A Guide to Disneyland

Imagine that you are writing a guidebook entry about Disneyland, for someone who has never heard of Disney. Describe the parks, what to expect, and how to prepare.

Disneyland is a theme park based on the magic of Walt Disney’s films. It is composed of two separate parks, Disneyland and California Adventure. Disneyland was planned by Walt Disney himself, who wanted to create a place that whole families could have fun together. After years of spending time with his daughters at amusement parks, sitting on benches while they rode rides, Walt designed Disneyland to be fun for adults and children alike.

Disneyland is composed of many different sections of the park, or lands, that have different themes. Fantasyland is focused on early Disney movies and princess movies, while Frontierland is based on the old West, and Adventureland is based on a jungle adventure theme. California Adventure also has different lands, including Paradise Pier and Carsland.

There are a variety of things to do in the Disney parks, from eating to going on rides. The parks have many restaurants, from quick-service places where you can grab food and go to fancy restaurants where you can enjoy an expensive meal. The types of cuisine range from classic American to New Orleans. There are also snack carts across the parks for popcorn, ice cream, fruit, and churros.

There are tons of rides to choose from, from high speed roller coasters like California Screamin’ to indoor children’s rides like Snow White’s Scary Adventures. Between the thrill rides and the slow rides based on Disney movies. Additionally, there are shows and character meet-and-greets to enjoy. Children and adults alike can see amazing theatrical productions of their favorite Disney stories. They can get autographs from and take photos with their favorite Disney characters, from Winnie the Pooh to Anne and Elsa. There are also lots of shops where you can buy special merchandise, often only available at the parks.

It’s best to be prepared before entering the parks in order to have the best experience. Sometimes, the parks can be overwhelming especially for smaller children. Reading a guidebook and looking up information online can help. Try making reservations for dining ahead of time or making a list of the attractions that are most important for your family to see.