22 Things You Should Always Do in Disneyland

[@swistedfilms]

Thanks for this! Sometimes it seems like Disneyland hardly ever gets talked about here on the blog, so it's nice to see it get a little attention!

[@kristinavalcarce2404]

Every time I leave Disneyland Park, I take a moment to pause, blow a kiss at the second-story window above the Fire Station, and say, "Thanks, Walt!" Thanks for pointing out that apartment.

[@dfbbreea]

❤❤❤

[@superduperdylan]

corn ball

[@lilkingrhf]

So weird lol

[@antattackBAM]

Weird af

[@Samminish]

Hiya DFB Team; As a lifelong CA resident, my fave Disney moment is being on DLR at night, going through New Orleans Square Tunnel and emerging into a lit NO Square with the band going full-throttle @ Tiana's with the smell of beignets in the air .. .. And, my new WDW moment is sitting in World Celebration @ EPCOT and watching grown adults wipe away a tear after posing with Uncle Walt's wonderful statue .. ..

[@dfbbreea]

😍😍

[@BeeDenver]

That sounds AMAZING

[@sandityche]

We love the train & will ride it around the park for 3,4,5 trips. Multiple times, day & night. We go in the "off" season, so there's no mandatory disembark. We've even been known to changed visit dates because it's under referb. (Ex SoCals now in AZ)

[@Samminish]

@@sandityche I'm with you 110% .. .. I gotta take that Train tour they have!

[@lauren8836]

Always love DFB Disneyland content as a Disneyland CM. Also, another thing you can do for free is see the characters from Goofy's Kitchen in the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel from 3-4 pm every single day.

[@jeffstanley6013]

#23 - Monte Cristo sandwich at Blue Bayou. BEST Monte Cristo ... anywhere!!!

[@mistd8122]

Nothing is better.

[@vel0babe]

Radiator Springs Racers almost always has a single rider line. My kids and I use this on the regular and while we do get separated we often find ourselves racing against each other, which is just as much fun.🎉

[@okeesmokee6658]

Need to re-enforce - Disneyland Pirates >> Disneyworld Pirates. I also think DL Galaxy's Edge > DW Galaxy's Edge. DL did a better job of isolating Galaxy's Edge.

[@disneylandlux]

Hi! All awesome advice - Disneyland is our home park. The only thing I would change is rope dropping radiator. That ride is down a lot at 8am and everyone goes there so most rope droppers still get stuck in long lineeswhen almost everything else is a walk on. We do single rider in the late morning before noon and that’s super fast for Radiator. You are definitely Disneyland experts - love your advice!❤

[@kateschumacher7447]

I've been to Disneyland several times, Fireworks also depend on weather. If the wind is up a bit they don't do it because the neighbors complain of the smoke. I agree Mr. Toad is always a must ride, and standing in front of Small World to watch the clock is always a favorite.

[@anthonymcqueen1707]

The only issue with rope dropping Radiator Springs Racers is the on site hotel people always go there first. Every time i've been, I just do lightning lane at rope drop and i'm on the ride in like 10 mins.

[@frankcarrillo190]

I toured Walt's apt above the firehouse. I hope they keep this tour going!

[@TorianasaurusRex]

I’m taking my cousin for her first visit this fall and I’m so excited to show off the park 🙌

[@dfbbreea]

You should be!! That’ll be so much fun!!

[@BeeDenver]

I have been walking through the Sleeping Beauty castle since the early 80’s. It is such a nostalgic experience

[@dfbbreea]

I will never NOT go through the castle. It’s such a gem. 💎

[@brookehighsmith3104]

In a blog that covers WDW almost exclusively, it's so nice to see Disneyland covered for a change. Thank you!

[@RhodeIslandDude]

I’ve been to Disney World five times in the last two years and every time I’ve used the package to delivery delivery service to have my packages sent from the parks to my Disney hotel I have connections so that’s why I can use it. It’s been a lifesaver. 😃😊

[@kellyoyen3421]

Thank you SOOOOOO much for releasing a Disneyland video.❤😍😃

[@dfbbreea]

Thank YOU for being here! ❤

[@alexandrakorngut5197]

I'm here b/c I'm a Disneyland person and need to check that you chose the right things

[@dfbbreea]

Anything you wanna add?? 😊

[@alexandrakorngut5197]

@@dfbbreea Hmmm...perhaps I'm biased but maybe the fact that the food is so much better at Disneyland QSF than at MK QSF? Other than that and the fact that Pirates is better :), it's perfect

[@Canrugger]

Make sure you visit the little man of disneyland

[@thejennacherie]

Casey Jr. Circus Train and Storybook Land Canal Boats aren’t unique rides only found at Disneyland they can also in found in Disneyland Paris. Please give dlp the love it deserves 😅

[@MannyEmm]

The fried chicken at the Plaza…delicious! Tiana’s will be open November 15th, per the info at the D23 event.

[@dalereno2755]

Great video and informative. Well done !! Great narration and a very pleasant voice !! Thank you you

[@kellyoyen3421]

I'll have to make sure to do these things when I go to Disneyland

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

As a first time Disneyland goer, I’m feeling overwhelmed, Thanks for your video AJ. 😅

[@Lifegivinglemons]

I'm part of category 3. I've only been to Disneyland once, but i preferred Disney World. Doesn't change the fact that I'd like to know what to do if I do decide to do back to DL

[@dfbbreea]

Totally fair!

[@lilililililibet]

six months to go till my trip 🥳🥳

[@dfbbreea]

Yayyayayayy!

[@bearfactsofthesmokeymountains]

Finally went for the first time in July. Loved the park and had a good time. But the issue between the staff and Disney was pretty clear, staff seemed unhappy and it was reflected in interaction with guests.

[@frankcarrillo190]

Great content! I recommend the Tomorrowland skyline lounge for great dining, cast member interactions and Premium Fireworks veiwing.

[@gdy2shus]

Knott's Berry Farm fried chicken is greater than Plaza Inn 😮

[@denisebaldwin9292]

Great tips! Radiator Springs Racers was broken the whole time we were there last December, so we will try that one again next time.

[@roachrip]

After Main Street..look to the right.. delicious corn dog cart ..a must.

[@brandonharbeke8326]

Was Indiana Jones not appearing in the unique attractions list an oversight? The Dinosaur ride may have the same bones, but the experience is vastly different, much more so than the two Pirates of the Caribbean versions.

[@dfbbreea]

It’s definitely different from Dinosaur, at the moment! 🦖🦕 There’s a very similar Indiana Jones ride that’s also over in Tokyo DisneySea. And though it’s a different plot/name, it’s a very similar ride-through experience overall.

[@AdCab77]

I can’t believe a Tigger Tail didn’t make the list. And no, they do not have them in Florida. I spoke to one of the bakers in the Magic Kingdom and explained what they were and showed pictures and he’d never heard of them. A delicious treat in DL.

[@elgordo687]

Me with no plans to ever go to California… still hanging on AJ’s every word & making mental notes just in case

[@dfbbreea]

You never know when it might come in handy! Thanks for joining us!

[@MannyEmm]

Cool vid, AJ. Keep in mind that you could also view the nightly spectacular, or castle show, as you call it, from the Rivers of America (same spot as Fantasmic), or in Fremont of Small World in Fantasyland. You can see the fireworks , and or Projections, from these areas as well. Many people hang out at the Rivers of America to see the 9:00 pm Fantasmic, followed by the 9:30 fireworks show…then rush, and I mean rush to DCA to watch the 10:15 showing of WOC (World of Color). On most nights, DCA closes at 10:00pm, so you have to be through those turnstiles before 10. Once you are in, you could watch the 10:15 WOC. However, all the attractions will be closed by then. The shops on Buena Vista street (the main entrance to DCA) will stay open until 11:00pm.

[@vincent412l7]

This video is also for a fourth group - those who love dfb videos.

[@dfbbreea]

STOP, WE’RE BLUSHING!

[@Mommy22Es]

Any odds on Disney running shows during the weekdays when the holiday season starts in November?

[@annlavine3576]

Plaza Chicken is a must

[@mistd8122]

Absolutely!

[@dfbbreea]

Yes yes yes!

[@amydoran9987]

My husband and I are going in January, after 18 trips to Disney world. I have only been to Disney land for my honeymoon .

[@lionandva4ever29]

My boyfriend and I are already planning on going back to Disney world next July for our one year anniversary hehe

[@dfbbreea]

How fun!

[@vel0babe]

Another secret nod to Walt, though it wasn’t completed in his lifetime, is the Dream Sweet in New Orleans Square (above Pirates of the Caribbean). Guests can actually stay here for an exorbitant amount of money and I dream in my lifetime to just spend one night there…

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

I wanna go to Disneyland.

[@metallicnole4514]

I've yet to visit disneyland. I hope to someday in the near future

[@deborahperez2312]

Plaza Inn a must opt for double mash potatoes iin place of green beans

[@gamertara5903]

I'll have to try the Plaza Inn fried chicken again, because when I tried it, it was tough, dry and overly salty. I couldn't finish it. Honestly, the whole meal wasn't very good in my experience. Hopefully it was a one off issue.

[@dkbengel2862]

With Respect, attractions like POTC are NOT "duplicates" of the WDW attractions. WDW is a copy of DLR. Keep in mind that DLR is the original and WDW is the sequel.

[@ahmedabdelaal10]

Could you make a first timer video for Disney world going there for the 1st time in September

[@rotjrotk]

question for anyone, going sometime in October for the first time. 2 adults. 1 day. Do we need to do both parks or can we just do Disneyland/magic kingdom ?

[@ginsteeca]

I would stick to just Disneyland. Park hopping for only a one day visit is stretching things a bit too tightly. There's more to do at Disneyland than can be done in one day, so prioritize accordingly and get familiar with the app.

[@rotjrotk]

@@ginsteeca Thank you!

[@LexieFashionGirlTwo]

Did it always cost money to do the single rider lane for Radiator Springs? We didn’t get to ride it last time and we were hoping to skip the one and do the single rider, but we didn’t realize you had to pay for it. Now we aren’t sure if we will get ride it as we don’t want to rope drop it or wait in such a long line to avoid paying for the single rider lane.

[@ginsteeca]

That was confusing. Single pass is referring to the lightening lane though. Single rider is still part of regular park admission so there won't be any extra cost to use the single rider line at Radiator Springs racers. And one you might not know about - Buddy pass on Monsters Inc. It's basically single rider for two people instead of just one. Ask the cast member at the exit of the ride if they're offering Buddy passes, and if so you'll be directed to enter through the exit. The line is usually pretty short, too.

[@mistd8122]

Don't forget cold brew,churros and chili con queso cone!

[@dfbbreea]

MMmmmmmmmm…. YES!

[@kuhnology8803]

Single rider at Radiator springs is normally less than 10 minutes and save the money, and skip rope drop madness.

[@irishgirl4977]

I wish WDW would bring back the package delivery from the Parks to your resort.

[@dfbbreea]

We do, too…

[@shane3906]

I am taking my family to Disneyland for the very first time in Sept, we have 4 days park passes, genie + , early entry cause we are staying on property and oogie boogie bash tickets!! I am still confused as to the genie + and Lightning Lane multipass. I thought they were the same? totally at a loss on how to plan out the days, right now..... just winging it.

[@thefilmanalyzer]

Srry just got back from Disneyland and they said they no longer do the package delivery. Unless they brought it back in the last 2 weeks they no longer do this

[@CLC-1000]

I’m visiting this park next year in August and I can’t wait. It’s going to be my first visit to America too. It’s been one of my dreams to visit one day, but I don’t do well with fireworks, so that’s going to be an issue, but hopefully I will manage. 🤞

[@dfbbreea]

Aw that’s so awesome! You can always choose to get on some last minute rides if you wanna skip the fireworks. Usually ride lines are shorter during show time!

[@CLC-1000]

@dfbbreea OK. What time do they start, and how long do they last for? And, where's the best part to avoid them?

[@katec5105]

Nice video

[@dfbbreea]

Hey thx!

[@alorachan]

The corn dog was so disappointing to me... I'd just kinda always skipped it in my past trips, but the last time I went I had gotten hyped up by DFB and I was SUPER disappointed... there was way too much batter, it wasn't really seasoned, and the sausage inside was very bland, too. This was with me adding mustard, too. idk if I'm spoiled, but the ones at the Texas State Fair are miiiiiles better. Maybe if the corn dogs you have near you are actually horrible then the Disney ones are a big step up... but yeah they were a massively huge disappointment for me and I will never be wasting my money on them again.

[@LCLand]

Sad news. Corn dog at little red wagon was not good last time. Aug 19. First time in 25 years I had a bad corn dog. I took it back twice and asked for a fresh one and they could not deliver. 3rd dog as bad as the first so she refunded my money and I ate a few bites and threw it away. My husband said they obviously froze them and reheated because they were rubbery. Castle at DCA was still good though.

[@LouAngelone-x3e]

Kuphal Extensions

[@mariapadilla4849]

Any videos of their character dining?

[@myblujl7503]

How did you not mention Churro's during the iconic snacks that start with a C? How?

[@LK_EBM]

She did

[@seanmanning652]

And do not forget the tunnels to diddy house.

[@littlejk7913]

May I know which theme is the Mickey ears at time stamp 7:40?

[@Bartonfink3434]

Four years till my next trip, I haven’t been since 2018 😢

[@darakelian]

Re Downtown Disney - Din Tai Fung is consistently good food. However the new Mexican restaurants, specifically Centrico, was a complete disappointment. I had high hopes for Chef Gaytan's food, but my order was less than satisfactory, the service was also less than satisfactory and the prices exorbitant. I am a local and enjoy Downtown Disney as often as possible. My advice to anyone visiting is to go straight to Din Tai Fung and skip the overhyped Mexican offerings.

[@JerryPaddy-f6u]

Delmer Crescent

[@pragneshpandya3590]

Sod for the restaurant asking for you to come back by your house 🏡

[@Canrugger]

Single Rider lines should be called Flynn Rider lines …..and in Galaxys Edge…Han Solo line

[@hollybabyyy]

Im hoping to go in September but the plans might fall through. Pray for meeee

[@AnnelieseNicks-m8b]

Schumm Highway

[@FrankieHaigh-e5m]

Stephany Springs

[@FoxTheodore-b4x]

Howe Corners

[@ChristinaWood-p3c]

in disneyland AWLAYS HIT TOMORROWLAND first everyone goes left but no one really goes right at park open at rope drop .

[@HartJosephine-s9l]

Kulas Port

[@TolandCornell-r2f]

Dulce Estate

[@ColeridgeColin-m4p]

Samantha Prairie

[@Canrugger]

The fried chicken at Knotts is still better

[@RonaldThompson-k1w]

Abelardo Shoal

[@gypsyjojoakajayleen5100]

Jo. / 2020 / McKay

[@SophyHarlan-l6s]

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[@HousmanTim-m8j]

Lee Gary Gonzalez Michael Hernandez Patricia

[@yuutafan]

DFB Team, the Monsters Inc ride in DCA is a clone of the one in Tokyo Disneyland, it's not unique to California.

[@karlapallwitz]

Awesome tips, I only beg to differ on the SBC walk thru telling the "whole story" since this new version doesn't include the dance with the owl and bunnies like the old version did.

[@ReginaMastrogiacomo]

Do they still have Mickey Mouse pancakes?

[@matthewhryckowian3576]

Man, Going to disneyland in Anaheim was the biggest waste of my money I've ever done. They sell more tickets then they should per day. Service in the restaurants suck, wait time for the rides are too long, and they break down too often. No matter where you live, there are better amusement parks closer. Not to mention everything is over priced. I've warned you, now it's your fault if you go.

[@fullenw]

If you've never been to Disneyland I can say the one thing i learned is you stand for EVERYTHING. Seating is non-existent for shows unless you luck into some sort of desert party or something. It was a one and done for me.

[@JoshuaAdkins-c9n]

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[@Disneyworldfan765]

2 days til Disney world

[@brendajos]

*cancels Disneyland trip because she will not eat fried chicken ever!* 😂

[@dfbbreea]

Ha ha ha ha! I’m gonna be real with ya, I’m pretty picky about my fried chicken. So the fact that AJ and I can agree on this point really MUST mean this stuff is amazing 🤣 (Bbbbbuuuuuuuutttt you can also eat something else entirely, too! ❌🐔)

[@brendajos]

But it says non negotiable right there! 😜 (I seriously hate fried chicken with ever fiber of my being but I will probably figure out something else. 😂)

[@RobertHouston-t1u]

This check talks too fast.