Where do you go first at Disney?


Where do you go first at Disney? No matter what your plans may be, Magic Kingdom will always be the best choice for your first park. Seeing the iconic Cinderella Castle, watching your favorite characters parade around, and walking onto Main Street USA is the perfect way to get you into the Disney mood and help you feel the magic, as its name suggests.


How early should I be at Disney?

Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30?60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides.


What is the best two Disney parks to visit in one day?

The best combination for first-timers is EPCOT and Magic Kingdom Park. Both are quintessential Disney experiences in my opinion. Epcot is a great park to walk and enjoy the World Showcase and the countries that are represented. Magic Kingdom has all the nostalgic vibes for me.


Are rides free at Disney?

Once you have purchased theme park admission to a Walt Disney World theme park, the attractions are included. Once you have entered a Walt Disney World theme park, you can enjoy as many attractions as you want to as many times as you want to! There is no need to purchase separate tickets for attractions.


Which Disney park should you do first?

I tend to visit Magic Kingdom Park first. Since this park has the most rides and attractions, it takes some planning and brain power (and maybe a few hundred extra steps) to experience as many of these as possible.


How do I decide which Disney park to visit?

A; As a general rule of thumb we find EPCOT to be the best park for adults visiting Disney World and Animal Kingdom to be the better park for guests who enjoy animals and live stage shows. We do find that EPCOT and Animal Kingdom are great parks to consider combining when you plan to park hop at Walt Disney World.


How long are the lines at Disneyland?

In 2019, the monthly average attraction wait time was 25 minutes, while in 2022, it was 30 minutes. 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.


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.


Which park should I go to first at Disneyland?

If it's your first time visiting, we recommend you begin the trip at Disneyland Park for a feel of the original Disney magic across its nine themed lands: Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland, Mickey's Toontown, and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge®.


Can you get into Disneyland for free if you dress up as Cinderella?

Your princess is in luck though, the attire policies at the Disneyland Resort allow guests under the age of 14 to wear costumes in the park! Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.


What used to be free at Disney?

Disney World once offered free amenities like airport transportation and FastPass tickets. MagicBands and parking were also free to resort guests in previous years.


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 to do 3 Disney parks in one day?

The short answer is: As long as you have a valid theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option or an annual pass, you can park hop as many times as you'd like! Of course, you must also have a theme park reservation for the first park you visit. Then once the clock strikes 2 p.m., you're free to park hop away.


Which Disney park is best for one day?

A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.


Is 3 days at Disneyland too much?

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 should I bring to Disneyland?

Here are some tips on what you should consider packing for your Disneyland Resort visit, in lovely Southern California:
  • Autograph book (for Disney Characters)
  • Backpack.
  • Bathing suit.
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • External battery for mobile phones.
  • First aid kit.
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Hat.


Can you do all of Disneyland in one day?

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.