Originally Posted By momof4girls A year or two ago I saw a list of little known things to do while at Disneyland. I would love to see the list again. What are some of your favorite "little known things to do" while you are at Disneyland. I can't wait to hear your ideas they make me even more excited for our upcoming trip.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe I don't think that many people really take advantage, even tho it is always crowded, of the Princess Storytelling over in the toy shop in Fantasyland. Its not just for the young! My hubby and I always use our daughter as an excuse, but we enjoy it just as much as she does! I believe they have performances at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00, unless of course those times have been changed.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss There is this area called California Adventure that few people seem to know about.
Originally Posted By Pirate Pete Those are the kind of things we plan to do this trip. There are so many things to see and do besides the rides, and we alway`s get caught up in hittin the rides. I have my own "list" of things to do ....like going on the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island...Innoventions....Steam Boat Willie ...etc...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I think the Honda "Asimo" robot show at Innoventions is pretty cool. I think a lot of people pass by the opera house which now has the museum of Disneyland artifacts. The Sword In The Stone Ceremony is fun to watch. (and participate in in you are lucky enough to be selected.) I like to ask to go up to the wheelhouse of the Mark Twain riverboat and take the helm, toot the horn, and ring the bell. Riding on the tender right behind the engineer and fireman on the railroad is cool too. The Flag Retreat ceremony is very patriotic. There are all kinds of sounds around the park that you might check out. For instance, listen to the dentist at work on Main Street, or the telegraph signal being tapped out at the New Orleans train station (it's part of the Disneyland dedication speech.) Another overlooked place is the Disney Gallery above Pirates. I don't know what is on display now, but it's _always_ interesting.
Originally Posted By cstephens Toontown - in the area sorta next to Roger Rabbit, behind the firehouse. Go play with all that stuff - stomp on the manhole cover, listen in on the phone, pull the door of the electric company building, pull up the tops of all the boxes/crates, ring the doorbell of the fire station, push down on the "dynamite plunger". Stand in front of Snow White and watch the Evil Queen appear and disappear. Stand by the Rivers of America and watch the ducks swim around. This is especially fun when there are ducklings around. Go on the Columbia (if its running) and explore the area under the deck. Cool stuff down there. /cs
Originally Posted By mickeynewe >>>like going on the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island.<<< We once just spent a couple of hours when we had a lot of people going playing Hide 'n Seek. It was great fun!!
Originally Posted By ssturgeo Just take the time to really SEE everything as you walk around...so much of the detail that makes Disneland so special is missed with rushing from ride to ride. Our second trip in five months, 8 days...plan to really "stop and smell the roses" this time! Sharon
Originally Posted By raer If you have kids, they can participate in the Nestle Jr Chef cooking making. It is daily from 11-3 at the end of Main St next to Coke corner. If it is a busy time, be sure & get there a little early. I think they only take the first 18 kids. Both of my kids did it (5 & 2) & had a blast. My daughter was lucky enough to get the Mickey cookie at the end.
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 Well, here are a couple of good links. But I know which list you are talking about- I just can't find it for some reason. <a href="http://www.disneymouselinks.com/Disney-Favorite-things.asp" target="_blank">http://www.disneymouselinks.co m/Disney-Favorite-things.asp</a> <a href="http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/tips.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyl and/tips.htm</a>
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Goodgirls' list is the one I always bring... <a href="http://www.thegoodgirls.com/small_memories.htm" target="_blank">http://www.thegoodgirls.com/sm all_memories.htm</a> I bookmarked those 2 that Rivkah86 posted so I can see if there are any "new" ones!
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 ^^^ THAT'S the one I was talking about!! Thanks Tink, I'll bookmark that for sure!
Originally Posted By Lady Yo Ho I have always enjoyed riding the Mark Twain when the Disneyland Band was on board. During the holidays, I really enjoy the victorian carolers on Main St.
Originally Posted By momof4girls Thanks for the ideas. I have never been to the opera house and we should definitely do it this time. I love the idea of the cooking class. My oldest daughter is 12, do you think that she would enjoy the cooking class? Thanks.
Originally Posted By momof4girls The goodgirls list was the one I remembered. I had so much fun reading through the list. I can hardly wait for my trip. Just 18 more days. I am definitely going to try the last one on the list (when you get your hand stamped immediately touch your nose with the stamp). My youngest daughter will get a kick out of that one.
Originally Posted By wendebird One thing we got to do that made our trip so special was this. One afternoon, I think December 10th, it was finally sunny & we decided to get our family picture in front of the castle. When we were done, the firetruck pulled up, & stopped right in front of us. We looked & it had 2 very special passengers. Mickey & Goofy! Since the car just pulled up, there was no one else on line waiting. So we hopped on & each of my girls snuggled up to them & we rode back down Main Street with them. It was the best!
