Park Guide
Quick reference, tips, and ride information
Emergency Info
First Aid & Services
Main Street - Near Plaza Inn
Ride Guide by Land
🏰 Fantasyland
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan's Flight | None | ✅ | **Use Lightning Lane!** Long waits |
| It's a Small World | None | ✅ | Classic, great for all |
| Dumbo | None | ✅ | ZSA controls height! |
| King Arthur Carrousel | None | ✅ | Classic carousel |
| Pinocchio's Daring Journey | None | ⚠️ SKIP | **Scary scenes** - not for 3-6yo |
| Mr. Toad's Wild Ride | None | ⚠️ SKIP | **Scary ending** - not for 3-6yo |
| Snow White | None | ⚠️ SKIP | **Scary witch** - not for 3-6yo |
| Alice in Wonderland | None | ✅ | Spinning, colorful - FUN! |
| Storybook Land | None | ✅ | Slow boat, miniatures |
| Casey Jr. | None | ✅ | Slow train ride |
| Matterhorn | **46"** | LSA, JnL | Roller coaster, can be rough |
🎪 Mickey's Toontown
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway | None | ✅ | **PRIORITY!** New, amazing |
| Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster | 35" | ✅ | Great first coaster |
| Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin | None | ✅ | Spinning, can be intense |
🚀 Tomorrowland
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Mountain | **40"** | 6yo only | Indoor coaster, dark |
| Buzz Lightyear | None | ✅ | Shoot targets, compete! |
| Astro Orbitor | None | ✅ | Flying, spinning |
| Finding Nemo Submarine | None | ✅ | Submarine ride, can feel tight |
| Star Tours | **40"** | 6yo only | Simulator, Star Wars |
🏝️ Adventureland
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Cruise | None | ✅ | Funny boat tour |
| Indiana Jones | **46"** | LSA, JnL | Intense, thrilling |
| Enchanted Tiki Room | None | ✅ | Show, great rest spot |
| Tarzan's Treehouse | None | ✅ | Walk-through, climbing |
🤠 Frontierland
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Thunder Mountain | **40"** | 6yo only | Fun roller coaster |
| Mark Twain Riverboat | None | ✅ | Relaxing boat ride |
| Pirate's Lair (Tom Sawyer) | None | ✅ | Explore island |
| Frontierland Shootin' Exposition | None | ✅ | Extra cost, shooting gallery |
🏴☠️ New Orleans Square
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates of the Caribbean | None | ⚠️ | Classic but dark scenes - decide based on kids |
| Haunted Mansion | None | ⚠️ SKIP | **Too scary** - ghosts, spooky - not for 3-6yo |
🌌 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Falcon | **40"** | 6yo only | Pilot the ship! For JnL |
| Rise of Resistance | **48"** | SKIP | Skipping - not emphasizing Star Wars |
🐻 Critter Country
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | **40"** | 6yo only | **SKIP** - too scary per trip-details |
| Winnie the Pooh | None | ✅ | Gentle, great for ZSA |
🚂 Other
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disneyland Railroad | None | ✅ | 20 min loop, see dinosaurs! |
⚡ Lightning Lane Priority Order
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|
🔄 Rider Switch Guide
| Ride | Height | All Kids? | Notes |
|---|
Height Requirements
| Child | Height | Can Ride |
|---|---|---|
| 👸 LSA (Birthday!) | 48" | ✅ EVERYTHING! |
| 🎀 ZSA | 38" | Most except big coasters |
| ❄️ LP | 44" | Most except Indiana Jones, Matterhorn |
| ⚔️ JnL | 46" | ✅ Almost everything! |
🎀 ZSA (38") CANNOT Ride:
- - Space Mountain (40")
- - Big Thunder (40")
- - Star Tours (40")
- - Millennium Falcon (40")
- - Matterhorn (46")
- - Indiana Jones (46")
- - Rise of the Resistance (48")
Character Locations
MUST DO
🎀 Minnie Mouse
Toontown - Minnie's House
Morning
For: ZSA's dream!
MUST DO
👸 Princess Jasmine
Fantasy Faire / Royal Hall
Check app
For: LSA's Birthday Wish!
Day 2
⚔️ Star Wars Characters
Galaxy's Edge (roaming)
Throughout day
For: JnL
If Time
❄️ Elsa
Fantasy Faire
Check app
For: LP
Open Disneyland app for real-time schedules!
Rider Switch Process
Use when ZSA (or others) can't ride!
- At entrance: Tell Cast Member "Rider Switch for party of 10"
- Group A rides while Group B waits with non-rider
- Group B gets return pass
- Group A exits, takes over watching
- Group B rides without waiting again!
| Ride | Group A (Rides First) | Group B (Waits) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Thunder | Adults + LSA, LP, JnL | Adults + ZSA |
| Space Mountain | Adults + LSA, LP, JnL | Adults + ZSA |
| Rise of Resistance | Adults + LSA | Adults + ZSA, LP, JnL |
Lightning Lane Priority
Day 1
| Morning | Peter Pan's Flight |
| Midday | Indiana Jones |
| Afternoon | Big Thunder |
Day 2
| Morning | Rise of the Resistance |
| Midday | Space Mountain |
| Afternoon | Indiana Jones |
Quick Tips
Free Stuff
🎂 Birthday Button
Get FREE birthday button at City Hall! Characters give special attention!
Free Stuff
💧 Free Water
Ask for free cups of ice water at any Quick Service restaurant!
Rest
🏨 Hotel Break
Grand Californian is a 5-minute walk! Use direct entrance for quick breaks.
App
📱 Mobile Order
Order food 30+ minutes in advance to skip lines!
App
⚡ Lightning Lane
Book next LL after redeeming current one OR 2 hours after last booking.
Photos
📸 PhotoPass
Look for photographers at castle, character meets, rides. Download later via app.
📱 Disneyland App Tips
- Tip Board: Check real-time wait times
- Lightning Lane: Book and manage passes
- Mobile Order: Order food 30+ min ahead
- Characters: Check "Entertainment" for meet times
- Maps: Works offline if downloaded
🚻 Restrooms & Services
Restroom Locations
- Main Street: Near Plaza Inn
- Fantasyland: Near Village Haus
- Toontown: Near Cafe Daisy
- Adventureland: Near Indiana Jones
- Frontierland: Near Big Thunder
- Galaxy's Edge: Near Docking Bay 7
Services
- First Aid: Main Street (near Plaza Inn)
- Baby Care: Main Street
- Lost & Found: Main Street
- City Hall: Main Street entrance
Backup Plans
If: Long Peter Pan wait?
Use Lightning Lane (book at 9am!) or try during fireworks.
If: Jasmine not at Fantasy Faire?
Check back later - princess lineup rotates. Ask Cast Member.
If: ZSA meltdown?
Quiet spots: Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, Tiki Room, or return to hotel (5-min walk!).
If: Space Mountain too scary?
Skip it! Big Thunder is the goal. Buzz Lightyear is fun and gentle.
If: It rains?
Indoor rides: Pirates, it's a small world, Tiki Room, Buzz Lightyear.
Meeting Points (If Separated)
| Time of Day | Location |
|---|---|
| Morning | Partners Statue (Walt & Mickey) |
| Afternoon | Castle hub fountain |
| Evening | Main Street Train Station |
| Emergency | City Hall (Main Street) |
What to Bring Daily
Essential
- Phone (charged!)
- Portable charger
- Water bottles
- Sunscreen
- Light jacket (evening)
- Autograph book & pen
Nice to Have
- Snacks
- Glow sticks for night
- Small backpack
- Hat for sun