Hello there Thomas,
Welcome to planDisney - I'm so glad you stopped by with your question! It sounds like you're planning one epic adventure for your family topped off with a fun trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. How fun!
I'm happy to share that it's never been easier to plan a trip to the Disneyland Resort. There's a planning tool at the top of the page of the
Disneyland Resort website that I typically use where you can put in the dates of your visit and it will walk you through the details like
hotel,
theme park tickets, and
theme park reservations.
However, it sounds like there are multiple elements to your trip, so if you'd like to speak with someone about the details of your visit to the Disneyland Resort then I would recommend
calling a Cast Member at the Vacation Packages line.
When considering places to stay, my favorite option is the
Disneyland Hotel. You can walk to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park from this hotel and I think it does a fantastic job of keeping that Disney Magic flowing for your whole trip to the resort.
Depending on your budget, it could also be fun to consider adding the
Park Hopper option to your tickets. With this option, you'll make a theme park reservation for each day of your visit, but you'll be able to hop between both parks starting at 11:00 AM each day. This gives some extra flexibility to your day to make sure you have time to see and do everything you want during your visit.
Thanks again for your question, Thomas! I hope you make some magical memories with your family during your upcoming vacation.
Have a Magical Day,
Greg