The magic of Disney parks entertains millions of people every year, since the genius of their creator, Walt Disney, began to conceive them in the middle of the 20th century.
This is the definitive guide to Los Angeles Disneyland, one of the largest entertainment areas in the world that is home to Disneyland Park, in Anaheim, the iconic place where the legend of Disney parks began in 1955.
Disneyland Resort
The Disney complex, Anaheim, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, is called Disneyland Resort and is made up of 2 theme parks, 3 Disney hotels and the Downtown Disney District.
The 2 parks are Disneyland Park, the oldest of the famous entertainment company opened in 1955 and Disney California Adventure Park (DCA), opened in 2001.
The 3 hotels are Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney Paradise Pier Hotel and Disneyland Hotel. The first is very close to the park entrance directly connected to DCA, while the others were built a little further away.
Downtown Disney District is a restaurant, shopping and entertainment district, on the esplanade between the 2 parks.
The entire Disneyland Resort complex is walkable without the need for motorized transportation. Considering its size and depending on the origin and destination, some walks will last more than 30 minutes.
Disneyland park
Disneyland Park, from the famous Sleeping Beauty Castle, is the original park and first magical kingdom conceived by Walt Disney, which since 1955 paved the way for the construction of other theme parks around the world.
It represents the "old" Disney school, with a lot of history and fairy tale games.
Main Street feels like a walk back in time and throughout the park there are nostalgic elements and enough attractions to occupy several days.
Disneyland Park was the only park that Walt Disney walked through and was actively involved in its development. Its 8 areas or thematic lands are:
- Main Street, U.S.A .;
- Adventureland;
- Critter Country;
- Fantasyland;
- Frontierland;
- Tomorrowland;
- Mickey’s Toontown;
- New Orleans Square.
Disney California Adventure Park
DCA is the second Disneyland Resort theme park, a newer and character-centric one. It is across from Disneyland Park with some California-inspired attractions, the "Golden State."
Buena Vista Street is a tribute to Burbank Street where the historic address of The Walt Disney Company is located.
The attractions at Disney California Adventure Park, opened in 2001, are for the whole family, although some are scary, so it's best to do your research before queuing. It had a remodel and was reopened in 2012. Its thematic areas are:
- Buena Vista Street;
- Cars Land;
- Pixar Pier;
- Pacific Wharf;
- Grizzly Peak;
- Hollywood Land;
- Paradise Gardens Park.
How to get to Disneyland Resort
Transportation to Los Angeles Disneyland is a breeze if you know what you are looking for. You can get to the city by plane, by train, car and by boat and to the theme park, by car, bus and train.
The complex's parking lots are immense and the staff is trained to receive and evacuate vehicles in a short time.
The main air terminal near the parks is Los Angeles International Airport, 54 km west of the Disneyland Resort, a distance that is covered in 41 minutes.
Another 5 major airports are available 1 hour 30 minutes away from the parks.
Getting to Disneyland Resort by Train
With the train you will avoid traffic jams while enjoying a trip through Southern California.
Pacific Surfliner (Amtrak)
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner runs between San Diego (in the southernmost part of California) and San Luis Obispo (in the central part of the Californian coast), with many stops in the cities of counties such as Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange, whose main location is Anaheim, home to the Disneyland Resort.
When getting off at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) station, you must board a bus from the Anaheim Resort Transit line (route 14 or 15) that goes directly to the Disneyland Resort.
Another option is to board the OCTA bus (route 50) and get off at Katella-Harbor Bulevard, 3 blocks from the parks.
Metrolink
Metrolink is a fast train transportation system that operates in Southern California with 7 lines:
- Ventura County;
- Antelope Valley;
- Saint Bernardine;
- Riverside;
- Orange County;
- Inland Empire-Orange County;
- Line 91.
With this system you can get to ARTIC (Anaheim) by the Orange County lines, line 91 (changing to Orange County at the Fullerton station) and by Inland Empire-Orange County (changing to Orange).
Travel on any of the other lines requires a change to the Orange County line at Union Station (Los Angeles). Once at ARTIC, the aforementioned buses are boarded.
Getting to the Disneyland Resort by Car from Los Angeles
Access I-5 southbound, then take exit 110B to the Disney complex. The route is very well signposted and with little traffic, it can be reached in 30 minutes.
The daily cost of parking the car is 18 USD.
Getting to Disneyland Resort by Bus from Los Angeles
The Greyhound company operates buses between Los Angeles and Anaheim with departures from 6:15 a.m., departing from Union Station (Olvera Street, downtown Los Angeles). These buses stop about half a mile from the Disneyland Resort entrance.
Travel time on both the regular and express buses is 1 hour 40 minutes and 40 minutes, respectively.
Another option is the Metro Express Line 460 bus line, which passes through much of downtown Los Angeles and stops at the entrance to the Disney complex.
Although these buses are the cheapest ($ 7 for a day pass), depending on the boarding point and traffic, the trip to Anaheim can take up to 2 hours.
Accommodation at Disneyland Resort
In Los Angeles Disneyland or very close, there are excellent hotels, 3 of them official accommodations of the Disney company.
Official Disney Hotels
There are 3 official Disney hotels in its Anaheim entertainment complex:
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa;
- Disney Paradise Pier Hotel;
- Disneyland Hotel.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Premium lodging with elegant artisan decoration and impeccable service. It has convenient access to Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District.
Its luxurious spa has body and facial treatments, as well as massage services and a beauty salon.
The pool complex includes the Redwood Pool, with a 27-meter-long slide that surrounds an immense redwood trunk.
The hotel restaurants have been awarded for their exquisite cuisine.
Disney Paradise Pier Hotel
Hotel set in the past, but with maximum modern comforts. Its elegant and informal rooms are set in those of the beach hotels of the 1920s, with decoration inspired by the sea.
The hotel has views of Disney California Adventure Park and the great night show World of Color. The panoramic rooftop pool features the California Streaming waterslide.
Guests share breakfast with Disney characters during Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast, served at Disney’s PCH Grill restaurant.
From the complex there are privileged views of the Disneyland Park fireworks display.
Disneyland Hotel
The 3 towers of this hotel (Adventure, Fantasy and Frontier) are a tribute to the 3 original themed areas of the first Disney park. It is a short distance from Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and a short walk from the Downtown Disney District.
Its modern rooms are inspired by the classic Disneyland Park era, while its themed pools with slides and its Mickey Spa and Minnie Spa hot tubs provide both exhilarating and relaxing experiences.
The Steakhouse 55 restaurant serves prime cuts of meat, fish and seafood in a classic and romantic setting.
Other hotels near Disneyland Resort
Near Los Angeles Disneyland there are excellent hotels to settle in and comfortably enjoy the park's attractions. They are outside the Disney complex with lower prices than official establishments.
These hotels include SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim, Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort, and Springhill Suites Anaheim Maingate.
When to visit Disneyland Resort
The Disney parks of Anaheim are very visited, so before visiting them it is convenient to know some variables such as the season of the year, the opening of new attractions, discounts, operating hours, special events and the programming of activities in the Center Anaheim Convention Center.
The weather is an ally. Anaheim is a city with an average temperature of 18 ° C, with moderate winters and summers.
Rainfall is scarce, reaching only 319 mm per year, which is almost half of what it rains in Mexico City (625 mm per year).
On the Internet there are free tools that forecast the level of occupation of the parks, considering the factors mentioned above.
The months with the most public are from June to mid-September and from mid-November to the end of the year.
Although there is less influx of visitors in the rest of the calendar, on those dates the parks shorten hours and take the opportunity to repair or renovate attractions.
From Monday to Thursday there are fewer people than from Friday to Sunday, while on holidays the visit increases.
Food at Disneyland Resort
Food is half the fun at the Disneyland Resort. Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have excellent restaurants and hotels, whose food service has an exquisite variety of gastronomic specialties.
The average Los Angeles Disneyland visitor eats breakfast at the hotel, lunch at counter service, and dinner at table service, adding a mid-morning or afternoon snack in the parks.
The stereotype that all Disney food is junk doesn't hold up. Disney has both budget food and fine dining.
On the web, there are selections with the best restaurants in each category, as well as places with buffets with Disney characters.
Disneyland Park has great options including The Plaza Inn, Jolly Holiday Bakery, Blue Bayou, and Hungry Bear Restaurant.
Compared to Disneyland Park, California Adventure is a bit more daring on food, with Asian options and more alcohol.
At the Disneyland Resort there are great places to have a few drinks, like Trader Sam’s, GCH Craftsman Bar, Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Restaurant.
Tickets to Los Angeles Disneyland
How much does the entrance to Disney California cost? It will depend on the duration (number of days) of the ticket and if it gives access to one or the 2 parks.
It is possible to buy both an admission ticket to one of the 2 parks per day, and enjoy the 2 Disneyland Resort parks on the same day.
Prices will vary depending on the duration of the ticket. If it is for a single day, the ticket that gives access to the 2 parks costs between 104 and 154 USD (prices for April 2020), depending on the day of the month.
The 2, 3, 4 and 5 day tickets save money on the daily unit price, which ranges from USD 117.5 per day (2 day ticket) to USD 72 per day (5 day ticket).
You can save by bundling accommodation and park tickets in a package, especially in cases of offers of a third or fourth free night of accommodation.
Itineraries at Disneyland Resort
The two Disneyland Resort parks have 89 attractions and on an average day you can visit up to 10, which means that you will need at least 9 days to enjoy them all.
Either for money, time or both, not all visitors can stay more than a week at the Disneyland Resort, so an itinerary (found on the Internet) is needed to see the funniest attractions.
Disneyland Park attractions
Disneyland Park has 8 macro-attractions or themed areas. These are:
- Main Street, U.S.A .;
- Adventureland;
- Critter Country;
- Fantasyland;
- Frontierland;
- Tomorrowland;
- Mickey’s Toontown;
- New Orleans Square.
Main Street, U.S.A.
It is the access road to the park with Victorian-style buildings inspired by the city of Marceline (Missouri) from the late nineteenth century, where Walt Disney lived his childhood.
It has a square, a city hall building, a train station and a fire station, a cinema and shops, many shops. At the end of the street is the famous Sleeping Beauty Castle.
On Main Street is the apartment where Walt Disney stayed when he visited the park during its development and after its inauguration on July 17, 1955.
The great producer's rooms are on the top floor of the fire station, but they are forbidden to the public.
The iconic statue of Walt Disney is also built on this main street, where he greets holding Mickey Mouse's hand, a work erected in 1993 by the sculptor, Blaine Gibson.
Some must-see attractions on Main Street, U.S.A., are:
Disneyland Railroad
Steam locomotive train that makes an 18-minute trip around Disneyland Park.
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
The iconic US President, Abraham Lincoln, speaks to the public "in person" with his impressive oratory. It is a personal tribute from Disney to Lincoln, one of its most admired characters.
Main Street Cinema
Classic movie theater with Victorian marquee to watch the first Disney animated films; a nostalgic journey through the beginnings of animation that includes Steamboat Willie, a short film directed by Disney, a pioneer in synchronized sound that made Mickey Mouse a star. The voice of the mouse is its creator.
The Path of Memories
Nostalgic ride between the two ends of Main Street, whether in a vintage horse-drawn streetcar, a roofless Jitney car, a Fire Engine (one of the first fire engines) or a gas-powered double-decker bus.
2. Adventureland
Tierra de Aventuras is a thematic area conceived based on True-Life Adventures, successful documentaries about natural life broadcast in the 1950s and 1960s.
The installations contain elements alluding to the jungles and cultures of Africa, Asia and Polynesia, with imaginary contributions to recreate strange journeys and exotic lands.
In the setting there are elements taken from the Spanish colonial architecture and the Californian missions and the design, creating a mysterious and romantic atmosphere.
The main attractions in Tierra de Aventuras are Indiana Jones Adventure, based on the popular movie character; Tarzan’s Treehouse, with a tree house similar to the one used in the movie Tarzan (1999); Jungle Cruise and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, which includes shows with animatronic figures.
The Adventures of Indiana Jones
You will be able to follow in the footsteps of the intrepid archaeologist and adventurer in search of the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, saving complex traps and boarding a military transport to enter the Hall of Destiny; all amid giant insects, snakes, liquid lava, collapsing bridges, and screaming mummies.
Tarzan's tree house
The legendary house of Tarzan is in a 24 meter tall tree with rope bridges. It is covered in vines with ingenious inventions and badges alluding to the epic life of the young Englishman raised by gorillas.
Jungle cruise
Short and fascinating adventure trip through the most remote jungles and rivers of Africa, Asia and South America. On the prowl are tigers, elephants, gorillas and a poacher.
The Haunted Tiki Room
Tiki gods, tropical birds and dazzling flowers come to life to the beat of music in this Polynesian paradise of the south seas.
3. Critter Country
Before becoming Critter Country, this section of the park was dedicated to Native American peoples and later converted to the Country Bear Playhouse, an area that recreates images of northern American forests and wildlife.
Its attractions are Splash Mountain, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
Splash Mountain
Ride a log on a water roller coaster with the animation of music and characters from the movie Song of the South, a Disney classic.
More than 100 audio-animatronic creatures enliven the tour by telling stories and singing. Includes 3 dives and a 5-story drop.
Davy Crockett's Scout Canoes
Tribute to the adventurer and popular hero of the 19th century, Davy Crockett, nicknamed the "King of the Wild Frontier."
It is a trip in rowing canoes set in the time when rivers were roads, with a surprise at every turn.
The many adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Enjoy again the scenes and songs of Winnie the Pooh through the Forest of 100 Acres, in a huge hive. Watch the cuddly bear get his most prized snack: some honey.
4. Fantasyland
Fantasy Land based on Disney's fairy tales and animated feature films. Its architecture and decoration have medieval features with French and German elements, such as the Sleeping Beauty Castle, inspired by the Bavarian castle of Neuschwanstein.
The must-see attractions of Fantasyland are:
The flight of Peter Pan
Fly over London on an enchanted pirate ship, passing near Tower Bridge and Big Ben; descend into the magical world of Never Land with waterfalls, mermaids and volcanic peaks. Swoop down into Pirate’s Cove as our hero engages Captain Hook in a sword duel.
The crazy tea party
Step into a huge spinning teacup and enjoy wild spins and rushing ambient music.
Pinocchio's daring journey
Relive the classic adventures of the world's most famous wooden puppet, who dreamed of being a real boy. Encourage him to escape from the evil puppeteer Stromboli and follow him on his fascinating adventures.
Alice in Wonderland
Travel with Alicia through her crazy and wonderful country aboard a gigantic caterpillar, in an atmosphere of music, dazzling colors and surreal views.
The Chilling Adventures of Snow White
Board a wooden mining wagon as you accompany Snow White to escape the Evil Queen. Get to know the cabin of the Seven Dwarfs and marvel at the mines full of gems.
Circus Train Casey Jr.
Fascinating tour through the most emblematic places of the Disney movies, through the Casey Jr. train, from the Dumbo movie.
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Crazy excursion for 2 people in an open-top buggy. Navigate between stacks of books, go through walls, drive through the countryside among herds of sheep, evade the police and cause an explosion.
It’s a Small World
Animatronics-based attraction present in several Disney parks around the world. The different cultures of the planet and world peace are its main themes.
Dumbo, the flying elephant
In Dumbo the Flying Elephant you will soar on a flight aboard the popular elephant. Move to the beat of the music at one of Disney's oldest and most beloved attractions.
The Matterhorn sleigh
Board a sled for 6 people and conquer a snowy mountain facing noisy winds and enjoying spectacular views.
The Abominable Snowman, monster of the region, will do everything possible to protect his domain.
5. Frontierland
Themed area inspired by the life of Davy Crockett, the cowboys, the California Gold Rush and the conquest of the West in the 19th century.
It has a man-made river around an island designed by Walt Disney, which was inspired by the novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Frontierland's main attractions are:
Mark Twain Riverboat
Travel the Rivers of America on the Mark Twain, a 19th-century steam-powered wheeled ship.
The 805-meter walk lasts 14 minutes; In it you will see waterfalls, a rustic cabin, a native town and animals in movement.
Big Thunder Mountain Railway
On the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad you will go through an enchanted gold mine, go under a mighty waterfall and dodge a huge rock that falls from an unexpected landslide that threatens to crush the train.
Frontierland Shootin 'Exposition
Shooting range with about 100 targets that you must hit with a replica of a 54 caliber Hawkins rifle for buffalo.
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer's Island
Tour of the pirate's lair in search of treasure on Tom Sawyer Island. Follow the paths Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn traveled on a log raft, crossing suspension bridges and passing through haunted grottos.
Sailing Ship Columbia
Replica of the legendary 18th century ship that was the first in the United States to go around the world. The 15 minute ride will be a quick version of the 3 years it took Columbia to circumnavigate the planet.
6. Tomorrowland
It was the last of the 5 themed areas conceived by Walt Disney to be built. It is inspired by the future and incorporates 20th century technological innovations and other scientific breakthroughs that materialized after Disney's death.
Tomorrowland attractions are spearheaded by Star Wars Adventures, conceived from the popular film franchise.
Star Wars Launch Bay
The epic space saga is headquartered exclusively at Disneyland Park: Star Wars Launch Pad, an attraction featuring authentic replicas, costumes and props from the most important cultural phenomenon in movie history. You can also play the amazing Star Wars video game.
Star Tours - The Adventures Continue
3D flight through hyperspace with which the legendary destinations of the Star Wars saga are known. Come face to face with Princess Leia, Kylo Ren, Poe Dameron, the BB-8 droid, and other famous characters from the film.
Encounters at Star Wars Launch Bay
Meet the most popular Star Wars characters in person, including Hans Solo, Wookiee Chewbacca and Darth Vader.
Space Mountain
Exciting journey through the darkness of space on a roller coaster that reaches the edge of the galaxy. Immerse yourself in a nebula, spin in the void and feel the impact of weightlessness, as you explore unknown worlds.
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Aim your lasers and shoot to stop the evil Emperor Zurg and his squad of robots from the Toy Story movie.
Autopia
Exciting journey down a crazy winding highway crossing bridges and observing humanoid robots on the road. The vehicles can accommodate 3 children or 2 adults.
Finding Nemo
Dive into the depths of Nemo's aquatic universe on an underwater ride to search for the most popular clownfish in the ocean.
Astro Orbitor
Be captain of a rocket ship and sail through the skies, levitating, rotating and meeting a universe of planets in orbit. Your spaceship has capacity for 3 people.
7. Mickey’s Toontown
Mickey's Town has several elements from the movie, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? And apart from the mouse, its most beloved inhabitants are Minnie, Goofy and Donald Duck.
The houses of the characters are open to the public and the great attractions of this themed area of Disneyland Park, are the following:
Mickey's house
You will be able to greet and be photographed with the famous mouse that started the Disney empire in 1955. In addition, you will see objects used by Mickey in his classic animated films, such as the broom in Fantasia.
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
Board a runaway taxi and ride the crazy streets of Toontown, jumping, crashing and overcoming obstacles, following Roger Rabbit and Benny the Cab searching for Jessica Rabbit.
Gadget’s Go Coaster
Wild ride around Toon Lake on an acorn train with spectacular views of Mickey’s Toontown, but watch out, a green frog will have a blast spitting water over your head.
Minnie's house
Minnie's is the prettiest house in Mickey’s Toontown. In each room there will be a sweet surprise and you may even meet the owner. Open your refrigerator and bake a cake.
Donald's boat
Colorful anchored Donald Duck boat. Enjoy beautiful views of Mickey’s Toontown from the upper deck of the ship.
Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse
Explore the twisted abode of cute chipmunks Chip and Dale, built in an old redwood tree. You will climb a winding spiral staircase and from the top you will enjoy views of Mickey’s Toontown.
Goofy's playhouse
Discover all kinds of crazy things in Goofy's house, the chaotic abode that only Mickey's dog friend could have designed. Take a look in his crazy closets and play the piano that makes sounds of the dog.
8. New Orleans Square
Plaza inspired by the mid-19th century French Quarter of New Orleans, with its Victorian houses and the magic of the famous French Quarter.
The 2 attractions in this themed area are Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Exciting cruise to the 17th and 18th centuries, the golden age of piracy. A swashbuckling journey through seas ravaged by corsairs and filibusters.
Haunted Mansion
In this mysterious house inhabited by ghosts you will sweat cold in your Doom Buggie vehicle, which will take you to the most chilling encounters.
Disney California Adventure Park attractions
DCA has 7 large thematic spaces:
- Buena Vista Street;
- Cars Land;
- Pixar Pier;
- Pacific Wharf;
- Grizzly Peak;
- Hollywood Land;
- Paradise Gardens Park.
1. Buena Vista Street
Buena Vista Street is an entertainment, food and shopping area of Disney California Adventure Park.
Carthay Circle Restaurant is in an opulent art deco palace from the golden age of cinema, with the most sophisticated dishes and cocktails in the park, with an emphasis on the flavors of California.
Carthay Circle Lounge serves elegant aperitifs and handcrafted cocktails in a romantic, retro atmosphere.
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café is the ideal place to enjoy a Starbucks infusion with the sounds and panorama of Buena Vista Street; at Carabelle’s they have delicious ice creams, while Frozen sells tasty 3-course meals.
The Buena Vista Street shopping area is headed by Elias & Co, a clothing, accessories and jewelry store, which operates in a luxurious art deco building set in the city of Los Angeles at the beginning of the 20th century.
Oswald’s is a souvenir and clothing store in a building inspired by the old gas stations.
Other establishments on Buena Vista Street are: Julius Katz & Sons (pins, collectibles and decorations), Trolley Treats (candy) and Kingswell Camera Shop (photography).
The main attractions are:
Your Disney Friends on Buena Vista Street
On Buena Vista Street you will find the most famous Disney characters, dressed as in the 1930s.
Five & tell me
Jazz quintet with elegant costumes and good music, which with a little help from Goofy brightens up the Buena Vista Street atmosphere.
2. Cars Land
Car Land is the place to start your engines and go for a buzzing ride or fast-paced high-octane ride. The main attractions of the area are the following:
Radiator Springs Racers
Car race with familiar characters amid fantastic landscapes, including terrain and towns similar to those in the movie, Cars.
Luigi’s Rollickin ’Roadsters
Luigi's playful open-top two-seaters began rolling out in 2016 and are the first trackless travel system at the Disneyland Resort.
Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
Attraction inaugurated in 2012 that combines an exciting trip to the old, with a turntable of the "cup of tea" type.
Meeting the residents of Radiators Springs
Disney California Adventure Park's fun Route 66, set with a Halloween theme, is the only place in the world where you'll experience a traffic jam.
Hit the pits to meet Lightning McQueen, Mater, Cruz and other Cars characters.
3. Pixar Pier
DCA area recently renovated to honor Pixar, Walt Disney's computer animation studio. It offers boardwalks where stories and characters from Pixar movies come to life.
Its unmissable and re-imagined attractions are:
Incredicoaster
Join The Incredibles in a full speed race to stop the mischievous and chaotic baby Jack-Jack and prevent a catastrophe. Closed tunnels, special effects and a fantastic soundtrack are part of the atmosphere.
Jessie's Critter Carousel
Adventure ride through the Wild West starring Jessie, the cowgirl from Toy Story.
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
Inspired by the movie, Inside Out (Intense-Mind), fantastic attraction that develops in the mind of the girl Riley Anderson and her 5 emotions: Joy (Joy), Sadness (Sadness), Fear (Fear), Disgust (Disgust) and Anger (angry).
The Memory Chariots have distinctive colors that represent Riley's emotions, on a mind-blowing ride inside the headquarters of his mind.
Pixar Pier games
Fantastic games along Pixar's seaside walk. Catch floating stars and feed the insatiable caterpillar from A Bug’s Life with candy corn.
Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging
Exciting wheel of fortune in which you climb, slide, rock and descend. It reaches 47.5 meters high, offering great views of the park. Each gondola has the image of a Pixar character.
Toy Story Midway Mania!
4D game starring the main characters from Toy Story. Put on your 3D glasses, board your spinning vehicle and start shooting darts, eggs, balls and other virtual projectiles.
4. Pacific Wharf
El Muelle del Pacífico es un destino costero de Disney California Adventure Park, con restaurantes, salones, vinotecas y mucho más.
El recorrido de la panadería
En este paseo de Pacific Wharf verás cómo se elabora el famoso pan de masa fermentada de San Francisco, icono gastronómico de la gran ciudad inventado a mediados del siglo XIX durante la fiebre del oro de California.
El pan es de sabor levemente ácido, suave por dentro y con una crujiente corteza.
Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar
Explora la ciencia, el talento y la creatividad que hay detrás de las atracciones Disney, en el sótano Blue Sky de Walt Disney Imagineering.
Opciones de restaurantes en Pacific Wharf
Wine Country Trattoria: comida italiana y vinos en un restaurante con ambientación del Valle de Napa.
Pacific Wharf Café: excelente para una comida informal cerca del muelle.
Lucky Fortune Cookery: comida asiática de rápido servicio.
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill: lo mejor de la cocina mexicana, desde ensaladas hasta platos principales.
Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop: un lugar para darse un gusto con un sundae, un helado, una malteada o una bebida caliente de chocolate.
Puestos de Pretzels: disfruta de sabrosos pretzels con cervezas artesanales.
Opciones de salones y bares en Pacific Wharf
Alfresco Tasting Terrace: para degustar un vino californiano con aperitivos italianos y vistas del árido paisaje de Radiator Springs.
Mendocino Terrace: vinos de California y de todo el mundo disfrutados al aire libre con la asesoría de un enólogo.
Sonoma Terrace: clásicos sándwiches italianos y bocadillos con vinos y cervezas artesanales.
Rita’s Baja Blenders: el lugar con los mejores cocteles margaritas, sangrías y brebajes sin alcohol, de Disneyland Resort.
5. Grizzly Peak
Área boscosa del parque bordeada por un río; un lugar para explorar la naturaleza y practicar entretenimientos de aventura en balsas rápidas, senderos y volando.
Sus atracciones imperdibles son Grizzly River Run, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail y Soarin’ La vuelta al mundo.
Grizzly River Run
Descenso en balsa por los rápidos de un río de montaña californiano. Cruza las ruinas oxidadas de una antigua empresa minera de la época de la fiebre del oro y viaja a través de una escarpada caverna montañosa en una balsa para 8 pasajeros.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Salvaje aventura para toda la familia. Sube a las torres de observación por un circuito de cuerdas y disfruta de vistas maravillosas por encima de las copas de los árboles.
Soarin’ La vuelta al mundo
Emocionante vuelo simulado en una pantalla cóncava de 180 grados avistando las más grandes maravillas del mundo.
6. Hollywood Land
Área temática de Disney California Adventure Park anteriormente llamada, Hollywood Pictures Backlot.
Representa el Hollywood de los años 1930 y ocasionalmente algunos directores, guionistas y animadores de las películas Disney, visitan el lugar para conversar con los visitantes. Sus atracciones principales son las siguientes:
Guardianes de la Galaxia – Misión: DESCANSO
Los amigos de Rocket son prisioneros de Collector en cajas de vidrio electrificadas a punto de desplomarse sobre un abismo y tú debes ayudar a rescatarlos. Un caos intergaláctico con una impresionante banda musical.
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Los mundos mágicos de las historias de Disney cobran vida en 3D con una fantástica animación y musicalización.
El teatro Sunset Showcase de Hollywood Land es el escenario de este espectáculo de fantasía, con Mickey y Donald como personajes principales.
Frozen – Vive en el Hyperion
Emotiva historia de Anna, Elsa y sus amigos, en un espectáculo teatral en vivo inspirado en la película. Participan otros queridos personajes como Kristoff, Olaf y Sven, interpretando las canciones de la cinta.
Charla con la tortuga Crush
Entra al Aquatorium y sostén una charla personal con Crush, la genial tortuga de Buscando a Nemo y Buscando a Dory. Habla también con Nemo, Dory, Marlin, el pulpo Hank y Squirt, el hijo de Crush.
Academia de Animación
Aprende las técnicas y trucos de los dibujos animados y dibuja un boceto de tu personaje favorito con la ayuda de un animador de Disney.
Monsters, Inc. Mike y Sulley al rescate
Ingresa al mundo de Monstrópolis y sigue a Mike y Sulley en su odisea para regresar a casa a la pequeña Boo.
Sorcerer’s Workshop
Descubre cómo hacen los animadores de Disney para dar vida a los personajes y averigua cuál de ellos se parece más a ti.
En estas experiencias interactivas verás cómo las figuras fijas se convierten en imágenes en movimiento. Podrás imaginar, dibujar y animar tu propia escena.
Disney Junior Dance Party!
Se trata de una fiesta para cantar y bailar con Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, Timon y otros personajes Disney. Kion y sus amigos de The Lion Guard, se unirán vía satélite desde Pride Lands.
Guardianes de la Galaxia: ¡Baile impresionante!
Muestra tus pasos de baile de los clásicos del rock and roll con Star-Lord y Gamora. También estará Groot, pero le gusta llegar tarde.
Encuentros con personajes
Otras divertidas atracciones de Hollywood Land son los encuentros cara a cara con personajes de Marvel, como Spider-Man, Pantera Negra, el Capitán América y la Capitana Marvel.
7. Paradise Gardens Park
Tierra temática de Disney California Adventure Park abierta inicialmente como Paradise Pier. Fue rediseñada en 2018 y sus principales atracciones son:
Mundo de Color
World of Color es un espectáculo nocturno al aire libre que ilumina las noches de Paradise Gardens Park, entre láseres, fuegos artificiales sincronizados y chorros de agua.
La luz, el fuego, el agua y la música, se juntan para animar las narraciones de Disney.
Escuela de Vuelo de Goofy
Disparatada clase de vuelo en Goofy’s Sky School con el piloto más loco del mundo.
La Sirenita – La aventura submarina de Ariel
Mágica celebración submarina ambientada con la música de esta clásica película de Disney.
Flota en una almeja-móvil y navega por la gruta de Ariel observando interesantes objetos. Es una aventura musical para toda la familia.
Golden Zephyr
Vuela alto a bordo de una nave espacial clásica inspirada en la ciencia ficción de los años 1920; un viaje inolvidable al pasado en una góndola galáctica.
Jumpin’ Jellyfish
Elévate sobre la bahía Paradise en una medusa y disfruta de las extraordinarias vistas de la ensenada, en un corto pero divertido paseo de 90 segundos.
Silly Symphony Swings
Despega y comienza a dar vueltas en las alturas en una de las experiencias clásicas y emocionantes de los parques de atracciones.
Atracciones estacionales
Disneyland Resort presenta atracciones y espectáculos relacionados con las fechas y temporadas más emblemáticas del año. Dos momentos anuales que gustan a los fans de Disney son Halloween y Navidad.
Halloween Time
Los parques Disney California celebran Halloween como un día muy especial, con decoraciones, atracciones y eventos, desde mediados de septiembre hasta el 31 de octubre. Las actividades de este año inician el 11 de septiembre.
Aparte de una espectacular decoración temática, la temporada de Halloween en Disneyland Resort incluye desfiles, soberbios espectáculos de fuegos artificiales y actividades en varios puntos del complejo, especialmente en el Castillo de la Bella Durmiente, Main Street, New Orleans Square y en Buena Vista Street.
Las inmensas calabazas alusivas a personajes de Disney, como Jack-o-lantern de Mickey Mouse, así como el jinete sin cabeza de la calle Buena Vista, son paradas obligadas para fotos.
La comida de la temporada es otra atracción para los niños, que pueden comer golosinas con la forma del ratón Mickey y de otros personajes Disney, dulces de arroz Krispy, pasteles Halloween y los churros maléficos y de calabaza.
Holidays at Disneyland
La temporada de fiestas de Disneyland comienza la segunda semana de noviembre y se extiende hasta la primera semana de enero.
El espectáculo de iluminación, «it’s a small world», marca un momento mágico en medio de un popurrí de canciones alusivas a las fiestas.
El encendido del árbol navideño de 15 metros de altura de Buena Vista Street, es otro emotivo momento de las fiestas en Disney; mientras que en el desfile A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Santa Claus y los personajes de Disney, se unen en una colorida y musical celebración en Main Street.
El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales Believe…In Holiday Magic, ilumina la noche en medio de la nevasca y conmovedora música.
Downtown Disney District se llena de comidas, bebidas y suvenires navideños, en una atmósfera festiva que no deja olvidar la temporada más fantástica del año.
Dónde está Disneylandia
Disneylandia es el nombre que se popularizó en español para referirse al Disneyland Park, el primer parque Disney de la historia inaugurado en Anaheim en 1955. Está en 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, California, Estados Unidos.
¿Qué hay nuevo en Disney?
Las atracciones de Disneyland Resort son renovadas periódicamente para ofrecer nuevas aventuras a los visitantes. Entre las más recientes están Jessie’s Critter Carousel, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, Encuentro Épico (con la Capitana Marvel) y Mickey’s PhilharMagic.
Qué visitar en Disney
Disneyland atracciones más populares: Piratas del Caribe, Mansión Embrujada, Stars Wars y Splash Mountain.
Dónde hospedarte
En Disneyland Resort puedes hospedarte en uno de los 3 hoteles oficiales Disney próximos a los parques.
Cerca de Los Ángeles Disneyland hay muchos otros hoteles en todas las categorías y precios.
Itinerary
El itinerario para conocer las atracciones de Disneyland Park y Disney California Adventure Park, depende de la duración del viaje.
Calcula que podrás conocer 10 atracciones por día y establece tu itinerario en función de los atractivos que más te interesen y del número de días que tengas.
Dónde comer
En Disneyland Resort hay muchos lugares donde comer, tanto platos rápidos y más baratos, como opciones de alta cocina.
Downtown Disney District es un área entre los 2 parques orientada a la comida.
En cada tierra o área temática hay opciones de alimentación. Buena Vista Street y Pacific Wharf son zonas de Disney California Adventure Park con variadas opciones de comida.
¿Cuáles son los parques de Disney en Los Ángeles?
Disneyland Park y el Disney California Adventure, en el complejo de entretenimiento Disneyland Resort, Anaheim.
¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada a Disney Los Ángeles?
La entrada para visitar indistintamente los 2 parques puede costar entre 72 USD por día (si compras un boleto de 5 días) y 117.5 USD por día (si compras un boleto de 2 días).
La entrada para un solo día y un solo parque cuesta entre 104 y 154 USD, dependiendo del día de la semana. Los boletos son más baratos de lunes a jueves.
¿Cuáles son los dos parques de Disney en California?
Son el Disneyland Park y el Disney California Adventure Park, en Anaheim.
¿Cuál es el mejor de los parques de Disney?
Para visitar con niños pequeños, el mejor parque es el Magic Kingdom (Florida); para adolescentes y adultos, probablemente son los parques de Disneyland Resort (California).
¿Cuál es el parque más visitado de Disney?
Magic Kingdom recibe anualmente casi 21 millones de visitantes, encabezando a los parques Disney en afluencia de público.
Disneyland Park promedia una visita de 18.7 millones de turistas, mientras que Tokyo Disneyland es el primero entre los parques fuera de Estados Unidos con 17.9 millones de visitas anuales.
¿Cuál es el parque más grande de Disney?
El complejo más grande es Disney World (Orlando, Florida), con una superficie de 12 mil hectáreas (el equivalente a la ciudad de San Francisco). Tiene 4 parques (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom y Disney’s Hollywood Studios), 2 parques acuáticos y 24 hoteles Disney, así como campos de golf y centros comerciales.
¿Dónde se ubica Disney World?
Está en el área de Lake Buena Vista y Bay Lake, cerca de Orlando, Florida, Estados Unidos.
Disneyland Park
Disneyland Park fue el primer parque construido por The Walt Disney Company. Abrió en 1955 en Anaheim (California) y su desarrollo fue supervisado personalmente por Walt Disney.
Disneyland California paquetes
La operadora Get Away Today tiene una larga trayectoria trabajando con Disney en paquetes que proporcionan alojamiento y entradas a los parques de California. Estos paquetes permiten importantes ahorros si se compran el hospedaje y las entradas por separado.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort es el complejo de parques y hoteles de Disney, en Anaheim, California. Está formado por 2 parques (Disneyland Park y Disney California Adventure Park), el Downtown Disney District (área de restaurantes y tiendas) y 3 hoteles oficiales Disney (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney Paradise Pier Hotel y Disneyland Hotel).
Boletos para Disney California 2020
Los boletos de 1 día (un solo parque) cuestan entre 104 y 154 USD (el monto dependerá del día, siendo más costosos de viernes a domingo).
Los boletos de 2 días (acceso a los 2 parques) cuestan 235 USD (117.5 USD por día). El precio diario se abarata al comprar para un mayor número de días.
Boletos para Disney baratos
Si visitas los parques de Disneyland Resort los martes y miércoles, podrás ahorrar hasta un 32.5 % respecto a los días pico (viernes, sábado y domingo).
Disney California Adventure atracciones
Las atracciones del Disney California Adventure Park se encuentran en 7 áreas temáticas:
- Buena Vista Street;
- Cars Land;
- Pixar Pier;
- Pacific Wharf;
- Grizzly Peak;
- Hollywood Land;
- Paradise Gardens Park.
Entre las atracciones más populares están Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! y Soarin’ Around the World.
Disneyland tickets price
Puedes comprar un ticket de un día para Disneyland Park hasta por 154 USD, dependiendo del día de la semana y del mes; a partir de 2 días, los tickets son más baratos y pueden dar acceso también al Disney California Adventure Park.
Disneyland atracciones
Las atracciones de Disneyland Park están distribuidas en 8 tierras o espacios temáticos. Entre las más populares están:
- Stars Wars (área temática Tomorrowland);
- Piratas del Caribe;
- Mansión Embrujada (New Orleans Square);
- Splash Mountain (Critter Country).
Fotos de Disneylandia
Castillo de la Bella Durmiente, símbolo de los parques Disney
Main Street, U.S.A., el lugar donde comienza la diversión en Disneyland Park
La Mansión Embrujada, popular atracción de Disneyland Park
Es difícil, pero, ¿cuál de todas las atracciones y parques temáticos de Los Ángeles Disneyland te gustó más?
Te invitamos a compartir este artículo para que tus amigos también conozcan la guía definitiva de los parques del maravilloso mundo Disney.
