20 TIME-SAVING Tips and Tricks at Disneyland in 2025
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Tired of waiting in line? Want to save some time and get more done in a day? Here are my 20 best tips to help you spend more time enjoying your Disneyland vacation and less time standing in lines.
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Im going for the first time in 5 years. First since the lightening lane. I have a lot of videos to watch lol
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Thanks for the tips. I know my way around Disneyworld. I’m now living in California and this coming January will be my first time at Disneyland. It will be a challenge because the other part of my family aren’t planners. Could you advise linking everyone in your party on the app?
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13:38 So do you typically go to Fantasyland while waiting for the first Lightning Lane (LL) arrival time? And is Space Mountain still your most common first LL ride at Disneyland?
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Since you say to chase wait times, It would be interesting to see a video of one group chasing wait times and one going land by land and see who gets to ride more and who is less worn out after the same amount of time. Or you could do two different days and compare. Thanks for all your videos!!
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These are great! Would love to learn more about the exit doors for the other rides you mentioned: spider man, guardians etc
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Great video! Go Padres!
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What stores will hold your merchandise till end of day? I couldn’t understand you on some of them.
Disneyland Food Guide 2025 - https://youtu.be/zgOxcRm-S80
Disney California Adventure Food Guide 2025 - https://youtu.be/_X9ERQhIZJM
Yes the party nights are absolutely the best way to knock out as many rides as possible. And when it’s Star Wars, it’s a bonus of all the people dressed up and the theming.
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Last time I felt like going to Disney I had a friend slap me around a bit to get over it, then downloaded and watched a bunch of ride videos in my VR headset instead. Had a much better time.
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So if you are at rope drop extra early and run over to Rise of the Resistance, can you just walk on, or is that a ride that you have to reserve ahead of time?
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Disney doesnt allow people with the Magic Key aka season pass to purchase the lightning lane prior to entering the park. Was confused about that
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i head to disneyland next week and super excited to take someone that has never been. ive been getting her to look at menu, used to using the app- working out what rides /show are must dos etc.
0:00 Disneyland Time-Saving Tips
0:40 #1 Download the Disneyland App
this video is been so helpful, we are going next week so thank you for all your tips
3:34 #2 Watch Tour and Crowd Videos
4:35 #3 Create a Plan
I just want to say thanks for all these amazing videos. Im going for the first time next week and your videos have been an amazing help ❤
5:29 #4 Pre-Purchase Lightning Lane
6:43 #5 Pre-Purchase Magic Bands
I love the regurgitation. It keeps things relevant and up to date as th8ngs constantly change!
8:05 #6 Avoid the Busy Times of the Year
8:50 #7 Visit During the Rainy Season
Just found your channel. Definitely appreciate you updating your videos for new subscribers. Thank you 🙏
10:50 #8 Buy an After Hours Event Ticket
13:01 #9 Stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel
Thanks so much Travers! These videos are so helpful for my 1st DL trip (I’m a WDW passholder so it’s a different world). You mentioned your whole party needs to be scanned in before you sign up for a Lightning lane. My friend has to work one morning so I was going to the park without her that day, will I not be able to use my LL since our accounts are linked?
13:37 #10 Show up for Rope Drop
14:58 #11 Best Disneyland Ride Strategy
Is going the first couple weeks of November a less busy season at Disneyland?
16:03 #12 Use Single Rider & Rider Switch
16:52 #13 Shop Earl
Great tips!! Thank you, going in a few weeks, will be following all theses tips 😊
17:50 #14 Take Advantage of Package Hold Services
18:36 #15 Mobile Order Food
What is Left is best thing??
19:21 #16 Eat at Off-Peak Mealtimes
19:56 #17 "Left is Best"
Great video thank you Traver
21:37 #18 Don't Follow the Majority
22:36 #19 Position Yourself Near Doors
How do you get a Roo pass?
24:37 #20 Use the Roo Pass/Buddy Pass
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How do you get the roo pass/ buddy? Does someone still need to queue up first?
@PrincessLornie21I'm curious what your opinion is on what time slot to select to do Savi's Workshop. When do you think the best time is, perhaps during peak ride time hours? We will be going to DL on May 9 of this year. Two adults, no kids. Thanks.
@chrisgregory8720Do you know anything about the ecv rentals and are they good? Thanks. 🙏🏻
@DBZUniverse-07We visited Disneyland for the first time after watching many of your videos just last week and we saw you filming this video! We were so excited to see you but you were filming and didn’t want to interrupt you. We just wanted to say thank you for these videos and tips! We found them so helpful and used alot of them.
@ruxandralee1746Love watching your channel! Getting lots of ideas for my first trip with my little ones and family.
Question: does Disneyland still do the old fashion Mickey Mouse ear cap hats (like the ones from the 90’s where you could get your name embroidered on it) or is it only headband ears now?
How do you get a Roo pass?
@jamiespicer7282How do annual pass holders purchase lightning lane multipass? Do you need to do it once scanning into the park every time or can you purchase it when making park reservations?
@Theofficialsammy.Traver - Can you please clear up a confusion? In this video you say that if you purchase Multipass ahead of time you have to pay for all days but not if you buy day of. Another reputable Disney channel says that if you buy midway through your trip they will charge you for every day, including the ones that are past. Can you please check to see which is actually correct? Thank you and thanks so much for this video. My first trip to Disneyland is upcoming and your videos are super helpful.
@janetk8948Where do you talk to someone to do the roo pass? I've heard of the buddy pass but not the roo pass!
@emmaharris8529I think you can use website to see the menu's also
@johngiannikas3645Great info!
@needanap2needanap232I watched your videos for several weeks leading up to our recent Disneyland Spring Break trip. They helped so much, thank you! Even though it was crowded we were able to ride everything we wanted just by following your tips. We appreciate all your vids and help!
@morganhamilton1Do you have a video or list somewhere of which rides get reserved with Lightning Lane Multi Pass first in the day? My husband and I are going for 2 days in August and want to game plan a little bit which rides we would reserve first each day.
@SavannahFlorencegood to keep in mind. My sisters and I are going for the first time in October.
@tigerfanfrvIsn’t getting to the park early for rope drop (especially if you want to be at the rope) the same as waiting in line. It’s really not saving you time.
@dlbra2klbQuestion I have taking a 3 day Disneyland trip with the fast pass! I will going on the 26,27,28th one day will fall on Memorial Day will it be packed
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