Tips on How to Enjoy Your Disneyland Adventure

Every child, no matter where he/she is from, has been fascinated by the magical world of Disney through magazines, cartoons, and movies. As days go by, their obsession grows into wanting to meet their favorite characters in person, and they beg their parents for a trip to Disneyland. Now in all fairness, Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on the planet, and if possible, it should be mandated that every child in the world gets to experience it at least once. However, if you did not get the chance to fulfill your childhood dream, Disneyland is always a good idea. There are tons of activities and theme parks for you to enjoy, as well. Taking a stroll, waving hello to Mickey and Minnie while gobbling up a caramelized apple candy the size of your head will send you on a joyous trip down memory lane.

So, if you are looking to add a spoonful of sugar to your mundane adult life, check out the below tips on how to enjoy your Disneyland adventure.

Plan The Trip Ahead

A trip to Disneyland can be expensive if you fail to book well ahead of your planned visit. Schools in the UK have been making Disneyland, Paris, a regular school trip for students. If you are a teacher who has been trusted with planning this trip, you will need all the help you can get to accomplish this mission. You can start by browsing the internet to find the best value for school trips to Disneyland Paris, so you can make sure you are staying within budget. Many travel agencies offer amazing packages that include access to different theme parks in Disney, as well as great travel and accommodation deals. You will be voted teacher of the year when your students see the effort you have exerted to plan this trip down to a T.

Use the FastPass Tickets

Disneyland is always packed all-year-round. If you are visiting with your kids, the long queues can be very frustrating for them and exhausting for you. Your best bet is to get some FastPass tickets; they allow you to skip the waiting lines for some of the most popular attractions in different Disney parks. You can get them from the distribution machines located at the entrance to each attraction. This means that you will have more time to experience as many rides as possible instead of wasting the few hours you have waiting in the standby lines. The great news is that they are free of charge; however, they can only be used during a certain time slot; otherwise, they expire and you will have to get new ones.

 

Go on an Empty Stomach

While you might be one of those parents who are very strict about the kids having breakfast before heading out for the day, it is better to forgo this rule when on a trip to Disneyland. There are a number of amazing restaurants all over the parks serving breakfast food all day long. Not to mention the endless snacking options you will come across at every corner. For the kids to enjoy their time, let them skip the daily-designated oatmeal bowl and relish in some Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes and waffles. They will be in an amazing mood, and you will save yourself a handful of tantrums.

Dress for the Occasion

Disneyland is pretty huge, and you will do some intense walking throughout your visit. If your trip is short, you will especially want to make the most of it and try as many rides as you can. That is why you need to make sure that you are dressed comfortably from head to toe. Pull out your old trusted fanny pack so you can go hands-free. Otherwise, you can rent a locker for the day to keep your valuable items like your camera and other devices you may have on you. You can also pack some extra jackets and leave them in the locker in case it gets chilly at night.

Download the Disneyland Application

You probably remember how on your last visit as a child, you waited around in frustration, hoping to meet your favorite Disney characters to take a picture with them. However, this will not be the case this time around. By simply downloading the Disneyland free app, you can get notifications regarding the whereabouts of your favorite characters so you can plan your moves accordingly.

It is almost impossible for anyone to not have a great time at Disneyland. The place exudes happiness and joy, regardless of your age. You will be walking around smiling from ear to ear. Nonetheless, a few insiders’ tips can be helpful when you are visiting with a big group or going for a short trip, and want to make sure that everyone gets the chance to live the magic. Be prepared to be pretty worn-out by the end of the trip, but hey, Hakuna Matata!

John is a serial entrepreneur and writer who is passionate about helping small businesses launch and grow. His work has been featured in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and Forbes.