Today our Travel Planner, Colleen Anastasi shares some reasons why planning a Disneyland Resort vacation can be a lot less overwhelming than a Walt Disney World Vacation might be…

So you are wanting to take your family or friends on a Disney World vacation but even with using the services of a travel planner, you are feeling totally overwhelmed!  Why not try a Disneyland vacation instead!??

Here are just a handful of reasons why Disneyland can be so much more relaxing and doable than the thought of 4 parks covering 47 square miles with more than 25 resort hotels can be.

1.  Location!

Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure are literally across the esplanade from each other!  You can walk from park to park in just moments.  No bus, boat or monorail required!

2.  Size!

With only 2 parks, both loaded with things to do and see, you will feel totally immersed in the magic, just like you do at Disney World.

3.  It’s the Original!

Disneyland is the park Walt designed.  You can see his touches everywhere – from his apartment over the fire station to the petrified tree he thought would be a good anniversary gift for his wife.

4.  Character Interaction!

You will still see all the characters but it’s different there….more relaxed.  No long massive lines waiting to meet Mickey.  You see him wandering the park – guests say hi or wave…it feels more personal.

5.  MaxPass!

This is Disneyland’s version of fast pass. It is the best!!!  No picking your fast passes 60 days ahead of time….no stressing over what to pick or face the disappointment if your didn’t get it.  With MaxPass ($15 per day), you select your passes once you enter into the park.  Everyone has an even playing field.  You select your fast passes from the app on your phone.  The display will tell you when you can pick your next one.  Set the alarm on your phone so you don’t miss this.  At one point, I had 4 fast passes lined up ready to go.  You can pick fast passes from both parks if you have the park hopper included in your ticket. You also have unlimited Photo Pass pictures!

6.  Weather!

No intense Florida heat or humidity.  Nothing more needs to be said.  If you have done Disney World anytime past June, you know what I am talking about!

7.  Bag Check!

There is ONE security check point.  No need to deal a second time if you park hop.

8.  Price Point!

Typically, a Disneyland stay can be more reasonable than a Disney World stay.  While you have the option to stay on site, there are so many hotels literally right across the street.

9.  Afraid you will miss some of your favorite attractions?  – No worry there!

Many attractions are available on both coasts – and share the same names.  Others, like Guardians of the Galaxy (Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios), Goofy’s Sky School (Primeval Whirl in Animal Kingdom) or Radiator Springs (Test Track in Epcot) are extremely similar, just with a different theme.

Thank you to our Travel Planner Colleen Anastasi for sharing her reasons why a Disneyland Resort vacation can be perfect for so many individuals and families! Contact your Kingdom Magic Vacation’s Travel Planner today to plan your next adventure!