Welcome back to planDisney, Alondra. Thanks for bringing us another
great question!
Big family
Disneyland trips are tons of fun, and I love that you are preparing for competing interests with your littles and teens. I also find that expecting the unexpected brings a lot of joy to any Disney trip!
Alondra, my planDisney pals assure me that Apple Cash should work at most locations throughout the resort. I use mobile pay at Disneyland, and find that it is often accepted even at table service restaurants. There might be a few exceptions to using Apple Cash in the parks, like at balloon vendors or certain mobile merchandise carts during evening entertainment. I recommend having your teens confirm with a Cast Member that tap-to-pay / Apple Cash is accepted at a specific location. Hope this helps!
Another way to maximize your family's fun is to purchase
Lightning Lane Multi Pass (LLMP), which allows you to book return times and skip the (generally longer) standby queues at some of the most popular rides at the resort. You could start the day with some family favorites - like
"it's a small world" Holiday and
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway - before your teens book more
thrill-seeking rides like Big Thunder Mountain or
Space Mountain. If you opt for LLMP, I highly recommend arriving at the theme parks early, as the best selection of return times is available first thing in the morning, and return times may be more limited later in the day. One last perk of LLMP, is that all PhotoPass downloads are free the day of your visit. So all of those wonderful family photos and attraction snaps are available for free. What a great way to commemorate your vacation!
Alondra, I hope this helps in your planning. If you've got any other questions, you've got a friend in planDisney. Please
visit us anytime!
See ya real soon,
Melissa