A trip to Disneyland or Disney World is your family’s magical adventure into another world. However thousands of other families think the same thing. So how do you make the most out of your Disneyland experience?

Here are a few tips for surviving Disneyland and Disney World.

When to go:
Disneyland is a popular tourist spot any time of the year although there are times when it is less crowded.

The middle of the week is a great time to go when school is in session. Also, the park is open late most nights of the year. Going after dark adds a whole new dimension to the Park and the crowds have thinned out some. Try to avoid going on weekends and school holidays if you want to avoid the crowds.

FastPass:
Your ticket into Disneyland is also your ticket to avoiding long lines at the more popular rides. The FastPass let’s you insert your park ticket into a machine and get a ride reservation. Simply return to the ride at the time printed on the FastPass and you get to walk to the front of the line.

Shows:
The shows and parades at Disneyland and Disney World are an experience that really shouldn’t be missed! If there is one thing Disney knows how to do, it’s entertain!

Most shows repeat themselves every few hours so if you’ve already seen a particular show it’s a good time to grab a ride if you don’t have a Fastpass. Just jump into line while everyone else is enjoying a show. One word of caution though. Things can get chaotic as a show ends and the crowd has the same singular idea of being the first on a ride.

Food and Drink:

There are plenty of food outlets from fine dining to cafe food and plenty of food and drink vendors scattered throughout the park. So refreshments are always close at hand.

Keeping Cool in Summer:

During the summer months the Disney parks have lots of water fountains and sprinklers operating so that you can stand under them to cool down, and as it is summer you will dry off really quickly.

Don’t forget the hat and the sunscreen so that you don’t get sunburnt while queuing up.

Hopefully these few tips for surviving Disneyland and Disney World will help you have a more enjoyable theme park experience. With just a little bit of planning you can jump on rides with barely any wait.

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