

I'm giving them 4 stars based on the fact that it's way more affordable than their competitors and also for short wait times on most of their rides. Lots of unhealthy food options, which is a bummer. Everything closes at 6pm and the park is very dark once the sun goes down - awful night time lighting.

The staff is definitely less friendly and actually saw a couple staff personnel yell at customers. No parades, no real fun atmosphere and no ongoing entertainment. Less action then Disneyland that's for sure. If you want to go and can afford it, it's worth experiencing at least once in your life - possibly more if you fall in love with it.Ī great alternative for families on a budget and who hate waiting in long lines. It brings in more money (the theme parks in general) than basically any other portion of their business, and they own a ton. Overall, you are going to get your money's worth and have an enjoyable time, for sure. If you are going with extended family, hope to the universe that whoever is getting fast-passes for you gets it for a ride you like because you likely don't have much of a say in anything. If you are going with only other adults, it may be best to make sure that everybody is a fan of Disney - because otherwise it may provide a lackluster experience and it may be better to go to a roller-coaster focused theme park. I think if you are going with children aged 6-12 it could be incredibly "magical" to watch them experience Disneyland, enjoy the rides, meet some of their favorite characters, etc. Is it worth it? That will be up to the individual to decide. Some personalities may not enjoy the long-line waiting, buying tons of merchandise, and the exorbitant prices of tickets (or food inside the park). There's an atmosphere and vibe that is difficult to replicate anywhere else, especially if you are a fan of Disney's entertainment. I mean, they literally infuse the smell of homemade cookies on Main Street. There's an undeniable magic to Disneyland. However, if Disney isn't all that important to you, Universal Studios was a much better experience in my opinion. Although maybe you'd prefer Disneyland, which you can walk across to in a few minutes. If you're a Disney fan, it's worth a visit. We chose to dine in at a cafe here which actually just turned out to be a Starbucks in disguise and was disappointing, though I probably should've looked into it a bit more. Even if you purchase Genie+, you can only choose a lightning lane once every couple of hours, and some rides have a separate lightning lane, which is just wrong when you've already paid extra. Just like at many other theme parks, expect to spend many hours in lines for rides here, many which turn out not to be worth the wait.
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All employees we encountered were helpful and enthusiastic and the Disneyland app helps to plan your day, plus there's maps and wait times on there too. The Cars-themed area was also really amazing to look at - so, so realistic. I've got to say the Incredicoaster was fantastic and ideal for thrill seekers.

Sadly, I found my visit to the Disney Calif.

There’s so much more to discover here… so check it out!Įnjoy your time here but please visit both parks if possible. Some pieces are $$$ (mostly canvas) but you can always ask if they have the same piece in print or for even less, as a postcard. I only mentioned our two favorite rides but there’s plenty more to do here.Īlso, if you have interests in art I urge you to visit “Off the Page”, it’s a gallery where you can buy some really amazing pieces from some really talented artists (my favorite is Brett Owens). So, depending on how big your group is and the cost that comes with that- the single rider lane will be much faster than the stand by lane. But, we did have a conversation with a man who had a big family and he said it’s too expensive for so many people and I have to agree. With that said, I still rather pay to sit with my family. Of course, your group is separated when you do this but you still get to enjoy the ride. Also, we usually pay for Lighting Lane but the last time we tried the single rider lane- just to see if it was worth saving a few bucks. The ambiance is more enjoyable, at least for us. We prefer riding the Radiator Springs Racers at sunset or when it’s dark. We have the Magic Key so we get to visit as often as we want. We enjoy our time here most by going on Soarin’ and the Radiator Springs Racers.
