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Updated June 1, 2024

Today, I’m sharing the basics of Disneyland to get you started on planning.

If you haven’t visited in a while, this post will be helpful to you, too. If your last trip was before Covid, buckle up. It’s a whole new world.

MagicBand+, Disney Genie, Early Entry, Park Reservations, and so much more are new or different now.

There’s a lot to know.

Let’s get started.

Who to Book Your Trip With

I recommend booking with Get Away Today .

Park reservations, crowd calendars, dining reservations, MagicBand+, changes since Covid, Disney Genie, etc etc all require a decent amount of familiarity to get it right.

I can help you with many parts of planning, but I recommend booking your trip with an experienced agent who can handle some of these things for you and advise on all of them.

Click here to get started with the only agency I recommend! Consider them for Disneyland, WDW, Disney Cruise Line and more.

An Overview

Disneyland Resort is comprised of 2 theme parks, 3 Disney hotels and Downtown Disney . Disneyland is a fraction of the size of Disney World. Check out the layout of the resort  including details on parking, lockers and more.

Disneyland is the original park and it opened in 1955. In addition to Main Street, it includes 7 lands:

• Adventureland
• Critter Country
• Fantasyland
• Frontierland
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• New Orleans Square
• Tomorrowland

Recent photos of Disneyland can be found here .

Disney California Adventure or DCA  opened in 2001 and enjoyed a grand “re-opening” in 2012 with a major transformation, which has brought the once troubled park to life.  In addition to Buena Vista Street, it includes 6 lands:

• Grizzly Peak
• Hollywood Land
• San Fransokyo Square
• Avengers Campus

Recent photos of DCA can be found here .

Transportation to the Disneyland Resort is fairly easy if you know what you’re looking for. There are 6 large airports that are all realistic options within 1.5 hours of Disneyland. You can get to the parks via car, shuttle, train, or car service. I highly recommend Lanksy Enterprises for transportation from the airport to your hotel.

For Walt Disney World Fans

There’s a lot to know if you’re familiar with WDW, but not Disneyland. Let’s go over a few differences:

• We don’t have a dining plan. We often walk up to counter service restaurants, order food and eat it. Don’t be scared of us. It works. Dining at the Disneyland Resort is fun.
• If you’re looking for Value Resorts at Disneyland, consider staying off-site at a good neighbor hotel . We only have 3 Disney Hotels and 2 of them are 4 Star and all three are $300+ a night.
• We have Early Entry, which allows you into the park before other guests. Read about it here .
• Everything is in walking distance . No one hour trek from park to hotel and park again. You can leave one park and be at the next in 2 minutes because the two park entrances face each other. Most hotels are in walking distance. Downtown Disney is just outside the esplanade between the two parks. You can easily leave the park, run back to your hotel and be back in the park in a short amount of time. IT’S GLORIOUS.
• The weather here is lovely. We rarely see rain. Seriously. And, regardless of when you visit – even if it’s in the summer – you’ll likely need a sweater for early morning or late night. Know how to dress ahead of time. It’s quite different compared to WDW.
• To thoroughly appreciate the history and nostalgia that Disneyland offers, consider taking my one hour scavenger hunt along Main Street to see lots of key Walt-related stops. First time Disney World fans love to see where Walt left his mark on our beloved Disneyland.
• Our characters often roam the park and some do so without handlers. The character experience is so authentic and fun at Disneyland.

This post covers everything you need to know for how to tour each park, allowing you to see and do everything your heart desires during your visit. Follow my plans to ensure you won’t wait more than 20 minutes for any attraction.

I test my strategies monthly – and edit as needed – which provides you the very best plans for your visit.

Disney Genie

All new at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World!

Be sure you know how Genie works, as it’s different from FASTPASS, MaxPass, and FastPass+.

Here’s the scoop on Genie.

You have two options when choosing where to stay at Disneyland:

DLR Hotels – Disneyland hotels have many perks including always-good Disney service, Extra Magic Hours, on-site DLR Hotel dining, and package delivery from the parks to your hotel. One (The Grand Californian) is super close to the entrance of the parks and Paradise Pier and The Disneyland Hotel are a bit further.

Off-Site Hotels – Off-site options are typically much less expensive than DLR Hotels with many averaging around $120 a night.

Attractions

Each park has a different feel to it. I’d simplify it into this:

Disneyland is old school and sweet with lots of history and fairytale-esque rides. Main Street feels like a walk back in time and the entire park has a nostalgic element to it.

Disney California Adventure feels newer and more character focused. Buena Vista is lovely and provides the nod to Americana that Main Street at Disneyland does. You’ll find “bigger” rides that teens will enjoy more at DCA, however, there is still plenty to do for little ones.

Beware: Some attractions are very “dark” (figuratively and literally) and can scare young children. Research those before you visit.

The food at Disneyland is one of my favorite parts of my visit. There’s so much to enjoy! I have compiled every bit of Disneyland Resort dining into one post . This covers both parks, Downtown Disney, character meals, dining in the DLR Hotels, park snacks, off-the-menu options, cocktails, DLR recipes, my recommendations, and a mock budget so you can estimate your costs. Check that out for all things dining.

Disneyland Dining has several yummy options including Jolly Holiday Bakery , Hungry Bear Restaurant, The Plaza Inn, Blue Bayou and more. The park includes several table service options and many counter service ones, too. Character dining can be found at breakfast at The Plaza Inn.

California Adventure Dining feels a little more adventurous to me food-wise with options like Asian fare, high end Carthay Circle and delicious smoothies. California Adventure also serves a wide range of alcohol compared to Disneyland.

Character dining can be found at Disneyland and each of the Disneyland Resort Hotels. In addition to the expected Disney service at each of these experiences, you can also:

• Interact with characters up close for more time than at the parks.
• Take fun photos with the characters.
• Gather autographs.

I encourage you to enjoy one (or more) character dining experiences during your visit.

Halloween Time and Holidays at Disneyland are two big seasons that take over the parks from the beginning of September until the beginning of January.

A few quick notes on these seasons:

• Halloween Time is just as popular as Christmas is now at the Disneyland Resort.
• We have a Halloween Party called Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. It’s the best after hours event I’ve ever attended at a Disney Park. Don’t miss it.
• Each September brings an overlay to the Haunted Mansion, transforming it into a Jack Skellington’s Nightmare Before Christmas theme, where “two holidays collide”. This overlay lasts through the end of Holidays at Disneyland in early January of the following year. The Haunted Mansion typically takes up to 3 weeks to change from one theme to the other, so account for that timing when scheduling your trip. Mid-August is typically when the attraction closes for the changeover.
• “it’s a small world” changes into “it’s a small world” Holiday during Holidays at Disneyland. That transformation takes 2-3 weeks, so account for it, too, during your planning. Look for it’s a small world to go down the second half of October in preparation for Holidays.
• Halloween Time typically starts the second week of September and lasts through Halloween night, October 31.
• Holidays at Disneyland typically starts the second week of November and lasts through the first week of January.

Visit these posts, which are updated each season, as soon as Disney releases information.

Halloween Time

Holidays at Disneyland

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Lots to learn about MagicBand+ at Disneyland. Start here .

Additional Info

• Many people talk about Disneyland at “capacity”. The truth is that this rarely happens. A few days a year – usually around the holidays – Disneyland Park will close due to “capacity restraints”. This means there’s too many people in the park to allow more in. When it happens, it’s usually around 1:00pm and will last until around 5:00pm. When it does, you’re welcome to visit DCA if you have a park hopper. If you do not, you can wander Downtown Disney.
• Need info in Spanish? I recommend this site . Liz is super helpful.
• Venturing outside of Disneyland? There is SO MUCH to do in Southern California. Take a look at all of your options in this post .
• Know how to meet characters and how a character meal can add to your experience.
• Know all about World of Color and what your options are for seeing this unique show, only available at DCA.
• Know all about parades and fireworks , too. And, Fantasmic!
• The Disneyland Resort is very accommodating for guests with disabilities. Visit this post for so much information on this including mobility devices, how to work with each attraction, where to find alternate attractions, and so much more.
• Be prepared for crowds . You have many options when the parks become overwhelming.
• Toddlers and princess fans require extra planning.
• Bringing a baby to the parks? Are you expecting during your visit? Check out this post for lots to know including where the baby centers are, how to find a quiet place to nap, where to nurse, and more. Know where to rent a stroller off-site , too if you choose not to bring your own.
• Know what to expect with your visit to  Downtown Disney .

Relax and have fun. Disneyland is such a magical place! Let me know how I can help you plan.

A Complete Guide to Character Meals at Disneyland Resort

Everything You Need to Know About Dining at the Disneyland Resort (Including How to get Tricky Reservations)

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The Ultimate Guide for Planning a Trip to Disneyland

By Valerie Marino

No trip to Southern California is complete without a visit to Disneyland Park. The only Disney park both designed and completed by Walt Disney himself, it changed the game for modern theme park design and remains near the top of the list of most popular parks globally, just after Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando . Not bad for a former Anaheim orange grove. 

With just two parks and an array of hotels, most within walking distance, Disneyland is arguably easier to visit than its Florida counterpart and can be an ideal add-on to your Southern California vacation—or a destination unto itself. Whether you’re just popping in for the day or are planning an extended visit, here’s all the must-have info you need to plan your trip.

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All about the parks

Disneyland Resort is made up of two theme parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

If you only have one day to visit, spend it at Disneyland Park. This is where you’ll find classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (yes, the one about the drunk-driving toad who winds up in hell).

A huge draw to this park is Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge , a 14-acre expansion dedicated to the franchise in a galaxy far, far away. Live out your Star Wars fantasies here by stepping into the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, sipping on blue milk (a non-dairy blend of rice and coconut milk with pineapple, dragon fruit, and watermelon that can be an acquired taste), or bellying up to the bar at Oga’s Cantina while DJ R-3X spins some intergalactic tunes. Don’t miss Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance , Disney’s most innovative attraction yet, but you’ll have to plan ahead. The ride doesn’t have a typical standby line, and spots in the virtual queue go quickly on busy days.

Across the way, Disney California Adventure is designed in a Mission and Art Deco style to reflect Southern California as it was when Disney, the man, moved there in the 1920s. This park features some true gems like Cars Land , which recreates the town from the 2006 animated film. Take a high-speed ride through the painted desert on Radiator Springs Racers or climb aboard a tractor on Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, a simple spinner attraction featuring a soundtrack sung by Larry the Cable Guy that has no logical reason for being as fun as it is. You won’t find this in the Disneyland times guide, but each night around sunset, the neon lights of Radiator Springs flicker on to the tune of “Shh-boom,” just like in the movie.

The newest addition to the park is Avengers Campus , a land dedicated to Marvel superheroes. It features one of California Adventure’s must-do attractions, Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout, which is a new take on an old favorite. Disneyland re-themed the former Tower of Terror to the Marvel film, giving it a fantastic soundtrack (you never know what you'll hear, but options include Pat Benatar, Elvis Presley, Parliament, and The Jackson 5) and pushing the ride’s mechanics to their limit, so you feel like you’re a yo-yo on a string in the best way possible.

If that sounds a little intense, leave the action to the pros and check out the Spider-Man stunt show, one of many “heroic encounters” outside the Avengers Headquarters . It’s here that you can see Disney’s first-ever “stuntronic,” a cutting-edge stunt animatronic, fly through the air with no wires—or webs—attached.

Because Disneyland’s attendance base is largely Southern California locals, crowds are often lower when annual passholders are blocked from entry, which includes many weekends and large portions of the summer months. Compare your travel dates to Disneyland’s calendar for the Imagine Key and Enchant Key pass options before booking.

Disneyland’s two parks are connected by an esplanade that also links with Downtown Disney, a shopping and dining complex that includes the kind of diversions you don’t expect to see at a theme park. Highlights here include Ballast Point, Disneyland’s first on-site brewery, and Salt & Straw, for their unique seasonal flavors of small-batch ice cream like buttermilk pancakes or mushroom muddy buddies. From Downtown Disney, hop aboard the Disneyland Monorail (a valid park ticket is required) for a different sort of park tour and easy access to Disneyland’s Tomorrowland, where you'll find Space Mountain.

What to know about ticketing

Prices for single-day tickets vary depending on the time of year and day of the week you visit, and range from $104 to $154 for adults and $98 to $146 for children ages three to nine. The lowest prices are found on weekdays in January, February, May, and September; the spring break in mid-April, as well as fall and winter holidays, are the priciest. Multi-day tickets are cheaper the longer you stay, down to $72 per day on a five-day visit, which can be used over 13 days. In addition to a park ticket, you’ll need a park reservation for the same date. Reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance, and you can check availability before purchasing tickets.

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If this is your first visit and you only have one day, stick to Disneyland Park for the classic experience. The park has roughly double the number of attractions compared to Disney California Adventure, so there’s plenty to fill your day. For multi-day trips, opt for park hopper tickets, which costs $55 per day. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are so close together—it’s just about 100 steps from gate to gate—that it’s easy to cover a lot of ground. If you move quick, you can often catch both parks’ nighttime spectaculars in one evening.

Splurge $20 per day to add Disneyland’s Genie+ service, launching in fall 2021, which offers digital booking of many of the most popular rides and attractions. A replacement for the free FastPass system, Genie+ also includes PhotoPass downloads from in-park photographers and onboard ride photos—the kind you usually have to shell out extra to get. Tip: When you see your photo displayed at an attraction’s exit, snap a quick photo with your smartphone to capture the 8-character code on top of the image. You'll need to enter it in the Disneyland app to link the photo to your account.

Where to stay

Disneyland has three on-site resort hotels, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa , Disneyland Hotel , and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel , all of which offer guests entry to the theme parks an hour before the public each day. The Grand Californian even has its own entrance to Disney California Adventure that allows guests to bypass potentially long lines at the security checkpoint and turnstiles. (Use this back door to the park to fulfill your late-night Dole Whip cravings and be back in bed, treat in hand, in 20 minutes flat.)

All three on-site hotels are located within a few minutes’ walk to the park gates, making it easy to pop back over for nap time or to grab a sweatshirt for chilly SoCal evenings. You pay for that convenience—rates start around $360 per night at Paradise Pier and $600 per night at the Grand Californian—so keep an eye on this page for seasonal specials.

There’s also a wide range of hotels just across the street, many within easy walking distance of the park gate or along the Anaheim Resort Transportation bus line. If the benefit of early entry is important for you to maximize your park time or you’re planning a Disneyland trip for a special occasion, on-site is the way to go. But with many offsite hotels often at least $100 less per night than Disneyland’s most affordable room, you’ll find significant savings by broadening your search. Two new upscale options have come on the market recently: the Westin Anaheim and the JW Marriott Anaheim , both a short walk from the theme parks.

Where to eat

There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to dining, whether you’re looking for a high-end meal or a snack to eat while dashing to your next ride.

Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian features an impressive wine program with a 17,000-bottle cellar and more than 1,000 labels. The menu changes seasonally and offers entrees like braised lamb or smoked pork chops with a cherry orange sauce, with expertly selected wine pairings.

Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure wins points not just for its waterfront location, fan-favorite lobster nachos, or sugar-dusted miniature donuts that come with a pair of raspberry and chocolate dipping sauces. The theming and decor is on point and gives a glimpse into the animation process for a number of Pixar’s films.

If you’re more in the mood for fried pickles and ranch (no disrespect), head to Carnation Cafe on Main Street, USA in Disneyland Park, where the menu also features Walt’s favorite chili and meatloaf.

When it’s snack time, you can’t go wrong with a Dole Whip—our current favorites are the pineapple-raspberry swirl at The Tropical Hideaway or the Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats , which layers lemon soft serve with blue raspberry slush. Disneyland is constantly rolling out a parade of new churro flavors. Try the Caliente Churro from Senor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier for a zippier take on cinnamon sugar.

Take advantage of the mobile ordering feature in the Disneyland app to pre-order your meals and avoid standing in line. Select your arrival window in advance for popular locations like Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge , where we recommend trying the Ronto Wrap, a grilled sausage with sliced roasted pork, slaw, and a creamy peppercorn sauce.

Alcohol is not served at Disneyland Park, with the exception of Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars : Galaxy’s Edge and Club 33 , a members-only restaurant and lounge. Those wanting to enjoy an adult beverage more freely in the parks will have to cross the esplanade to Disney California Adventure.

Special events to consider

Disneyland has a number of annual events year-round. The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs for about two months each spring and features cooking demos, wine tastings, and more than a dozen booths featuring appetizer-sized portions of California-inspired cuisine, as well as cocktails, beer, and wine.

Lunar New Year brings a big celebration to Disney California Adventure with a special parade and treats like mandarin orange green tea tarts (Mickey-shaped, of course) and a winter plum blossom gin mule. But our favorite feature is the wishing wall that invites visitors to leave a message of hope, health, and happiness for the coming year.

During Halloween, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is a special ticketed event at Disney California Adventure (meaning the park will close early to other guests) on select nights in September and October.

The holiday season brings a number of special events and attractions to both parks. Our favorite is Haunted Mansion Holiday , which brings a Nightmare Before Christmas overlay to the Haunted Mansion that completely transforms the classic attraction. It’s a Small World also gets a special treatment with a medley of holiday tunes. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Christmas Fantasy Parade, with its classic toy soldiers marching down Main Street, USA. Unlike at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the holiday parade and fireworks are included in regular park admission. Now that’s really magical.

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Getting from the Airport to the Disneyland Resort

Los angeles international airport (lax), john wayne airport (sna), long beach airport (lgb), hollywood burbank airport (bur), ontario international airport (ont), san diego international airport (san).

Discover how to get from LAX to the Disneyland Resort by bus, train, shuttle, taxi and more. The Happiest Place on Earth is located approximately 40 miles from Los Angeles International Airport.

Metro (Bus and Rail) The Los Angeles Metro consists of a network of interlinked bus routes and rail lines.

• After exiting the baggage claim area, wait under the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections sign on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal.
• Ride the bus/shuttle marked "G" to the Aviation Station and proceed to the west end of the platform.
• Board the Metro Rail Green Line headed east toward Norwalk.
• Once you arrive at the Norwalk Station, board the Metro Express Line 460 bus headed to the Disneyland Resort.

Learn more about the Los Angeles Metro .

Shuttles and Limousines   There are a number of shuttles and limousines available to take you to the Disneyland Resort. It's best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport.

• Limousines may charge a flat rate that is close to the rate charged by a taxi service.
• Vans pick up passengers on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal.
• Karmel Shuttle, which provides service to the Disneyland Resort area, picks up passengers on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal on the middle island curb under the white sign marked “Passenger Pickup.”

Additional Details About Karmel Shuttle Service Karmel Shuttle operates a fleet of vehicles. Based on the number of passengers in your party, one of the following vehicles may be scheduled for your service: unmarked transport vans, black SUVs and town cars. For your peace of mind, all vehicles will either have a Karmel logo on the side or a Karmel sign in the windshield area.

After you’ve collected your luggage, call (714) 670-3480 Ext 2 for pickup. Or, if you’ve provided a cell phone number and have received a text alert upon landing, tap the “Ready to Go” link in the text from Karmel Shuttle. You'll be provided with both a vehicle number and a license plate number. Be sure to match these numbers with the vehicle sent to pick you up.

Rideshare with Lyft You can request a ride to the Disneyland Resort using the Lyft app.

To take a ride:

• Download and open the Lyft app
• Enter your destination
• Request a ride and go

Prices will vary based on distance traveled from your pick-up location to the requested destination. You’ll see the total cost and pay for your ride through the Lyft app.

For more information about ground transportation, schedules, fares and routes, please visit the Los Angeles International Airport website .

Approximately 15 miles away, John Wayne Airport is the closest airport to the Disneyland Resort. Explore the convenient travel options—including shuttles, buses, taxis and limousines—available to take you to the Resort.

All ground transportation pick-up locations are situated in the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) within easy walking distance from the baggage claim area. The GTC is located on the Arrival (Lower) Level in the center of the East Parking Structure and can be reached via the Thomas F. Riley Terminal by crossing the airport roadway at the traffic light near the John Wayne Statue.

Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) The OCTA operates a network of interlinked bus routes that service Orange County and connect to other public transportation options.

• Upon exiting baggage claim, take Airport Way to the Airport-Arrival Terminal in Santa Ana.
• Take Bus Route 76 West to the MacArthur-Harbor Blvd. stop.
• Walk to Harbor Blvd. and turn left. Continue until you reach the Harbor-MacArthur Blvd. stop.
• Board Bus Route 43 North and exit at Harbor-East Shuttle Area in Anaheim. The Disneyland Resort is approximately a 2-minute walk from this stop. 

Learn more about the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA).

Shuttles, Limousines and Taxicabs There are a number of shuttles and limousines available at the Ground Transportation Center that can take you to the Disneyland Resort. It's best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport. Limousines may charge a flat rate that is sometimes close to the rate charged by a taxi service.

Karmel Shuttle picks up at the Ground Transportation Center under the green “Door to Door Transportation” sign.

Taxicabs are available at the Ground Transportation Center for direct service to the Disneyland Resort area. Look for coordinators who can assist you with your ground transportation needs. Be sure to inquire about a flat rate for a one-way trip to the Disneyland Resort.

For more information about ground transportation, schedules, fares and routes, please visit the John Wayne Airport website .

Shuttles, Limousines and Taxicabs There are a number of shuttles and limousines available that can take you directly to the Disneyland Resort.

• Upon exiting baggage claim, cross Donald Douglas Drive to the Ground Transportation island next to the covered parking structure. It's best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport.
• Karmel Shuttle, which provides service to the Disneyland Resort area, picks up in front of the terminal at the middle island curb.
• Taxicabs are available for direct transportation service to the Disneyland Resort area. After exiting baggage claim, cross Donald Douglas Drive to the Ground Transportation island next to the covered parking structure. There are many cabs available that charge a flat rate for a one-way trip to the Disneyland Resort area.

Metro/Orange County Transit Authority The Metro and OCTA operate a network of interlinked bus routes and rail lines that service Los Angeles and Orange County.

• Upon exiting baggage claim, walk or take a short taxi ride to the Southeast corner of Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard.
• Take the Long Beach 102 bus heading east to the Norwalk/Wardlow stop.
• From the Northeast corner, take Orange County Bus Route 46 east to the Ball/Cast stop. 
• Board Orange County Bus Route 430 heading east to the Harbor-East Shuttle Area in Anaheim. The Disneyland Resort is approximately a 2 minute walk from this stop. 

For more information on ground transportation, schedules, fares and routes, please visit the following websites:

• Los Angeles Metro
• Orange County Transit Authority
• Long Beach Airport

Shuttles, Limousines and Taxicabs There are a number of shared-ride shuttles and limousines available that can take you directly to the Disneyland Resort.

• Shuttles and taxicabs are available on the ground transportation island in front of Terminal A and Terminal B, although it's best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport.
• Limousines may charge a flat rate that is sometimes close to the rate charged by a taxi service. 

Amtrak and Metrolink Hollywood Burbank Airport is directly served by Amtrak and Metrolink transportation services.

To access the train station call (818) 565-1308 to board the Airport Parking Lot C Shuttle or wait for the shuttle to arrive at the ground transportation island. Train station shuttles are a complimentary service of Hollywood Burbank Airport and run frequently on a daily basis. If the shuttles are not in service, any bus that is operating will provide service to the train station.

Once at the train station, you can take Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner that directly connects the airport to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station (ARTIC). There are several departure times each day. Metrolink's Ventura County Line also links the airport with Los Angeles Union Station, with a number of daily departures.

• Once you reach Union Station, transfer to the Orange County Metrolink or Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner that will take you directly to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station (ARTIC). 
• When you arrive at ARTIC, you may transfer to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Route 15 bus, which will take you directly to the Disneyland Resort, or you can transfer to the OCTA Bus Route 50 and exit at the Katella-Harbor Blvd. stop with a short walk along Harbor Blvd. (approximately 3 blocks) to the Disneyland Resort.

For more information on ground transportation options, schedules, fares and routes, please visit the following websites:

• Hollywood Burbank Airport
• Anaheim Regional Transportation

Shuttles, Limousines and Taxicabs Information on authorized ground transportation companies is displayed on a board across from baggage claim.

• Upon exiting baggage claim, you can find door-to-door van service along the island curbs. Service is available on a walk-up basis as well as by advance reservations. The California Public Utilities Commission requires that drivers maintain a price list identifying the specific rates for transportation between the airport and surrounding cities. Curbside ambassadors are available to assist you with your ground transportation needs daily. 
• Taxicabs are available curbside outside of baggage claim on a walk-up basis. They must be equipped with a dashboard meter or rate card which is plainly visible to all passengers in the front and back seats of the vehicle. 
• Chauffeured limousines, charter buses and charter vans provide transportation services by advance reservation only and charge fees based on vehicle mileage, time of use or a combination thereof. These charges typically vary according to the vehicle's passenger capacity and size of the group being transported. When you make a reservation, a representative will direct you to a clearly marked location to meet your vehicle. 

Omnitrans and Metrolink Omnitrans is a public transit agency that serves the San Bernardino Valley while Metrolink is a commuter rail line that services all of Southern California. Upon exiting baggage claim, take a courtesy airport shuttle to the Omnitrans bus stop near Vineyard and Terminal 2.

• Take Bus Route 61 southwest to the Downtown Pomona Metrolink Station located on 1st St. and S. Garey Ave. 
• Transfer to the Metrolink Riverside Line headed west to Union Station in Los Angeles, then transfer to the Metrolink Orange County Line headed south to Anaheim.
• Once you arrive at Anaheim Station, you may transfer to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Route 15 bus, which will take you directly to the Disneyland Resort or you can transfer to the OCTA Bus Route 50 and exit at the Katella-Harbor Blvd. stop. From there, it's a short walk along Harbor Blvd. (approximately 3 blocks) to the Disneyland Resort.
• You may also take Omnitrans Bus Route 61 headed north to the Fontana Metrolink Station on Orange Way.
• Transfer to the San Bernardino Line headed west to Union Station in Los Angeles, where you will then transfer to the Orange County Line headed south to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station. 
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Shuttles, Limousines and Taxicabs There are a number of shared-ride shuttles and limousines available that can take you directly to the Disneyland Resort. Shuttle service is available at the transportation plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2, and curbside at the Commuter Terminal, although it's best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport. Limousines may charge a flat rate that is sometimes close to the rate charged by a taxi service.

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Amtrak and Metrolink San Diego's MTS connects passengers from the airport to multiple public transportation options at Santa Fe Depot.

• From the airport, take San Diego Transit's Route 992 bus to the Santa Fe Depot then take Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner for a 2-hour trip to Anaheim.
• From Terminal #1 or Terminal #2, walk approximately one block southeast on Airport Terminal Rd. Walk straight to the N. Harbor Drive ramp, then a short distance south until you arrive at the Airport Station. 
• Take the MTS bus route 992 (Airport/Downtown) and exit on Broadway at Kettner and walk north to Santa Fe Depot. Trains run every 10 minutes between 5:00 AM. and 12:50 AM daily.
• From the Santa Fe Depot train station in downtown San Diego, take Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner or the North County Transit District's Coaster to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station.
• Once you arrive at Anaheim Station, transfer to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Route 15, which will take you directly to the Disneyland Resort. You may also transfer to the OCTA Bus Route 50 and exit at the Katella-Harbor Blvd. stop with a short walk along Harbor Blvd. (approximately 3 blocks) to the Disneyland Resort. 

Amtrak operates 7 days a week, 365 days per year, with 12 scheduled round trips. The Coaster operates Monday through Saturday. However, there is no service on Sunday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.

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The Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) provides convenient, affordable shuttle service throughout Anaheim. Buses travel from area hotels to the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center and other locations throughout the 1100-acre Anaheim Resort District. Service usually begins at 7:00 AM and continues to midnight, 7 days a week. Passes, including multi-day passes, can be purchased online and at various locations throughout Anaheim.

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Trams Complimentary Disneyland Resort parking lot trams shuttle you to Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park from the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure. Trams operate until approximately one hour after the last theme park closes.

Monorail The Downtown Disney District Monorail Station offers convenient transportation directly into the Tomorrowland area of Disneyland Park. During a scenic ride through the sky, you’ll pass over Fantasyland in Disneyland Park as well as Hollywood Land, Buena Vista Street and Grizzly Peak Airfield in Disney California Adventure Park.

The Disneyland Monorail is accessible to Guests with valid admission to Disneyland Park.

Bus Complimentary bus transportation is available to and from Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and the Toy Story Parking Area. Buses operate until approximately one hour after the last theme park closes.

Walking The following locations are all conveniently located within walking distance of each other:

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• Downtown Disney District
• Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
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Disneyland closes Club Pixar dance party two months early

J un. 3—A nighttime dance party that Disneyland fans hoped would be a cocktail-infused rave — but turned out to be more of a kids-centric crowd participation show — has closed two months early after a brief run during Pixar Fest.

The Club Pixar disc jockeys and dancers will no longer be presented during Pixar Fest after evaluating guest feedback and operational considerations, according to Disneyland officials.

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Club Pixar dancers were notified that the Sunday, June 2 show in the Hollywood Land backlot at Disney California Adventure would be their final performance, according to MiceChat.

The Club Pixar live show debuted on April 26 as part of Pixar Fest and was scheduled to run through the end of the seasonal event on Aug. 4.

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Disneyland promised the Club Pixar dance party would feature DJ music, live shows and Pixar-themed games, food and drinks — leading fans to anticipate something like the Mad T Party and ElecTRONica dance parties that have filled DCA's Hollywood backlot in the past.

Instead, Pixar Fest attendees were treated to something closer to the "Disney Junior Dance Party" aimed at a grade school audience with watch-and-learn country line dancing lessons themed to Woody and Jessie from "Toy Story."

Other live shows on the Club Pixar stage took an interpretive dance approach tied to "Inside Out" and "Wall-E" — intended more to be watched and enjoyed rather than serve as fuel for a rave-like dance party.

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"What everyone was hoping for was the return of a true dance party, but this was more of a periodic show where you were invited to dance along," according to MiceChat. "It just didn't resonate with guests and now it's done."

Disney California Adventure will continue to offer Pixar-themed games, movies, photo opportunities, food and beverages from 4:30-8:30 p.m. daily in the Hollywood Land backlot during Pixar Fest.

"The Pixar Fest dance party was aimed at the wrong audience," according to MiceChat. "The show was too lame for teens and adults and too late for kids."

The Pixar Fest food festival has suffered from a similar problem — with kids-centric food that doesn't appeal to an adult crowd.

Disneyland has not yet announced what — if anything — will replace the Club Pixar live show throughout the remaining run of Pixar Fest.

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'The Disney cut-through' — Some drivers use dangerous dirt lot to travel between Lake and Orange counties

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A path through an unpaved dirt lot has become a popular, and potentially dangerous connection between Lake and Orange counties. 

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Drivers are cutting through a bumpy dirt lot to connect sawgrass bay boulevard in lake county to flemings road in orange county tom stutesman says plenty of vehicles get stuck trying to use the route stutesman said he wants to see the road paved to connect lake and orange counties orange county says work to connect the two roads is expected to start in late 2025.

Area resident Tom Stutesman said drivers take the dead end at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard in Lake County and cross 150 feet of unpaved lot to Flemings Road in Orange County, which is a direct connection to Western Way and the back entrance of Walt Disney World.

“This is what we affectionately refer to as the 'Disney cut-through,'” he said.

Stutesman is urging county leaders to build a proper connection now.

“Right now, for me, it takes me about 35 minutes (to get to work)," he said. "And if this road was all the way through to Western Way, it would drop that by 25 minutes, if not 30 minutes."

Despite the 'No Trespassing' sign, some drivers are daring enough to travel over the bumpy, unpaved lot to cut down on their commute.

“There’s a couple of ways that are so dangerous that you’re literally driving on the edge of the retention pond. And, I mean, somebody is going to fall in the water,” said Stutesman, who also said plenty of drivers get stuck trying to take the route.

Lake County officials said they’ve done all they can until Orange County starts construction. A spokesman for Orange County said a developer will build a four-lane road for Flemings Road to connect to Lake County’s portion of the project, with work starting in late 2025.

“Frankly, to be honest with you, I feel that government should be stepping in and building this thing right now,” said Stutesman. “They’ve waited a long time. They’ve announced it, but it’s needed now.” 

Stutesman says a permanent fix should be built soon, given the popularity of the cut through.

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