is there anything quite like a summer trip to disneyland for many families summer break
offers up the perfect opportunity to visit the happiest place on earth if you'll be
visiting this summer we've got some tips to make your summer visit as magical as possible
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icon to see our latest videos now let's jump in one stay close or on site whether you live
locally and are looking for a staycation or are coming from more distant areas if there
were ever a time to stay on site or close by it's during the summer months we prefer to stay within
walking distance of the park so we don't have to worry about parking and can easily hop back to the
hotel in the afternoon for a nap or a swim did you know you can book your hotel near disneyland with
us for a hop and good discount we also offer discounts for the disneyland resort hotels
disney's grand californian hotel and disney's paradise pier hotel two stay at least three days
during the busy summer months three days will give you time to experience the best of both parks we
suggest two days of disneyland and one at disney california adventure park hopping is cheaper per
day with a multi-day ticket it's 60 dollars whether you add it to a one-day ticket or a
five-day ticket so it really makes more financial sense to park hop with a multi-day ticket
you can save even more when you purchase discount disneyland resort tickets from your favorite
froggy friends just remember to make a theme park reservation as soon as you receive your
tickets via email three get park hopper tickets the multi-day park hopper tickets aren't that
much more expensive at disneyland than regular admission and they will let you hop back and
forth between the parks which are right across from each other on the esplanade this summer
you reserve a park to start your day in and then you can hop to the other park and back after 1pm
4. make use of early entry benefits when available hop in news early entry benefits
for hotel guests will return sometime this summer that early entry time is always a great
way to get a hop on your day so we recommend taking advantage if you're staying on site
5. get there early the first few hours of the day in the park see the very lowest crowds the last
few hours in the evenings are also light if you're walking from your hotel you should plan to arrive
at least an hour early to get through security and entrance lines if you are driving you'll have
to park and take buses or shuttles to the park arriving before park opening is another one of
our survival tips for disneyland in summer you'll avoid the lines and the heat at that time of
6. watch for refurbishments nobody likes surprises be sure to check refurbishments before your
visit so you can plan your day accordingly this summer refurbishments include tarzan's
treehouse which is undergoing new theming and mickey's toontown 7. brush up on disney genie
plus service disney genie plus service is now available at the disneyland resort genie plus
service gives guests expedited access to several disneyland rides as well as photopass service
you'll want to know how to use this optional new service before your visit to make the most of it
hop on over to our blog at undercovertourist.com blog for all the details 8. ride the most popular
attractions first to make the most out of your time ride the attractions with the shortest
durations first follow our touring plan for disneyland park and disney california adventure in
short here's our advice at disneyland hit indiana jones adventure haunted mansion and pirates of
the caribbean first as soon as the park opens at disney california adventure you'll want to head
over to pixar pier to ride toy story midway mania and rides without lightning lane first
9. ride water rides late in the day with the summer heat in full effect splash mountain and
grizzly river run will see their highest crowds in the afternoon stave off the weight by using
genie plus or by riding them earlier in the day or later in the evening 10. save the longer indoor
rides and shows for the hottest part of the day during the afternoon when it's especially warm and
crowds are at their peak cool off inside a longer duration ride or show pirates of the caribbean
soaring over california and it's a small world fit the bell a visit to the enchanted tiki room with
a dole whip or to see mickey's fill her magic may be in order and this summer tale of the lion king
is back at fantasyland theatre giving you another shady covered option to get out of that midday sun
11. take a break in the afternoon and watch the sun sunscreen up wear a hat and sunglasses and
stay hydrated that means taking frequent water breaks bring spray bottles or purchase a spray
fan in the park to stay cool in lines when crowds are at their highest levels have a break this
is when having a hotel close by comes in handy let the kids rest swim or relax for a few hours
and if you don't have a nearby escape make dining reservations for an indoor restaurant
during the afternoon such as blue bayou or lamplight lounge to get out of the sun and relax
12. bring snacks and refillable water bottles don't let hunger creep up on you or the little
ones pack snacks such as dried fruit or crackers to keep the munchies at bay bring a refillable
water bottle so you save on drinks 13. use mobile order especially during the summer months
the quick service and table service locations get very full during standard lunch and dinner times
you can skip the lines by using mobile order service at several quick service locations in both
parks and in some of the hotels one of our biggest tips for disneyland in summer is to order food in
advance in the morning go ahead and order lunch snacks and maybe even dinner through mobile order
choose the times you expect to get hungry if you wait until you are hungry to order you might find
that the first window is a couple of hours away 14. make reservations in advance reservations
for table service restaurants can be made up to 60 days in advance in the disneyland app you'll
want to reserve early as table service restaurants are in high demand especially for blue bayou which
now serves beer wine and hurricanes 15. know how to access nighttime entertainment nighttime
entertainment has returned to the disneyland resort we were thrilled to see disneyland forever
the main street electrical parade fantasmic and world of color again if you're hoping to catch
world of color you'll want to know how to use the virtual cue system for any show you'll want to
brush up on our blog on when to hop on a spot and our favorite places to watch we recommend
the second show or parade when offered for the lowest crowds are you ready for a totally awesome
disneyland summer trip what are you looking forward to most let us know in the comments below
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