Summer Tips: Stay Cool & Hydrated

Hooray... it's summer! Many people visit Disneyland Resort this time of year. But don't forget the happiest place on earth can also be the hottest! Here are a few tips you'll want to remember:

• Stay Hydrated! Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink. When you feel thirsty your body is already dehydrated. Avoid drinks that contain caffeine or alcohol. The best fluids are water or sports drinks. We have never had a problem toting in a small cooler on/in our stroller with frozen waters and sports drinks.

• Protect Yourself From The Sun! Sunscreen, protective head gear and sun glasses are good ideas! If you forget your sunscreen some of the gift shops carry it.

• Stay Cool! When the sun is at its peak look for cool zones. Check out indoor attractions like Innoventions at Disneyland or the Disney Animation building at Disney's California Adventure. Air conditioned stores are also a good places to cool down!

Other ways to beat the heat: mini battery operated fans, misters, ice cream, dole whip, ride a water attraction, watch an indoor show like Aladdin at Disney California Adventure.

Disneyland Resort's Baby Care Centers

When enjoying the Disneyland Resort parks with little ones, the Baby Care Centers can be an invaluable resource. Both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure have a Baby Care Center. Disneyland's is located at the northeast end of Main Street, U.S.A., and Disney's California Adventure's is located in Golden State next to the Bakery Tour in the Pacific Warf.

Tip: First aid is located next door to each Baby Care Center.

Baby Care Centers provide nursing moms with a private place to breast feed complete with rocking chairs and low lighting (Disneyland's is a shared space with one private room and DCA has two private rooms), feeding areas with high chairs, a microwave (for baby food only), filtered water, changing room and a small training toilet for toddlers. Sundries such as diapers, wipes, formula and baby food can also be purchased here.

Tip: It's always a good idea to carry extra diapers, wipes and a change of clothes for the little ones. You never know what might happen!

If you are far from a Baby Care Center and don't feel like walking... all bathrooms, including men's and family rest rooms, have baby-changing stations. Some also have changing kit vending machines available (you'll need $1 in quarters).

Fun fact: The baby whose photo is on the wall in Disneyland's Baby Care Center is Walt Disney himself!

Disney California Adventure Attractions

Updated 6/21/2011

How to get the most out of your day at Disney California Adventure:

On your way into Disney California Adventure grab a Guide to the Magic park map and current Entertainment Times Guide for show times. The Guest Relations Lobby is located directly to your left as you enter the park.

Take a few mintues to look at the park map, attractions and show times. Do you want to squeeze in as much as possible or do you want to hit a few favorites and call it a day? Plan out what attractions and shows you would like to see. Make a route that will save time and eliminate excess walking.

Here is a list of some attractions and entertainment that you and your little ones may find especially enjoyable!

Hollywood Pictures Backlot

Disney Junior - Live on Stage

Turtle Talk with Crush

Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

CHARACTER GREETINGS: Disney Stars

"a bug's land"

Flik's Flyers

Francis' Ladybug Boogie

Heimlich's Chew Chew Train

Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies (height requirement 36" / 91 cm or taller)

Princess Dot Puddle Park

Bountiful Valley Farm

CHARACTER GREETINGS: Flik & Atta

Paradise Pier

Games of the Boardwalk

King Triton's Carousel

Golden Zephyr

Jumpin' Jellyfish (height requirement 40" / 102 cm or taller)

Mickey's Fun Wheel

Golden State

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (height requirement 42" / 106 cm or taller)

If you want to experience an attraction, but your little one is just too little... use Disney's Rider Switch program! One adult rides while the other waits with the child, then you can switch places without having to wait in line all over again! The pass is good for two people so you don't have to ride alone. Ask any Cast Member for details.

Some of the information above can be found in the Magical Beginnings guide. Download your own Magical Beginnings guide HERE! This guide can also be picked-up in person from the Guest Relations Lobby (located directly to the left as you enter the park) or any Disneyland Resort Information or Baby Care Center.

Disneyland Attractions

How to get the most out of your day at Disneyland:

On your way into Disneyland grab a Guide to the Magic park map and current Entertainment Times Guide for show times. At the end of Main Street U.S.A. you can find an information stand and board listing attraction wait times.

Take a few minutes to look at the park map, attractions and show times. Do you want to squeeze in as much as possible or do you want to hit a few favorites and call it a day? Plan out what attractions and shows you would like to see. Make a route that will save time and eliminate excess walking.

Here is a list of some attractions and entertainment that you and your little ones may find especially enjoyable!

Main Street U.S.A.

Disneyland Railroad

Celebrate! A Street Party Parade

Adventureland

Enchanted Tiki Room

Jungle Cruise

Critter Country

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

CHARACTER GREETINGS: Pooh & Friends

Frontierland

Big Thunder Ranch / Petting Farm

Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island

Mark Twain Riverboat

CHARACTER GREETINGS: Stars of Toy Story 2

Mickey's Toontown

Goofy's Playhouse

Donald's Boat

Mickey's House

Minnie's House

Chip 'n Dale Treehouse 

Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (FP)

CHARACTER GREETINGS: Mickey & Friends

Fantasyland

Pixie Hollow

Alice in Wonderland

Casey Jr. Circus Train

Storybook Land Canal Boats

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

"it's a small world"

King Arthur Carrousel

Peter Pan's Flight

Pinocchio's Daring Journey

CHARACTER GREETINGS: Disney Princess Fantasy Faire

Tomorrowland

Astro Orbitor

Autopia (FP)

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (FP)

Jedi Training Academy

Reduce the time you spend in line with Disney's FASTPASS service! FASTPASS tickets are available at attractions above marked with (FP). FASTPASS allows you to come back at a later return time and hop on the attraction with little or no waiting. If you arrive after your FASTPASS return time don't worry... your FASTPASS will still be honored!

If you want to experience an attraction, but your little one is just too little... use Disney's Rider Switch program! One adult rides while the other waits with the child, then you can switch places without having to wait in line all over again! The pass is good for two people so you don't have to ride alone. Ask any Cast Member for details.

Shopping for souvenirs can be done before you leave. Main Street, U.S.A. gift shops remain open one hour longer than the park. The World of Disney gift shop in Downtown Disney also keeps later hours. This way you don't have bags to lug around all day!

Some of the information above can be found in the Magical Beginnings guide. Download your own Magical Beginnings guide HERE! This guide can also be picked-up in person from Disneyland's City Hall (located in Town Square at the beginning of Main Street, U.S.A.) or any Disneyland Resort Information or Baby Care Center.

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Welcome to DisneylandMom.com - A Guide To Disneyland With Kids! One of our favorite things to do as a family is go to Disneyland Resort. My husband and I are annual passholders (since 2003) and D23 charter members. We visit the parks frequently... at least once a month! As a mother of two, I have useful information to share about visiting Disneyland Resort with little ones including: attractions, dining, tips and more! I hope our knowledge and experiences will help make your visit a little easier and more enjoyable!

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