Heading to Disneyland with your little one? Here are some useful tips to ensure your trip is as enjoyable as possible—or at least to help you make it out in one piece!
- Purchase Tickets Online: Save yourself the agony of waiting in yet another line by buying your tickets online and printing them at home. After spending 20 minutes parking, 15 minutes on the tram, and another 20 minutes behind someone who is buying annual passes for their entire extended family, you’ll thank yourself for avoiding yet another queue. Remember, waiting is a toddler’s worst nightmare.
- Indulge in Sweet Treats Early: As soon as you step inside the park, grab an ice cream cone, a cupcake, or both! You’ll probably be questioning your decision to visit “The Happiest Place on Earth” by this point, so a sugar rush might just give you a temporary boost of joy.
- Prepare for Other Visitors: Be ready for some rowdy folks to gravitate towards you, especially when waiting for the tram. They’re like magnets for chaos! If you can’t avoid them, you might consider bringing your own flask—who knows if Disneyland even sells alcohol?
- Avoid LA Traffic: Driving through Los Angeles is rarely a good idea. Instead, opt for a nearby budget hotel or stay with a relative. You could even leave one of your other kids behind to make things a bit more manageable!
- Pack Distractions: Bring along a bag of toys and books to keep your toddler entertained while you stand in lines that feel like they last a lifetime. You’ll need distractions too—so don’t hand over your phone just yet!
- Don’t Let Yourself Get Hangry: Avoid the temptation of settling for mediocre food like chicken nuggets and soggy fries. Instead, munch on popcorn, churros, and cotton candy throughout the day. Trust me, the overpriced microwavable meals are not worth it.
- Sugar as a Solution: When your child, who usually naps around 1 PM, starts to act a bit cranky, just offer them a little more sugar. It’s like a magic trick—just like those moms on reality TV!
- Swap Rides: If your little one keeps asking to go on the carousel for the millionth time, take her on the teacups instead. The spinning will keep her quiet as she tries to regain her composure!
- Find Air Conditioning: If the weather is unexpectedly warm (thanks, climate change!), duck into “It’s a Small World.” It’s air-conditioned and the ride lasts long enough to give you a break.
- Embrace the Chaos: If you’re feeling overwhelmed during your visit, look around and you’ll see other parents with the same look of frustration as they try to manage their own little ones. Resist the urge to high-five your spouse when your kid is behaving while others are throwing tantrums—your time will surely come!
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In summary, visiting Disneyland with a toddler can be a wild adventure filled with sugar highs and moments of chaos. With the right preparation and a sense of humor, you might just survive the day!