The Happiest Place On Earth

    The title itself says it all, right? If you know me really well, then you'd know that I am Disney fanatic! Yes, I love Disney. As a young girl, I remember watching Disney movies over and over again. My grandfather, Papito, has a lot of Disney BETAMax tapes (this was before VHS, DVD, CD, and advanced technology were invented) and he would encourage us to watch Snow White, Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, and a lot more. I have to say that he started this addiction.

   

   Well, after waiting for many years.... :) I was finally able to visit this magical place with my best friend, my husband. I have vowed not to visit any Disneyland Parks, unless, I have visited the original and historic Disneyland at Anaheim, California. You may ask, "Why?" Well, the Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California was the only park that Walt Disney (the man who started it all) ever graced his presence with. That is why I decided to visit the original park first before visiting the other parks.

    Rap and I bought the 1-day park hopper ticket so we could visit Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park. One day was not enough to visit the two parks but we made sure that were able to visit the places we want to see. Sooooooo… FIRST TIMERS!!! Here are some of our tips to you…

Me..super excited to explore Disneyland for the first time! 

1. Book your tickets EARLY

   Getting your tickets way ahead of your trip will save you a whole lot of time and energy. Personally, I didn't like the idea of lining up in front of the ticket booth to buy our tickets. Just to give you an idea, we bought our tickets around April and we went to Disneyland last September of this year. Also, when you buy your tickets early, you might get a chance to avail a good discount!!! Getting your tickets early will not only save you time, but will also save you money! Good deal, right?

So hard to take our photos... LOL

2. Wake up early so you can get to the park before everybody else does.

   Disneyland gets crowded all the time, so arriving at the park early will allow you to explore rides and see some Disney characters without having to wait in the line for a loooooong time. Hubby and I got up early and arrived at the park around 8:00 in the morning. We were so lucky to experience some of the amazing rides without having to fall in line for a loooooong time! :) 

cute!!!

3. Wear comfortable clothes

   My original plan was to dress up in a modern Disney costume with Rap. However, our friends who have already visited Disneyland told us to wear comfortable clothes because we will be doing a lot of walking. We are soooo glad we listened to them! During our disney visit, the weather was dry and hot. I can't imagine what will happen to us if we decided to wear our modern disney costumes. 

   However, remember to always walk in style! Though we didn't get to wear costumes, we made sure we were still matching. :) <3 

Having a great time!

4.  Bring water and snacks

   Walking around the park and going on rides can be very exhausting. Bringing your own water will help you quench your thirst and also help you save money. LOL! You don't want to get dehydrated while in Disneyland, don't you? :) On the other hand, bringing small snacks will also be helpful in case you get hungry while waiting in the line or just seating around. 

Goofing around with Goofy!!! <3

5. Get your “1^st Time Visit Pin”

   When you enter the park, find the nearest gift shop and get your "1st Time Visit Pin". You don't have to pay for it because its FREE!!! :) They also have different pins for different occasions like birthday, engagement, wedding, and anniversary. 

ME!! flaunting my pin :D

6. Get the park maps

   You don't have to worry about finding places you want to go too because they give park maps along with the schedule of the shows and parades during that day. 

   Months before we went to Disneyland, I downloaded the park maps and researched events, shows, and rides that we must see. The advantage of doing this was that we were able to highlight areas and rides that we want to see. Rap and I also got to prepare a plan on how we will get to visit all the areas of the park within the day. It really helped us to find our way around the park knowing that we already have an idea where to go. :)

With the boy that never grows old, PETER PAN!!! :D

7. Don’t forget to bring you camera

   The one thing that you shouldn't forget to bring while visiting Disneyland is a camera. You don't have to bring a fancy camera to be able to take pictures around the park because a compact camera will do. If you think that you didn't like the pictures you took, do not fret!!! There are photographers around the park that will be happy to take your photos. The photographers will hand you a card which they will use to scan every single time they take your photo. You will hand your card at the photo booth and then you will get to choose which photo you'd like to buy. :))))

    On the other hand, If you prefer using your camera to take pictures of you and your loved ones. You can ask the photographers and disney workers to take your pictures. They are all very accommodating and nice, and so you won't have a hard time around Disneyland.

With dear Walt and Mickey :D 

8. Have F-U-N

   The important thing that you shouldn't forget is to have F-U-N. Create lasting memories with your family. One of my favorite moments in Disneyland was holding the hand of my favorite person in the world while making our dreams come true. As the famous saying goes, "Life is not about the number of breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."

  Have a MAGICAL visit to you and your family!!!!! :)