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Secrets to having the Best day at the Parks
1. Eat Breakfast or a Quick Snack in the morning
You should have a good breakfast in the morning. There are plenty of great quick service or table service restaurants to grab a quick bite at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. You can always bring a granola bar or other snacks with you if you prefer to save some money on breakfast. You can make a breakfast reservation for a table service restaurant in the parks prior to park opening. This will allow you to gain early entry into the parks if you are staying on Disneyland property. After your meal you will ready to hop on some rides without having to worry about rushing to beat the crowds!
2. Stay Hydrated
You should always stay hydrated especially during the summer months. Since bottled water can get pretty pricey, we recommend bringing your own reusable water bottles to the parks. There are many water fountains and refill stations scattered throughout the Disneyland resort.
3. Make sure to find moments to relax
You are on vacation. That means you should be spending some time with your feet up! Occasional breaks during your full park days are strongly encouraged so that you can refresh, unwind and keep yourself energized. A table service restaurant for lunch or dinner would be a great opportunity for a nice break. Don't forget that you can visit the Disney's Paradise Pier, Disneyland and Disney Grand California and Spa hotels outside the gates that you can visit and explore. These resorts have some nice, relaxing and quiet places to sit or a variety of restaurants that you can dine at even if you are not a resort guest!
It is recommended for travel parties staying for more than 4 days to incorporate some non-park days. 4 full park days in a row is exhausting. Days off can be spent exploring some of the nearby resorts, hanging by your resort pool, or shopping and dining at Downtown Disney .
4. Be Spontaneous
We know that a Disneyland vacation requires a lot of planning, but you should never be afraid to scrap some of those plans if you are just not feeling it. Being spontaneous and throwing away plans in order to create new ones might be the right decision! Some of the best memories you can create happen at the spur of a moment.
5. Be Flexible
Being flexible when it comes to what you would like to see or do at the parks, helps families have a better Disney experience. There are probably 500 things on your list that you would like to see, eat and do, but there are only so many days in a vacation and a limited amount of hours to do these things. Our best advice would be to try and list 5 things you would like to see and do in each park. Any additional attractions that you are able to hit along the way, is a bonus and adds to your overall trip experience. Also, remember that attractions unexpectedly break down from time to time. When these things happen, be prepared to switch your plans around so that you may fit it in at a different point in your trip.
Top 10 Amazon Essentials for Your Disney Vacation
1. Pop up Hampers - Do you find that your hotel room tends to look like something exploded in it after day 3? It's hard to keep clean clothes separate from dirty ones. I feel much better on vacation when my hotel room can stay organized. We found these pop-up hampers very useful in keeping our hotel room clean, organized, and free from dirty laundry taking up room.
2. Travel Hangers - Resorts never provide you with more than a few hangers. For longer trips, we suggest bringing some portable hangers so you can hang some of your nicer attire. These hangers are light and fold easily so they take up very little space in your luggage!
3. Cooling neck fans - Disney Parks, Especially Disneyland can get pretty toasty throughout the summer. These neck fans are hands free and will keep you cool and comfortable through the duration of your trip.
4. Cooling neck towels - These are another useful tool in keep you cool during your park day. Just run these under some cool water and lay them on the back of your neck and shoulders and you will be feeling refreshed in no time.
5. Hooded Rain Ponchos - There is nothing worse than getting stuck in the rain on vacation. These heavy duty rain ponchos will keep you dry so that you can continue your park day as though you were having a perfect weather day!
6. 10000 mah Portable Charger Ultra Slim - As important as it is to be present while you're In Disney, it Is always important to have a charged cell phone on you at all times so you can contact your family, mobile order food, and make lightening lane selections with Genie+! All of these activities can quickly drain your battery, so this slim lightweight battery is perfect to carry with you around the park. You won't have to worry about having a dead phone battery. My favorite thing about this portable charger is that there's no need for extra usb cables or adapters. You can plug this portable battery directly into the wall outlet overnight to charge. There are also 3 different cables already build into this charger.
7. Waterproof Phone Pouch - It is important for your phone to stay dry while exploring the parks. You might find yourself stuck in a downpour, or on an attraction that gives you a surprise soaking. These pouches will keep your phone from getting water damaged.
8. Moleskin Padding - A full day in a Disney Park usually averages around 20,000 steps per day. That is a lot of walking ! Unfortunately this sometimes leads to blisters on the feet, no matter how comfy or broken in your shoes are. These patches will provide all-day padding and pain relief for those blisters and will help you get through the rest of your trip.
9. Loungefly Mini Backpack - There are so many essential items one must bring with them into the parks, and what better way to carry all of those items than in Disney style ! You will see Loungefly's mini backpacks sold all around the park, not only because they are super cute, but because they are the perfect size for carrying all of the important things that will help you get you through your Disney day.
10. Reusable straws - Paper straws are the worst. Why deal with the soggy mess Disney provides when instead you can purchase these silicone reusable straws. Not only are you providing yourself with a more enjoyable experience sipping on your POG Juice, but you're also saving the environment by eliminating waste. These straws come with a handy pouch for storage and a small brush for cleaning when on the the go.