Disneyland Resort consists of two theme parks and three hotels, PLUS the Downtown Disney District which has activities and dining. It would probably take a decade to do every single activity, try every single dish but who has time for that!? If it’s your first time or you’ve been there hundreds of times, I have a fun list of 101 things to do at Disneyland Resort!
Take a photo in the giant teacup outside the Mad Hatter shop in Fantasyland.
Listen to Hawaiian music on the patio outside Trader Sams!
Have a cocktail in the Hearthstone Lounge- the couches are so comfy.
Grab a Dole Whip with a Rum Float at the Disneyland Hotel Coffee House.
Play musical chairs with the Mad Hatter and Alice near the refresher corner. Occasionally they will also have a tea party across from It’s a Small World!
Watch Spiderman’s show near the entrance of Avenger’s Campus.
Take a photo in a flying elephant. Located under the awning around the Dumbo ride is an empty elephant perfect for photo opportunities.
Enjoy a raspberry Dole Whip on the Tiki Room terrace area. There are 4 small tables that are usually empty because they are hard to spot from the Adventureland.
Enjoy a vanilla malt and a bowl of hearty soup at the Carnation Cafe!
Listen to a conversation on the phone in Starbucks
Check out Rosita, the talking bird at Tropical Hideaway.
Catch a show at the Fantasyland Theater!
Enjoy some tacos at the food truck near the Monster’s Inc. ride in California Adventure.
Watch the Dr. Strange show at Avenger’s Campus.
Did you know you can buy smoothies at California Adventure? Find them at Schmoozies!
Take a photo at the Happily Ever After sign in the Animation Building.
Enjoy a seasonal-themed high tea at Steakhouse 55.
Watch the fireworks show from Galaxy’s Edge. In front of the Millenium Falcon offers the best view.
Try out all the seasonal churros throughout the Parks
Ride the train around the entire Disneyland park.
Splurge for a special tour like Walk in Walt’s Shoes at Disneyland.
Get a crazy shake at Downtown Disney’s Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer.
Participate in a scavenger hunt in the Grand Californian Hotel!
Buy a bag of fresh beignets at the Jazz Kitchen. We love the bite-sized ones.
Splurge on a spa treatment at Grand Californian.
Slide down the slides at the resort hotel pools.
Ride the moveable cages on the Mickey Wheel.
Listen to a bedtime story at the Grand Californian fireplace.
Sink your teeth into Jack Jack’s Num Nums, a gooey delicious cookie in Pixar Pier!
Explore the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in California Adventure, sometimes you can spot a character hanging out here.
Find your favorite Hidden Mickey (mine is in the magic shop on Main St!)
Search for the Little Man of Disneyland’s house in Adventureland.
Dress up for a Dapper Day at Disneyland!
See the Haunted Mansion Nightmare Before Christmas decor during the holidays!
Do the Goat trick and get dizzy on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!
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