What's the best time to go to Disneyland?


What's the best time to go to Disneyland? A: It's always a great time to visit Disney theme parks! However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.


Which Disneyland park is better to start at?

Disneyland Park is the best place to focus your first-time visit to Disneyland as this is where you will find the castle and all the most historic attractions at the park.


What month is the best weather for Disneyland?

The best times to visit Anaheim and Disneyland are March through May and September through October, when the weather is comfortably warm and school's still in session.


What is the rainiest month in Disneyland?

February is the highest month in rain totals with an average of just under 3 inches during the month. With this in mind, it would be a good idea to take rain jackets or be prepared to purchase ponchos while at the Resort. Disneyland in March is a great time to go with slightly higher temperatures and a bit less rain.


What is the busiest time to go to Disneyland?

Generally, Disney is extra busy and crowded during the following periods:
  • Spring break: typically late March and April.
  • Holiday weekends: Memorial Day and Labor Day.
  • Summer: mid-June to the end of August.
  • Halloween and weekends in October.
  • Thanksgiving week.
  • Winter break: second half of December through New Year's Day.


How many days should a family spend at Disneyland?

Although a 3-day ticket may be our most popular, it's not the one we recommend the most. So when you ask How many days do I need at Disneyland? Our answer for the best experience is to purchase the longest length of stay possible. And that's a 5-day Disneyland ticket.


What is the least busy time at Disneyland?

However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.


How many days do you need in Disneyland?

How many days should you spend in Disneyland parks? Though there are just 2 parks at Disneyland Resort, there are still plenty of attractions and things to do. Ideally, you should plan on spending a total of 3-4 days in the parks to cover most everything, including rides, characters, shows, and fireworks.


How many rides can you do in one day at Disneyland?

Using the following tips, our family of five can consistently see and experience 18+ attractions in an 11-12 hour day at Disneyland…that includes parades, light shows, and two meals in the park. We've even gone in a group of 12 and maintained that same average.


How do you avoid crowds at Disneyland?

Arrive Early, Stay Late If daily operating hours are long, expect heavy crowds. Whenever Disneyland and Disney California open at 8 am or 9 am and Disneyland closes at midnight (or later), you can be assured that this is because heavy crowds are forecast.


Is Disneyland still free on your birthday?

The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.


What age is Disneyland worth it?

Kids over 6 or 7 are much more adept at managing lines without making you wish you'd never heard the word Disneyland. Most 7 year olds are tall enough to meet the height restrictions for nearly any attraction, meaning they (and you) don't miss out on any of the fun.


Can you bring food into Disneyland?

Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.


How much is Genie Plus per day?

Typically, Genie Plus prices is around $20 per person, per day on average ,but if you're visiting during peak times or multiple parks, it'll be higher.


Is 1 day enough in Disneyland?

You can't do everything at Disneyland in a single day, and you shouldn't feel pressure to. You can ride all the rides without much difficulty many days, but you'll miss out on some other attractions, entertainment, and characters. You'll want to know what your priorities are before you get to the park.


What rides are not included in Genie Plus?

In fact, usually the most popular rides are excluded for Genie+ guests. For example, Lightning Lanes aren't available through Genie+ for Disney World's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle/Run, Avatar Flight of Passage, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.


How many rides are at Disneyland?

As of June 2023, Disneyland has 52 attractions with 49 rides (The term attractions is used by Disney as a catch-all term for rides, shows, and exhibits.)


Does Genie Plus sell out?

Can Genie+ sell out? Yes. It can. Although it isn't common, we've seen it happen a few times during busier times of the year (like over the holidays and Spring Break).


How long is the average wait time at Disneyland?

In 2021, when the parks reopened after being shut down due to the pandemic, the Register reported that the monthly average attraction wait times was 21 minutes. In 2022, the average wait time was consistently above the 25-minute mark.