Birnbaum’s 2023 Disneyland

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As Disneyland continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2022-2023 guide for:insider tips on how to see and do it all

detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries

money-saving strategies

New to Disneyland:Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The new 14-acre land will burst onto the scene to amaze guests of all ages. The largest themed expansion in Disneyland Park history transports guests to Batuu, a distant planet featuring lush forests, rocky turf, and immersive Star Wars-style architecture. Birnbaum gives the low-down on Disneyland’s newest adventure zone.

Pixar Pier: Birnbaum offers tips and strategies for making the most of a visit to this newly-reimagined land, including not-to-be-missed attractions (Incredicoaster, Pixar Pal-Around, and more), eateries (including menu updates for the new fan-favorite: Lamplight Lounge), and shopping opportunities (Bing-Bong’s Sweet Stuff and Knick’s Knacks).The Tropical Hideaway: Disneyland is home to a tropical new marketplace and dining destination, conveniently located in near Adventureland’s Enchanted Tiki Room. Birnbaum supplies all the savory details for appetizing adventures in this refreshing respite offering tropical sounds and waterfront views.

And what’s new at the dynamic dining, shopping, and entertainment district known as Downtown Disney? We’ll fill you in!Inside we’ll also tell you how to:Plan a Disneyland vacation that’s right for you, including deciding when to go

Stretch your dollar with money-saving tips and coupons exclusive to Birnbaum

Enter the parks before the crowds arrive, or stay for hours after closing time, with Extra Magic Hours

Maximize MaxPass, a popular service that lets guests save time in line by booking FastPass selections for park attractions with a mobile device. The service includes unlimited downloads of photos snapped by Disneyland PhotoPass photographers, too.

Choose (and book) a Disney dining experience with our extensive restaurant coverage

Skip lines for quick-service eateries throughout the Disneyland Resort by ordering ahead via Disney’s handy (and free) mobile app.

Raise a glass and enjoy other-worldly snacks and live entertainment at the new Oga’s Cantina. Musical entertainment is provided by the Cantina’s resident deejay, a quirky droid known as RX-24.

Reserve a breakfast with Goofy and his Disney pals

Meet and greet Mickey Mouse and an ever-growing cast of Disney characters

Celebrate the holidays (a lot of ’em!) Disney-style, in the parks, restaurants and Disneyland Resort hotels

Sign up for behind-the-scenes tours

Detect dozens of Hidden Mickeys throughout the theme parks

Planning a trip to Disneyland? Be sure to have all the official guides from Disney Editions:The Hidden Mickeys of Disneyland When Steve Birnbaum launched this guide in 1981, he made it clear what was expected of anyone who worked on it: The book would be meticulously revised each year, leaving no attraction untested, no snack or meal untasted, no hotel untried. First-hand experiences like these, accumulated over the years, make this book the most authoritative guide to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Our expertise, however, is not achieved by being escorted through back doors of attractions (although we would enjoy that). Instead, we wait in lines with everyone else, always hoping to have a Disney experience like that of any other guest.
While Disneyland has vastly expanded, and so has our knowledge of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet. On some occasions we’ve encountered sweltering weather and swelling crowds, times when even the happiest of travelers can turn into Grumpy for a moment or two. Had we known then what we know now, we could have spared ourselves some trying experiences.
In one case, a staffer waited more than an hour to get on an attraction. Standing in line with a notebook, she was asked by another guest if there was a quiz at the end. When she explained what she was doing, he expressed surprise to learn that she was waiting with the masses. But that’s always been our strategy.
We believe the best way to gather useful advice for a Disney park guest is to be one. Over and over again!
—Jill Safro, Editor PAGE 7: GETTING READY TO GO
Here’s all the practical information you need to organize a Disneyland Resort visit down to the smallest detail: when to go; how to get there—and get around (once you arrive); which theme park tickets to buy; ways to save money on lodging, food, and transportation; and helpful advice for planning your vacation budget. There are specialized tips for parents of young children, adults on their own, singles, older visitors, and travelers with disabilities, plus lots more indispensable, time-saving advice. Insider tips reveal how to plot a day-by-day itinerary, avoid the crowds, and much more.
PAGE 39: ACCOMMODATIONS
Choosing comfortable lodging convenient to the theme parks is uppermost in the minds of those planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort. This can be tricky when the hotel is selected sight unseen, as is often the case. Rest assured—we only recommend accommodations that were carefully selected, including every price and lodging category. In this chapter, we feature the three Disneyland Resort hotels (and explain the advantages of staying on-property) as well as more than a dozen of our favorite Good Neighbor hotels. Choose the one that suits you best.
PAGE 51: DISNEYLAND PARK
It’s called “the happiest place on earth,” and the reason why is evident in the host of attractions and amusements that fill this, the most famous enchanted kingdom in the world. Our detailed land-by-land guide describes all the park has to offer (drawing special attention to what’s new and to our own particular favorites), when and where to catch a show, and what you’ll find in each shop.
PAGE 93: DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
From the glittering lights of Hollywood, to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, to the thrill rides of an amusement pier, Disney pays tribute to the glories of the Golden State in this, Disneyland’s sister theme park. Our insider coverage reveals all there is to see and do—follow our advice and Hot Tips on how to tour the area like a pro, and be sure to catch the new additions and all of this theme park’s greatest hits.
PAGE 109: GOOD MEALS, GREAT TIMES
Whether it’s a simple snack or a multi-course meal, the Disneyland Resort offers something for nearly every palate and pocketbook. Our dining and entertainment section reflects Disneyland Resort’s wide range of possibilities, from the nightspots in the Downtown Disney District to theme park dinner shows, birthday celebrations, and the ever-popular meals hosted by Disney characters.
PAGE 129: SPORTS & RECREATION
Perhaps you dream of catching the perfect wave, hiking along cliffs above the Pacific coast, polishing your tennis serve, or taking in a spectator sport. It’s a cinch to fulfill your fondest athletic fantasies in the land of sun and surf.
WHAT’S NEW?
To spotlight shops, attractions, shows, and restaurants making their debut, some listings are marked with the icon shown here. Look for it throughout the book. Here are a few highlights:
Ballast Point: PAGE 123
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes: PAGE 123
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures: PAGE 122
Incredicoaster: PAGE 103
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind: PAGE 103
Jessie’s Critter Carousel: PAGE 103
Lamplight Lounge: PAGE 119
Mickey’s PhilharMagic: PAGE 98
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run: PAGE 81
Oga’s Cantina: PAGE 116
Pixar Pier: PAGE 103
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: PAGE 81
Tropical Hideaway: PAGE 112 “The Official Guide is also the best.”
—The New York Times One of “10 Gift Ideas Theme Park Fans Will Love . . . While giving a Disney vacation is a gift out of most people’s price ranges, you still can help loved ones plan for their next theme park vacation. The best Disney guidebooks are from Birnbaum’s, and [release] ahead of the New Year. . . . The guidebooks offer everything from tips on how to maximize your park experiences to restaurant reviews.”—International Business Times