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# Disneyland Resort tips and more

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- [Contact](https://magicaltourguide.com/contact/) - Tips, tricks and help planning a magical trip to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure park.
- [<strong> Halloween Time at Disneyland </strong></em> complete guide!](https://magicaltourguide.com/halloween-time-at-disneyland-2021-with-the-return-of-oogie-boogie-bash/) - Halloween Time at Disneyland in 2022 starts September 2nd. Don't miss Halloween Screams, the giant Mickey pumpkin, villains and so much more!
- [<strong>Oogie Boogie Bash complete guide </strong> everything you need to know!</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/oogie-boogie-bash-complete-guide-everything-you-need-to-know/) - A complete guide for the Oogie Boogie Bash, a separate Halloween ticket, after park-hours event located inside Disney California Adventure. 
- [<strong>Disneyland</strong> vs.<strong>Walt Disney World: </strong><em> comparison </em> of rides found in both parks](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-vs-walt-disney-world-comparison-of-rides-found-in-both-parks/) - Disneyland rides found at Walt Disney World - are they the same or different, which park has the better version and a printable list.
- [How many days do I need for a <strong> Walt Disney World </strong></em> vacation?](https://magicaltourguide.com/how-many-days-do-i-need-for-a-walt-disney-world-vacation/) - How many days do I need at Walt Disney World? Plan a trip using the FREE printable checklist which includes every ride in all 4 Disney parks. 
- [What is the difference between <strong>Disneyland and Walt Disney World </strong></em> you should know before you go!](https://magicaltourguide.com/what-is-the-difference-between-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world-you-should-know-before-you-go/) - There are many differences between Disneyland and Walt Disney World … size, FastPass+, Disney resorts, transportation, holidays and more.
- [<strong>Disneyland food</strong> available year round</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-food-available-year-round/) - Food available year round at Disneyland including printable food lists for picky eaters, toddlers, favorite picks and allergy friendly menus!
- [Best Disneyland <em>tip</em> ROPE DROP](https://magicaltourguide.com/best-disneyland-tip-rope-drop/) - My #1 tip, rope drop at Disneyland! Arrive before posted park hours! Line up for rope drop and GO! Get more done in the first few hours!
- [Only 1 Day at <strong>Disney California Adventure </strong>  how to fit in all the rides](https://magicaltourguide.com/only-1-day-at-disney-california-adventure-how-to-fit-in-all-the-rides/) - Tips how to tour Disney California Adventure in one day. Your guide to get on every attraction with minimal wait times. 
- [<strong> Best tips </strong> for students and chaperones <em> attending Grad Nite at </em><strong>Disneyland</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/best-tips-for-students-and-chaperones-attending-grad-nite-at-disneyland/) - Are you a student or chaperone attending Grad Nite at the Disneyland Resort inside Disney California Adventure? Let me share all the tips!
- [How will <strong> GRAD NITE </strong>affect your Disneyland trip in <strong> MAY or JUNE? </strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/how-will-grad-nite-affect-your-disneyland-trip-in-may-or-june/) - What is Grad Nite and how will it affect your Disneyland trip in May or June? Let me share some helpful tips!
- [<strong>Food and Wine Festival </strong> at Disney California Adventure <em> everything you need to know! </em></strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/food-and-wine-festival-at-disney-california-adventure-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Everything you need to know about the annual Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure including food, entertainment and shows!
- [Disneyland 2026 <strong>Crowd Calendar</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-2026-crowd-calendar-2/) - Use our 2026 Disneyland crowd calendar to plan the best time to visit the parks this year! Find helpful tips for choosing the perfect date.
- [<strong>Lunar New Year </strong> <em> what to expect at  </em><strong> Disney California Adventure </strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/lunar-new-year-what-to-expect-at-disney-california-adventure/) - Lunar New Year festival located in Disney California Adventure park is a spectacular festival and celebration.
- [<strong>Events and Holidays</strong> to keep in mind when you’re planning a trip <em> to Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/events-and-holidays-to-keep-in-mind-when-youre-planning-a-trip-to-disneyland/) - Disney celebrates special events and holidays all year long. When you’re planning a trip knowing this information is helpful.
- [<strong>First visit </strong> to Disneyland - <em> know before you go </em><strong>GUIDE</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/first-visit-to-disneyland-know-before-you-go-guide/) - The ultimate guide for first time visitors to Disneyland. Plan the most magical trip, find everything you need to know in this post. 
- [Only 1 Day at <strong>Disneyland</strong>  how to fit in all the rides](https://magicaltourguide.com/only-1-day-at-disneyland-how-to-fit-in-all-the-rides/) - Tips how to maximize a trip to Disneyland with only one day. Here's your guide on how to go on every attraction with minimal wait times.
- [Rides for <strong>Baby or Toddler</strong> at <em>Disneyland </em> with NO height requirement](https://magicaltourguide.com/rides-for-baby-or-toddler-at-disneyland-with-no-height-requirement/) - There are lots of rides that you can take your baby or toddler on at Disneyland. Many of the attractions have no height requirements.
- [<strong>What is Lightning Lane at Disneyland, </strong></em> everything you need to know to skip the lines!](https://magicaltourguide.com/what-is-lightning-lane-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know-to-skip-the-lines/) - Everything you need to know about Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass at Disneyland formerly Disney Genie+. 
- [<strong>20+</strong> things to do when it's CROWDED at <em>Disney California Adventure</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/20-things-to-do-when-its-crowded-at-disney-california-adventure/) - Even on a crowded day at Disney California Adventure there are so many magical things to experience. Use these tips to plan your day!
- [Ultimate Guide <strong>for Disneyland 70th celebration</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/ultimate-guide-for-disneyland-70th-celebration/) - Come celebrate happy, seven decades of happiness at the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. 
- [Disneyland Candy Canes - Best tips on how to get one!](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-candy-canes-best-tips-on-how-to-get-one/) - How do you get a handmade candy cane at Disneyland? Candy cane dates for 2023 are below! Follow these tips to get your hands one of these!
- [</em>Disneyland Christmas holiday food guide plus Festival of Holidays guide at Disney California Adventure </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-christmas-holiday-food-guide-2021-plus-festival-of-holidays-guide-at-disney-california-adventure/) - The Christmas holiday food guide for 2023 at Disneyland is available plus the Festival of Holidays offerings in Disney California Adventure.
- [<strong>Disneyland Christmas Holiday Guide</strong></em>  - tips, must do’s and more](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-christmas-holiday-guide-tips-must-dos-and-more/) - Christmas time at Disneyland is the MOST magical time of the year. The holiday season begins November 11, 2022 through January 8, 2023. 
- [<strong>BEST of Kauai </strong> top 5 Excursions & Tours](https://magicaltourguide.com/best-of-kauai-top-5-excursions-tours/) - The beautiful island of Kauai offers so much to see and do. Here are the top 5 excursions you must do while on this Hawaiian island. 
- [<strong>Benefits </strong>of booking a<em> <strong>Disneyland Resort Hotel</strong></em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/benefits-of-booking-a-disneyland-resort-hotel/) - There are a lot of benefits to booking a room and staying on property at any of the three Disneyland Resort properties.
- [<strong>Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa </strong> complete review with Early Entry must do tips!](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneys-grand-californian-hotel-spa-complete-review-with-early-entry-must-do-tips/) - Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is one of three properties located at the Disneyland Resort. This location is the closest hotel to both parks! 
- [Guide for <strong>Pregnant mamas</strong> going to Disneyland](https://magicaltourguide.com/guide-for-pregnant-mamas-going-to-disneyland/) - Pregnant moms there’s lots you can do at Disneyland. There are many rides you can go on, shows, characters to meet and lots of things to eat!
- [<strong>Height requirements </strong> for rides at  <em> Disneyland and DCA </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/height-requirements-for-rides-at-disneyland/) - Some attractions at Disneyland have a minimum height requirement. It’s a good idea to measure your child before your visit.
- [<strong>Parade</strong> tips and information at <em>Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/parade-tips-and-information-at-disneyland/) - Everything you need to know about parades at Disneyland including viewing tips, where to sit, when to get a seat, exit strategies and more!
- [Best tips for <strong> FIREWORKS </strong></em>  and projections at Disneyland](https://magicaltourguide.com/best-tips-for-fireworks-and-projections-at-disneyland/) - Here’s everything you need to know about watching fireworks and projections at Disneyland including when, locations, best views and more!
- [Why use <strong>Get Away Today</strong> to book<em> your Discounted Disneyland vacation?</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/why-use-get-away-today-to-book-your-discounted-disneyland-vacation/) - Planning a Disney vacation well let me share some tips with you. Whether you're looking for discounted tickets, hotel or package deals.
- [2020 <strong>Crowd Calendar</strong> for <em>Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/2020-crowd-calendar-for-disneyland/) - When is the best time to go to Disneyland in 2020? Including tips for planning the perfect date for your vacation! Updated to include 2021.
- [<strong>A guide for Walt Disney World pros </strong> coming to visit<em> <strong>Disneyland </strong> for the first time</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/a-guide-for-walt-ddisney-world-pros-coming-to-visit-disneyland-for-the-first-time/) - Here is a don't miss attraction list for Walt Disney World guests coming to Disneyland for the first time. Use this guide for a magical trip!
- [<strong>Residence Inn Anaheim hotel review, </strong> renovated January 2021, only 1.5 miles from <em>Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/residence-inn-anaheim-hotel-review-renovated-january-2021-only-1-5-miles-from-disneyland/) - The newly renovated Residence Inn Anaheim Area hotel located only 1.5 miles from Disneyland is one of my top choices for your vacation stay.
- [<strong> Disneyland Reopening: </strong></em> Everything you need to KNOW!](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-reopening-everything-you-need-to-know/) - The Disneyland park has reopened after over a year being closed, magic returned on April 30, 2021, for California residents only! Out of state residents returned on June 15th and I was there! In order to visit Disneyland you MUST have a reservation. I don't see them ever taking the reservation system away, get used
- [Disneyland 2022 <strong>Crowd Calendar</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-2022-crowd-calendar/) - New Disneyland crowd calendar for 2022 to help you plan your vacation! Including tips for planning the perfect date. 
- [Disneyland 2023 <strong>Crowd Calendar</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-2023-crowd-calendar/) - Disneyland crowd calendar for 2023 to help you plan your vacation! Including tips for planning the perfect date.
- [<strong>The Viv Hotel </strong> in Anaheim <em> hotel review</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/the-viv-hotel-in-anaheim-hotel-review/) - The brand new Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is conveniently located near the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim GardenWalk and Angel
- [Disneyland 2024 <strong>Crowd Calendar</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-2024-crowd-calendar/) - Disneyland crowd calendar for 2024 to help you plan your vacation! Including tips for planning the perfect date. 
- [Disneyland 2025 <strong>Crowd Calendar</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-2025-crowd-calendar/) - Plan your vacation with our Disneyland crowd calendar for 2025! Helpful tips for choosing the perfect date. 
- [<strong> Disneyland After Dark events- </strong><em> what you need to know! </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-after-dark-events-what-you-need-to-know/) - Disneyland After Dark events are unique experiences with limited guests, special food, exclusive entertainment and more. 
- [<strong>Rainy Day </strong> tips <em> for Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/rainy-day-tips-for-disneyland/) - Here’s your guide to a rainy day at Disneyland with lots of tips and helpful suggestions. The rain never bothered us anyway! 
- [Water refill stations at <strong> Disneyland </strong> plus a secret COLD one](https://magicaltourguide.com/water-refill-stations-at-disneyland-plus-a-secret-cold-one/) - Don’t forget to stay hydrated! There are several water refill stations in Disneyland including a cold filtered water option I’ll tell you about below. You can bring your own water bottle to refill throughout the day at both parks. There are drinking fountains all over the parks as well. Further down in this post I
- [<strong> SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim </strong> hotel review <em></em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/suncoast-park-hotel-anaheim-hotel-review/) - The SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim is a beautiful beach themed hotel near Disneyland and the Garden Walk. This Hilton owned property
- [Complete guide for all things<strong> RISE OF THE RESISTANCE</strong> at Disneyland](https://magicaltourguide.com/complete-guide-for-all-things-rise-of-the-resistance-at-disneyland/) - How do you join the virtual queue for rides at Disneyland? Currently Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway requires a virtual queue in order to ride at Disneyland.
- [Disneyland Magic Key Program explanation and how to decide if it's <strong>worth it?  </strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-magic-key-program-explanation-and-how-to-decide-if-its-worth-it/) - Disneyland Magic Keys have become a hot commodity because they are hard to get these days. Magic Keys go on sale again January 10, 2024
- [<strong>Plaza Inn parade Dining package </strong><em> review at Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/plaza-inn-parade-dining-package-review-at-disneyland/) - This holiday season experience the parade dining package offered at the Plaza Inn located inside Disneyland.
- [<strong>Pixar Place Hotel </strong> complete review with Early Entry pro tips!](https://magicaltourguide.com/pixar-place-hotel-complete-review-with-early-entry-pro-tips/) - Pixar Place Hotel is one of three on site properties located at the Disneyland Resort. This newly reimagined hotel
- [<strong>Hilton Anaheim Convention Center </strong> hotel review](https://magicaltourguide.com/hilton-anaheim-convention-center-hotel-review/) - Looking for a hotel near Disneyland or the Anaheim Convention Center then you should check out the Hilton Anaheim!
- [<strong>Portofino Inn & Suites </strong> <em> hotel review</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/portofino-inn-suites-hotel-review/) - There are so many hotels located near Disneyland in all different price ranges and include various amenities. The Portofino Inn and Suites
- [<strong>Monorail</strong> <em>another form of transportation into</em> Disneyland](https://magicaltourguide.com/monorail-another-form-of-transportation-into-disneyland/) - The monorail at Disneyland Resort is a great form of transportation included with your park ticket and an early morning perk to skip lines.
- [<strong>Howard Johnson Anaheim </strong> hotel review <em>across the street from Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/howard-johnson-anaheim-hotel-review-across-the-street-from-disneyland/) - The Howard Johnson affectionately known as the HOJO is my preferred hotel in Anaheim. Only a short 8 minute walk to the Disneyland entrance.
- [<strong>Hyatt House hotel review, </strong> down the street from Disneyland with <em>FREE breakfast</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/hyatt-house-hotel-review-down-the-street-from-disneyland-with-free-breakfast/) - Hyatt House is located on Harbor Blvd close walking distance to Disneyland with free hot breakfast. I’d recommend this hotel for many reasons.
- [<strong>MagicBand+ </strong></em> available now at Disneyland](https://magicaltourguide.com/magicband-available-now-at-disneyland/) - MagicBand+ is now available at the Disneyland Resort. Use it to enter the parks, check in at Lightning Lanes and more.
- [<strong>Hyatt Place </strong> at Anaheim Resort near Disneyland<em> hotel review</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/hyatt-place-at-anaheim-resort-near-disneyland-hotel-review/) - The Hyatt Place in Anaheim is located less than one mile from the Disneyland Resort and around the corner from the Anaheim Convention Center. 
- [<strong>Disneyland in 2024: </strong> Entertainment, Events, Refurbishments, what to expect and more!</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-in-2024-entertainment-events-refurbishments-what-to-expect-and-more/) - What's happening in 2024 at the Disneyland Resort? Exciting new entertainment, events, big refurbishments and more!
- [<strong>Pixar Fest </strong> guide at <em>Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/pixar-fest-guide-at-disneyland/) - Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland on April 26 - August 4, 2024 with a new parade at Disney California Adventure, food, merchandise and more!
- [<strong>Disneyland Hotel </strong> review with Early Entry tips and Club Level details](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-hotel-review-with-early-entry-tips-and-club-level-details/) - The Disneyland Resort offers three on site properties. Benefits of staying on property include Early Entry and proximity to both parks. 
- [<strong>Disney Genie+ tips at Disneyland,</strong></em> everything you need to know!](https://magicaltourguide.com/disney-genie-tips-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Everything you need to know about how Disney Genie+ works at Disneyland. Here's your guide with tips to save you time and skip the line. 
- [<strong>Summertime</strong> at Disneyland <em> the Complete Guide</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/summertime-at-disneyland-the-complete-guide/) - Disneyland is a popular summer vacation destination with special celebrations like 4th of July and Disneyland’s birthday in July. 
- [<strong>Anaheim Cortona Inn & Suites </strong> near Disneyland<em> hotel review</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/anaheim-cortona-inn-suites-near-disneyland-hotel-review/) - The Anaheim Cortona Inn & Suites less than one mile from the Disneyland Resort and within walking steps of the Anaheim Convention Center. 
- [<strong>Hampton Inn & Suites </strong> Convention Center<em> hotel review</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/hampton-inn-suites-convention-center-hotel-review/) - The brand new Hampton Inn and Suites Anaheim Convention Center hotel is located one mile from Disneyland.
- [<strong>SpringHill Suites </strong>at Marriott Village in Orlando<em> hotel review</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/springhill-suites-at-marriott-village-in-orlando-hotel-review/) - On our recent trip to Walt Disney World we stayed at The SpringHill Suites Lake Buena Vista at the Marriott Village in Orlando.
- [<strong> Element by Westin Anaheim Resort Convention Center </strong> hotel review <em></em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/element-by-westin-anaheim-resort-convention-center-hotel-review/) - There’s a brand new beautiful hotel in Anaheim near Disneyland, the Element by Westin Anaheim Resort Convention Center.
- [Anaheim hotels 20+ near <strong> Disneyland </strong><em> reviews, room tours, amenities, discounted rates</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/anaheim-hotels-20-near-disneyland-reviews-room-tours-amenities-discounted-rates/) - Need help finding a hotel for your Disneyland trip. Here's a list of 20+ hotels I've stayed at in Anaheim with reviews and discounted rates.
- [<strong>Early Entry at Disneyland</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/early-entry-at-disneyland/) - Disneyland offers Early Entry for Disneyland Resort hotel guests. Each day of your stay, enter the parks 30 minutes early. 
- [<strong> Fantasmic nighttime show at Disneyland - </strong><em> everything you need to know! </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/fantasmic-nighttime-show-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know/) - The incredible nighttime show Fantasmic at Disneyland starring Mickey Mouse is not to be missed. Read pro tips, viewing locations and more!
- [<strong>Walt's Main Street Story </strong><em> guided tour review </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/walts-main-street-story-guided-tour-review/) - Disneyland offers a new guided tour, Walt’s Main Street Story, which includes a guide and a visit upstairs to Walt’s apartment.
- [<strong>30+ Disneyland Snacks and Treats </strong> available year round</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/30-disneyland-snacks-and-treats-available-year-round/) - Part of the Disneyland experience is eating treats and snacks. We’ve compiled 30+ sweet, savory and frozen options available year round! 
- [Time will tell ...<strong>COVID-19 </strong> how will it affect your <strong> Disneyland </strong>vacation?](https://magicaltourguide.com/time-will-tell-coronavirus-covid-19-how-will-it-affect-your-disneyland-vacation/) - Sharing up to date information about the Coronavirus and the temporary closure at Disneyland. Plus where to get the latest information.
- [Plan a trip to <strong> Universal Studios Hollywood </strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/plan-a-trip-to-universal-studios-hollywood/) - Everything you need to know about visiting Universal Studios Hollywood in California. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or excited to see Super Nintendo World I’m here to help you plan your day.
- [Why choose the <strong>Disney Cruise line?</strong></em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/why-choose-disney-cruise-line/) - Discover the magic and all the reasons why you should choose the Disney Cruise Line for you next vacation.
- [Things to do <strong> INDOORS</strong> at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure](https://magicaltourguide.com/things-to-do-indoors-at-disneyland/) - Rain or shine sometimes you just need to be indoors riding attractions, watching a show or meeting a character at the Happiest Place on Earth. 
- [Places to eat <strong> INDOORS</strong> at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure](https://magicaltourguide.com/places-to-eat-indoors-at-disneyland-and-dca/) - When visiting Disneyland or DCA it's nice to have some dining options that are INDOORS for those days when it's really HOT or RAINY. 
- [<strong>Homewood Suites Anaheim Resort-Convention Center hotel review, </strong> close to <em>Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/homewood-suites-anaheim-resort-convention-center-hotel-review-close-to-disneyland/) - For my trip this past weekend the Homewood Suites Anaheim Resort-Convention Center hotel graciously hosted me while I was in Anaheim.
- [<strong>Disney Genie+</strong> the new replacement for <em><strong>FastPass</strong></em> at Disneyland and Walt Disney World </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disney-genie-the-new-replacement-for-fastpass-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/) - It’s time to say goodbye to FASTPASS, FastPass+ and MaxPass at WDW and Disneyland. Disney Genie a new digital tool coming this fall.
- [Review of <strong> Holiday Time Guided Tour at Disneyland </strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/review-of-holiday-time-guided-tour-at-disneyland/) - My review of the Holiday Time Guided Tour at Disneyland Resort. Here’s a complete recap, what’s included and more!
- [What to expect in <strong> 2023 at the Disneyland Resort </strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/what-to-expect-in-2023-at-the-disneyland-resort/) - So much is happening in 2023 at the Disneyland Resort. Disney100 celebration, new shows, new attraction, refurbishments and more! 
- [</em> Essential backpack list for a visit to Disney parks</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/essential-backpack-list-for-a-visit-to-disney-parks/) - Packing for a trip to Disneyland or any Disney park requires many essential items for your backpack and I’ve got a list for you. 
- [<strong> Food Tips for Disneyland Reopening: </strong></em> Menus, Hacks and What's NEW?](https://magicaltourguide.com/food-tips-for-disneyland-reopening-menus-hacks-and-whats-new/) - The Disneyland Resort reopens on April 30th and here are some changes you need to know about menus, prices, how to order food and more.
- [<strong> World of Color</strong> a must see show in Disney California Adventure](https://magicaltourguide.com/world-of-color-a-must-see-show-in-disney-california-adventure/) - World of Color inside Disney California Adventure is a fantastic colorful water show with jets, lasers and pyrotechnics that happens nightly.
- [Kid friendly <strong> play areas </strong> to explore at Disneyland!](https://magicaltourguide.com/kid-friendly-play-areas-to-explore-at-disneyland/) - 10+ places at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure where kids can explore, play and get out the wiggles.
- [<strong>Disneyland entertainment returns </strong><em> what to expect, tips and more!</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disneyland-entertainment-returns-what-to-expect-tips-and-more/) - Nighttime entertainment returns to Disneyland, Main Street Electrical Light parade, Disneyland Forever fireworks, World of Color and Fantasmic.
- [<strong> Visit Anaheim during the holiday season</strong> lots to see and do!</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/visit-anaheim-during-the-holiday-season-lots-to-see-and-do/) - The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year to visit Anaheim. Guests can not only enjoy the magic of the Disneyland Resort
- [Arrival tips for <strong>Disneyland - </strong> <em>parking, security and more!</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/arrival-tips-for-disneyland-parking-security-and-more/) - Important information you need to know about how the arrival process at Disneyland works including parking, security and how long it takes.
- [Magic Key program replaces annual passports at Disneyland.  Get details plus <strong> money saving tips! </strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/new-magic-key-program-replaces-annual-passports-at-disneyland-get-details-plus-money-saving-tips/) - The new Disneyland Resort pass program is called the Magic Key Program. Details, benefits plus I’ve got money saving tips for you.
- [A Guide with strategies for<strong> Magic Morning and Extra Magic Hours</strong> at the Disneyland Resort](https://magicaltourguide.com/a-guide-with-strategies-for-magic-morning-and-extra-magic-hours-at-the-disneyland-resort/) - What is the difference between Extra Magic Hours and Magic Morning at the Disneyland resort? Here's an explanation with tips and strategies.
- [Complete guide for <strong> MOBILE ORDERING</strong> the best time savings <strong> TIP </strong>at Disneyland and DCA](https://magicaltourguide.com/complete-guide-for-mobile-ordering-the-best-time-savings-tip-at-disneyland-and-dca/) - Don’t waste time in lines for food when you can mobile order at so many locations in Disneyland and save time! Read more tips here.
- [Avengers Campus at <strong> Disney California Adventure </strong><em> here's your guide, info, attractions, map and more </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-heres-your-guide-info-attractions-map-and-more/) - Avengers Campus is now open at Disney California Adventure. Here’s your guide for attractions, food, virtual queues, heroic encounters etc.
- [A guide to find characters in the Disneyland app](https://magicaltourguide.com/a-guide-to-find-characters-in-the-disneyland-app/) - Here’s a step by step process to help you locate characters in both parks through the official Disneyland app.
- [Tips for <strong> saving money </strong> on annual passports at Disneyland!](https://magicaltourguide.com/tips-for-saving-money-on-annual-passports-at-disneyland/) - Read these tips on how to save money by upgrading your Disneyland park ticket to an annual pass using discounted tickets from Get Away Today.
- [Original recipe for <strong>Mickey shaped BEIGNETS </strong> from <em>Disneyland </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/recipe-for-mickey-shaped-beignets-from-disneyland/) - Make your favorite Mickey shaped beignets at home! This recipe for beignets came directly from City Hall at Disneyland.
- [Original recipe for <strong>Baked potato soup from Carnation Cafe </strong> in <em>Disneyland </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/original-recipe-for-baked-potato-soup-from-carnation-cafe-in-disneyland/) - Make your favorite soup from Carnation Cafe at home! I have a recipe for Baked Potato soup that came directly from City Hall at Disneyland.
- [Original<strong> Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookie Recipe </strong> from <em>Pixar Pier</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/original-jack-jacks-num-num-cookie-recipe-from-pixar-pier/) - You know what’s better than a warm Jack Jack cookie Num Num from Pixar Pier? The recipe to make them at home anytime you want one!
- [Original recipe for <strong> Count Down Chicken Fusilli </strong> from Alien Pizza Planet at <em>Disneyland </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/original-recipe-for-count-down-chicken-fusilli-from-alien-pizza-planet-at-disneyland/) - Now you can make Count Down Chicken Fusilli from Alien Pizza Planet at home with this original recipe from Disneyland. 
- [<strong>Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue </strong> recipes from <em>Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/big-thunder-ranch-barbecue-recipes-from-disneyland/) - Calling all Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue fans. All the recipes you need to recreate your favorite meal from this location.
- [Original recipe for <strong>Churro bites </strong> from <em>Disneyland </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/original-recipe-for-churro-bites-from-disneyland/) - When you’re at home and craving a Disneyland churro, this ORIGINAL recipe from the Disney Parks Blog is sure to cure that need. 
- [<em>Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps: </em> My Guided Tour review](https://magicaltourguide.com/walk-in-walts-disneyland-footsteps-my-guided-tour-review/) - The "Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps" Guided Tour is a must do for Disney history fans and guests who want to learn more about Walt.
- [<strong> Downtown Disney </strong></em> at the Disneyland Resort is OPEN again!](https://magicaltourguide.com/downtown-disney-at-the-disneyland-resort-is-open-again/) - Everything you need to know about visiting Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort including shopping, dining and more. 
- [<strong>Cheaper </strong> places to eat at  <em> Disneyland and Disney California Adventure</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/cheaper-places-to-eat-at-disneyland-and-disney-california-adventure/) - Save money on food at Disneyland with the following tips and where to find the best deals. Eating in Disneyland can be expensive.
- [<strong> Explore Anaheim during Halloween season</strong> there’s so much to see and do!</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/explore-anaheim-during-halloween-season-theres-so-much-to-see-and-do/) - The City of Anaheim has so much to offer during the Fall and Halloween season. Disneyland is a must plus local dining, family fun and more!
- [Why I book my <strong>Walt Disney World </strong></em> vacation with Get Away Today](https://magicaltourguide.com/why-i-book-my-walt-disney-world-vacation-with-get-away-today/) - Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be very overwhelming which is why I book with Get Away Today for free trip planning and savings.
- [<strong>Disney Merriest Nites </strong> first ever <em> after hours holiday event at  </em><strong> Disneyland 2021</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/disney-merriest-nites-first-ever-after-hours-holiday-event-at-disneyland-2021/) - Disney Merriest Nites an all new after hours event at Disneyland during the holidays for the first time ever this year in 2021. 
- [The complete <strong> GUIDE </strong> for <em> A Touch of Disney </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/the-complete-guide-for-a-touch-of-disney/) - Find everything you need to know about A Touch of Disney including food tips, character guide, photo ops, recommendations and more. 
- [<strong>Meet, Play and Learn event with </strong> Disneyland Tour Guide in Anaheim  <em> January 27-29, 2022 </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/meet-play-and-learn-event-with-disneyland-tour-guide-in-anaheim-january-27-29-2022/) - For the first time ever I am hosting an exclusive Meet, Play and Learn event which includes TWO different events the same weekend.
- [My <strong> Disney </strong></em> small shops recommendations](https://magicaltourguide.com/my-disney-small-shops-recommendations/) - I’ve compiled a list of my go to small shops for all things Disney. These are my recommendations if you're looking for Disney items.
- [Plaza Inn the <strong> BEST </strong> breakfast character dining experience at <em>Disneyland </em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/plaza-inn-the-best-breakfast-character-dining-experience-at-disneyland/) - There are several character dining options at the Disneyland Resort. Find out WHY I feel like the Plaza Inn is the BEST breakfast experience!
- [Marvel inspired <strong> "THOR"ific </strong></em>  Peanut Butter Shake](https://magicaltourguide.com/marvel-inspired-thorific-peanut-butter-shake/) - Let’s combine my love of Marvel movies and my obsession with Black Tap crazy shakes. Celebrate Avengers Campus opening at home.
- [New ticketed event announced inside <strong> Disney California Adventure </strong></em> begins March 18!](https://magicaltourguide.com/new-ticketed-event-announced-inside-disney-california-adventure-begins-march-18/) - Disney announced the new ticketed event called A Touch of Disney. It will take place inside Disney California Adventure beginning March 18.
- [<strong> Buena Vista Street </strong></em> reopens for the holidays 2020 at the Disneyland Resort](https://magicaltourguide.com/buena-vista-street-reopens-for-the-holidays-2020-at-the-disneyland-resort/) - Popcorn, churros, corn dogs and MORE!!! Buena Vista Street is open to the public, no ticket required for holiday shopping and dining in 2020.
- [Holiday visit at <strong> Walt Disney World </strong></em>  in 2020, a complete guide!](https://magicaltourguide.com/holiday-visit-at-walt-disney-world-in-2020-a-complete-guide-1/) - Christmas has arrived at Walt Disney World and here’s your complete guide for the holidays in 2020 at all 4 parks until Dec. 30th.
- [<strong>The Anaheim Hotel</strong> only a few steps from <em>Disneyland</em>](https://magicaltourguide.com/the-anaheim-hotel-only-a-few-steps-from-disneyland/) - The Anaheim hotel only a few steps from the Disneyland entrance. Read my review on this remodeled hotel as of 9/20 plus Olympic size pool!
- [FastPass vs. MaxPass at <strong>Disneyland</strong>](https://magicaltourguide.com/fastpass-vs-maxpass-at-disneyland/) - What is the difference between FastPass and MaxPass at Disneyland? All you need to know in this guide, including tips and suggestions.

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