Originally Posted By weisbits I saw a post a couple of years ago regarding little things to do at the Disneyland Resort, but can't seem to find it. Can any one direct me to a link with that page? Thanks.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Here, I didn't have a link, I had it saved to my desktop. Small, but memorable, things to do at the Disneyland Resort You're going to the Disneyland Resort! You know which restaurants to dine at. You know which attractions to ride; which shows to catch. But whether it is your first trip or you're a regular visitor, why not take advantage of some of the small surprises the Resort has to offer. What you'll find here are many of the small items that are usually overlooked or not even known about by guests at the parks and hotels that make up the Disneyland Resort. These items were compiled from suggestions made by members of Laughing Place. If you have suggestions to add, email goodgirl@centurytel.net. q Have a churro q Stop at Main Street City Hall for a birthday sticker if it is your birthday. q Look at the Petrified Tree q Take the free Arts & Crafts Tour at the Grand Californian Hotel. q While in line for Peter Pan, watch the window above Snow White. You see the queen come out, but every once in a while it’s different. q Get to Disneyland early one day so you’re right by the rope at the end of Main Street for rope drop. When they finally drop the rope and let everyone in, dash ahead to the Partners statue. Turn around and be awed by the mass of people coming toward you. q Visit the play area next to Grizzly River Run, especially if you have small children. q Sit and watch the ducks in Rivers of America and imagine what it is like to live at Disneyland q Check out the little characters that are in the outdoor popcorn carts turning the popcorn. Each land and popcorn cart has a different one. q Request a third floor room at the Paradise Pier Hotel. You have a chance of getting poolside and will have a patio with chairs and such. q Eat a chocolate covered banana q Look in the window above Show White’s Scary Adventures q In the kitchen store on Main Street there is an old phone. Pick it up and listen. q Get a bread bowl with soup, chili or gumbo at one of the several restaurants that offer them on the menu. q Watch the flag ceremony at dusk in Town Square. q Get a Grand Californian standard view and request a courtyard view. The Monorail sounds like a whoosh of wind on a mountainside. q Go to the patio at the Disney Gallery. Stand at the balcony at the front, take in the beautiful view and snap a picture of the Mark Twain as it comes toward you. q Visit Tritons Garden q Touch the brass apple at the entrance to Snow White. q Look for the old witch in the cage at the Let Bat en Rouge in New Orleans Square and stare at her. She will talk to you. q In Flik’s Fun Fair, look for the four leaf clover. q Listen to the activity coming from the windows of New Orleans Square. q Don’t miss the feeding of the koi and the dancing waters show at the Disneyland Hotel. q Check out the interesting things in the bazaar store in Adventureland. q Ask politely to ride in the caboose on the Disneyland Railroad. q Check out the street performers in Downtown Disney at night. q Enjoy the Native American story time at the Grand Californian fireplace. q At the rope drop, dash ahead and be the first through the castle. You will feel just like Walt must have, strolling all alone through the archway of the castle in the morning. q At the Sun Plaza, watch the random patterns in the fountain. q Check out the memorabilia in the main building of the Disneyland Hotel. q Chill out with a glass of wine as you watch Season’s of the Vine. q Despite what everyone says, take time for the tortilla and bread tours. q Don’t miss Golden Dreams. q During the holidays, frost a cookie. q Enjoy a Dole Whip q Enter Disneyland through the left tunnel the first time through q Enter Disneyland through the right tunnel the second time through q Get a coke at Coke Corner, sit back and listen to Rod play the piano. q Get balcony tickets for the Fantasmic show prior to the fireworks and you can stay for them too. q Go on Pirates of the Caribbean on a weekday night. It is a different experience when there is no other boat in the same room. q Go to the hat shop in Fantasyland. Check out the mirror on the back wall. Watch carefully. q Have something for breakfast that you would normally never have—like an ice cream cone! q If it is hot, stand under the Space Shuttle engine and wait for a cooling surprise. q If it is your first time on Soarin’, wait for front center. q If you are going with friends who haven’t been to Disneyland, say “Let’s go on Snow White and the Abrupt Ending.†Then go on the Snow White dark ride and they will see what you mean. q Keep a close eye out for Disney kitties. q Knock on the door of the wheelhouse of the Mark Twain and ask politely if you can ride up there. q Line up at the gate a half hour early so you can be one of the first in. Go straight to the Blue Ribbon Bakery. Grab a latte and then proceed to the porch across Main Street and sit in the rocking chairs. Relax and people watch. q Look at the reflection of the castle in the moat at night. q Look for Harold’s (snowman) footprint around the Matterhorn. q Look for Hidden Mickey’s at the Grand Californian. q Look for the spike. q Make a wish at Snow White’s wishing well; listen for her singing. q Play Who Wants to be a Millionaire—Play It. q Press a penny q Read the dedication plaque at Town Square. q Relax to the piano player in the Grand Californian’s Great Hall. q Ride Casey Jr. at night. q Ride Splash Mountain at night. Great view! q Salute Walt’s office above Main Street. q See if you can schedule your flight into Orange County Airport in the evening so your arrival is timed with the end of the Disneyland fireworks show. q Sit on Route 66, munch a corn dog and watch Screamin’ launch across the Bay. q Smell your hand after you get a hand stamp; ask what character it is. q Spend time in Toon Town: open the mail boxes, drink some Goofy water, pull on knobs and take in the silly architecture. q Spend time watching the villain characters interacting with the guests. q Stop to admire the swans in the moat. q Stroll through the park at night when the twinkle lights come on. q Take a ride down Main Street on any of the vehicles. q Take in some of the little shows at Redwood Exploration Trail. q Take off your shoes before riding Soarin’. (Don’t worry, they’ll be there when you land.) q Take time to enjoy the Muppet’s queue and Animation Courtyard. q Talk to the Cast Members when you are standing in line or on the omnibus. q Try a Mint Julep in New Orleans Square q Try the frozen lemonade q Try to pull the Sword out of the Stone q Use the prince/princess bathrooms in Fantasyland and feel royal. q Visit the cave like area by the koi at the Disneyland Hotel. q Visit the Gallery above Pirates. Great Disney artwork. q Visit Walt and Mickey’s statue at the hub q Walk around the back way from Fantasyland going left which circles around back by the barbeque area to Big Thunder Mountain q Watch the black and white Mickey shorts at Main Street Cinema.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 You should note that some of those things (e.g. Millionaire) no longer exist. Most do, though.
Originally Posted By 1disneymom3boys What a great list. Our family has always enjoyed reading the gravestones when there is a long line at Haunted Mansion. "Despite what everyone says, take time for the tortilla and bread tours" We love the tortilla and bread tour. Who doesn't love free tortillas? Plus, the little short film at the beginning is soooo funny. Maseca!
Originally Posted By TheParsec This is a Great List! Every Year, My Family, my Brother, my Brother-in-law and his 2 kids, we all go to disneyland. We always try to do different contest, for example, last year we took our movie camera's, and we had to try to make the best disney home videos. This year, we can try to do everything on that list, who-ever does the most, wins. Of coarse have to take a camera with them to prove it... (Just thinking out loud!). Thanks!
Originally Posted By teddibubbles things not there any more.. Look for the old witch in the cage at the Let Bat en Rouge in New Orleans Square and stare at her. She will talk to you the dancing waters show at the Disneyland Hotel Rod play the piano. ( rod retired.. but new guy there) Play Who Wants to be a Millionaire—Play It ( I think this is goon now ? ) Visit the cave like area by the koi at the Disneyland Hotel. ( closed most times)
Originally Posted By Moderation -put a nickel in mr. toad's mouth while waiting for the wild ride. - check out who's buried in the grave yard next to the fort. -take to toddlers over to the diaper change and let them use the itty bitty bathrooms. --waive to the train. -- buy a shishkabob and take it to the Aladin show; just because they stopped selling food in there doesn't mean they aren't still the best dining tables in the area. -- save the top of your bread bowl and feed the ducks. -- Paint your face on the boardwalk. -- sing a disney song in line and see if anyone joins in. -- Even if you don't want it, let the guy take your picture; you may change your mind later.
Originally Posted By danmcmartin A couple of years back the family and I did as much of the list as we could. It was fun. A few things we couldn't find or figure out (like the queen above Snow White never surprised us and the we had to fiddle with the key on the witch's cage to get her to talk). I'm always hoping someone will put together a sequel with more fun things to do. What does the queen do anyway?
Originally Posted By NJ AP * Watch the Mad Hatter and Alice play Musical Chairs at 2:30, either at the Coke Pavillion or at the piano on the porch next door. If you have a small child with you, encourage them to play. It is a lot of fun! * Watch out for the mounain climbers on the Matterhorn -- both CMs and Mickey Mouse. * Visit Big Thunder Ranch and chill * Stop and listen to the musicians on Main Street, they are quite talented * Treat the day as if it is not the only time you will ever be there and try to soak up the little touches (like the characters in the popcorn machines) * Ask CMs for stickers (sweeps, first aid, police, and others often have them). Lately, though, they've been more into buttons than stickers. * Pop in the firehouse and soak up all the little details * Say Happy Birthday to all the people wearing the birthday stickers and buttons and watch their faces light up * Say Congratulations to all the brides and grooms wearing the mouse ear top hats and veils * Call little girls "princess," especially when they are wearing costumes
Originally Posted By danyoung >Visit the cave like area by the koi at the Disneyland Hotel. ( closed most times)< I don't think I've ever been over there when the walkways were actually open. But a step over a low gate and you're in. It really is a cool area, especially getting all the way down and behind the waterfall!
