Disneyland Resort (Anaheim)
The original Disney theme park resort in Anaheim, with Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling with kids and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
The gold standard of theme parks — Walt's original, with Galaxy's Edge, classic dark rides, and a level of polish Universal can't match.
Our read - 02
The catches are the big ones: it's a 30-50 minute drive south of LA, expensive once you add the Genie+ line-skip, and exhaustingly crowded on peak days.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) works.
You want something active
For adventure, Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) delivers.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You only have one day
Short on time? Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) can wait.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $110-200+ per park per day
- Timing
- A weekday in shoulder season; arrive before opening.
- Booking
- Buy dated tickets and reserve a park; consider Genie+ on busy days.
- Allow
- Full day (or two)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible with Disability Access Service for ride queues.
- Getting there
- Drive to Anaheim (~30 miles); allow time for the toll-road and parking tram.