1. Afternoon at TRADER SAM’S
If you’re gonna be at the park for a few days or are a SOCAL local then I highly recommend checking out TRADER SAM’s. It is on the Disneyland Hotel grounds and is accessible without a park ticket. It’s a great place to escape the heat in the AC and grab an adult beverage. It’s still chock full of Disney vibes. It’s tiki themed and there are some pretty fun shenanigans the bartenders get up to for each beverage ordered.
2. Take the Monorail In
Depending on which side of Downtown Disney you are entering from, the monorail is a great way to to beat the crowds and save yourself a few steps. It will shuttle you right to Tomorrow Land. If you ride it in in the AM, it sets you up perfectly to grab your hard copy of the FASTPASS for Space Mountain. It’s also a fun way to orient yourself to the park and surrounding properties.
3. The Beast’s Library
This hidden gem is a must see for Beauty and the Beast fans and people looking for an air conditioned break. This tucked away spot is found in The California Adventure park in the back of the Sorcerer’s Workshop at the Disney Animation Building in Hollywood Land. You can find out what character you are from the film and watch the Beast and rose change in the interactive display.
4. Single Rider
Having been to the parks multiple times solo, single rider is a must know, but it can also be a great hack in groups as well. Indiana Jones, IncrediCoaster, Cars, Matterhorn, and many others offer it. Often times you may still wind up sitting with a friend too!
5. Carthay Circle Lounge
I’m going to round this list out with another air conditioned place to get adult beverages because we are still in the last throws of summer heat here in SoCAL. This spot is a great way to get some Disney history about the Snow White premiere and to kill a little time feel 1930s classic.
Hope you enjoyed the tips and recommendations! If you wind up using any of them, tag me on Instagram @mainstreetmarahute !
Hannah Pennell Communication 