Hi there, Breanne! Welcome to planDisney and thank you for bringing us your question. I'm so excited for you and your upcoming visit to the Disneyland Resort!
This question, I'm sure, stirs up a lot of strong opinions and I'm delighted to share mine with you. If I had to choose one, I would definitely choose
Disneyland. It's classic and I love the nostalgic feeling I have when I'm at Walt Disney's original park. If you're a foodie, like me, there are so many fantastic places to eat and yummy treats. A time saving tip is to use the
Disneyland app to
mobile order your food & treats. Some of my can't-miss snacks are Mickey-shaped Beignets from the
Mint Julep Bar and a DOLE Whip swirl from
The Tropical Hideaway. A couple of must-ride attractions I recommend are
Indiana Jones Adventure and
Alice in Wonderland. Both of these rides are
unique to Disneyland. The
Disney100 Celebration will also be in full swing, with its kick-off on January 27th.
Something else that may come as a surprise is that park hopping to
Disney California Adventure Park is so quick and easy with just a short walk across the
Esplanade. Better yet, it was just recently announced that you will
soon be able to switch parks earlier at 11:00 AM. Within California Adventure you'll find some unique attractions like
Radiator Springs Racers which can be found in the ever so cute Cars Land and one of my favorites,
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! in
Avengers Campus. To make the most of your visit, I would recommend
Disney Genie+ to save time in lines and you'll get unlimited
Disney PhotoPass Digital Downloads to remember your day.
If it does happen to be your first visit to the Disneyland Resort, make sure to stop by City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland or Chamber of Commerce on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure for a complimentary "1st Visit" button to commemorate the occasion and have as a souvenir.
Breanne, I hope I've given you some things to think about to help you make your decision. No matter what you decide, I know you'll have a magical time. If you would like more recommendations or tips, please visit us again - even
ask me directly. We look forward to welcoming you to the West Coast and to the Happiest Place on Earth!
Michelle