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Disneyland Hot Takes I STILL Stand By (And Some I’ve Changed My Mind On)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

My first Disneyland hot take is that the Sailing Ship Columbia is better than the Mark Twain Riverboat.

I've changed my mind on Blue Bayou. Now that you factor in the prime rib, it is worth every penny.

I still think you should skip fireworks and parades here at Disneyland in favor of riding rides.

Disney California Adventure is better than Disneyland.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Move off to the side of the road if you need to stop, talk, or figure out where you're going.

✓Skip fireworks and parades in favor of riding rides to maximize park time.

✓Head back to Pixar Pier first thing in the morning to enjoy low wait times.

✓Use rope drop to get on rides with low wait times early in the morning.

✓Do at least one character meal during your trip, especially with smaller children.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Worth of character meals — Try at least one character meal during your trip, as it's a fun and magical experience, especially with smaller children.

Value of staying at Disney-owned hotels — If you can afford it, highly recommend staying on property; even one night is worth it for the magical experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some unpopular Disneyland opinions the creator still stands by?

QWhich Disneyland opinions has the creator changed their mind on?

QHow can visitors maximize their time at Disneyland?

QWhat are the best strategies for dealing with crowds and wait times?

YouTube Video Description↓

Disneyland fans have strong opinions, and I’ve definitely got a few of my own. In this video, I’m sharing the Disneyland hot takes I still stand by, plus a few opinions I’ve changed my mind on over time. We’ll talk Disneyland rides, food, planning tips, park strategy, Lightning Lane, crowds, and the advice I think visitors should actually listen to. Some of these Disneyland opinions may be unpopular, but they come from real trips, real mistakes, and a lot of time in the parks. Blue Bayou Review: https://youtu.be/AzzmQk42wJM LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more Disneyland tips, food reviews, and more. BECOME A MEMBER and support our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoCalDisneyDad/join FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/disneylandtipsplanning/ SAVE ON YOUR NEXT VACATION =============================== Get Away Today: https://www.socaldisneydad.com/get-away-today/ Special Cruise Link: https://socaldisneydad.com/get-away-today-cruise/ Get $10 off hotel/ticket packages with promo code: SCDD10 PRODUCTS WE USE AT DISNEYLAND =============================== Get between $10-$200 credit to spend on Disney merch when you sign up for Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/socaldisneydad Vessi Waterproof Shoes & Bags - https://crrnt.app/VESSI/YvWL-GnP DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/4goeHb3 Neck Fan - https://amzn.to/4vm2XxW Metal Straws - https://amzn.to/4eOU8nJ MagSafe Phone Charger - https://amzn.to/4bwC2Ev Fuel Rod - https://amzn.to/3CDWmYU Death Star Loungefly - https://amzn.to/4ct6twp Sunscreen Sticks - https://amzn.to/3xQKuAo Simply Modern Water Bottle - https://amzn.to/3Wc15Z6 Motion Sickness Patches - https://amzn.to/3XK4XBD Manfrotto Tripod - https://amzn.to/4bu13Qs Manfrotto Phone Clamp - https://amzn.to/4bu14Uw SEND US MAIL AT: SoCal Disney Dad, 771 Jamacha Rd., PMB 171, El Cajon, CA 92019 RESOURCES =============================== Disneyland Food Guide 2026 - https://youtu.be/FIobiw54G8U Disney California Adventure Food Guide 2026 - https://youtu.be/GECrkLNFBEQ Downtown Disney Food Guide 2026 - https://youtu.be/S_TW44FaV8M Disney California Adventure Rides 2026 - https://youtu.be/LqX__Yq0AoE Disneyland Full Tour 2025 - https://youtu.be/ePAOTNR3Ltk Disney California Adventure Full Tour 2025 - https://youtu.be/SibEPXF7U6E Downtown Disney Full Tour 2026 - https://youtu.be/g6EodR5bmQ4 How to Use Lightning Lane at Disneyland - https://youtu.be/473kD5q8HOE 36 Best Lightning Lane Tips for Disneyland - https://youtu.be/G1qF8cfkhkY 29 Tips to Save Money at Disneyland - https://youtu.be/i1Rd87XT06k 20 Disneyland Mistakes to Avoid - https://youtu.be/CYw32_5g1O8 CHAPTERS =============================== 0:00 Disneyland Hot Takes 0:35 #1: Columbia Is Better Than Mark Twain 2:11 #2: I Changed My Mind About Blue Bayou 3:28 #3: Don’t Stop in the Middle of the Path 4:44 #4: Don’t Wait 2-3 Hours for Parades and Fireworks 7:03 #5: World of Color Is Disney’s Best Nighttime Show 10:43 #6: I Changed My Mind About Disney-Owned Hotels 12:31 #7: Line Cutting Is Rude and Not Okay 14:56 #8: Disney California Adventure Is Better Than Disneyland 18:17 #9: Rope Drop Is Essential at Disneyland 20:23 #10: I Changed My Mind About Character Meals 22:11 #11: Don’t Take Quick Service Tables Without Food 23:34 #12: Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Is a Great Ride #Disneyland #DisneylandTips #DisneylandResort #DisneylandCalifornia #DisneylandPlanning #DisneylandVacation #DisneylandRides #DisneylandFood #DisneyTips #SoCalDisneyDad