Disneyland Park is the best place to focus your first-time visit to Disneyland as this is where you will find the castle and all the most historic attractions at the park.

If you are visiting a Disney resort with multiple parks, the best "first" park depends on your location and goals. At Walt Disney World in Florida, Magic Kingdom is the essential first stop for most, as it provides the classic "castle" experience and nostalgic atmosphere that defines the brand. At the Disneyland Resort in California, you should start with the original Disneyland Park for its historical significance as the only park Walt Disney himself walked in, though many regulars head to Disney California Adventure first if they want to secure early "Lightning Lane" spots for Cars Land. For Tokyo Disney, most experts recommend starting with Tokyo DisneySea; it is widely considered the most beautiful and unique theme park in the world, featuring "Fantasy Springs," a high-demand area that requires early entry to access. Generally, your "first" park should be the one with the most "E-ticket" attractions you want to ride, allowing you to tackle them during the morning "rope drop" when wait times are lowest. If you have small children, the "Castle Park" (Magic Kingdom style) is almost always the best introduction to the magic.