Hi Courtney!
Oh boy, what a question! I'm not sure it's the kind of question that has one answer, but I'll certainly do my best to share my favorite things for little Mouseketeers at the Disneyland Resort.
I think the first thing to consider if you must choose just one park to visit is the interests of your kids. Do you have someone who is a big fan of a specific movie or story? If your kids are Star Wars fans or love princesses I would pick Disneyland Park. If your kids love the Avengers, Cars, or Toy Story then I'd choose Disney California Adventure Park. Mickey and his pals can be found in both parks, so no worries there!
Disneyland Park does have more attractions that don't have
height requirements, which is nice for groups with young kids. Then you have areas like
Mickey's Toontown that are amazing for little explorers, and classic attractions like
Dumbo the Flying Elephant! For a first visit, I have to admit that Disneyland Park would be my choice.
You don't need to apply for anything for your child who uses a wheelchair.
Disneyland Resort has great resources available for those guests with mobility disabilities! Some rides and queues are wheelchair accessible, while others may provide you with a
location return time if the line doesn't have space for a wheelchair to navigate. There are also
special guide maps that you can download online or pick up at the parks with additional information about accessing attractions with a wheelchair, where to find
companion restrooms and other helpful details.
While you're planning your visit I recommend reading the
Accessibility Planning Guide & Recommendations from the Disneyland website. It has some amazing tips like places to take breaks, parking information, and other tools available to help guests have the best day possible. Of course, you're always welcome to come and ask us more questions, too!
Whatever park you choose, I hope you and your crew have an amazing day, Courtney!
Keep moving forward!
Amanda