Planning is the key to any Disney vacation. Below we’ve tried to list as many things as possible to help you plan your Disneyland vacation. To get started our Disneyland California Vacation Guide provides some valuable information and ask questions or read others experiences at our discussion forums DISboards.com.
You will soon find out that planning your Disneyland Vacation in Southern California is half the fun!
Planning Before you Leave Home:
While at Disneyland:
Planning With Children:
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- Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa - construction is well on its way with an expected completion date in late 2009. A new wing of the hotel is being added and will feature additional rooms for sale. Since the majority of construction activity takes place on a work site not yet connected to the current hotel, they have minimized the amount of noise disruption to guests. Most work is conducted in daylight hours.
- Disneyland Hotel scheduled for remodel - beginning in August 2009.
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- 03/16/09 - Fall 2009 - 'Disneyland the First 50 Years' reopening as 'The Disneyland Story' featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
- 06/01/09 – Spring 2011 – Corn Dog Castle
- 07/20/09 – 11/17/09 – Enchanted Cottage Sweets & Treats
- 08/24/09 – 11/19/09 – Casey Jr. Circus Trains
- 08/24/09 – 11/19/09 – Storybook Land canal Boats
- 09/19/09 – 10/26/09 – Gadget’s Go Coaster
- 10/22/09 - 10/26/09 - Steam Trains
- 10/26/09 - 11/12/09 - it's a small world - Holiday Install
- 11/02/09 - Space Mountain will be close for Holiday removal
- 11/16/09 - 11/19/09 - Jungle Cruise
- 07/27/09 – 04/28/10 – Orange Stinger to re-open as ‘Silly Symphonies Swings’
- Golden Dreams To be replaced by the “The Little Mermaid”.
- Orange Stinger to re-open as ‘Silly Symphonies Swings’
*Although we try to provide the most up to date information available, the above information is subject to change.
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Disneyland accepts most major credit cards including American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Credit Card purchases that are less than $25 including tax will not require a signature.
Travelers checks, Disney Dollars, Disney Gift Cards and Cash are also accepted at most locations throughout the Disneyland Resort.
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If you would like to visit the parks when attendance is low, plan your vacation for mid-week (Tuesday thru Thursday) during mid-September through mid-November, mid-January thru mid-March or mid-April thru mid-May. Although lines may be shorter, you will also find reduced operating hours, fewer shows and parades and some attractions may be closed for refurbishment.
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The goal of the Disneyland Resort is to provide a safe, secure environment for Guests to enjoy. Clothing, makeup and tattoos that may distract from the Disneyland Resort experience or that may pose a safety or health issue are not permitted:
-Clothing or tattoos with obscene, lewd or offensive language, graphics or designs
-Clothing that could be construed as indecent, exposing excessive portions of skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment (e.g., string bikini tops and bottoms, G-strings, clothing that accentuates or draws attention to private areas)
-Bare feet
-Weapons or accessories that appear to be weapons (i.e., bullet belts)
-Clothing or accessories that drag on the ground and create a potential tripping hazard
-Costumes on Guests over the age of 9 (e.g., Halloween costumes, with the exception of special events, wedding dresses, period costumes)
-Sharp or pointed accessories that may cause injury
-Masks or makeup that could be construed as part of a costume
Exception: Attire intended to identify those wearing it is acceptable (e.g., military uniforms, cultural attire)
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Foreign currency can be exchanged for U.S. dollars through Travelex Exchange Services at City Hall in Disneyland Park, Next to the Walt Disney Travel Company in Dowtown Disney, Guest Relations just inside the Main Entrance of Disney's California Adventure Park and at the front desks of the Disneyland Resort Hotels (Disney's Grand California Resort & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel.)
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There is no need to save your shopping until the end of the day when the Disneyland shops will be crowded with visitors looking for last minute souvenirs. Both parks offer 'Package Check Service' where you can check your purchases and pick them up at the end of the day.
In the Disneyland Park, this service is offered at the Newsstand, Premier Shop and Pioneer Mercantile. In Disney's California Adventure you can check your purchases at Engine Ears Toys. Guests staying at one of the three Disneyland Hotels can check their packages and request delivery to their hotel. (These packages will be delivered after 7:00am the following day.)
Disneyland does not allow outside food in the the parks (except baby food, formula and medical dietary needs). If you do plan on having a picnic, there is an area to the left of the Disneyland Parks main entrance (near the Mickey and Friends tram). Lockers (fee charged) are located nearby where you can store your picnic items while you visit the parks.
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Special dietary needs including vegetarian and medically restricted diets can often be accommodated at select table-service restaurants. Please request special meals at least 24 hours in advance at (714) 781-DINE (3463) or by contacting your Travel Agent.
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