Hi there Gretchen! I am so happy to hear that you're planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth! I am stoked to be able to assist in the planning of this magical vacation!
To start, you should check out the
Disneyland Special Offers page. Like WDW, Disneyland periodically posts special deals and promotions throughout the year, so depending on your travel dates, it is likely that you will be able to take advantage of some sort of discount!
And if you're looking to really experience that classic and nostalgic Disneyland that Walt built, I definitely suggest you consider the
Disneyland Hotel for your accommodations...HANDS DOWN! This resort screams "old-school" Disney but represents the history in a subtle yet classy way with no shortage of pixie-dusted elements!
This highly acclaimed resort just completed a multi-year renovation project, and I can say first-hand, that it is AMAZING... one of my favorite hotels EVER not to mention the fact that you'll never have to leave the magic as Disneyland Hotel is located steps from the parks!
**You can read more about
my love for the AAA 4-Diamond award winning Disneyland Hotel in this response I recently left for a guest!
Although Disneyland is smaller than WDW, advanced planning is still extremely important, and it sounds like you're on the right track! Don't hesitate to write back to me with any questions you may have! I am happy to help you every step of the way!
-Amanda F.