Is it better to stay on site at Disneyland?

Part of the fun of a Disneyland vacation is staying on property at a Disneyland Resort hotel. From check-in to checkout, you are immersed in Disney magic and family fun. Plus, it's so much more relaxing not to deal with parking or traffic in the morning (and maybe even taking the Monorail into Disneyland Park!).



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I didn't feel like I had to maximize my time in the park and push through being tired or in pain because I could take a break whenever I wanted; the room is just 10 minutes away! If you're debating it, and you have the extra money, definitely stay onsite. I won't ever stay off-site at a Disney resort ever again.

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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.

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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.

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You can book either first. However, if you're planning on booking a resort hotel and theme park tickets, I recommend that you make it easy on yourself and book a room-and-ticket package. There are usually money-saving packages available.

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Hanina, at this time, there are no discounts on tickets for Disney Resort Hotel Guests. However, I recommend visiting the Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page frequently since you'll often times find discounted tickets, deals on Disney Resort Hotels, and Disney+ Subscriber deals during different times of the year.

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Can I use the pool at a resort other than the one I'm staying at? Using another resort's pool is called, in Disney lingo, “pool-hopping” and it is generally not allowed.

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Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do. For my family, this meant that my oldest two (ages 9 and 10) could ride rides together while an adult rode with the younger kids (ages 2, 4, and 6).

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The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February. Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Disneyland Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.

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How to Buy Discount Disneyland Tickets (2023): Top 12 Cheap Ways
  1. Discounted Park Hopper and 1-Park Per Day Tickets (Promo Code)
  2. Seasonal Disneyland California Resident Tickets.
  3. Discount Combo Tickets with Nearby Theme Parks.
  4. Magic Key Annual Pass Program.
  5. Book a Disneyland Vacation Package.
  6. AAA Disneyland Tickets.


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How to Save Money at Disneyland
  1. Travel During the Off-Season. ...
  2. Purchase Discount Multi-Day Tickets.
  3. Stay Off-Site. ...
  4. Decide in Advance What's Worth Splurging on. ...
  5. Get a Disneyland Genie+ Ticket to Lock in the Lowest Price and Save on PhotoPass Photos.


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Occasionally Disney's phone agents may offer you a Basic Package when you want to book a room only reservation. A Basic Package is just the Room Only Reservation plus the Magical Extras and a luggage tag per person. This Basic Package is subject to the more strict vacation package rules.

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However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.

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Mornings are the best times at Disneyland to see popular attractions because lines are much shorter and the California sun isn't quite so hot.

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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.

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As of June 2023, Disneyland has 52 attractions with 49 rides (The term attractions is used by Disney as a catch-all term for rides, shows, and exhibits.)

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