A Magical Weekend Trip to Anaheim ✨Only got a weekend to spend in Anaheim?! Make it the happiest weekend ever at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Immerse yourself in the magic from sunup to sundown on Saturday. On Sunday, recover at Downtown Disney while still soaking up all the magical vibes. 🏰Authorskerrieturcic
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Saturday: Rope Drop!

Disneyland Park
Plan to rope drop to make the most of your day. Get there at least 45-60 minutes early to get through security and make sure you're among the first guests in the park! If you're staying at a Disney hotel, you'll get to enter the park 30 minutes early. Prioritize whichever rides you want to get on by heading to those first (they may be at California Adventure). Tip: Get the Park Hopper ticket so you can go to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure!
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Disney California Adventure Park
Head here for Guardians of the Galaxy, and lots more thrill rides! Plus, stroll through Cars Land and Hollywood Land, and Pixar Pier.
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Buena Vista Street
Head to this area of California Adventure to step back in time to the 1920s in Los Angeles and relive Walt's dream! This area has great shopping and dining options.
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Avengers Campus
Ready for some thrills?! This area of California Adventure features some of the best, including Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! Make sure to join the dance off with Star-Lord and Gamora from Peter Quill's awesome mixtape.
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Hollywood Land
The movies come alive in Hollywood Land. Get into the story at shows like Turtle Talk with Crush and Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Plus, learn how Disney animators bring your favorite characters to life on screen at the Sorcerer's Workshop.
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San Fransokyo Square
Immerse yourself in the neighborhood from Big Hero 6. This is a great spot for dining and shopping. Don't forget to stop in at the Ghiradelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop for an afternoon sugar rush!
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Cars Land
Next, get to Cars Land to meet the residents of Radiator Springs. While you're there, take a spin on the Radiator Springs Racers! This area is also very cool at night.
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Paradise Gardens Park
Be sure to head here at night for the World of Color Happiness! Nighttime Show at Disney California Adventure Park.
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Sunday: Shop & Eat!

Downtown Disney District
No trip to Disney is complete without spending hours browsing all the best merch at World of Disney!
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Paseo
With a menu by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, you cannot go wrong at this upscale Mexican restaurant known for its excellent tequila-based cocktails.
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Din Tai Fung
This Taiwanese restaurant is world-renowned for its Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), and it just opened up at Downtown Disney. Make sure you make reservations in advance and do not skip the garlic green beans when you go!
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Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
If you'd rather recover from your magical Saturday at the beach, check out this tour. You'll be whisked away to three of the best beaches in Orange County and get free time for yourself at each one!
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Have a Magical Stay!

The Westin Anaheim Resort
If you don't need or want to stay on Disney property, the Westin is a great option because it's right across the street and has transportation to the park.
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Disneyland Hotel
This is a classic place to stay at Disneyland and it's right near the Monorail! If you stay on Disney property, you will get early entry to the park, so that's an advantage for this hotel.
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Pixar Place Hotel
This Disney hotel is closer to Disney California Adventure Park. Staying here will also get you early entry!
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Nature's Magic

Nature Walk/Hike Tour near Disneyland: ID plants & wildlife
Did you know there is a whole world of magical creatures just outside Disneyland? You may be able to fit in this 1- to 3-hour tour with Barefoot Joel, a professional naturalist, on an educational hike exploring some of the most bio-diverse areas in Southern California. Visit waterfalls, canyons, sea caves, tide pools and more located within an hour's drive of the major theme parks and hotels, and see beautiful wildflowers and wildlife, from deer, bobcats, birds, butterflies, and more.
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Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Swap one of your theme park days for even more California magic. Join this small-group whale-watching tour that also takes you to some incredible Orange County beaches plus the real-life filming locations from hit shows like "The OC" and "The Bachelor." It starts in Laguna Beach where you'll get some incredible views of the Pacific from Heisler Park. Then head out on a whale- and dolphin-watching cruise from Newport Beach. Finally, head to Huntington Beach, home to the Surfing Walk of Fame and the Surf Museum.
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