Welcome to planDisney, Kelly. We're so glad you found us to ask this question. Oh boy! A trip to the Disneyland Resort is in your near future and I'm thrilled to help out.
I can't think of a better way to kick off the new year than with a magical visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. I've stayed at many of the
Good Neighbor Hotels in the area and have definitely taken advantage of the
Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) System to get to the theme parks. I've found the buses to be clean, safe and comfortable.
After a quick search, I noticed that there is a stop near the hotel that you will be staying at. You can also check with the front desk of your hotel for additional information on this transportation option. I've found that all the hotels in the area are well-versed and can point you in the right direction. I also recommend visiting the ART website directly for additional information. They have an app that you will need to download to purchase your ride pass. I usually purchase the full-day pass at a nominal cost. It's a real lifesaver (and step saver) at the end of a long day at the theme parks. The app will also show you exactly where your bus is so you can time your arrival at the bus stop to be practically perfect. All buses drop off at the transportation center located near the main entrance gates on Harbor Boulevard and just outside of security.
Did you see the great news, Kelly? A
2024 event calendar for the Disneyland Resort was shared today on the Disney Parks Blog! It's so exciting to see what fun events will be happening during your visit. It looks like the
Lunar New Year Celebration will be happening at the time of your stay. I love this event at Disney California Adventure Park. The highlight of this celebration for me is definitely sampling all of the delicious Asian cuisine and adding my wish to the Wishing Wall. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for additional details as we get closer to the event.
Well, Kelly, I hope this has been helpful as you are planning your magical visit. If there's anything else that you're curious about, please come back to ask us. Until then, I wish you continued happy planning!
Michelle