The PERFECT DAY at Disneyland in 2024

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Want to have the Perfect Day at Disneyland? Today, we'll show you what a perfect day looks like, even in the midst of the busy spring break season. We'll work through a list of rides, snacks, and shows that have to been checked off for the best day at Disneyland.
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Perfect Day at Disneyland
0:36 Walk Down Main Street U.S.A.
1:56 Space Mountain
3:36 Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
5:38 Family Photo in front of the Castle
6:32 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
8:11 Pirates of the Caribbean
9:10 Jungle Cruise
10:26 Bengal Barbecue
11:30 Get a DOLE Whip
13:32 Fantasyland Dark Rides
16:33 Disneyland Railroad
17:44 Meet a Character
19:09 Get a Churro
20:07 Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
21:56 Magic Happens Parade
23:32 Fantasy Faire Theater
26:02 Mark Twain Riverboat
26:46 Cafe Orleans Dinner
32:26 Winnie the Pooh
34:26 Did We Have the Best Day at Disneyland?
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@Reneelynncreates 3 ай бұрын

It’s always a perfect day at Disney 🐭 when you pack your patience and kindness.

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Doesn’t really matter what you get done, so long as you’re having a good time and not Mr. Grumpy Face. 🤣

@user-vf4oy2oh5r Ай бұрын

Any day at a Disney park is a perfect day. 🥰

@ryangee2838 3 ай бұрын

As a Dad, you know how you can tell it was a perfect day? The big smiles on your kids face every time we saw them on camera. They had a blast… perfect day.

@benmonroe_the_1 3 ай бұрын

Exactly this! For everything that I love about DL, I will always remember my 2 1/2 yr old daughter’s first visit a little over a year ago. The first thing we did was ride Winnie the Pooh (her fav character & ride) & then have her meet Pooh outside the ride. The joy on her face as she saw & hugged Pooh made the entire day & all the $$$ completely worth it! ❤

@Shirl_RN_2.08 3 ай бұрын

Being with loved ones together and making lasting memories is always a perfect day no matter where and is also a gift. Enjoy your perfect days and gifts wherever you all go! My favorite land BTW is Fantasy Land. No matter how old I physically get, I'm still a kid at heart ❤

@MP-cr7uf 3 ай бұрын

As long as everyone left happy, then it was a perfect day. Favorite Disneyland Land=Fantasyland 🩷

@allanl.591 3 ай бұрын

Favorite land: Tomorrowland. Only thing I'd add to a perfect day is a Monorail ride. I can't go to DL without it.

@acidthumbs6211 2 ай бұрын

The perfect day at Disney is 20 min line waits at most and a cool day. No heat but sunny. And every time I go it's always like that lol. Idk why I keep getting lucky

@edwardavila2628 3 ай бұрын

Best land is “Main Street”. Hands down!

@julieschooler 3 ай бұрын

Love how you made it a perfect day without trying to do it all. Something I know I really need to remember even though ours is a once in a lifetime trip.

@larajens9066 3 ай бұрын

I’m with Amy ❤ the baby ducks!

@briansieve 2 ай бұрын

New Orleans Squares is my classic fave. Black Spire Outpost is a close second.

@3drage 3 ай бұрын

My favorite land is Adventureland-and the very tiny spot of New Orleans Square that has Pirates....which in my lore is still part of Adventureland.

@Redhawk03a 3 ай бұрын

My daughter saw you on the buzz ride and told us it was you and we didn’t believe her lol. We watched your videos before our trip, thanks! Funny we see ourselves on this episode!

@Metaplasticizer 3 ай бұрын

To answer James' question, my favorite land is Toon Town. It feels the most immersive to me.

@alanwweguy 5 күн бұрын

Agreed

@Gigi_K 3 ай бұрын

Hi James and family 😊 Thank you so much for asking your question. I would have to say mine is New Orleans Square. It has my favorite restaurant: Cafe Orleans and 2 of my most favorite attractions: Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. I also love the shops and the view of the Rivers of America and Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island. I think you had a perfect day because you spent time with your family, made happy memories AND saw the Disneyland baby ducks!!! Hope you are all having a wonderful evening 🤗

@benmonroe_the_1 3 ай бұрын

Always love your Disneyland videos! I try to like & comment each time no matter what to support the channel & your fam, so that’s what this is! Thanks so much! 🎉🎉🎉

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate the support.

@rentenjou 3 ай бұрын

James good question. My 2 year was watching the video when you asked the question. He immediately answered Disneyland. 😀

@PixiesticksAndSunsets 3 ай бұрын

I love how you ask what we want and make a vid on it❤ Something to learn from this video too is how to improvise from original plans and still be happy 😊 I love your content keep up the good work. ❤❤❤❤

@cindyj.5588 3 ай бұрын

Tomorrowland has always been my favorite land.

@007akshays 3 ай бұрын

always love it when you upload

@Theofficialsammy. 3 ай бұрын

Really is a perfect day! Thanks for the video Travor!

@eliseg0001 3 ай бұрын

To answer James, my favorite land is New Orleans Square - Disneyland Pirates and Haunted Mansion Holiday are the best!

@kevins5259 3 ай бұрын

We are going to Disneyland for our first time EVER in May. Thanks for this great, very informative and fun video!

@jamiecameron-harley5001 3 ай бұрын

I always appreciate how well you can pivot to the next best option when thrown a wrench in your plan. Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Something to learn every time!

@julieclarke621 3 ай бұрын

Yes, you definitely pulled off the perfect DL day!…. accomplished just about everything on your list, and you all seemed very happy, beginning to end!!… yay!…

@titaniagasca2839 3 ай бұрын

Sir, your videos are my Bible when it comes to Disney, can't wait for October!!

@Dr.RickMarshall 3 ай бұрын

What a Great Post, this is awesome !!🎉

@shwinger51187 3 ай бұрын

The Banyan beef skewer is my favorite snack at Disneyland. Bengal BBQ Love here

@jmorhaimebooks 3 ай бұрын

It was a perfect day at Disney for us thanks to all your tips and tricks. And getting to meet you today in front of Plaza Inn was awesome!

@whatifdisneyworld 3 ай бұрын

Yes! The tropical serenade is amazing!!! My favorite snack to come from the 50th anniversary.

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

We haven’t tried that one yet. I’m actually not much of a float person, but I love POG, so I’m going to give it a try.

@whatifdisneyworld 3 ай бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad It's served with coconut soft serve and a delicious cake pop. if you love coconut flavor you'll love it since you like POG

@disneylandlux 3 ай бұрын

I love Bengal BBQ! Thanks for sharing your perfect day.

@anthonylagano 3 ай бұрын

Hi Traver! Fun video . Looks like a great day . I also want to call out how upbeat and positive your family is even when things go wrong. I know theme parks can be very stressful with the crowds and heat etc . Many times I’ve witnessed people having a full on meltdown due to stress lol . So props to you for always keeping cool . Enjoyed the video as always 😎😎😎

@trich237 3 ай бұрын

Now that does look like the perfect day!!

@1mpXls 3 ай бұрын

This is an amazing video and truly a perfect day at Disneyland. My luck could never let this type of day happen. I would spend an hour in the RotR line and then have it break down. Very sad. I love your videos and I am looking forward to the perfect California Adventure day! (Day 3 of asking for Disneyland tickets)

@cassandra7665 3 ай бұрын

I was at cafe orleans recently and the beef bourginon is short rib! Excellent video as always ❤

@malloryschenach470 3 ай бұрын

Never had the monte cristo? That is always a must for my family and I. I would say my favorite land is New Orleans. I could always do without tiki room. Not a make or break for me. I think u guys had a perfect day!

@arianemilanellisturaro9375 3 ай бұрын

I will be there with my family after 12 years... I cant wait and I am loving your vídeos.

@lisabostrack24 3 ай бұрын

I say you guys had a perfect day. Amy got to see her baby ducks. What more could you want. I'm with her. I need to add Pineapple skewer to my list. Also the Monte Cristo. My favorite land is New Orleans. Adventureland is close behind.

@-Lukasguedes 3 ай бұрын

Great job man!

@jamiecameron-harley5001 3 ай бұрын

As far as I can see you all did have a Perfect Day! For as crowded as it was in the park, you made it look effortless. 😊

@ritagraceatmajian7304 Күн бұрын

It’s so hard to pick a favorite land! Probably New Orleans Square or Toontown.

@tbx59 3 ай бұрын

Perfect day for me has to have the Disneyland Band.

@kimberlymccloud6742 3 ай бұрын

My favorite land is fantasy for the nostalgia

@madelyngibson1782 3 ай бұрын

I love love love Bengal BBQ I’m so glad it’s included in your perfect day! My favorite land is adventure land!

@Dr.Nick19 3 ай бұрын

Crazy how much you did before sundown. You have given me hope, sir😂

@kimberlygrieve1272 3 ай бұрын

We rope dropped RoR, it wasn’t a long wait and it wasn’t broken, probably the only time I guess. I love this whole day. It sure is sad there’s no Haunted Mansion, it’s tradition. I’m sure it will be fantastic when it reopens! We LOVE all your videos and your wonderful family! Our kids really want to see the refurbished Tree House, I don’t suppose you could do that? We also love Indiana Jones! Thanks for doing this! Our kids only know Disneyland on Spring break so it’s always amazing for us! We couldn’t go this year unfortunately due to finances. So, we truly visit vicariously through your videos, really, the best! Also, the way we budget, we usually spend 4500$ for our family of 6, it can be done! Thanks again!

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

I’ll see if I can work it into one of our family vlogs sometime over the next few weeks. This coming weekend we are doing a DCA video. But two weeks later we will do a Disneyland one.

@pixiepinkcrystalsrosetta7027 3 ай бұрын

Favorite land? Adventure land!!! 🥰☠️🏴‍☠️🦜👻

@honeybunny5222 3 ай бұрын

Favorite land is Fantasyland. You did both of my perfect day things so I would call it a perfect day

@urbaninarizona9779 3 ай бұрын

Favorite land - frontierland!

@piilanichang5290 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Travor, I'm like you guys, I love tomorrow land and Battu.

@kobcritic624 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate seeing one of these Perfect Days at Disney videos that isn't completely based around Genie+, I forgot how much you could do in one day even without using that lol

@Sean-uh6te 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video

@vecna7181 3 ай бұрын

My favorite land is a tie between adventure land and New Orleans square. I love adventure land because it feels so secluded from everything else and the atmosphere is wonderful and the rides there are great. And I love New Orleans square because of the food stores the secret areas like club 33 and 21 Royal and the rides.

@diannenieuwland2263 3 ай бұрын

I didn’t realize there was a crab in each scene. Good eye, Amy! Thanks for sharing that with us, Traver.

@taylourhudson 3 ай бұрын

James - my favorite land in Disneyland is New Orleans Square!!

@robinyodathelilacbunny7419 3 ай бұрын

I can't decide what my favorite land is. I love adventure land and New Orleans Square, but I usually spend most of my time split between Tomorrowland and Fantasy land.

@willroberts5228 3 ай бұрын

Hey I saw you there at pirates and I thought it was not you but now seeing this I saw you! I just came home sadly

@dannasilva9079 3 ай бұрын

I would have to say Adventureland is my favorite land

@judycaudill2522 3 ай бұрын

Favorite land in the resort: Cars! In just Disneyland: Adventure!

@kellymorrison8053 3 ай бұрын

I can't wait to visit! Your videos have helped us to plan our perfect day. Side note...if you are there when we are, do you take photos with 'fans'.

@jseon87 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos and enjoy all the tips you have for your viewers. Any chance of any future Disney cruises??

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

We will most likely do a more affordable cruise first to see how seasickness goes, but we would like to do a Disney Cruise eventually.

@tannaschelske5225 3 ай бұрын

I love these kinds of videos your family is so great! Do you have any videos explaining magic bands and are they worth it if you only go to Disneyland once a year?

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

I do have a video! I’m not sure it’s worth it for one time to Disneyland. But if you visit other Disney places throughout the year it can be. Because it’s useful even on cruises. EVERYTHING You Need to Know About MagicBand+ at Disneyland kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbOdZsiEmridgJs.html

@KaycieLynnn 3 ай бұрын

Galaxy's edge is my favorite land as far as experience goes! And my favorite foods are there 😋

@ashleyread2680 3 ай бұрын

Favorite land is Frontierland! Big Thunder is always my main priority during every visit and we ride it as many times in a row before park closing on our last day. Our record so far is 5 ☺️ Another great video! I’d love to see an updated “Things You Didn’t Know You Needed to Bring” video

@MsLinzoo 3 ай бұрын

I love seeing baby ducks that’s always ads to my day for me 😊 Also my favorite land is fantasy land adventure land and frontier land it’s hard to choose just one

@sk5835 3 ай бұрын

One of my coworkers was there for the dance event with her daughter! I'll be there with my fiance 4/22 and 4/23.

@slowazzd2165 3 ай бұрын

Cafe orleans SLAPS the food is probably the best in the park. I totally get why as a kid every single disney trip invovled a meal at cafe Orleans

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Cafe Orleans has continuously remained a favorite for us and many.

@MrJJA714 3 ай бұрын

Good question James! My favorite land is Toontown and always has been since I was a kid. Second favorite is Tomorrowland.

@jeanh9321 3 ай бұрын

My favorite land in the New Orleans area. Love the pirates and haunted mansion.

@familiagasak 2 ай бұрын

cant wait this summer, were coming to see mickey.. just our 2nd time.

@debbietalbot3306 3 ай бұрын

To James's question our favorite land is Tomorrowland

@andybragg1158 3 ай бұрын

This was a brilliant video! Thank you :) do you think there will be any marking of the Mary Poppins 60th Anniversary at the park?

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Maybe just special merchandise? They usually celebrate major milestones with exclusive merch. But they don’t really have anything for Mary Poppins now, so it’s possible they won’t even do that. But I wouldn’t put it past Jolly Holiday to have a seasonal dessert like a cupcake or something.

@kamahina943 3 ай бұрын

I’m sure you have it somewhere but where are the best spots to watch parades from?

@ashleysanchez5063 3 ай бұрын

We saw all the baby ducks on Wednesday in galaxys edge!

@LosAngeles941 3 ай бұрын

Met you for 2 seconds waiting for Mickey and Minnie to start. Pleasure meeting you. Recognized you because of the glasses.

@robynmulcahy3339 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I would have added a Tigger Tail treat after Winnie the Pooh! Coming in September!!!

@theegg-freebaker8249 3 ай бұрын

James, my favorite land is Galaxy’s Edge! I’m a huge Star Wars fan!

@rachrom6364 2 ай бұрын

Adventureland!

@carrierichardson6903 3 ай бұрын

Wow it looked like the perfect day!!😊 You didn't need Genie + and you got the list done. What day did you go?

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

We went on Monday, April 1st.

@wingsovermikey 3 ай бұрын

I love the pineapple spear covered in dark chocolate when it's seasonally offered but it is messy.

@Chiokiwi 3 ай бұрын

My favorite land is Batuu/Star Wars!

@user-vi7bi4qs1y 3 ай бұрын

A good Zoo I recommend you visit is the Denver Zoo

@Lordkurt-kd5td 3 ай бұрын

How did you know the nutrition data in your dinner?

@ayshacelestin7541 3 ай бұрын

I dont know if you've had a chance in the past, but the I lava you dole whip is such yummy special treat! its a citrus dole whip float in fanta with poprocks! lots of sugar, definitely one to share, but yummy on a hot day in WDW!! i believe its available at sunshine tree terrace!

@piilanichang5290 3 ай бұрын

Aloha ! HeyTravor! I blew out my knee and now can't walk as far or fast as the others in my party. I also have a hard time standing in a line. Could you do a blog (Vlog?) on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and what to do to get access to rides? Which ones are "walk on" Wheel chair and ones you need to transfer from a Wheel chair or scooter. How to go about the process to get through DL and DCA on a pass. And who can come with you and how many in you party. Much appreciated.

@Lordkurt-kd5td 3 ай бұрын

At cafe Orleans right now -first time

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy!

@Theofficialsammy. 3 ай бұрын

I would say that fantasyland is my favorite, but when it gets too crowded, all I want to do is avoid that area. In that case, I would say that galaxy's edge is my favorite

@Justafoxandabear-nr8pb 3 ай бұрын

My favorite land is Fantasyland

@facadegames12 3 ай бұрын

Hello! Love the videos. Me and my partner are going in just about a month to celebrate my college graduation. He lives in rural missouri and has never seen California or rode a rollercoaster. We are doing one park per day starting with DCA. For our disneyland day I would think to rope drop Space Mountain (I havent been in about a decade though so I might be wrong) but I think that’s gonna be too much for someone whose never been on a ride. What are the best rides to rope drop in both parks that are a little easier so he can work up to the bigger coasters? Thank you - sorry for the novel!!

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Fantasyland is a great choice or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. There’s a coaster in DCA, so you could see if he wants to do that on Day 1 and if he likes it, then he’ll be good for Disneyland because Incredicoaster is the fastest in the whole resort, and you see pretty much see the whole thing before getting on, so he won’t be shocked or surprised.

@facadegames12 3 ай бұрын

That is a great suggestion - thank you so much!

@karenvansickle820 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for these videos. Going the first weekend of May with our daughter, her husband and 2.5 year old. Can you still do “rider swap” (I think I that is what it is called) if there is a ride our little one cannot go on? I know there is single rider for Bob sleds, but what about thunder mountain or space mountain or Star Wars rides?

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

You can rider swap for the big rides for sure. Matterhorn and Space Mountain both have single rider lines as well as Smugglers Run.

@ArtIsDrawing 3 ай бұрын

Can you do trying all the turkey leg places?

@robertrogalsky3720 3 ай бұрын

That’s a difficult question! I didn’t get into Star Wars until I married my wife Amy. But I’d say what they’ve done with galaxys edge has been amazing! *also, with leaving earlier than closing, it looked like a pretty amazing day in itself!

@sophiadoll4793 3 ай бұрын

since this was posted less than 30 mins ago i figured to try to ask you a question Disney Dad. I was just wondering if the park offers refillable cups, cause in some other video i saw a refillable cup in the background. Love the video, your giving me lots of pointers for my adventure in the Fall season.

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, no. Disneyland does not have refillable cups. Walt Disney World in Orlando does, though, but only at the Resorts. People often take them into the parks, but they can’t get free refills anywhere except the hotels.

@sophiadoll4793 3 ай бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad thank you so much, but are there lots of water fountains in the park. This will be my first time at Disneyland.

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

@@sophiadoll4793 Yes, sometimes people use the refillable cups for water. I usually take a leakproof water bottle for that sort of thing, but if you have a stroller it’s a great cup holder and leakproof isn’t so much an issue.

@pixiepinkcrystalsrosetta7027 3 ай бұрын

If you order a kids meal at Café Orleans get the SHRIMP! 🍤 My granddaughter loves them! 😋 She's six.

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

We did see someone with a shrimp kids meal that looked a lot better than the chicken.

@pixiepinkcrystalsrosetta7027 3 ай бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad The chicken is tasteless and dry. It's unfortunate. 😝

@lilxlysa 3 ай бұрын

The shrimp was definitely a hit with my 2 boys.

@simongonsalves5039 2 ай бұрын

Great day, too bad about the tiki room.

@CECmass0325 3 ай бұрын

I just left a few days ago. Went Fri the 29th-April 2nd had an amazing time. But we are Disney world AP’s so Disneyland’s “busy” is our normal not busy so it was nothing

@tanyaschaffer2348 3 ай бұрын

When were you guys there for this video? We were there April1-4 I would have loved to say hi

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

This was April 1st.

@tanyaschaffer2348 3 ай бұрын

Oh dang I wish I had reached out and we could have met you , Amy and the kids … we were actually looking for you guys all your videos helped a lot thank you so much we did the grill cheese and tomatoes soup the roo pass and busy pass and the single riders when we could all amazing help thank you again for these videos

@amiw5304 3 ай бұрын

I'm not going to Disneyland until September '24, but I'm watching all your videos! I prefer your style to the others I've watched. I'd love to see a video about DAS. I know you don't have someone that utilizes it, but maybe you could team up with someone? Both my kids and nephew who are coming are all eligible for DAS.

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

I have been asked this a lot, and I would love to see how it works first hand. Trouble is, I don’t even know anyone who uses it. But from my research, it functions much the same way as Genie+, except that it works on Standby rides. You use the Lightning Lane for lines that have them, and speak to the cast member on those rides that are standby only. You can use both Genie+ and DAS to double up if you’d love to be all about the rides.

@amiw5304 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mhls1ster 3 ай бұрын

what day did you record this video?

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

Monday, April 1st

@Mommyonadventures 3 ай бұрын

On Jun 18, and Jun 20, Disneyland Park will be closing at 8 PM for a special ticketed event and will not offer Fantasmic! or “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectaculars. This is what website says What does it mean if someone is going in these dates on a regular ticket how much will they miss? As they will be leaving the park early so how much they loose as compare to other days

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

That’s par for the course for any After Dark event. You’ll miss exactly what you’d expect. Since you have to leave by 8 PM, you’ll miss out on the time from 8 PM to close (typically midnight), as well as any events that typically take place during that time frame (such as Fantasmic and fireworks as stated). It’s recommend that if you don’t have a hopper, you should go to DCA on days with After Dark events, and visit Disneyland on days it’s open it’s full hours.

@Mommyonadventures 3 ай бұрын

@SoCalDisneyDad so that means disneyland will be closed earlier not the adventure land? I can stay in adventure land till 12?

@SoCalDisneyDad 3 ай бұрын

@@Mommyonadventures DCA usually closes at 10 PM and Disneyland usually closes at midnight. I’m not sure on your dates, but something I might recommend is Disneyland June 17th, DCA June 18th, and Disneyland June 19th. For a three day trip. Visiting Disneyland when it’s NOT a After Dark event will give you an extra 4 hours (on average, sometimes the park closes at 10 PM, I don’t know the hours for those dates, but I’d assume midnight being June). Also, keep in mind that on After Dark events, 3 hours prior to event start, the event guests can enter the park in addition to the day ticket guests. This makes those last few hours before you have to leave even more crowded. So it’s just best to avoid the event park on event days if you don’t have a hopper.