Hi there, Cabree!
When you are working on low-level logistics, the vacation planning starts to get real, right? Daydreaming of the ways to get to the Disneyland Resort is one of my favorite pastimes when I’m away from The Happiest Place on Earth! You’ve made a great choice to fly through the John Wayne Airport (SNA). It’s one of my favorite airports to use for traveling to the Disneyland Resort. You’ll love how it is close and convenient to the
Disneyland Hotel.
If you booked a
Disneyland Resort Vacation Package through the Walt Disney Travel Company, you may call the
Vacation Packages phone line to request to add airport transportation to your vacation booking. Available options include shared shuttle service, private limousine transportation, and rental car. If you booked your Disneyland Resort Hotel stay separate from
theme park tickets, I recommend reaching out to available transportation services directly. A commonly-used provider is Karmel Shuttle. During one trip to the Disneyland Resort, I felt like a VIP when I had a private limousine service from Resolute Transportation. The rental car facility at John Wayne Airport, located in the adjacent parking structure, is very easy to use. All of the typical national rental car companies offer cars there. I’ve also found it is quite easy to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service, such as Lyft, from the John Wayne airport without any advanced scheduling.
Tony’s Tip: I highly recommend using the
Direct-to-Room service in the
Disneyland mobile app. You may use the service to request notification of when your
Disneyland Resort Hotel room is available. If your shuttle service arrives at the hotel before your room is ready, you may choose to drop off your luggage with the hotel Bell Services. Then, if you have theme park admission and
theme park reservations for that day, you can walk or take the
Disneyland Monorail to the parks. Or you may enjoy dining and shopping in the
Downtown Disney District. You may even begin to enjoy the services and amenities of Disneyland Hotel, including the
pools!
You’re staying at my favorite hotel in the world, Cabree. So I know you are going to have a magical time. I hope you enjoy a Lava Smoothie or other beverage by the side of the pool for me!
~Tony