We bought a 1-day park hopper ticket. We got to visit two parks in one day, which was not enough. :( With a 1-day park hopper ticket, you get to explore Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park as many times as you want for one whole day. Just a heads up, Disneyland Resort Park is divided into eight areas which are Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Adventureland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, New Orleans Square, Tommorowland, and Mickey's Toontown. I bet you're wondering how we got to walk around and see all 8 areas in 1 day :) ----> It's called Planning and Teamwork! LOL!
Anyway, let us share to you our 8 "MUST's" in Disneyland Resort Park.
Anyway, let us share to you our 8 "MUST's" in Disneyland Resort Park.
1. Mickey Mouse Ears
If its your first time to visit Disneyland, I have to convince you to buy a Mickey Mouse Ears headband. There are so many unique and creative designs of the Mickey Mouse Ears headband. Some designs are patterned after Minnie Mouse, some are patterned after animals, some are designed based on the occasion your celebrating like weddings, bridal shower, or birthday, and some have colorful designs. I suggest that you pick an ear that best describes you.
In my case, my best friend in college, ViJohn bought me my Mickey Mouse Ears when he did his internship in Disneyland and that is why my ears are very special because it reminds me of how much I am blessed to have a friend like him.
2. Take a picture in front of Disneyland
Taking your picture in front of Disneyland is going to be a challenge because a lot of people wants their picture taken in front, as well. Here's our tip to you: NEVER MIND :D Just go there and take pictures!!! :) Ask a Disneyland worker to take your picture, they would gladly do it for you.
3. Visit Mickey's Toontown
One of the reasons why we woke up very early, is because we (more like "I") wanted to be the first ones to line up at Mickey's Toontown. However, when we got there, it was still closed. We had to wait for two hours to meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and other characters. Good thing we were patient and we waited because if we decided we don't want to wait, we would have waited for hours before meeting Mickey Mouse.
When I got to hug Mickey Mouse for the very first time, I told him, "I waited for 13 years to finally be able to hug you in person." It was a very fulfilling and emotional moment to have finally hug and meet one of the characters who have influenced my life. It was a loooooong wait, but definitely WORTH IT! Come, meet Mickey and his friends at Mickey's Toontown! :)
4. Sleeping Beauty's Castle
I believe it is already obvious that everybody wants a picture in front of the Sleeping Beauty's Castle. The castle is the very first thing that you'll see before watching a Disney movie. Right? :) Before you enter Fantasyland, you will have to walk through the castle and leave reality for a while to experience fantasy like you've never experienced it before.
Our game plan that day was to visit Fantasyland first. We walked through the castle and entered Fantasyland and all I can say is that "It was WONDERFUL!" We felt like we entered in a different world and we felt good! We saw different characters and saw awesome rides. We wanted to try the Mad Tea Party ride but then we realized we would have to deal with a lot of fussy and excited kids. We did went to the "Matterhorn Bobsleds" ride! One word to describe it, A-W-E-S-O-M-E! For a first timer, the bobsleds were amazing. We also went to the "It's A Small World" boat ride. We didn't have enough time to go on more rides because of the limited time we had. We even wanted to go and meet Tinkerbell at the Pixie Hollow area but the line was too long and the wait was 45 minutes. I was heartbroken! Nevertheless, we had a good time walking around Fantasyland.
5. Meet and Greet Thor
Rap was very generous to give Disneyland as one of his birthday gifts to me. At first, I wasn't really sure if he's going to like the place but, it turned out he did! Special thanks to the great innovations and wonders of Tomorrowland. This specific play area of Disneyland caters to the great inventions of today such as the xbox and video games. We also saw some of the Iron Man Robots. By just looking at Rap's handsome face, I knew for a fact that he was very very happy.
One of the highlights of our Tomorrowland adventure was our meet and greet with Thor. Raphael loves the movie Thor and he enjoyed looking at the stuff that they used in the movie. We also saw Loki's helmet and stick (hahaha yeah, laugh at me because I don't know what that is!). I know its the stick that he used to brainwash Hawk Eye in the Avengers movie. Yeah, that's it! To be able to meet Thor, we had to be transported to his world via.....GUESS!!!! Yeah you're right! Via Smoke Machine :) Can you believe that?! I should buy those things!
Thor was friendly and accomodating. He is very handsome too! We got our turn to take a picture with him. He let Rap hold his "SPECIAL" hammer and he "MADE" me hold his muscles! hahaha Awkward???? hahaha It was a fun experience for the both of us. I hope you get to meet him too, when you visit Tomorrowland! :)
6. Indiana Jones Adventure Ride
Spending a day in Disneyland will never be enough and that is why the "Indiana Jones Adventure" ride was definitely on our list of rides. This cool ride can be found in Adventureland area. Walking around Adventureland made me feel like I was in Hawaii again because of the Tiki statues that surrounds the area. This part of Disneyland gives you a feel of the island life with all the drumming and ukulele going on. Although we didn't get to eat at one of the restaurants there, we were glad that it reminded us of our island life.
Anyway, the Indiana Jones Adventure Ride will take you to the adventures of Indiana Jones. You will hop to a box train ride and you will go around and witness spooky, creepy, and nerve wracking adventures of Indiana. I won't share the details so that I won't spoil the fun for you guys. Definitely, this ride is one of the coolest rides we've been too, and we're happy that we listened to our friends' advice.
7. Visit the Disneyland Fire Station
When Walt Disney was still alive, he visits the park often. They said that when you pass by the fire station at Main Street U.S.A. and the light is on, Walt Disney is there in his office. When he passed away, Disneyland decided to never close the light so that will people remember the man who made all of it possible. When we visited Disneyland, I made sure we pay our respects to the man who made our childhood magical.
8. Mickey's Soundsational Parade
We visited Disneyland on a weekday and that is why we never got to see fireworks. Nevertheless, we got to watch the Mickey's Soundsational Parade. We positioned ourselves at Main Street U.S.A. circle so that we get a good view of the parade. We saw a looooooot Disney Characters dancing, singing, and waving at us! We saw Elsa, Anna, Mickey, Minnie, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Snow White, Simba, Ariel, and a loooooot more.
We had a great time dancing and singing with them. I was crying while watching them because everything that I dreamed of, was right in front of me! I am soooo happy for this opportunity to visit this amazing place. I pray and hope that you, whoever you are, get the chance to visit the original Disneyland Park. Dreams do come true!!!
In my case, my best friend in college, ViJohn bought me my Mickey Mouse Ears when he did his internship in Disneyland and that is why my ears are very special because it reminds me of how much I am blessed to have a friend like him.
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| In front of Disneyland Park, located at Main Street, USA |
Taking your picture in front of Disneyland is going to be a challenge because a lot of people wants their picture taken in front, as well. Here's our tip to you: NEVER MIND :D Just go there and take pictures!!! :) Ask a Disneyland worker to take your picture, they would gladly do it for you.
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| Rap and I with Mickey Mouse |
3. Visit Mickey's Toontown
One of the reasons why we woke up very early, is because we (more like "I") wanted to be the first ones to line up at Mickey's Toontown. However, when we got there, it was still closed. We had to wait for two hours to meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and other characters. Good thing we were patient and we waited because if we decided we don't want to wait, we would have waited for hours before meeting Mickey Mouse.
When I got to hug Mickey Mouse for the very first time, I told him, "I waited for 13 years to finally be able to hug you in person." It was a very fulfilling and emotional moment to have finally hug and meet one of the characters who have influenced my life. It was a loooooong wait, but definitely WORTH IT! Come, meet Mickey and his friends at Mickey's Toontown! :)
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| In front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle :D |
I believe it is already obvious that everybody wants a picture in front of the Sleeping Beauty's Castle. The castle is the very first thing that you'll see before watching a Disney movie. Right? :) Before you enter Fantasyland, you will have to walk through the castle and leave reality for a while to experience fantasy like you've never experienced it before.
Our game plan that day was to visit Fantasyland first. We walked through the castle and entered Fantasyland and all I can say is that "It was WONDERFUL!" We felt like we entered in a different world and we felt good! We saw different characters and saw awesome rides. We wanted to try the Mad Tea Party ride but then we realized we would have to deal with a lot of fussy and excited kids. We did went to the "Matterhorn Bobsleds" ride! One word to describe it, A-W-E-S-O-M-E! For a first timer, the bobsleds were amazing. We also went to the "It's A Small World" boat ride. We didn't have enough time to go on more rides because of the limited time we had. We even wanted to go and meet Tinkerbell at the Pixie Hollow area but the line was too long and the wait was 45 minutes. I was heartbroken! Nevertheless, we had a good time walking around Fantasyland.
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| With the great, Thor <3 |
Rap was very generous to give Disneyland as one of his birthday gifts to me. At first, I wasn't really sure if he's going to like the place but, it turned out he did! Special thanks to the great innovations and wonders of Tomorrowland. This specific play area of Disneyland caters to the great inventions of today such as the xbox and video games. We also saw some of the Iron Man Robots. By just looking at Rap's handsome face, I knew for a fact that he was very very happy.
One of the highlights of our Tomorrowland adventure was our meet and greet with Thor. Raphael loves the movie Thor and he enjoyed looking at the stuff that they used in the movie. We also saw Loki's helmet and stick (hahaha yeah, laugh at me because I don't know what that is!). I know its the stick that he used to brainwash Hawk Eye in the Avengers movie. Yeah, that's it! To be able to meet Thor, we had to be transported to his world via.....GUESS!!!! Yeah you're right! Via Smoke Machine :) Can you believe that?! I should buy those things!
Thor was friendly and accomodating. He is very handsome too! We got our turn to take a picture with him. He let Rap hold his "SPECIAL" hammer and he "MADE" me hold his muscles! hahaha Awkward???? hahaha It was a fun experience for the both of us. I hope you get to meet him too, when you visit Tomorrowland! :)
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| Going to Indiana Jones Ride |
Spending a day in Disneyland will never be enough and that is why the "Indiana Jones Adventure" ride was definitely on our list of rides. This cool ride can be found in Adventureland area. Walking around Adventureland made me feel like I was in Hawaii again because of the Tiki statues that surrounds the area. This part of Disneyland gives you a feel of the island life with all the drumming and ukulele going on. Although we didn't get to eat at one of the restaurants there, we were glad that it reminded us of our island life.
Anyway, the Indiana Jones Adventure Ride will take you to the adventures of Indiana Jones. You will hop to a box train ride and you will go around and witness spooky, creepy, and nerve wracking adventures of Indiana. I won't share the details so that I won't spoil the fun for you guys. Definitely, this ride is one of the coolest rides we've been too, and we're happy that we listened to our friends' advice.
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| Posing in front of the Disneyland Fire Department |
When Walt Disney was still alive, he visits the park often. They said that when you pass by the fire station at Main Street U.S.A. and the light is on, Walt Disney is there in his office. When he passed away, Disneyland decided to never close the light so that will people remember the man who made all of it possible. When we visited Disneyland, I made sure we pay our respects to the man who made our childhood magical.
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| Rapunzel dancing during the Mickey's Soundsational Parade |
We visited Disneyland on a weekday and that is why we never got to see fireworks. Nevertheless, we got to watch the Mickey's Soundsational Parade. We positioned ourselves at Main Street U.S.A. circle so that we get a good view of the parade. We saw a looooooot Disney Characters dancing, singing, and waving at us! We saw Elsa, Anna, Mickey, Minnie, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Snow White, Simba, Ariel, and a loooooot more.
We had a great time dancing and singing with them. I was crying while watching them because everything that I dreamed of, was right in front of me! I am soooo happy for this opportunity to visit this amazing place. I pray and hope that you, whoever you are, get the chance to visit the original Disneyland Park. Dreams do come true!!!
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