Hi there, Tiffanie,
Oh boy! That brings back memories. I visited sunny
Southern California as a high school senior too. Although much has changed in the many years since my old choir days, one thing remains the same: The Happiest Place on Earth is an ideal location for team building and making magical memories.
There are two main locations for
Guest pickup and drop-off areas at the Disneyland Resort. Larger motor coaches will have more room to maneuver and idle at the Downtown Disney District location. To access this location, start from Disneyland Drive, the main north-south corridor that passes through the heart of the Disneyland Resort. From there, turn west onto Magic Way then take the first turn south onto Downtown Drive. Your group of students will walk through the
Downtown Disney District starting at the security entrance near the back of the
Star Wars Trading Post. After a short walk, they will arrive at the esplanade between the main entrances of the theme parks.
Parking for large buses and other oversized vehicles is available at the Toy Story Parking Area. Access the
Toy Story Parking Area from South Harbor Boulevard to the southeast of the main Disneyland Resort area. Guests parking at the theme park parking areas may use complimentary transportation to the Disneyland Resort theme park esplanade.
Tony’s Tip: I am often asked about available alternatives to cash for teenagers to use for dining and shopping at the Disneyland Resort. My usual response is to give the teen a
Disney Gift Card. Disney Gift Cards are accepted nearly everywhere in the theme parks, the
Disneyland Resort Hotels, and several Disney-operated shops in Downtown Disney District. As a parent, I appreciate how easy it is to find Disney Gift Cards at a discounted price at discount warehouse clubs or when using store credit cards at select retail locations such as
Target.
I hope you and your group of students have an amazing time at the Disneyland Resort, Tiffanie. If you have any more questions, we’d love to hear from you again here at planDisney.
~Tony