Matt and Elena's

Disneyland Guide

Travel

 Packing

• Extra shoes -- Your feet will be so much happier when they are dry (no wets shoes) and when they can have a break from the shoes from yesterday.  If shoes get wet, you need to let them dry out completely before using them again.  Have at least two pairs of shoes so one pair can be drying while wearing the other pair.
• Extra socks -- This is another thing that can help keep your feet happy.  You might consider changing socks mid-day so your feet are dry and comfortable.
  
• Sunscreen -- Do not forget to use sunscreen.  A sunburned person is a grumpy person.
  
• Ponchos -- It will save a lot of time and money if you carry a cheap poncho with you.  They don't take up much space and you will be able to continue from ride to ride.
  
• Duct tape -- A great remedy for blisters on your feet is to cover the area with a patch of duct tape.  This works especially well if you catch it before the hot spot blisters.  Moleskin works great too but everyone has duct tape on hand.

• Visit Seatguru for information on your flight.  Seatguru shows you the layout of the plane and which seats are better than others.  It is a great resource.

• The closest airport to Disneyland is the John Wayne / Orange County airport (code: SNA).
  
• The airport is only 15 minutes from Disneyland.
• Other airports include the Ontario airport (ONT), Long Beach airport (LGB), and Los Angeles airport (LAX).
  

• We love staying across the street from the walk-in entrance to Disneyland.  Some of the benefits include:  You don't have to pay for parking at Disneyland ($10 / day).  You can walk back to your hotel and back into the park any time.
• For finding a hotel we always go here  This site shows where each hotel is relative to the park and has a link to their web pages.
• We have stayed in the Park Vue Inn, Desert Inn & Suites, Del Sol Inn, and others.  Currently our favorites are Park Vue and Desert Inn.
  

• We used SuperShuttle.  Our cost (in Sept 2007) was $8 per person per way.  That was only $32 round trip for the two of us!  We found a $2 off coupon through MouseSavers.com.  SuperShuttle was fast, easy, and convenient.

• You can run yourself into the ground while visiting Disneyland.  This is especially true for children.  You need to pace yourself while you are there.
• Try to arrive at the parks in the morning when they are opening.
• Plan on taking a break in the afternoon.  It is best, if your hotel is close by, to return to your air conditioned hotel room and take a nap and/or eat lunch.
  
• Return to the parks in the evening when the crowds are getting lighter and the day is getting cooler.
• Try to get to bed at a reasonable time so you can get a good start the next morning.
  

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Last updated: 24 September 2007