Everyone’s approach to Disneyland is different and I will admit I am not of those people who needs to “ride all the rides.” As much as I love the rides, I am equally as happy just walking around enjoying all the little things that Disneyland has to offer. On my recent runDisney weekend, I experienced a few things I don’t normally for and took some time to do a couple of my favorites. So whether you’re headed to Disneyland for a day or a week, here’s a few things I would recommend doing.
Character Breakfast
There are a couple Disneyland hotel properties that offer a character breakfast, one of them being Paradise Pier. When my friends and I decided to stay there during our race weekend, we decided we wanted to do the character breakfast. Although it is a bit pricey for breakfast, the experience is fun. Breakfast is buffet style and includes things such as fresh fruit, the famous Mickey waffles and an omelette bar. (My omelette was delicious!) As you’re enjoying breakfast, characters walk around interacting with the guests. We were probably the only table without children, but we still had a blast. Your visit includes a guaranteed picture with Mickey, which they try to sell you, but they also allow you to take pictures with your own camera.
“Walk in Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps” Tour
As part of our girls weekend, we wanted to do something extra special. After looking at the various tours they offer, we decided to do “Walk In Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps” tour and it was amazing! You take a three hour tour of the park, learning the history of the parks and seeing Walt Disney’s vision. The tour includes a few rides, lunch and a trip to Walt’s Dream Suite. We were only allowed one picture in the Dream Suite, but I must say it is beautiful!!! My favorite part of the tour? They were able to have ASL interpreters for me, as well as a captioning device for the rides—this made sure I didn’t miss anything on the tour and I was beyond impressed that Disneyland offered this service for its guests.
All The Snacks!
Disneyland has some great treats and the holiday season is no exception. Some people go for the churros or Dole Whip, but my favorite treat is their gingerbread Mickey cookies. No holiday Disney trip is complete without it. I had the Dole Whip too, but there is something special about the cookie. California Adventure has a new festival for the holidays and there were some tasty treats there as well. As much as I love the Disneyland snacks, I do try to keep my meals a little healthy when I’m there and I find there are better options in California Adventure or Downtown Disney.
The Entertainment
Sometimes I just walk around Disneyland and enjoy the sights, which includes the various entertainers. One this trip, we saw a holiday drum line, the dapper dans and a few bands. Everyone seems in such a hurry to get to the next ride, but I love stopping to take some time to enjoy it all.
The Decorations
The Holiday season at Disneyland is my favorite. There is so much attention to detail from Main Street to the rides, you can’t help but be happy. But this isn’t just during the holiday season—year round Disneyland is a magical place and the details are always awe inspiring.
The Rides
I mentioned that I don’t need to ride all the rides, but c’mon—you can’t go to Disneyland without riding some of the rides. I always try to take a break from technology when I am at Disneyland, but I definitely love the Disneyland app which can help you determine your wait times and plan your adventures.
Have you ever been to Disneyland? What’s your favorite thing to do there?
Until next time, happy running.
Jenn13.1
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