Which park to start with first in Disneyland?


Which park to start with first in 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®.


How much does it cost to go to the Lightning Lane?

Delving into the details, the price tag for the Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane access at Disney World falls between $15 and $27 per person per day. However, if you're eyeing premium individual Lightning Lane selections, be prepared to spend anywhere from $9 to $27 per person for each attraction.


What is the difference between lightning and Genie at Disneyland?

Lightning Lane access isn't free. It comes as a perk when you purchase Genie+. And if you're wondering about Genie versus Lightning Lane, Disney Genie only provides tips to help you avoid lines. Lightning Lane grants you access to entirely separate queues.


How many days should I go to Disneyland for the first time?

While two days is a great amount of time to see most things the parks have to offer, it will not allow you to fully experience to parks. Disney if full of live entertainment, characters, attractions, and delicious food. We recommend a 4-5 day trip to enjoy everything the parks have to offer.


How do you navigate Disneyland for the first time?

The Disneyland App is so helpful and so easy to use — it's essential for ALL your planning. There's a live map that shows bathroom locations, ride wait times (which you can book in advance if you have Genie+), restaurant locations and so much more. Download the app ahead of your trip for some extra research.


Can you pay to avoid lines at Disneyland?

Prices vary from $7-20 per person per attraction. Guests are limited to two purchases of paid Lightning Lane per day. While having to pay another fee is never ideal, paid Lightning Lane really can offer some time savings for the most popular Disneyland rides.


What is the best park to go to at Disneyland?

Epcot tops the list of best Disney parks for adults because of its large rides, frequent festivals and unique cultural experiences. Disney California Adventure hits high marks for big rides, and Disney's Hollywood Studios earns its spot thanks to must-do adventures from Star Wars.


Is park Hopper worth it for one day?

If you only have one day to do it all, Park Hopper is critical. Maybe you have three days to spend at Walt Disney World, but you want to see four parks. In order to see multiple parks worth of stuff in one day, you'll need that Park Hopper.


Can you finish Disneyland in 1 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.


Which park is most fun at Disney?

Magic Kingdom is definitely the better park when it comes to food, attractions, character meet and greets and entertainment over Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios has become more a half day park, unless you are a major Star Wars fan and want to spend plenty of extra time doing galactic activities.


Can you buy Disneyland tickets at the gate without a reservation?

While buying in person is possible, I highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid the worry of being able to get same-day reservations. In order to enter the parks, you need both a ticket and a theme park ticket reservation.


What is the most popular park at Disneyland?

Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom In addition to being the most popular theme park from among all Disney-affiliated parks, the Magic Kingdom park is also the most widely visited theme park in the world.


Is there a way to skip all lines at Disneyland?

There are 2 ways to enjoy quicker access to some of your favorite attractions—go “à la carte” and purchase Lightning Lane entry arrival windows for a couple of our most popular attractions, and/or purchase Disney Genie+ service and enjoy Lightning Lane entry arrival windows for a different set of select attractions all ...


Which Disneyland park is better for one day?

Most people advise focusing on just one park—usually the classic Disneyland. This isn't a bad idea as there's so much to see (especially now Star Wars land has opened), but we decided to squeeze them both in. We discovered that yes, it is possible to visit both Disneyland and California Adventure in one day.


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.


Is it better to start your day at Disneyland or California Adventure?

The general consensus in most Disney and travel forums is that Disneyland should be your first choice, and moving on to California Adventure afterward. If you are trying to get everything done in one day, staying in a hotel on-site the night before is a good idea.