Hi Elijah! Welcome to planDisney! To all who come to this happy place, welcome! When Walt Disney created Disneyland, he wanted it to be a place for all ages and where everyone could feel like a kid again. Planning for what your friends will do at The Happiest Place on Earth is going to be so fun, so let's get started!
I can't help but think about the classic rides in
Fantasyland at
Disneyland Park as a great place to start the day. I highly recommend a spin in teacups at the
Mad Tea Party, soaring off to Neverland on
Peter Pan's Flight, and sailing on the Happiest Cruise on Earth,
"it's a small world"! There's also something so fun about driving a mini car on
Autopia, and then heading over to
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for the wildest ride in the wilderness!
At
Disney California Adventure Park, take a stroll down Route 66 to
Cars Land and plan to ride everything there!! My two favorite attractions,
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! and
Incredicoaster, are also not to be missed at California Adventure!
For dining, there's nothing quite like a character meal to make you feel young at heart! You could choose to have breakfast with Minnie and Friends at
Plaza Inn, or enjoy a meal at
Storytellers Cafe, where the characters vary based on the meal time you choose. I also love
Lamplight Lounge for the views, vibes, and menu! You can make Advanced Dining Reservations up to 60 days in advance from the date you wish to dine.
For entertainment, I can't say enough about the nighttime spectaculars!
Wondrous Journeys and
World of Color Happiness! are great ways to end a perfect Disney day. I also love
Paint the Night Parade and
Fantasmic! at Disneyland Park!
Be sure to pick up complimentary "1st Visit" buttons for your friends! These can be found at City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park or at Guest Services in Disney California Adventure Park. I also suggest having a group photo taken in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle to capture the memory of your visit.
If you have any other questions before you arrive, please feel free to send them to us at planDisney. We're all ears, and we would love to help!
Wishing you magic,
Lisa