The Paradise Pier Hotel is not the furthest from the parks, but ever since the latest security changes you can no longer take the short-cut through the Grand Californian Hotel to get to the Entry Plaza/Esplanade.
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At Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, access to The Veranda for World of Color viewing is only for guests with a Club Level room at the hotel. World of Color Dining Package or the World of Color Dessert Party. My family has experienced both of these, and the reserved areas are great for both.
And, since Downtown Disney is a secured area, you don't have to go back through security to get back into the parks when you're done. Just ride the Monorail back into Tomorrowland, or stroll through Downtown Disney to visit Disney California Adventure Park.
Disney California Adventure Park: Up to Two DaysNo matter when you're visiting, though, you'll definitely want to arrive early to make sure you can grab FastPass tickets for rides and minimize wait times.
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®.
Crowds at Disneyland vs California AdventureDisneyland is always a little more crowded than Disney California Adventure, but it is also a bigger park and has more rides and attractions.
Best Age to Go to Disneyland 7-9Your kids are still excited to experience all of the Disney magic. By 9 your child can probably ride all of the rides at both Disneyland and California Adventure. We typically do Disneyland more and at the age of 10 we do a special 10-year-old trip to Disney World with each of our kids.
In-park dining requires a theme park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date for each person ages 3 and older. Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the parks.
Can I visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in one day? A: Yes. It is possible to visit both Disneyland Resort theme parks in one day using either a Park Hopper Ticket or Magic Key pass.