10 Things First-Time Visitors Need to Do at Disneyland

[@JordanStrong-h4j]

Your video couldn’t come soon enough. I’ll be making my first trip cross country to Disneyland for the very first time ever! Been to WDW many times…looking forward to finally visiting the OG park and DCA.

[@z3v..]

i go on the 9th of october, my moms been taking me for the last few years now every few months, so excited to go back

[@Pizza78517]

You're going to love it. 😊I wish I had visited sooner instead of sticking to wdw! ❤

[@InternetJury]

One of my favorite 'hacks' is to buy the tomato soup and ask for it in a hot/coffee cup. It's great for sipping on a cold day.

[@bkawahara]

Don't to get your free "1st Time Visiting" button from City Hall (Disneyland)/Guest Relations (DCA). It is a nice momento of your visit!

[@mrswhite808]

My husband didn’t believe it was so good and wasn’t interested in trying mine but he ended up eating my whole cheesy garlic pretzel bread. 😂 And that’s what he keeps talking about getting when we go back next year. Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@mrswhite808 That’s me and the tigger tail now.

[@mrswhite808]

@@SoCalDisneyDad tigger tail is on my list now. 👍

[@AmusementTime247]

That garlic cheesy pretzel bread was delicious! Thanks for recommending it! I hope everybody watches this video before their trip because this is all really great and helpful stuff. Without yours and fresh baked videos, i wouldn't be able to plan the perfect rope drop strategy

[@freya1548]

I miss the electric parade. That’s my best Disney memory when I was a kid.

[@heatherdavis2176]

I have been to Disneyland several times and have never rode the Main Street Cars. That needs to go on my list for my next time!

[@jimmyz1232]

That tomato soup is AMAZING!!! Those toasted cheese options, all 3 of the seasonal sandwiches are the best.

[@KittyOfChess]

This is perfect. I've been going to Disneyland my whole life, but we're going on a trip this winter with a cousin who hasn't been since he was five. I needed ideas of what to show him that wasn't just the attractions.

[@patriciamayorga1294]

Your videos are amazing!!! Congratulations!!!

[@Dieseldog2001]

Even ifyour not a first timer these are great ideas thanks

[@kendragriffith3564]

Loved this!! Having our first trip to DL in a couple weeks on an unexpected work trip! Thanks for your amazing content!

[@dani_s554]

I have been to Disney many times in my lifetime, and yet had no idea there was a. 3D experience for Sleeping Beauty Castle!!! This is awesome. It means on our next trip we can use this for a family member, who do to illness, no longer can use stairs without rel difficulty. So glad you mentioned this! 😀

[@kiko784]

The Stitchpopcorn bucket is one of the best thing I saw there this Halloween.

[@Michimarie91]

Love the behind the scenes bloopers 🎬

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

Minor stutters I'm still editing out, but I'm leaving in the wrong word situations. Ha.

[@karlisuesearcy3919]

Yes!! I’m so glad you tried the tigger tail!! My absolute favorite Disneyland treat 🤤

[@lisabostrack24]

I agree with all the things. And for the first timers, take your time. Soak it all in. And make those memories. I want to go so bad in December. But I want an actual vacation not a 1 day again. If I had time I would be there. Christmas is my favorite time at Disneyland.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

It's such a shame that everything is mobile dependent these days because some of my greatest memories are from the trips where you just showed up and went and didn't have your face stuck in a phone.

[@lisabostrack24]

@@SoCalDisneyDad agreed

[@NicoleLawson-93]

Love the videos! You and your advice made our trip so magical and we fell in love with Disney. So thankful we found your channel!

[@akhilkalra]

Thank you so much you have been such a great help in planning our trip. ❤

[@necrotwoshoes]

Traver just now learning "You won't know if you like it until you try it." :D

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

I have had the other marshmallow wands before. Not a fan. So I wasn't expecting to like that one, but the overpowering chocolate orange was a surprise.

[@graigzappia9542]

Hi I LOVE your vids . they helped me the first time I went and I wan to say thank you.

[@buzz864]

This is such a great video!!!

[@karlodesoto]

Morning breakfast, give me a churro or cinnamon roll and a coffee!!

[@DonnyG02]

Great video as always!

[@EmmaMathai]

Hi travor!! Love your videos. I went to Disneyland a few weeks ago and we got the Garlic Cheesy Pretzel bread to dip in the Tomato Soup from Jolly Holiday. You must try!!! It was so good!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@EmmaMathai Ooo, now that’s another great idea.

[@susanhill4212]

Happy that I hit almost all of these thanks to your previous videos. Also tried the Tigger tail and wow, so very very dense and sweet but it was good/memorable!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@susanhill4212 it’s so good!

[@susanhill4212]

@@SoCalDisneyDad it really was! I did do some research first and watched your videos but I didn’t have one bad thing in Disneyland. Everything I ate there was great!

[@letysilisibarreche6686]

They should move the red cable car from DCA to DL instead of getting rid of it. They already have the tracks on Main St 🤔

[@Laura_G]

Great idea

[@LogicalVelocity]

We've been to WDW more times than I can count. Went last year. First time doing Disneyland in Nov on Sons reading week. This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@jackieosam4976]

Yes for tigger tails! So good! I think about them all the time and it’s the first then I get when I go to DL

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

I haven't stopped talking about them all week. I will be getting another one on Sunday when I go with the whole family.

[@jackieosam4976]

@@SoCalDisneyDad I live far away so I can only go to DL every couple of years so it’s part of my “Disney blues” that I can’t get one. I’ve tried a similar item at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory because people claim they are a close dupe. Not even close.

[@captainlight8050]

Why no one mention the orange chocolate is a little orange flavored???? lol still delicious

[@jonathanwilliams9359]

Tigger tail is the best!

[@Sean-uh6te]

Thank you for the video

[@thorpejody0]

Great video! We want to try riding a main street vehicle! 😊

[@beckytillman8241]

The garlic cheese pretzel bread IS THE BEST!!

[@lindseyleaaa]

I just went on my first trip to Disneyland about two weeks ago now. Might have missed a few on this list and will have to go again. Oh darn! 😉😂

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

What a shame. 😂

[@Best_Disney_Mom]

Thank you for this video!! We are so close to our trip. We leave next Saturday, the 5th!! I'm bummed about the railroad being closed, though 😢 Since I'm a previous cast member from WDW, I'm so excited to experience DL for the 1st time!!!

[@GloriaHarris-y8x]

Most excellent video!

[@pixiepinkcrystalsrosetta7027]

I don't like marshmallows either but I love the Tigger Tail! 😋

[@ZachChristensen-pg7zm]

Hey Travor I love your videos we just got back from disneyland and your videos helped us have a better experience. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind making a video about how the magic bands work and how parent swap works

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@ZachChristensen-pg7zm Here’s my magicband video: EVERYTHING You Need to Know About MagicBand+ at Disneyland kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7QZJiJardshsk Parent Swap isn’t involved enough for a video. You just talk to the cast member at the front of the attraction. They’ll scan the ticket of the person sitting out and one additional guest that can ride with the person sitting out. Everyone else rides the ride, and the person who sat out plus their guest go through the lightning lane after they’re done. The person’s guest can essentially ride twice if they ride with the first group while the person sits out. That’s all the more complicated it is.

[@ZachChristensen-pg7zm]

@SoCalDisneyDad oh Wow!! thank you so much

[@MArStor]

Loved this video! Would you consider one for Disney World? I'm a repeat Disneyland visitor but I have yet to go to Disney World as an adult (my last time was 1992).

[@stephaniewhittington64]

Great video

[@hollybabyyy]

10:59 omg aw

[@MaMyMerkadez]

The end of the video in video link works!

[@veronicareitherreese6671]

FYI: The Main Street Railroad is not handicap accessible. We got on in Frontierland. It was a favorite of my mom's.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

That’s correct. There are no elevators or ramps for that station.

[@kristenhoskin5822]

The tomato soup is the best I’ve ever had!!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

I didn't mention it in the video, but I will say that while it was still as good as ever, it's not quite as "refreshing" (not the right word) on a hot day since the soup is hot. Much better on a cold day.

[@kristenhoskin5822]

@@SoCalDisneyDad haha definitely a favorite winter Disney snack.

[@RosettaStoned462]

Yum! Where do you get tomato soup?

[@kristenhoskin5822]

@@RosettaStoned462 jolly holiday

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@RosettaStoned462 Jolly Holiday. You can buy it as a side by itself.

[@rollercoasterfweak]

I would recommend the Fantasmic for the first timer. That's a no brainer.

[@disneylandlux]

Great video! Is there a place you recommend to see the parades? Main Street is always so busy.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@disneylandlux We like Main Street, but always camp down by the Railroad Station and never really have any issues.

[@lauratroxel6072]

We like the walkway between Alice and pixie hollow. One side has benches, and both sides are only 1 row deep so no one blocks your view

[@disneylandlux]

@@lauratroxel6072 Thanks!!

[@veronicareitherreese6671]

Eat a Monte Cristo sandwich at Cafe Orleans. 😊

[@titaniagasca2839]

We got reservations for lunch there, and I love Monte Cristo sandwiches! Thanks for the tip.

[@rollercoasterfweak]

I wouldn't that's unique, but that's because I've also been to New Orleans.... Probably my fault on that one

[@veronicareitherreese6671]

@@rollercoasterfweak Being Disney, it's one of the better food items.

[@GregKaiserMotivation]

As much as many of us don’t want to admit it, the number 1 thing a first timer to Disneyland needs to do is…. IGNORE all of us who love Disneyland!!! We all have tremendous emotional equity (nostalgia) built up in our hearts for truly outdated attractions (Jungle Cruise, Pirates). Just go on whatever looks fun to YOU.

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@GregKaiserMotivation Old doesn’t necessarily equate to outdated or not exciting. Some people do want to experience the history of Disneyland. I’d venture to say that a good half of first time visitors are WDW vets and know what a Disney ride is like. But they want to experience the Disneyland versions.

[@sophiasdreamquinnblue8977]

Are there any croissants at DL?

[@irishbatman2917]

Animal Kingdom is the least popular park in WDW? That was my favorite place when I visited!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@irishbatman2917 I 100% agree. Animal Kingdom is one of my favorites, but it is the one that receives the least love online.

[@TankCop]

Hmmm sounds yum

[@cherylmcfadden-ig5rg]

Planning a trip in April-how do I make park reservations not knowing what the schedule will be or can you wait to do that closer to the dates? Thanks!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@cherylmcfadden-ig5rg You can change reservations up until the day before you go. There’s really no “best days” to visit specific parks unless you plan to rope drop either Peter Pan or Guardians of the Galaxy. They are the only two rides greatly affected by early entry. Of course, After Hours events could affect your trip, but yes, you can just change your reservations if needed when those schedules become available.

[@cherylmcfadden-ig5rg]

@@SoCalDisneyDad I had no idea you can switch reservations! Can you do this from the Disney app? Thanks so much for your response!!

[@EdgarGuanespen]

Hey trevor can you recommend what to do for DL an DCA taking my kids 2 at dl an one at dca what rides to hit first in both they like doing rides

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@EdgarGuanespen You can check out my rope drop strategy videos: Disneyland Rope Drop Strategies kzbin.info/aero/PL_0Qje8SjlSBZ1R9W2lBxhbSdr_m3lUwC Also my “all the rides in one day” videos: Can We Ride EVERY RIDE at Disneyland in ONE DAY!? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oorEpHiFnaxppNE Can We Ride EVERY RIDE at Disney California Adventure in ONE DAY!? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvPnYqXprSApqM

[@50rocket82]

It’s called being prepared.

[@titaniagasca2839]

Hello! Is there a fee for the street cars? Do you just flag them or is there a reservation needed?

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@titaniagasca2839 No fee. Just hop on when they’re parked. They work like any other ride.

[@jasminem.1065]

Are the Main Street Vehicles and the Grand Circle Tour free?

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@jasminem.1065 Yes. They are rides everyone has access to at no additional cost.

[@darlahicks3939]

What is your recommendation of where to watch the parade??

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@darlahicks3939 anywhere on Main Street should be good. But we like in front or the train station.

[@theorydude]

One that we like is the series of benches opposite the Matterhorn. Get there at least an hour early.

[@Kj234rs]

This comment is to reminder traver he will beat provost in an arm wrestling contest 🎉

[@ze3503]

I want the Disneyland vloggers to do a cross over episode 😂❤❤❤

[@Habitualhomebody]

Are the vehicle rides free or extra $?

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@Habitualhomebody They are included with admission!

[@savannah4439]

Also PSA to Worlders who are visiting Disneyland for the first time: they don’t do the $2 popcorn bucket refills! So no need to waste space in your suitcase if you were counting on that

[@sophiasdreamquinnblue8977]

Any good pizza?

[@lauri-jeancarlson8476]

WDW is getting INDY ride after they closed Dinosaur

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

@@lauri-jeancarlson8476 Yes, but it won’t be the same ride.

[@jadeblue86]

🤩

[@princegroove]

The birria sandwich with dip crushes the jolly holiday combo. 😂 I agree, churros and popcorn from Disneyland just hit differently. ☝🏻

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

100% agree. That birria is amazing. It's just, sadly, not always available.

[@princegroove]

@@SoCalDisneyDad Yep, it tastes just like mom’s.

[@princegroove]

@@SoCalDisneyDad I also like to hack my consommé with a “few” packets of El Tapatío Mexican hot sauce. 💯

[@MyHeroHarrison]

🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@troystaiger6154]

Don’t spend money on Disney souvenir t shirts

[@rf4537]

If you eat at Disneyland everyday of your visit be prepared to return home bloated and with ten extra pounds FYI. Everything they sell there will be full of sodium.