https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:32:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2885034 Mon, 20 May 2019 10:08:08 +0000 poppygirl15 2885034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just an FYI about max/fast passes, only certain rides are max/fast pass compatible. I think the only young-kid friendly ride that has max/fast pass is "It's a Small World" (and Haunted Mansion depending on your kid). So, they're useful depending on the rides you want to go on. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2885032 Mon, 20 May 2019 09:54:58 +0000 Tionn3 2885032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey, we're going around the same time as you guys are. June 8-10. My son is going to be 16 months old, and we're also taking my nephew who will be almost 3. I hear that they have 2 baby care centers that are pretty nice. There is one in Disneyland on main street and one in California Adventure. They have lots of changing tables, nursing rooms, a microwave, a tv area, and a feeding area with high chairs and tables. They even have teeny tiny potties for if you are toilet training. It's free to use! Definitely stop by one when you first enter the park so you know where it is. I plan to use them for sure. Good news, the castle will be open and newly refurbished. Pretty sure you'll be able to see it! Star Wars Land is by reservation only so I don't think it will affect the crowds that much. All the reservations are booked up too. definitely buy your tickets ahead of time online. Download the Disney app! You can check wait times form your phone! If you pay $15 extra you can get a max pass and book fast passes on your phone. I think this is what we might do. </p> <p>I'd say just go with the flow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2884970 Sat, 18 May 2019 23:26:52 +0000 poppygirl15 2884970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, it's going to be madness at that time, so definitely buy your tickets in advance.<br /> If princesses are really your main goal (they were when I took my DD for her first visit at age 4!) then I would say as soon as you see the castle, go over to the Royal Hall in Fantasyland where you get to meet three princesses in a row (usually Cinderella, Snow White &amp; Ariel, but sometimes they mix it up). There are other princesses just outside the Royal Hall throughout the day, too (we've met Elena, Jasmine &amp; Rapunzel there). By staying in once place, you can meet up to four princesses! :wink: Oh, and download the DL app. It will tell you which characters are out where so you can go searching for them. :) It also tells you wait times for rides.<br /> Good luck &amp; have a magical day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2884969 Sat, 18 May 2019 23:22:52 +0000 Corduroy 2884969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The one time we went to Disneyland we did a day trip on a sell out day (weekend in February). It was crowded but certainly not unbearable.<br /> During the second week in June Star Wars Land is still accessible by (free and sold out) reservation only so it might not impact you as much as you're thinking. Meaning, it won't be extra sold out. It would probably sell out in June anyway.</p> <p>Your priorities seem super achievable. Here's some info about seeing princesses. <a href="https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/meeting-princesses-at-disneyland/" rel="nofollow">https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/meeting-princesses-at-disneyland/</a></p> <p>On the day we went I think we were too focused on beating the crowd everywhere we went (we were with seasoned Disney fanatics). I wish we had slowed down and let DD absorb/discover more Disney magic on her own. Like sitting in a spot and letting her notice something rather than us running up to it and shout "look at that", snap a pic, and hurry on to the next thing.</p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2884968 Sat, 18 May 2019 22:43:03 +0000 sckim 2884968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: oops you are totally right! its at disneyland not california</p> <p>I think my best tip is to go early then. Be at the gates 30 minutes before the park opens, they let you in before the actual opening time. If you are driving, allow at least 30 minutes for parking/security/tram. If you are staying at the disney hotels, there is also magic mornings. i get the most done in the first 2 hours of opening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2884949 Sat, 18 May 2019 18:29:52 +0000 MamaBear87 2884949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sckim: actually incorrect. Star wars land is at Disneyland. It's going into another park at Disney world. </p> <p>June is generally pretty busy as school is out. Since it's right after the new land opens I would assume sell out crowds. I'd make sure you buy tickets in advance (I think you can buy tickets for a certain day now). I would also plan to be there super early if you can. If your kids do ok in crowds I think you'll have a good time but prepare for lines </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2884946 Sat, 18 May 2019 17:55:10 +0000 sckim 2884946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Starwars land will be in california adventure park. with your kids ages, you will want to go to Disneyland so hopefully it won't be as nuts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/day-trip-to-disneyland#post-2884940 Sat, 18 May 2019 14:02:57 +0000 helloperidot 2884940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are joining DH on a work trip in LA and have room in our schedule for all of us to do one day at Disneyland. For reference, our kiddos are 4 and 18m, and this will be the first of many trips through the years. I haven't been to DL in twenty years and I'm sure a lot of things have changed. Legitimately our only goal is for our oldest to see the castle and meet a princess or two. Anything we can do above and beyond that will be icing on the cake.</p> <p>Here's the kicker-- we are slated to go the second week of June, about 10 days after Star Wars opens up. :shocked: </p> <p>Are we too crazy to attempt this? Any advice for making a one day trip magical? We would not attempt to enter the Star Wars area at all. Is it going to be an overwhelming amount of people throughout the whole park?</p> <p>Has anyone gone in early June, on a Monday or Tuesday? Tips, tricks, and insight all appreciated! </p>