the park in honor of the 100th anniversary!
What to pack:
Fanny pack- it’s so easy to carry around, especially on rides!
Portable charger for phones
Sunglasses
LOTS of sunscreen!!
Deodorant, cuz it gets sweaty in Southern California lol
Comfy walking sneakers
Snacks if you want to stay energized and save some money. Of course though, you’ll have to treat yo selves to some Mickey Mouse shaped goodies!
Water bottles- the parks allow you to bring your own!
Other suggestions:
Download the Disneyland app, it will show you all the showtimes/parade times, as well as how long wait times are for rides!
Make restaurant reservations far in advance
Use Genie+ for rides, it’s $15 but totally worth it and saves time when waiting in line!
restuarant recommendations:
Refreshment Cafe
Red Rose Taverne
Cafe Orleans
Tiki Juice Bar
Plaza Inn
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Best attractions (in my opinion):
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Pirate’s of the Caribbean
Indiana Jones Adventure
Haunted Mansion
Jungle Cruise
Splash Mountain
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Star Tours
Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: BREAKOUT!
Grizzly Peak Recreational Area
Rise of the Resistance
Storybook Land Canal Boats (it’s especially cool and beautiful at nighttime!)
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Peter Pan’s Flight
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railroad
Toy Story Midway Mania!
Soarin’ Over California
Radiator Springs Racers
Incredicoaster
Turtle Talk with Crush
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
Fantasmic!
Best locations for photo ops:
In front of Sleeping Beauty castle (duh)
Snow White’s Wishing Well (where I am pictured at the top of the post!)
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Main Street, USA
Paradise Pier in front of the Mickey Mouse ferris wheel
Entrance to Disneyland
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida and want recommendations, I wrote a travel guide blog post last year when I visited. I hope that helps as well!