Table of Contents
PAGE 7: GETTING READY TO GO
Here’s all the practical information you need to organize a Disneyland Resort visit down to the smallest detail: when to go; how to get there—and get around (once you arrive); which theme park tickets to buy; ways to save money on lodging, food, and transportation; and helpful advice for planning your vacation budget. There are specialized tips for parents of young children, adults on their own, singles, older visitors, and travelers with disabilities, plus lots more indispensable, time-saving advice. Insider tips reveal how to plot a day-by-day itinerary, avoid the crowds, and much more.
PAGE 39: ACCOMMODATIONS
Choosing comfortable lodging convenient to the theme parks is uppermost in the minds of those planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort. This can be tricky when the hotel is selected sight unseen, as is often the case. Rest assured—we only recommend accommodations that were carefully selected, including every price and lodging category. In this chapter, we feature the three Disneyland Resort hotels (and explain the advantages of staying on-property) as well as more than a dozen of our favorite Good Neighbor hotels. Choose the one that suits you best.
PAGE 51: DISNEYLAND PARK
It’s called “the happiest place on earth,” and the reason why is evident in the host of attractions and amusements that fill this, the most famous enchanted kingdom in the world. Our detailed land-by-land guide describes all the park has to offer (drawing special attention to what’s new and to our own particular favorites), when and where to catch a show, and what you’ll find in each shop.
PAGE 93: DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
From the glittering lights of Hollywood, to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, to the thrill rides of an amusement pier, Disney pays tribute to the glories of the Golden State in this, Disneyland’s sister theme park. Our insider coverage reveals all there is to see and do—follow our advice and Hot Tips on how to tour the area like a pro, and be sure to catch the new additions and all of this theme park’s greatest hits.
PAGE 109: GOOD MEALS, GREAT TIMES
Whether it’s a simple snack or a multi-course meal, the Disneyland Resort offers something for nearly every palate and pocketbook. Our dining and entertainment section reflects Disneyland Resort’s wide range of possibilities, from the nightspots in the Downtown Disney District to theme park dinner shows, birthday celebrations, and the ever-popular meals hosted by Disney characters.
PAGE 129: SPORTS & RECREATION
Perhaps you dream of catching the perfect wave, hiking along cliffs above the Pacific coast, polishing your tennis serve, or taking in a spectator sport. It’s a cinch to fulfill your fondest athletic fantasies in the land of sun and surf.
WHAT’S NEW?
To spotlight shops, attractions, shows, and restaurants making their debut, some listings are marked with the icon shown here. Look for it throughout the book. Here are a few highlights:
Ballast Point: PAGE 123
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes: PAGE 123
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures: PAGE 122
Incredicoaster: PAGE 103
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind: PAGE 103
Jessie’s Critter Carousel: PAGE 103
Lamplight Lounge: PAGE 119
Mickey’s PhilharMagic: PAGE 98
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run: PAGE 81
Oga’s Cantina: PAGE 116
Pixar Pier: PAGE 103
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: PAGE 81
Tropical Hideaway: PAGE 112
