Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA opened in 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built to completion under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. But in May 2019, thing changed drastically and Star Wars Galaxy”s Edge opened up! If you are a premier Disney World passholder you get into Disneyland free!
Get a locker
For $10 you can get a medium size locker (we fit two backpacks comfortably) for the entire day! I learned quickly that weather in Southern California goes from very hot to cold within a short time! I was so glad I packed a light shirt and jacket for when the temps started dipping. It was also nice to be able to run to the locker, freshen up but not have to carry around a big bag with the essentials. Everything could be loaded on your Disneyalnd app, ticket, credit card, etc. So I did not need to carry more than my phone and shades. Then when it started to get dark, I switched my shades for a jacket!
Star Wars
I was fortunate to be one of the first to venture into Galaxy’s Edge! This land was so impressive. There is an actual replica of the Millennium Falcon in front of the ride. The Smugler’s Run ride was amazing! There are 6 seats, two people are the pilots, two are gunners and two are engineers. The team literally is flying the ride and if you crash, which you will, you feel it!
TIP: Make sure to head straight for the ride in Star Wars land! The lines get very long, up to two hours. The quicker you get to the ride the shorter the wait!
a kid at heart
The Star Wars fan will truly appreciate the details and nods to the movies. You can try the blue or green milk just like Luke Skywalker, build a droid or lightsaber and shop for unique gifts only available there. Make sure to swing by the bar! Oga’s Cantina is first establishment that will serve alcoholic beverages in Disneyland! Keep in mind, you cannot bring drinks outside of the cantina. There is a huge wrap around bar as well as booths built into the walls. The music will be bumping and the DJ is a familiar face from the Star Tours ride, R-3X! The bar wasn’t open when I went but I hear the Bespin Fizz is the way to go! It’s a fun bubbly twist on the Cosmo.
Rides!
There are some fun minor thrill rides like Big Thunder Mountain or Indiana Jones and big thrills like Hyperspace Mountain or Cars which had me screaming my face off! (yup, that is me top left)
Competition games like Buzz Lightyear and Toy Story are so fun to challenge your friends and compare scores.
Soarin is a fun classic. You literally feel like you are flying around the world, the sounds and smells are so realistic.
Photo op
My favorite classic photo op is in front of the ferris wheel! There is also a $15 pass you can get added to your ticket to have all your professional photos on the app. Grab a picture with a princess or character by a professional!
