1. Kiss Donald Duck and/or Hug Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Two of Disney's most recognisable characters. Snapping a photo with Disney characters is enjoyable. Yet interacting with them can make your visit even more enchanting. At times the queue can stretch along Main St. So if you're pressed for time you can usually find these two characters in different parts of the park and California Adventure.
Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Two of Disney's most recognisable characters. Snapping a photo with Disney characters is enjoyable. Yet interacting with them can make your visit even more enchanting. At times the queue can stretch along Main St. So if you're pressed for time you can usually find these two characters in different parts of the park and California Adventure.
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| Didn't quite get the kiss in frame |
2. Become a True Mountaineer
You can accomplish this by conquering all the mountain attractions in a single day: Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, the Matterhorn, and Big Thunder Mountain. During peak times, leverage your fast passes or single rider passes to make sure you experience all four.
You can accomplish this by conquering all the mountain attractions in a single day: Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, the Matterhorn, and Big Thunder Mountain. During peak times, leverage your fast passes or single rider passes to make sure you experience all four.
3. Dole Whip at the Tiki Room
Nothing beats grabbing a Dole Whip whilst you await your spot at the Tiki Room. I reckon you could compile an entire guide on dining your way through Disney. Yet if you're watching your spending or uncertain about dining options, Dole Whip deserves a spot on your list! This dairy-free delicacy won't upset your digestive system for the remainder of your marvellous Disney culinary adventure.
Nothing beats grabbing a Dole Whip whilst you await your spot at the Tiki Room. I reckon you could compile an entire guide on dining your way through Disney. Yet if you're watching your spending or uncertain about dining options, Dole Whip deserves a spot on your list! This dairy-free delicacy won't upset your digestive system for the remainder of your marvellous Disney culinary adventure.
4. Ride the Nose of the Monorail
For the finest initial views of the park, sitting at the front of the monorail will deliver exactly that. Wondering how to snag this sought-after vantage point? Simply ask a cast member. There may be some waiting involved, so be sure to allow time for this in your schedule.
For the finest initial views of the park, sitting at the front of the monorail will deliver exactly that. Wondering how to snag this sought-after vantage point? Simply ask a cast member. There may be some waiting involved, so be sure to allow time for this in your schedule.
5. Get Your Crew Matching Attire
Disneyland is one of the few places on Earth where wearing coordinated outfits is totally acceptable and feels wonderfully magical. Regardless of your age, if someone invites you to wear matching ears or coordinated clothing at Disneyland, you absolutely should do it!
Disneyland is one of the few places on Earth where wearing coordinated outfits is totally acceptable and feels wonderfully magical. Regardless of your age, if someone invites you to wear matching ears or coordinated clothing at Disneyland, you absolutely should do it!
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| Coordinating for our special birthdays |
6. Try the Goat Trick on Thunder Mountain Rail Road
During Big Thunder, you'll notice a goat carrying TNT in its mouth. Keep your gaze fixed on this goat throughout the ride. This clever detail transforms how you experience the attraction. Apparently, sitting in the rear section intensifies the effect. I've heard the sensation differs depending on whether you rotate just your head or your entire body. Sit in the back, track the goat with only your head movement, and you'll have a completely different experience!
During Big Thunder, you'll notice a goat carrying TNT in its mouth. Keep your gaze fixed on this goat throughout the ride. This clever detail transforms how you experience the attraction. Apparently, sitting in the rear section intensifies the effect. I've heard the sensation differs depending on whether you rotate just your head or your entire body. Sit in the back, track the goat with only your head movement, and you'll have a completely different experience!
7. Capture a Photo on Each Attraction*
Experiencing every attraction at Disneyland is quite challenging. You'll need excellent planning and an exceptionally early arrival (unless you visit on a less busy day). Mark your impressive achievement by taking a photo at or beside each attraction. Please review the conditions outlined at the end of this article.
Experiencing every attraction at Disneyland is quite challenging. You'll need excellent planning and an exceptionally early arrival (unless you visit on a less busy day). Mark your impressive achievement by taking a photo at or beside each attraction. Please review the conditions outlined at the end of this article.
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| I placed 45th at the Park that day! |
8. Visit Hell
Indeed, you can visit hell at Disneyland. Board Mr Toad's Wild Ride and climb into a motorised vehicle. As you weave across the countryside, get thrown in jail, and then escape, you'll encounter a train blocking your path. What's your destination? Heaven or hell?
Indeed, you can visit hell at Disneyland. Board Mr Toad's Wild Ride and climb into a motorised vehicle. As you weave across the countryside, get thrown in jail, and then escape, you'll encounter a train blocking your path. What's your destination? Heaven or hell?
9. Belt Out the Gilligan Island Theme at Pirates of the Caribbean
Who can resist joining in on the Pirates tune? It's practically a ride convention. Challenge that convention and go for it. Belt out the Gilligan Island theme song or even better, perform 'I'm on a Boat' by Lonely Island. Cuz I'm on a boat, and it's going fast, and I got a nautical theme pass me the afghan.
Who can resist joining in on the Pirates tune? It's practically a ride convention. Challenge that convention and go for it. Belt out the Gilligan Island theme song or even better, perform 'I'm on a Boat' by Lonely Island. Cuz I'm on a boat, and it's going fast, and I got a nautical theme pass me the afghan.
10. Share a Funny Joke with the Mad Hatter
The Mad Hatter enjoys posing riddles. Delight him with your funniest joke. Extra points if you manage to make the Mad Hatter and Alice chuckle. Not sure where to spot the Mad Hatter? You'll often find him near the Tea Cups or Alice in Wonderland ride or at Refreshment Corner on Main Street.
The Mad Hatter enjoys posing riddles. Delight him with your funniest joke. Extra points if you manage to make the Mad Hatter and Alice chuckle. Not sure where to spot the Mad Hatter? You'll often find him near the Tea Cups or Alice in Wonderland ride or at Refreshment Corner on Main Street.
11. Command the Mark Twain Riverboat
Beyond just boarding early, aim to be amongst the first to approach a crew member. They'll direct you towards a door marked 'private'. After knocking, the captain will welcome you. Here you can take the helm, ring the bells, and sound the whistles. Be sure to express your gratitude to the captain and crew members who assisted you.
Beyond just boarding early, aim to be amongst the first to approach a crew member. They'll direct you towards a door marked 'private'. After knocking, the captain will welcome you. Here you can take the helm, ring the bells, and sound the whistles. Be sure to express your gratitude to the captain and crew members who assisted you.
12. Discover Tom Sawyer Island
This is among the most underrated corners of Disneyland. Set your youthful spirit free as you roam the island in search of buried treasure. You might even snag a playful photo alongside Captain Jack Sparrow.
This is among the most underrated corners of Disneyland. Set your youthful spirit free as you roam the island in search of buried treasure. You might even snag a playful photo alongside Captain Jack Sparrow.
13. Battle Kylo Ren or Darth Vader
When encountering Kylo Ren or Darth Vader, don't hesitate to demonstrate your abilities. Take on the Sith and prove who reigns as the strongest force in the galaxy. You could end up with an amusing shot like the one shown below. Kylo requested to witness my combat abilities, and I wasn't ready.
When encountering Kylo Ren or Darth Vader, don't hesitate to demonstrate your abilities. Take on the Sith and prove who reigns as the strongest force in the galaxy. You could end up with an amusing shot like the one shown below. Kylo requested to witness my combat abilities, and I wasn't ready.
14. Pinch a Cheeky Kiss on Main Street
Feeling extra romantic? Enjoying the atmosphere with your kids or favourite cousin? Having a brilliant day with your mates? Or are you quite daring and hoping to perhaps encounter your perfect match? Find someone and plant one on them on Main Street. It's far too famous to skip!
15. Request a Decoder on Indiana Jones or the Jungle Cruise
This one may be somewhat unpredictable, but it wouldn't be a treasure hunt without at least one tremendously difficult item on the list. The Jungle Cruise usually has decoders available, though Indiana Jones doesn't consistently provide them.
This one may be somewhat unpredictable, but it wouldn't be a treasure hunt without at least one tremendously difficult item on the list. The Jungle Cruise usually has decoders available, though Indiana Jones doesn't consistently provide them.
16. Great Moments with President Lincoln
This is among the most overlooked attractions at Disneyland. Sure, it's not a thrilling ride like Space Mountain, but it's an excellent little history experience with an impressively lifelike President Lincoln. Grab a fantastic selfie with Lincoln for extra credit!
17. Enjoy a ChurroThis is among the most overlooked attractions at Disneyland. Sure, it's not a thrilling ride like Space Mountain, but it's an excellent little history experience with an impressively lifelike President Lincoln. Grab a fantastic selfie with Lincoln for extra credit!
I. Absolutely. Fantasise. About. Disney. Churros! Grabbing a churro at Disneyland is among the simpler tasks on this list and it'll give you an energy lift when you're beginning to experience those mid-afternoon energy dips. It's also a fantastic way to make the queues move past a bit more quickly.
18. Whilst You're There...Try a Corndog
Unsure whether corndogs are still available at Disneyland or if you'll need to venture across to California Adventure but crikey they're exceptionally tasty corndogs. Absolutely merit the park excursion. Should you know where to locate a corndog at Disneyland, do share it in the comments section!
19. Perform a Song for a Disney Princess
Getting a photo with a Disney Princess is wonderful, but why not push yourself further. Go bold and serenade Ariel about wanting to be part of her world. Sing 'Let It Go' alongside Elsa. Or perform at the wishing well next to Snow White.
Getting a photo with a Disney Princess is wonderful, but why not push yourself further. Go bold and serenade Ariel about wanting to be part of her world. Sing 'Let It Go' alongside Elsa. Or perform at the wishing well next to Snow White.
20. Make a Wish in the Wishing Well
Once you've finished your performance with Snow White, don't forget to toss a coin in the wishing well and make a wish. It'll add even more enchantment to your Disney visit.
Once you've finished your performance with Snow White, don't forget to toss a coin in the wishing well and make a wish. It'll add even more enchantment to your Disney visit.
If you've completed your scavenger hunt, head over to California Adventure, ride Mickey's Fun Wheel, and begin your California Adventures Scavenger Hunt.
Bonus: Experience every ride at Disneyland and California Adventure. Extra credit if you manage to do both in a single day.
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*For heaven's sake, please PLEASE do not compromise your wellbeing or anyone else's to capture a bloody selfie. Snap it whilst queuing, in front of the attraction, or in your seat before departure, but absolutely DO NOT take the picture whilst on a ride that poses serious risk. Adventures in Aussieland accepts no responsibility and does not support reckless behaviour.
