Things you absolutely MUST do at DL

Well, the first thing that I always, always do is jam over to New Orleans Square (walking at a brisk pace, not running, of course)...

I boogie on over to Haunted Mansion and get a Fastpass.

Then I head back to Pirates for a nice, quiet, early-morning ride.

Then I head to Splash Mountain for a short line and a nice ride-through...

Then it's time to head back to Haunted Mansion with the good ol' Fastpass.

After that, it's leisure time, with some fried chicken and mashed potatoes at Cafe' Orleans.

And then it's off to Tom Sawyer's Island (yes, I know the Pirate's Lair thing... whatever. It's Tom Sawyer's Island, lol) for some hiking around and adventuring, and remembering when my dad took me there when I was a little kid, and when the fort was still up and running. It used to be so cool out there.

Yeah, that's what I absolutely have to do when I first get to Disneyland, first day of the trip. After that, it's pretty much a free-for-all.

Also, on one of the subsequent days of my trip, I get to the gates first in the morning (as I always do.. I usually get there an hour and a half early at the least. If I am not right up against the rope when it drops, I'm waaaaay behind the game). Since I am one of the first people in the park (as always), I head in a beeline up Main Street and get on Peter Pan. That's the only way to catch that ride. Within minutes, the line is so incredibly long, and it's that way until closing, almost every day.

[davelandweb]

The Fantasia Freeze is located near the Matterhorn & The Face Painting Area (former location of the Motor Boat Cruise). A Tinkerbell Twist is a Sour Watermelon & Sour Apple slushee "Twisted" together. Yum! It will make your mouth pucker!

[DLrules]

Originally Posted by BrizMarc

One thing I MUST do is just get to Disneyland in the first place lol

Ya thats true, same here!

But when I do I usually head to IJA and then to POTC, then the rest is just whatever I feel like doing.

[BlueFairy]

I have really horrible Disneyland OCD haha. First, I need to get i nline for the park at like, 7:00 so I can be there for the opening. I ALWAYS do my first rides in this order: Space Mountain (maybe two or three times lol), Matterhorn, Indiana Jones, Pirates, and then its up in the air from there.

-I also have to go the Crystal Arts on Main Street so I can get a little figure. I get one each time I go.
-Visit Mickey Mouse. Yes. I am 15. Gotta problem with that?
-Get a tube of sugar from the candy store on Main Street. Can you say MAJOR sugar high?
- Ask for the front row of Soarin' (alright its DCA, but hey, I do it everytime)
-Jam out to Grim Grinning Ghosts on HM
-Have a little time to explore. I find something new and interesting everytime.

[wdwcmdlguest]

So wierd to say this..but churros at disneyland are definetly better than the ones at disneyworld...lol. Also i noticed someone saying about walking through sleeping beauty's castle, that was soo much fun! and yes they closed it but its opening back up soon and I cant wait!!!!

[JessicaMarie]

a churro is a MUST!! buy a new sweatshirt, take pictures of everything -- every year, watch the fireworks.

[ocddisney]

the things i must do at the park wow there is alot, first mandatory to buy coffee in park and always ride thunder mountain, eat a ban yan skewer, ride jungle cruise at night, corn dog at the cart on main street and finally try to be the last car in parkin structure

[LCDLBA]

We MUST have dinner at the Blue Bayou at least once! Space Mountain, Indy, Splash Mountain, Pirates, HM are a MUST. Favorite snack is ice cream sundaes on Main Street.

[mindy327]

I ALWAYS take home the Disney Mickey crunch bars from the candy shop on Main Steet!!! My favorite.
Music "Let's take a ride on an old horse car, and I'll buy you a chocolate bar,
and you'll be the sweetest girl by far, down on ol Main Steet"
And how can you leave without like 10 churros!!!!!


We always visit the wishing well!

[Wedbliss]

In between rides:

I always have to stop by the Candy Palace on Main Street and get two Jumbo Haystacks. If you have never had one and like chocolate with coconut, try them.

I always have to sit on a bench with a good view of the castle and just look at it for awhile. Then I have to stare at the Matterhorn as well. Exciting, huh?

I feel like I have missed something if I don't see the Flag Retreat Ceremony.

I must stop by New Century Music to see if any new DVD's, CD's or books have come to the park. Then I stop by the Disneyana Store to drool over the expensive Disneyana which I cannot afford.

I spend a lot of time pinching myself and saying, "Wow...you're at Disneyland! Don't ever take this for granted..."

[believeinmagic4ever]

I absolutely HAVE to see one of the major characters and get their autographs (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, etc.).
Then I have to see the Parade of Dreams and watch Remember, shop for new ears to wear throughout the park, ride Space Mountain, go on Matterhorn each night i'm there (it's better at night in my opinon!), and a bunch of other stuff there's too much to mention!
As you can tell, I haven't been to Disneyland too often. I've only been there twice to be exact. =(

[sarahonpointe94]

Originally Posted by tropicskenzie

What is the goat trick? Sounds like you have a lot of fun!!

The Goat Trick; Definition: (clears throat)
When on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, train your eyes on the goat chewing on a stick of dynamite. This causes your body to be thrust against the opposite side of your car. Its Freakin' SWEET!!!
Ahem, this concludes my presentation.

[Sesshomaru-sama]

I get on Finding Nemo: Submarine Voyage so I wouldn't have to wait as long.

Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon,
Sesshomaru-sama

[sarahonpointe94]

My Must-Do's @ Disneyland Resort:

1) Get there in the first place!!! =D

2) Chauffeur park @ the Grand Californian ( Swanky!!!)\

3) Walk through Downtown Disney, buy something from Club Libby Lu (long story)

4) Go to Guest Services to get our Park-Hopper Passes

5) Go into DCA

6) Marvel @ the Golden Gate Bridge as we walk ( My mom is from San Francisco)

7) Go on TOT, Screamin', Muppets 3-D Movie, Animation Building, Tortilla and Sourdough Bread Factory, Grizzly River Run (in summer), Soarin' Over California.

8) Time to head to D-Land for lunch/dinner @ Club 33

9) Take Grand Circle Tour 1 1/2 times ( In the Lilly Belle!! Swankier!!!)

10) Eat our fabulous dinner at the Club

11) This part of our day varies with the time of year, size of our group, etc.

12) See the Fireworks shows ( Bothe RDCT and Believe... In Holiday Magic), see Fantasmic

13) Get some Main Street Fudge

*Note: We always Have Fun, see lotsa shows!

My friends always love going to Disneyland with my family ( Some people call a trip with us "The VIP Trip") and they always have good memories.
I know... Im kinda spoiled. =D

[Sesshomaru-sama]

I must scream along with everyone when you hear the scream in the stretching gallery in The Haunted Mansion.

Marvel the "it's a small world" building. I just love the clock, the tick-tock, the noise when it goes crazy, and the building itself.

Must get a Pineapple Dole Whip before waiting a long time for something. Like, I bought Pinapple Dole Whips for my mother, my girlfriend at the time, her sister, and I before waiting in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle for Remember... Dreams Come True.

Must get churros.

Must get on Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at night.

That's all I can think of right now.

Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon,
Sesshomaru-sama