An Insider's Guide to Disneyland California Adventure Park

Did you know that the new Disneyland California Adventure Park was opened in 2001 as a celebration of California’s history and culture? Also, did you know that there are five Disneland-themed parks across the world? The first one was established in California, later it was opened up in Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. If your idea for a perfect family vacation is to have fun and take part in joyous activities as a team, Disneyland is the ideal place for you. It is one of the most bucket list-worthy destinations in America and a trip that you and your kids will never forget. If it is your first time visiting this park, you can make a to-do list and add these 9 themed parks to it: Main Street, U.S.A., Critter Country, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, New Orleans Square, Mickey's Toontown, and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The operational hours of the Disneyland California Adventure Park are from 8 am -10 pm.

One of the beloved rides among kids in this park is the classic "It's a Small World", a whimsical ride in the spirit of global unity to the tune of the happiest song in the world. There are many other thrilling rides that you can check out at the Space Mountain and Indiana Jones Adventure! These rides will not only boost your adrenaline but also recharge you to keep you going throughout the day. At this park, the top things that you can explore are Grizzly Peak, Hollywood Land, Paradise Gardens Park, Pacific Wharf, Avengers Campus, and Cars Land. This place offers incredible ways to celebrate and enjoy with your kids. Some of those that you should not miss out on include the new Avengers Campus, home to Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! To visit this place you can look out for the United States vacation packages that have Disneyland added to the list.

A List of Main Attractions in Disneyland

1. Jungle River Cruise: It is a riverboat amusement ride located in the Adventureland. A Disney cast member acts as the tour guide and various exotic animals are displayed throughout the ride.
2. Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson: Who doesn’t like a tree house that we used to see in cartoons in our childhood? If you like it too, better take a closer look at this tree house nestled among the branches of a giant tree on the shores of Jungle River.
3. Avengers Headquarters: Do you want to encounter the earth’s mightiest heroes like, Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Thor, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, The Wasp, The Guardians of the Galaxy, and Captain America? Then get ready to watch these superheroes spring into action at the Avengers Headquarters.

6 Key Tips to make the most out of your trip to Disneyland

1. Buy Multi-day Tickets

Since the cost of the tickets varies per day, so rather than buying a 1-day ticket to Disneyland California, it is better to buy multi-day tickets. By doing this you can save money as it is not affected by peak pricing and enjoy all the rides included in the package. Peak pricing generally happens during the holiday season and on weekends.

2. Find Accommodation Options

There are many options for accommodation in and around Disneyland California such as resorts and hotels. The on-site resorts are amazing and super convenient, but hotels near Anaheim offer budget-friendly stays.

3. Bring A Water Bottle

It is not eco-friendly to buy a bottle every time you feel thirsty and while enjoying many adventures at Disneyland California, you will feel the need to hydrate every once in a while. So, rather than buying a bottle of water each time you feel thirsty, carry a bottle and look up drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations.

4. Pack Snacks

Many dining options are available at the Disneyland California Park but since they can be quite expensive, you can also bring snacks. This can save you a lot of money during your visit.

5. Set A Budget for Souvenir And Food

You need to come here with a budget because there are so many things here that can be tempting for anyone. There are Mickey Mouse ears, ice creams, pretzels and clothing and it all adds up. It is better to set a budget and stick to it to avoid spending unnecessarily.

6. Visit Disneyland California During the Holiday Season

Halloween and Christmas at Disneyland California are two big seasons celebrated here. During the Halloween season, a Party is organised also called Oogie Boogie Bash. Every year the Haunted Mansion is transformed into a Jack Skellington’s Nightmare. It is an exciting place to be for a perfect family vacation. Disneyland California Park where the fun is never-ending, you will fall short of days once you enter this wonderland. Here you will find eight themed lands – Avengers Campus, Hollywood Land, Pixar Pier, Cars Land, Paradise Gardens Park, Pacific Wharf, Buena Vista Street and Grizzly Peak.

How to Reach Disneyland California Adventure Park?

If you are booking an America tour package and travelling from India to the U.S., the quickest flight to Los Angeles will take 19 hours with one stopover. There are no direct flights from New Delhi to Los Angeles. Generally, it takes 22 hours of travel to reach Los Angeles. The time difference between Los Angeles to New Delhi is 13 hours and 30 minutes behind. For transportation in and around the city, you can always take the shuttle bus or take a taxi. Also, if you want to visit any nearby attractions such as California beaches, you can go to Huntington Beach City Beach. You can go surfing there or spend some relaxing time at the beachfront with a chilled beer.

What Accommodation to Choose at Disneyland California Adventure Park?

Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has everything you must be looking for a spa, dining with Napa Rose, crystal-clear themed pools, and spacious rooms with grandeur outlook and elegance. There is a wide range of accommodation options available at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. These include rooms with balcony and pool-side views and premium-level rooms with personal assistance from the concierge staff. It also has luxurious suites 3 bedroom suites, multi-beds arcadia suites and grandeur arroyo suites. They offer many amenities one of which is Tenaya Stone Spa. Inside Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you can recharge and reinvigorate your senses by booking luxurious body treatments. These include Citrus Groves face and body treatment, gemstone sparkle facial, and Tenaya river stone massage, among others. Besides this, they also offer some salon services, so here you can get your nails done, your hair spa, and foot treatments like pedicures.

There are many other wellness offerings to release stress and restore balance for the people residing in Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. These include sunrise yoga in Disneyland Park, paddleboard yoga in the fountain pool and power walking workout in Disney California Adventure Park. Also, some resorts at Disneyland California also offer US Military members discounted rates on selected rooms.

Live every bit of your life king-size with a trip to Disneyland California!