by Kim Miller

Created on: August 24, 2010   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is the "Happiest Place on Earth". There everyone can be a kid. Planning a trip to Disneyland can be a fun experience too. July is the best time to go because the weather is usually beautiful. It is more expensive to go in July but most of the time all attractions are open and the park stays open late. When riding the wet rides it feels good to get wet.

The first thing to think about when planning a trip to Disneyland is where to stay. You have to decide what is most important, cost or convenience. The hotels in the resort are nice but they are very expensive. There are Good Neighbor hotels that meet Disney standards and are a lot less expensive. Some of them also offer complimentary breakfast so that is one less expense for your trip. Another thing to consider is parking. If you do not wish to pay for parking at Disneyland, find a Good Neighbor hotel that is close enough to where you can walk to the parks every day. Also some people like to go back to the hotel in the middle of the day for a swim or to rest, it is very convenient being able to walk back to your room. We like to stay at the Carousel Inn just across the street from the resort entrance. We’ve found that it is just as close as the Disneyland Hotel at half the price. It is a very clean property with a friendly staff. They also offer a complimentary breakfast, which saves a lot of money.

It is best to purchase your room and hotel in a package. Be sure to check around though, some hotels do offer lower rates if you book directly through them.

Food is a huge expense at Disneyland resort. It is best to go online and find out what the restaurants offer and their cost. If you want to go to a fancy restaurant such as Blue Bayou, be sure to get reservations ahead of time so that you are sure to get a table. They are expensive, but worth it. Big Thunder BBQ is another fun restaurant to visit and it is best to call ahead of time to reserve it as well.

The resort does have a lot of counter service restaurants. Those are the best places to eat and not break your budget. One thing to keep in mind is that most of the meals are very filling so there may be times it is most beneficial to share a meal. Kids meals are great for everyone. They come with a drink and are filling if you are not real hungry.

Our favorite places to eat in Disney’s California Adventure Park are Taste Pilots Grill, Award Wieners and Pacific Warf Café. Taste Pilots Grill has great

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