GunnarCharles
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2015
Being a fan of all things Disney, it has been a goal of mine for a long time to get to experience Disneyland. I have traveled to WDW several times and have never doubted it to be my favorite place in the world. This past week for spring break I got to spend 2 days at Disneyland, one day at each park. I had done research and built anticipation, but I don't think I could have predicted exactly how I would feel about the experience. The weather was hot and the spring break crowd levels were in full force yet I had 2 of the best days of my life. Disneyland offered many familiar aspects that make me love WDW but at the same time gave new and different experiences. I could write on for pages about the things I loved and the comparing and contrasting to WDW. However I can sum it all up by saying that I now understand when people say all WDW fans must visit Disneyland, it is truly a wonderful time. In my short experience at Disneyland I can offer this advice:
1. Be at the parks early: This is a great time to beat the crowds, I was there over spring break and rode radiator springs racers twice before lunch. It is worth the early wake up.
2. Have a game plan: I enjoy doing things "on the fly" when vacationing but at the same time its good to have a plan. At least know what you want to do and how you plan on doing it. For example is this something you will do right away? Get a fastpass for?
3. Stop and smell the roses: I love the history and details of Disney Parks which may be why I loved Disneyland so much. There is a surreal feeling walking in the park that Walt build. Seeing the Fire Station lantern gave me goosebumps, walking through the Disneyland story exhibit brought waves of emotion. Take some time to slow down and enjoy just how special this place is. Disneyland is a totally unique and amazing experience, and I for one am ready to be back.
1. Be at the parks early: This is a great time to beat the crowds, I was there over spring break and rode radiator springs racers twice before lunch. It is worth the early wake up.
2. Have a game plan: I enjoy doing things "on the fly" when vacationing but at the same time its good to have a plan. At least know what you want to do and how you plan on doing it. For example is this something you will do right away? Get a fastpass for?
3. Stop and smell the roses: I love the history and details of Disney Parks which may be why I loved Disneyland so much. There is a surreal feeling walking in the park that Walt build. Seeing the Fire Station lantern gave me goosebumps, walking through the Disneyland story exhibit brought waves of emotion. Take some time to slow down and enjoy just how special this place is. Disneyland is a totally unique and amazing experience, and I for one am ready to be back.