Planning A Disneyland Vacation? Start Here!

So you have decided to head to Disneyland. This episode of the Disneyland with Kids Podcast will make sure your vacation gets off on a magical start. If you are heading to Disneyland, there are some important steps you need to take, before you even book your vacation. Start here, whether you are a first-time visitor or an old pro!


Photo credit: Becca Robins, This Crazy Adventure Called Life

Disneyland has changed a lot over the years, and especially just in the last two years. Gone are the days of planning a last-minute trip, just showing up to the park, and walking in. We touch on some of the most important things that guests, old and new, should know before heading to Disneyland. From buying tickets and reservations to virtual queues, and beyond.




Start Here When Planning A Disneyland Vacation

There is so much information out there about Disneyland that it can be a bit overwhelming for those who want to know where to start. While it may be fun to look up the 20 best foods to try while at the parks if you skip the steps about buying tickets and making reservations, you won't ever get to try them. So this episode of the Disneyland with Kids Podcast is your "Start Here" guide for planning your vacation.


If you are already a Disneyland pro, bookmark this episode to send to friends planning their vacation so that you don't have to write out 20 pages of notes.


Before we get into this episode, just a reminder that we have negotiated a super-secret rate for our followers/listeners and Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group Members on Disneyland tickets.




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In this episode, Jessica, from The Happiest Blog On Earth, and Becca, from This Crazy Adventure Called Life, are breaking down the most important, start here, do not pass go things to know and do for your Disneyland with Kids vacation (or without kids... we don't judge).


In this episode we cover:


Buying Disneyland tickets and what to know
Making Disneyland Park reservations
How to score your Disneyland dining reservations (including our new favorite tip - Mouse Dining)
How technology is a big part of your Disneyland Vacation
Disneyland App
Disney Genie (be sure to check out our previous episode)
What rides require Virtual Queues
Items banned at Disney Parks
How to check current park info for your trip
Planning a Disneyland day




After you finish listening, you might also like to check out these other episodes and articles on our websites.


Disney Genie Preview (podcast episode)
Disneyland App (podcast episode)
Top Hotel Picks for Disneyland with Kids (podcast episode)
Monthly Guides to Disneyland (articles for the month of your visit)
Disneyland VIP Plans (printables and service)
Sign up for Mouse Dining (A free service)