10 Things First-Time Visitors Need to Do at Disneyland

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @JordanStrong-h4j
    @JordanStrong-h4j Місяць тому +22

    Your video couldn’t come soon enough. I’ll be making my first trip cross country to Disneyland for the very first time ever! Been to WDW many times…looking forward to finally visiting the OG park and DCA.

    • @z3v..
      @z3v.. Місяць тому

      i go on the 9th of october, my moms been taking me for the last few years now every few months, so excited to go back

    • @Pizza78517
      @Pizza78517 Місяць тому

      You're going to love it. 😊I wish I had visited sooner instead of sticking to wdw! ❤

  • @heatherdavis2176
    @heatherdavis2176 Місяць тому +1

    I have been to Disneyland several times and have never rode the Main Street Cars. That needs to go on my list for my next time!

  • @InternetJury
    @InternetJury Місяць тому +2

    One of my favorite 'hacks' is to buy the tomato soup and ask for it in a hot/coffee cup. It's great for sipping on a cold day.

  • @mrswhite808
    @mrswhite808 Місяць тому +7

    My husband didn’t believe it was so good and wasn’t interested in trying mine but he ended up eating my whole cheesy garlic pretzel bread. 😂
    And that’s what he keeps talking about getting when we go back next year.
    Thanks for the tip! 😊

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@mrswhite808 That’s me and the tigger tail now.

    • @mrswhite808
      @mrswhite808 Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad tigger tail is on my list now. 👍

  • @tanyaschaffer2348
    @tanyaschaffer2348 Місяць тому +2

    Even ifyour not a first timer these are great ideas thanks

  • @patriciamayorga1294
    @patriciamayorga1294 3 дні тому

    Your videos are amazing!!! Congratulations!!!

  • @jimmyz1232
    @jimmyz1232 Місяць тому +1

    That tomato soup is AMAZING!!! Those toasted cheese options, all 3 of the seasonal sandwiches are the best.

  • @AmusementTime247
    @AmusementTime247 Місяць тому +1

    That garlic cheesy pretzel bread was delicious! Thanks for recommending it! I hope everybody watches this video before their trip because this is all really great and helpful stuff. Without yours and fresh baked videos, i wouldn't be able to plan the perfect rope drop strategy

  • @freya1548
    @freya1548 Місяць тому +2

    I miss the electric parade. That’s my best Disney memory when I was a kid.

  • @kendragriffith3564
    @kendragriffith3564 Місяць тому +1

    Loved this!! Having our first trip to DL in a couple weeks on an unexpected work trip! Thanks for your amazing content!

  • @bkawahara
    @bkawahara Місяць тому +10

    Don't to get your free "1st Time Visiting" button from City Hall (Disneyland)/Guest Relations (DCA). It is a nice momento of your visit!

  • @jonathanwilliams9359
    @jonathanwilliams9359 12 днів тому

    Tigger tail is the best!

  • @danis554
    @danis554 Місяць тому

    I have been to Disney many times in my lifetime, and yet had no idea there was a. 3D experience for Sleeping Beauty Castle!!! This is awesome. It means on our next trip we can use this for a family member, who do to illness, no longer can use stairs without rel difficulty.
    So glad you mentioned this! 😀

  • @kiko784
    @kiko784 Місяць тому +1

    The Stitchpopcorn bucket is one of the best thing I saw there this Halloween.

  • @karlisuesearcy3919
    @karlisuesearcy3919 Місяць тому +1

    Yes!! I’m so glad you tried the tigger tail!! My absolute favorite Disneyland treat 🤤

  • @Michimarie91
    @Michimarie91 Місяць тому +3

    Love the behind the scenes bloopers 🎬

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      Minor stutters I'm still editing out, but I'm leaving in the wrong word situations. Ha.

  • @necrotwoshoes
    @necrotwoshoes Місяць тому +1

    Traver just now learning "You won't know if you like it until you try it." :D

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      I have had the other marshmallow wands before. Not a fan. So I wasn't expecting to like that one, but the overpowering chocolate orange was a surprise.

  • @beckytillman8241
    @beckytillman8241 Місяць тому

    The garlic cheese pretzel bread IS THE BEST!!

  • @LogicalVelocity
    @LogicalVelocity Місяць тому

    We've been to WDW more times than I can count. Went last year. First time doing Disneyland in Nov on Sons reading week. This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @letysilisibarreche6686
    @letysilisibarreche6686 Місяць тому +6

    They should move the red cable car from DCA to DL instead of getting rid of it. They already have the tracks on Main St 🤔

    • @Laura_G
      @Laura_G Місяць тому +3

      Great idea

  • @NicoleLawson-93
    @NicoleLawson-93 Місяць тому

    Love the videos! You and your advice made our trip so magical and we fell in love with Disney. So thankful we found your channel!

  • @karlodesoto
    @karlodesoto Місяць тому +1

    Morning breakfast, give me a churro or cinnamon roll and a coffee!!

  • @lindseyleaaa
    @lindseyleaaa Місяць тому

    I just went on my first trip to Disneyland about two weeks ago now. Might have missed a few on this list and will have to go again. Oh darn! 😉😂

  • @veronicareitherreese6671
    @veronicareitherreese6671 Місяць тому +1

    FYI: The Main Street Railroad is not handicap accessible. We got on in Frontierland. It was a favorite of my mom's.

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому

      That’s correct. There are no elevators or ramps for that station.

  • @akhilkalra
    @akhilkalra Місяць тому

    Thank you so much you have been such a great help in planning our trip. ❤

  • @pixiepinkcrystalsrosetta7027
    @pixiepinkcrystalsrosetta7027 Місяць тому

    I don't like marshmallows either but I love the Tigger Tail! 😋

  • @rollercoasterfweak
    @rollercoasterfweak Місяць тому

    I would recommend the Fantasmic for the first timer. That's a no brainer.

  • @DonnyG02
    @DonnyG02 Місяць тому +1

    Great video as always!

  • @EmmaMathai
    @EmmaMathai Місяць тому +1

    Hi travor!! Love your videos. I went to Disneyland a few weeks ago and we got the Garlic Cheesy Pretzel bread to dip in the Tomato Soup from Jolly Holiday. You must try!!! It was so good!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@EmmaMathai Ooo, now that’s another great idea.

  • @graigzappia9542
    @graigzappia9542 Місяць тому

    Hi I LOVE your vids . they helped me the first time I went and I wan to say thank you.

  • @MaMyMerkadez
    @MaMyMerkadez Місяць тому +1

    The end of the video in video link works!

  • @Sean-uh6te
    @Sean-uh6te Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video

  • @Crystal_Lynne_Blog
    @Crystal_Lynne_Blog Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this video!! We are so close to our trip. We leave next Saturday, the 5th!! I'm bummed about the railroad being closed, though 😢 Since I'm a previous cast member from WDW, I'm so excited to experience DL for the 1st time!!!

  • @ZachChristensen-pg7zm
    @ZachChristensen-pg7zm Місяць тому

    Hey Travor I love your videos we just got back from disneyland and your videos helped us have a better experience. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind making a video about how the magic bands work and how parent swap works

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@ZachChristensen-pg7zm Here’s my magicband video:
      EVERYTHING You Need to Know About MagicBand+ at Disneyland
      ua-cam.com/video/OMm3eS5R9Pg/v-deo.html
      Parent Swap isn’t involved enough for a video. You just talk to the cast member at the front of the attraction.
      They’ll scan the ticket of the person sitting out and one additional guest that can ride with the person sitting out.
      Everyone else rides the ride, and the person who sat out plus their guest go through the lightning lane after they’re done.
      The person’s guest can essentially ride twice if they ride with the first group while the person sits out.
      That’s all the more complicated it is.

    • @ZachChristensen-pg7zm
      @ZachChristensen-pg7zm Місяць тому

      @SoCalDisneyDad oh Wow!! thank you so much

  • @jackieosam4976
    @jackieosam4976 Місяць тому

    Yes for tigger tails! So good! I think about them all the time and it’s the first then I get when I go to DL

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +2

      I haven't stopped talking about them all week. I will be getting another one on Sunday when I go with the whole family.

    • @jackieosam4976
      @jackieosam4976 Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad I live far away so I can only go to DL every couple of years so it’s part of my “Disney blues” that I can’t get one. I’ve tried a similar item at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory because people claim they are a close dupe. Not even close.

    • @captainlight8050
      @captainlight8050 Місяць тому

      Why no one mention the orange chocolate is a little orange flavored???? lol still delicious

  • @thorpejody0
    @thorpejody0 Місяць тому

    Great video! We want to try riding a main street vehicle! 😊

  • @lisabostrack24
    @lisabostrack24 Місяць тому +2

    I agree with all the things. And for the first timers, take your time. Soak it all in. And make those memories. I want to go so bad in December. But I want an actual vacation not a 1 day again. If I had time I would be there. Christmas is my favorite time at Disneyland.

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +3

      It's such a shame that everything is mobile dependent these days because some of my greatest memories are from the trips where you just showed up and went and didn't have your face stuck in a phone.

    • @lisabostrack24
      @lisabostrack24 Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad agreed

  • @susanhill4212
    @susanhill4212 Місяць тому

    Happy that I hit almost all of these thanks to your previous videos. Also tried the Tigger tail and wow, so very very dense and sweet but it was good/memorable!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@susanhill4212 it’s so good!

    • @susanhill4212
      @susanhill4212 Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad it really was! I did do some research first and watched your videos but I didn’t have one bad thing in Disneyland. Everything I ate there was great!

  • @buzz864
    @buzz864 Місяць тому

    This is such a great video!!!

  • @MArStor
    @MArStor Місяць тому +1

    Loved this video! Would you consider one for Disney World? I'm a repeat Disneyland visitor but I have yet to go to Disney World as an adult (my last time was 1992).

  • @GloriaHarris-y8x
    @GloriaHarris-y8x Місяць тому

    Most excellent video!

  • @stephaniewhittington64
    @stephaniewhittington64 Місяць тому

    Great video

  • @irishbatman2917
    @irishbatman2917 Місяць тому +1

    Animal Kingdom is the least popular park in WDW?
    That was my favorite place when I visited!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@irishbatman2917 I 100% agree. Animal Kingdom is one of my favorites, but it is the one that receives the least love online.

  • @veronicareitherreese6671
    @veronicareitherreese6671 Місяць тому +3

    Eat a Monte Cristo sandwich at Cafe Orleans. 😊

    • @titaniagasca2839
      @titaniagasca2839 Місяць тому

      We got reservations for lunch there, and I love Monte Cristo sandwiches! Thanks for the tip.

    • @rollercoasterfweak
      @rollercoasterfweak Місяць тому

      I wouldn't that's unique, but that's because I've also been to New Orleans.... Probably my fault on that one

    • @veronicareitherreese6671
      @veronicareitherreese6671 Місяць тому

      @@rollercoasterfweak Being Disney, it's one of the better food items.

  • @disneylandlux
    @disneylandlux Місяць тому

    Great video! Is there a place you recommend to see the parades? Main Street is always so busy.

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@disneylandlux We like Main Street, but always camp down by the Railroad Station and never really have any issues.

    • @lauratroxel6072
      @lauratroxel6072 Місяць тому

      We like the walkway between Alice and pixie hollow. One side has benches, and both sides are only 1 row deep so no one blocks your view

    • @disneylandlux
      @disneylandlux Місяць тому

      @@lauratroxel6072 Thanks!!

  • @kristenhoskin5822
    @kristenhoskin5822 Місяць тому

    The tomato soup is the best I’ve ever had!!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      I didn't mention it in the video, but I will say that while it was still as good as ever, it's not quite as "refreshing" (not the right word) on a hot day since the soup is hot. Much better on a cold day.

    • @kristenhoskin5822
      @kristenhoskin5822 Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad haha definitely a favorite winter Disney snack.

    • @RosettaStoned462
      @RosettaStoned462 Місяць тому

      Yum! Where do you get tomato soup?

    • @kristenhoskin5822
      @kristenhoskin5822 Місяць тому +1

      @@RosettaStoned462 jolly holiday

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому

      @@RosettaStoned462 Jolly Holiday. You can buy it as a side by itself.

  • @sophiasdreamquinnblue8977
    @sophiasdreamquinnblue8977 18 днів тому

    Are there any croissants at DL?

  • @50rocket82
    @50rocket82 Місяць тому

    It’s called being prepared.

  • @TankCop
    @TankCop Місяць тому

    Hmmm sounds yum

  • @hollybabyyy
    @hollybabyyy Місяць тому

    10:59 omg aw

  • @GregKaiserMotivation
    @GregKaiserMotivation Місяць тому +2

    As much as many of us don’t want to admit it, the number 1 thing a first timer to Disneyland needs to do is…. IGNORE all of us who love Disneyland!!! We all have tremendous emotional equity (nostalgia) built up in our hearts for truly outdated attractions (Jungle Cruise, Pirates). Just go on whatever looks fun to YOU.

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@GregKaiserMotivation Old doesn’t necessarily equate to outdated or not exciting.
      Some people do want to experience the history of Disneyland.
      I’d venture to say that a good half of first time visitors are WDW vets and know what a Disney ride is like. But they want to experience the Disneyland versions.

  • @jasminem.1065
    @jasminem.1065 Місяць тому

    Are the Main Street Vehicles and the Grand Circle Tour free?

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому

      @@jasminem.1065 Yes. They are rides everyone has access to at no additional cost.

  • @EdgarGuanespen
    @EdgarGuanespen Місяць тому

    Hey trevor can you recommend what to do for DL an DCA taking my kids 2 at dl an one at dca what rides to hit first in both they like doing rides

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому

      @@EdgarGuanespen You can check out my rope drop strategy videos:
      Disneyland Rope Drop Strategies
      ua-cam.com/play/PL_0Qje8SjlSBZ1R9W2lBxhbSdr_m3lUwC.html
      Also my “all the rides in one day” videos:
      Can We Ride EVERY RIDE at Disneyland in ONE DAY!?
      ua-cam.com/video/lYasEOhG6no/v-deo.html
      Can We Ride EVERY RIDE at Disney California Adventure in ONE DAY!?
      ua-cam.com/video/pzllWaqOMpA/v-deo.html

  • @cherylmcfadden-ig5rg
    @cherylmcfadden-ig5rg Місяць тому

    Planning a trip in April-how do I make park reservations not knowing what the schedule will be or can you wait to do that closer to the dates? Thanks!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому

      @@cherylmcfadden-ig5rg You can change reservations up until the day before you go. There’s really no “best days” to visit specific parks unless you plan to rope drop either Peter Pan or Guardians of the Galaxy. They are the only two rides greatly affected by early entry.
      Of course, After Hours events could affect your trip, but yes, you can just change your reservations if needed when those schedules become available.

    • @cherylmcfadden-ig5rg
      @cherylmcfadden-ig5rg Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad I had no idea you can switch reservations! Can you do this from the Disney app?
      Thanks so much for your response!!

  • @darlahicks3939
    @darlahicks3939 Місяць тому

    What is your recommendation of where to watch the parade??

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому

      @@darlahicks3939 anywhere on Main Street should be good. But we like in front or the train station.

    • @theorydude
      @theorydude Місяць тому

      One that we like is the series of benches opposite the Matterhorn. Get there at least an hour early.

  • @Kj234rs
    @Kj234rs Місяць тому +7

    This comment is to reminder traver he will beat provost in an arm wrestling contest 🎉

    • @ze3503
      @ze3503 Місяць тому +1

      I want the Disneyland vloggers to do a cross over episode 😂❤❤❤

  • @titaniagasca2839
    @titaniagasca2839 Місяць тому +1

    Hello! Is there a fee for the street cars? Do you just flag them or is there a reservation needed?

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +2

      @@titaniagasca2839 No fee. Just hop on when they’re parked. They work like any other ride.

  • @sophiasdreamquinnblue8977
    @sophiasdreamquinnblue8977 18 днів тому

    Any good pizza?

  • @lauri-jeancarlson8476
    @lauri-jeancarlson8476 Місяць тому +1

    WDW is getting INDY ride after they closed Dinosaur

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому

      @@lauri-jeancarlson8476 Yes, but it won’t be the same ride.

  • @Habitualhomebody
    @Habitualhomebody Місяць тому

    Are the vehicle rides free or extra $?

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      @@Habitualhomebody They are included with admission!

  • @jadeblue86
    @jadeblue86 Місяць тому

    🤩

  • @savannah4439
    @savannah4439 Місяць тому

    Also PSA to Worlders who are visiting Disneyland for the first time: they don’t do the $2 popcorn bucket refills! So no need to waste space in your suitcase if you were counting on that

  • @princegroove
    @princegroove Місяць тому

    The birria sandwich with dip crushes the jolly holiday combo. 😂
    I agree, churros and popcorn from Disneyland just hit differently. ☝🏻

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Місяць тому +1

      100% agree. That birria is amazing. It's just, sadly, not always available.

    • @princegroove
      @princegroove Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad Yep, it tastes just like mom’s.

    • @princegroove
      @princegroove Місяць тому

      @@SoCalDisneyDad I also like to hack my consommé with a “few” packets of El Tapatío Mexican hot sauce. 💯

  • @MyHeroHarrison
    @MyHeroHarrison Місяць тому

    🎃🎃🎃🎃

  • @troystaiger6154
    @troystaiger6154 Місяць тому +1

    Don’t spend money on Disney souvenir t shirts

  • @rf4537
    @rf4537 Місяць тому

    If you eat at Disneyland everyday of your visit be prepared to return home bloated and with ten extra pounds FYI. Everything they sell there will be full of sodium.