One family navigates the happiest place on Earth and comes up all
smiles.
do
California
Adventure Park, the new theme park right beside Disneyland, is
less busy and has rides and activities for all ages including lots
that will appeal to older boys (i.e. fewer princesses). Number one
pick: Soaring Over California has you swinging on a chair lift,
wind in your hair, with a birds eye view of the Golden State. If you
are not the hang gliding type, be prepared to white knuckle it.
ride
Cars Land has been getting all kinds of press (not least
for the two-hour line ups) so either get a FastPass for priority entry
or follow our survival tips (see sidebar). The Radiator Springs
Racer ride is the highlight, simulating a Formula 1-style race.
Recommended for brave kids aged 7 to 47. Luigis Flying Tires is fun
for the whole family, and is one of the few rides where you can steer
(lets crash Daddy!).
stay
The fastest way to get into California
Adventure Land is through the private entrance for guests of the Grand
California Hotel. Thats just one reason to stay there. The Mickey
Mouse shaped waffles, location right in Downtown Disneyland, early
entrance to the parks, and the childcare centre are reasons two
through five. http://disneyland.disney.go.com
play
While there is no WiFi in the theme parks, the new, free Disneyland
Explorer app is a fun way to pass the time in lineups and plan
your next activity or area.
eat
While there are lots of novelty foods (churros and turkey
legs everywhere), the most civilized option is Wine
Country Trattoria in Disney Adventure Park, where a shaded patio
lets you rise above the fray for an hour. Try the Fritto Misto ($9.99)
a heaping plate of lightly breaded calamari, mussels, green beans and
artichoke hearts, with the Honig Vineyards sauvignon blanc. Kids meals
include sustainable fish and come with a free starter of fruit and
veggies. Now this how we Disney.
Sarah Bancroft
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