Disneyland Park Touring Plan
Touring plans make it easy for you to get the most out of your trip by outlining the order you should visit rides and attractions, allowing you to enjoy the top experiences in the park.
This touring plan was created for those visiting Disneyland Park. This touring plan is designed to be used for those visiting the park for a single day as well as for multiple days. Those visiting both Disneyland Resort parks on the same day may also take advantage of this plan.
Prior to visiting Disneyland Resort, we recommend that you download the official Disneyland app on the App Store or the Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
ENTERING THE PARK
We recommend getting to the park turnstiles at least 40 minutes prior to park opening, especially during summer, U.S. holiday weekends, and other break periods. Keep in mind that it may take up to 40 minutes to arrive at the front gates from the parking booth. When you have entered the park, you can grab a guide map to help locate the park’s rides and attractions and to view showtimes as well as other details. If you download the official Disneyland app, this information and more can be accessed on it.
Experience Within First or Last Few Hours
The following attractions typically experience the most extended wait times. We suggest visiting them as soon as possible or a few hours prior to park closing due to their slightly shorter wait times during these periods. These attractions are not listed based on the order in which you should visit them. You should rank the attractions based on their importance to you and/or proximity to each other and visit them in that order. If needed, you can purchase Disney Genie+ and/or individual Lightning Lane for participating attractions.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Attraction type: Roller coaster
Thrill level: 4/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm)
Indiana Jones Adventure
Attraction type: Motion-base dark ride
Thrill level: 3/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 46 inches (117 cm)
Pirates of the Caribbean
Attraction type: Boat dark ride
Thrill level: 3/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Haunted Mansion
Attraction type: Dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Attraction type: Trackless dark ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm)
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Attraction type: Interactive motion simulator ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 38 inches (97 cm)
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Thrill level: 5/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 42 inches (107 cm)
Space Mountain
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Thrill level: 5/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm)
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Attraction type: Family-friendly trackless dark ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Experience After Noon
The attractions in this section are either not as thrilling or new; however, they are fun experiences nonetheless. The wait times for these attractions vary. These attractions are not listed in any specific order. We suggest visiting them based on their proximity to each other.
Jungle Cruise
Attraction type: Boat ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Peter Pan’s Flight
Attraction type: Family-friendly suspended dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Height requirement: Any height
Alice in Wonderland
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Height requirement: Any height
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Attraction type: Submarine ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Autopia
Attraction type: Hands-on car ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Height requirement: At least 32 inches (81 cm)
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Attraction type: Interactive dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Attraction type: 3D motion simulator ride
Thrill level: 3/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: At least 40 inches (102 cm)
Experience at Dusk
The experiences in this section are nighttime shows, so they can only be seen during the hours of darkness. Keep this in mind when visiting the park's other attractions.
Fantasmic!
Temporarily paused until May 24, 2024
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.Attraction type: Live-action nighttime show featuring fountains, projection mapping, pyrotechnics, and more
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Wondrous Journeys
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.Attraction type: Nighttime show featuring pyrotechnics, projection mapping, lasers, and more
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Experience at Any Time
The attractions in this section are not top priority experiences; however, if you have available time, they are still recommended. Because of the attraction type, they generally feature shorter wait times, allowing you to visit them with minimal or reduced waiting in comparison to other attractions during much of the day. Be aware that despite being listed under the "Experience at Any Time" section, some of the following attractions may close prior to the park's closing time.
Disneyland Railroad
Attraction type: Scenic train ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
Attraction type: Educational show
Recommended ages: Adults
Mark Twain Riverboat
Attraction type: Scenic boat ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Sailing Ship Columbia
Attraction type: Scenic boat ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
Attraction type: Musical show
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Attraction type: Scenic island and interactive play area
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
Attraction type: Free-floating canoe experience
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Attraction type: Kid-friendly train ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids
Height requirement: Any height
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Attraction type: Aerial carousel-style ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids
Height requirement: Any height
King Arthur Carrousel
Attraction type: Carousel
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids
Height requirement: Any height
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Height requirement: Any height
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Kids, Tweens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Mad Tea Party
Attraction type: Kid-friendly spinning ride
Thrill level: 2/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Height requirement: Any height
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Attraction type: Kid-friendly boat ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Height requirement: Any height
"it’s a small world"
Attraction type: Kid-friendly boat ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster
Attraction type: Kid-friendly roller coaster
Thrill level: 3/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids
Height requirement: At least 35 inches (89 cm)
Disneyland Monorail – Disneyland Park
Attraction type: Monorail ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Height requirement: Any height
Astro Orbitor
Attraction type: Aerial carousel-style ride
Thrill level: 1/5
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids
Height requirement: Any height
Star Wars Launch Bay
Attraction type: Immersive exhibit
Recommended ages: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Dining
We’ve highlighted a few of our top favorite dining locations that you may be interested in dining at for lunch and dinner. For lunchtime, however you can choose to pack snacks with you or purchase some at the many concession stands in the park if you don’t want to take too much time out of the day.
Carnation Cafe
This table service restaurant is located in Main Street, U.S.A. Meals available here include gourmet burgers, braised short rib, fresh fish, as well as plant-based options. If you’re interested in dining here, you should consider making a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Plaza Inn
Plaza Inn is a quick service/fast casual dining location in Main Street, U.S.A. Its prices are slightly high for a dining location of this type, but it serves tasty homestyle foods, including fried chicken, pot roast, pasta, mashed potatoes, biscuits, and more.
Blue Bayou Restaurant
This unique table service restaurant located in New Orleans Square offers a themed dining experience with views of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. The restaurant offers Cajun-Creole cuisine. If you’re interested in dining here, you should consider making a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Located in Frontierland, this quick service eatery offers Mexican entrees, such as enchiladas, tacos, and burritos.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you can find a wide variety of meals in the park. Click here to view our Disneyland Resort vegetarian and vegan guide. In this guide, we highlighted the different dining locations offering meals available to you as well as which options will satisfy your diet.
For full information about Disneyland Resort’s rides and attractions, click here.
TIPS: (1) If you’re only visiting the park for a single day, we recommend eating breakfast prior to arriving at the park in order to experience more attractions. (2) It’s important to remember that you shouldn’t rush your way to every attraction. Take time to enjoy the different areas of the park, especially Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. (3) Cherish your memories by taking photographs with characters and at the various themed areas.
NOTE: This touring plan lists most rides and attractions at the park, so you may not be able to visit them all in a single day. You should select the attractions you’re most interested in.
DISNEY GENIE+ AND INDIVIDUAL LIGHTNING LANE: You can purchase Disney Genie+ and/or individual Lightning Lane for select attractions throughout the park. Whichever service you purchase, we recommend your selections be for attractions listed under the section titled “Experience Within First or Last Few Hours” as these attractions typically have the longest wait times. Doing so will help you maximize your time by experiencing the park’s top attractions with little to no wait.
ON-SITE HOTEL GUESTS: We recommend taking advantage of early park entry. This will allow you to visit more attractions at the park.
MOBILE ORDERING: If you’re dining at a quick-service restaurant, you have the option to use Disney’s mobile ordering service at select locations via the Disneyland app. This will allow you to easily choose your meal and quickly pick up your food.
