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Disneyland: Must-See & Must-Do Things - 3

Anaheim: Disneyland Game Plan, By Age

Learn how to navigate Disneyland like a pro with tips from our expert who’s visited the Magic Kingdom nearly 100 times.

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Must-Sees for Tweens and Teens

  • Go directly to the thrill rides! Although Disneyland’s rollercoasters are relatively tame compared with other theme parks, they still pack a punch.

  • Hurl through the galaxy onboard the newly revamped “Space Mountain,” an indoor rollercoaster designed to feel like a rocket blast through the universe.

  • Buckle up and hold on for an intense, fast-paced race through “Indiana Jones Adventure,” which combines realistic animatronic characters (including a Harrison Ford look-alike and an oversized cobra), convincing special effects and a runaway vehicle. My 11-year-old nephew loves this ride almost as much as my 40-something husband does.

  • Bump and bounce through a faux snow-covered alp on the iconic “Matterhorn Bobsleds” (replete with an abominable snowman with glowing red eyes). Note that this small-scale indoor rollercoaster ride is too rough for anyone with back or neck problems.

  • A guest meets Mickey Mouse.
  • Donald Duck's Pics

Don’t-Miss Experiences

  • Meet Mickey and Minnie in person (along with dozens of other Disney characters, who show up for 30 minutes at a time throughout the park); you’ll receive a schedule listing times and places for character greetings as you pass through the turnstiles. Some children enjoy purchasing an autograph book in the morning, and then filling it throughout the day with signatures of their favorite characters. (Many characters will even embellish their autographs with cartoons of themselves.)

  • Claim a curbside seat on Main Street 45 to 60 minutes before “Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams,” an uplifting performance with music, dancing and a cast of characters. In general, I do not love a parade (and the crowds that go along with them), but Disney’s elaborate floats and costumes make this a memorable exception.

  • Stay up late to watch the “Remember…Dreams Come True Fireworks Spectacular,” which lights up the Anaheim night most weekends and holidays. Watch for Tinker Bell, who makes a dramatic, aerobatic appearance from the very top of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.

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