Find out all about the 2 Disney parks in California and plan your trip to these fun tourist spots on the west coast.
Disney in California:
The “official” Disney, as many already know, is in Orlando, Florida. However, there are some branches of Mickey’s parks in places like Paris and California – on the opposite side of the United States from Orlando.
California has two Disney parks, both super interesting, which we’ll talk about below:
Disneyland Park in California
Disneyland is a park created in 1955 by Walt Disney himself, who wanted to create a magical and fun world for families. The result was a success, and to this day the park is one of the most visited in the USA. It reproduces scenes from films such as Star Wars and has some absolutely incredible attractions:
- The original Sleeping Beauty Castle
- The Matterhorn Bobsleds rollercoaster
- The Indiana Jones Adventure simulator
- The Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge simulator (and themed area)
In our opinion, it’s a must-see and a lot of fun.
- Important tip: California is a state that has many tourist cities, with museums, attractions and tours. So, regardless of where you go there, always buy the tickets in advance. We buy everything on this website that has the best price.
Disney California Adventure Park
Created many years later, in 2001, Disney California Adventure Park in California is also a very interesting – and technological – park that usually appeals to adults and children alike. It is right opposite the Disneyland park and has famous attractions such as:
- The California Screamin’ roller coaster
- The racing attraction Radiator Springs Racers, from “Cars”
- The Grizzly River Run raft ride
- The Toy Story themed area with its own roller coaster
Downtown Disney District
It’s worth remembering that Disney California still has a downtown area open to the public, with lots of quirky stores, themed hotels and wonderful restaurants. It is located in the middle of the two parks and is called the Downtown Disney District.
- Important tip: to make the most of your trip to California, staying in the best tourist cities is essential. So, if you want, check out our article explaining the main cities and how you can save a lot on accommodation.
Save on tickets to paid attractions in California
There are many free tours in California that are excellent, but there are also some paid tours – such as museums, amusement parks etc. The good news is that you can buy tickets for all of California’s attractions much more cheaply.
The best way is to buy your tickets online, always BEFORE you travel. Tickets are always cheaper than at the box office and you can travel with them safely without running the risk of them being sold out. The cheapest place we’ve found so far is this website.
It’s the world’s biggest website for tickets and tours. It has all the amusement park tickets, tours, excursions and even transfers. It’s the cheapest and most reliable place we’ve found so far.
Save money on your trip to California:
Saving money: do you want to plan your trip while making the most of your budget? Be sure to read our article on how to travel to California cheap, with all the tips to save the most, while still enjoying it!
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Transfer: do you need one from the airport to the hotel? Find out here how to book and for the lowest price!
