So I'm going to Disneyland for one day. How can I make the most of it?

[Goren1818]

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Hi all!
This is a great question!!!! Disneyland is HUGE and there is so much to do there. It is almost impossible to accomplish every attraction and experience in one day. It may not even be possible with a week. The way you make the most of it really depends on what you are most interested in doing. If you are interested in trying to get on as many attractions as possible, take advantage of Disneyland's amazing Fastpass system. This allows you to take a ticket and be given a return time. When you return you will directed to a much shorter line than the main one. While you wait for return time you can grab a bite to eat, see a show, or ride another ride. Take note of what rides do not have a Fastpass option. You should ride these in the early morning or after/during the fireworks display. This is when the attraction lines are at their lowest. Disclamer: Radiator Springs Racers will ALWAYS be crowded
I can encourage you all to step back and look at all the detail the Imagineers have put into the park. One fun thing you can do is look for Hidden Mickeys. Hidden Mickeys are Mickey Mouse hidden throughout the park. Hidden Mickeys can be ANYWHERE. I highly discourage you from planning your trip minute by minute. A sudden closure could throw off your entire schedule. I recommend just stepping back and letting the magic take you over. Another way to cram in more time in the parks is to stay at a resort hotel. This allows you to be a part of extra magic hour which allows you an extra hour in the park. You should check what areas of the park you will have access to during that hour. This way you can wisely pick the attractions you go on before extra magic hour.
One more tip I can give is to go on a tour. Information on tours can be found here in my other answer: http://www.pintradingdb.com/forum/showth...hp?tid=331
Here you can find some of my favorite things to do and see at DLR: http://www.pintradingdb.com/forum/showth...hp?tid=335
On that note:
HAPPY TRADING
Further reading:
1. Fastpass Explained http://allears.net/dlr/tp/fastpass.htm
2. Special Events Calendar http://allears.net/dlr/news/events.htm
3. Closure Schedule http://allears.net/dlr/news/rehab.htm
4. Ride Restrictions http://allears.net/dlr/tp/dlr_rr.htm