About this Plan
This touring plan is carefully crafted to optimize your time experiencing Disneyland Park’s rides and attractions. This plan can be used by travelers visiting the park for a single day or multiple days. It’s also suitable for those with a Park Hopper ticket, which permits access to more than one Disneyland Resort theme park within the same day.
Download the App
Before visiting Disneyland Resort, we recommend downloading the Disneyland app from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
Entering the Park
We suggest arriving at the park entrance at least 35 minutes before the park opens, particularly during summer, U.S. holiday weekends, and other busy periods. Keep in mind that it may take up to 35 minutes to reach the front gates from the parking booth if you’re driving. Once inside, you can grab a map to help you navigate the park. Downloading the official Disneyland app allows you to view attraction wait times, check showtimes, navigate the park using GPS, and much more, all on your smartphone.
Experience Within First or Last Few Hours
The following attractions typically have the longest wait times. To avoid lengthy queues, you should visit them as soon as the park opens or a few hours before the park closes as the wait times are generally shorter. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
Indiana Jones Adventure
Attraction type: Motion-base dark ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 46 in (117 cm)
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Attraction type: Roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Coming soon - Scheduled to open November 15, 2024
Attraction type: Water flume ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Attraction type: Trackless dark ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Attraction type: Interactive motion simulator ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 38 in (97 cm)
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Space Mountain
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Attraction type: Family-friendly trackless dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Experience After Noon
The attractions in this section can have lengthy wait times, but they are generally more manageable. It’s best to visit them after noon. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Peter Pan’s Flight
Attraction type: Family-friendly suspended dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Attraction type: 3D motion simulator ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Experience at Dusk
The experiences in this section are nighttime shows, viewable only after dark. Remember to consider showtimes when visiting other attractions in the park.
Fantasmic!
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.
Attraction type: Live-action nighttime show featuring fountains, projection mapping, pyrotechnics, and more
Height requirement: Any height
Wondrous Journeys
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.
Attraction type: Nighttime show featuring pyrotechnics, projection mapping, lasers, and more
Height requirement: Any height
Experience at Any Time
The attractions below usually have low wait times, making them accessible most times of the day compared to the park’s other attractions. Please note that although listed in the “Experience at Any Time” section, some of these attractions may close before the park does; they are included here because of their minimal wait times. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Attraction type: Scenic island and interactive play area
Height requirement: Any height
Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
Attraction type: Free-floating canoe experience
Height requirement: Any height
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster
Attraction type: Kid-friendly roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 35 in (89 cm)
The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
Attraction type: Educational show
Height requirement: Any height
Dining
We’ve highlighted some of our favorite dining locations for lunch and dinner that you might enjoy. However, for lunchtime, you can also opt to pack snacks or buy some from the many concession stands in the park if you prefer to minimize your time dining.
Carnation Cafe
This table service restaurant is located on Main Street, U.S.A. The menu features gourmet burgers, braised short rib, fresh fish, and plant-based options. If you’re interested in dining here, consider making a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Plaza Inn
Plaza Inn is a quick service/fast casual dining spot in Main Street, U.S.A. While its prices are a bit high for this type of venue, it offers delicious homestyle dishes, including fried chicken, pot roast, pasta, mashed potatoes, biscuits, and more.
Blue Bayou Restaurant
This immersive table service restaurant, located in New Orleans Square, offers a themed dining experience with views inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The menu features Cajun-Creole cuisine. If you’re interested in dining here, you should make a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Located in Frontierland, this quick-service eatery serves Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, and rice bowls.
Ronto Roasters
This quick-service dining spot, situated in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, offers a limited menu primarily featuring Ronto Wraps. These wraps consist of roasted pork, grilled pork sausage, peppercorn sauce, and tangy slaw wrapped in pita bread. The restaurant also provides breakfast and plant-based options. Despite the limited menu, this restaurant is very popular with guests.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you are a vegetarian or vegan, Disneyland Park offers a wide variety of meals for you. Click here to view our Disneyland Resort vegetarian and vegan guide. This guide highlights various dining locations throughout the park with meals that cater to your dietary needs.
For complete information on all of Disneyland Resort’s rides and attractions, click here.
Additional Information
Tips
- If you’re visiting the park for just one day, we recommend having breakfast before you arrive to maximize your time for enjoying the attractions.
- To reduce your wait times, consider purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and/or Lightning Lane Single Pass. For more information on these services, click here. When using your Lightning Lane Multi Pass, we recommend choosing attractions from the “Experience Within First or Last Few Hours” section as these typically have the longest wait times. This approach will help you maximize your time by enjoying the park’s top attractions with minimal waiting.
- If you’re staying at a Disneyland Resort on-site hotel, take advantage of early park entry. This gives you a head start, allowing you to experience more attractions throughout the day. To find out when early park entry is available and learn more about it click here.
- At select quick-service restaurants throughout the park, you can use the Disneyland app‘s mobile ordering service. This feature allows you to order your meal in advance, so when you arrive at the restaurant, you can quickly pick up your food and avoid long lines at the ordering counter.
- Don’t rush from one attraction to another. Take your time to explore the different themed areas of the park, especially Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
- Remember to capture your memories by taking photographs with characters and in the various themed areas.
To see more tips for visiting Disneyland Resort, click here.
Note
This touring plan includes most rides and attractions at Disneyland Park, so visiting them all in a single day may not be feasible if crowd levels are high. It’s best to choose the attractions that interest you the most.
