Disneyland park includes all the timeless attractions inherited from the Disney universe
It brings together all the timeless attractions inherited from the Disney universe, as well as the must-see new world of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, whose creation in 2019 was made possible by the acquisition of the Lucasfilm production company seven years earlier. The first theme park ever built - in 1955 - Disneyland Park has served as a model for many others on the planet, and has become one of the most visited places in the world.
As a result, it's packed in summer, at weekends and during school vacations - the peak being reached when these three periods are combined. Waiting times to access the attractions can reach 2 hours... Right in the sun! To avoid long queues, we recommend arriving as soon as the gates open, and starting with the most popular attractions, such as Indiana Jones Adventure, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. And don't forget mealtimes - usually between 11.30am and 1.30pm, and again between 5.30pm and 8pm.
And don't hesitate to use the Disney Genie service, also available at Disney California Adventure Park. In concrete terms, this involves scanning your ticket at the attraction's kiosk to receive a ticket with a time slot during which you must return. But be warned: you can only take one pass at a time, and it's only available at the busiest attractions.
Disney is watching everyone on camera's all over the park, but what's the point of that if they're not putting a stop to unruly guests like that? Disney also needs to stop offering annual passes and magic key silliness and paying extra to get to the front of the line. And I had been an annual passholder since the early 90's. It's no longer worth it. The crowd levels are too high everyday. Disneyland was once a magical place and the happiest place on Earth. It is now one of the worst places on Earth and you have humankind to thank for that.
Also, they have too many rides being renovated like Haunted Mansion and Splash Mountain, both are unnecessary renovations. Several of the few rides open keep breaking down and temporarily closing like Indiana Jones, Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain, Mickey Minnie's Runaway Train. And that's on and off all day.
When you get in the park you're not going to take the time to read the full description of the Genie Pass offer; you're there to have fun with your family. If you purchase Disney's version of a fast Pass you can't use it on their most popular ride, Rise of the Resistance. This is after spending $800 for a family -- just to get in the park.
You have to purchase a Lightning Lane pass for that ride -- but only for that ride, for that one time -- and you don't know that until you walk to the opposite side of the park to get on that one ride.
Ok you say, fair enough. Let me get a refund on my Genie Pass right? Easy peazy. Nope.
The Genie Pass is non-refundable. Even if you tell guest services you're not going to use it. Even if you let them know you made an honest mistake. Even if this tarnished your experience and it's no longer the happiest place on Earth.
This is deceptive marketing, and it's not reasonable at all. Nobody's going to read the Genie Pass fine print once their in the park, but if they do its going to be a giant distraction and take away from the experience.
Do your research. Don't be deceived.