Rachel C's Disneyland trip - PREP 469
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I hold that it is the superior park. If you have young children or if you only have 3 days for a Disney trip, go to Disneyland.
I was a giant anxiety ball the entire time. So, they had a 10 out of 10 trip and for me it wasn't quite that, but I think a lot of that is my own fault.
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Rachel's Epic Family Trip to Disneyland and Beyond: Trip Report - Episode 469 In this episode (#469) of WDW Prep to Go, host Shannon Albert from WDWPrepSchool.com interviews Rachel C., who shares an in-depth report of her family's recent 10-day trip covering Disneyland and various destinations beyond. Rachel recounts her experiences traveling with her husband and three young children from North Carolina to California, detailing their Disneyland adventures, challenges with kids, and the fun activities they enjoyed, including rides, character meet-and-greets, and special dining experiences. The episode also covers a flexible change of plans due to a family-wide stomach bug and highlights their visits to Redwoods National Park and central Oregon. The conversation wraps up with tips for managing a Disney trip with small children and Rachel's upcoming trip to Disney World in September. Shannon emphasizes how Disneyland is ideal for families with young children and also touches on Rachel's post-trip thoughts, including the importance of adjusting expectations for a more enjoyable visit. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:43 Meet Rachel and Her Family 03:29 Travel Plans and Arrival at Disneyland 07:27 First Day at California Adventure 13:31 Second Day at Disneyland 16:09 Post-Disneyland Road Trip 20:51 Trip Reflections and Highlights 41:57 Disney World Adventures and Galaxy's Edge 42:20 Buzz Lightyear and Star Tours 42:49 Exploring Disneyland with Kids 43:37 Haunted Mansion and Dinner at Hungry Bear 44:37 Fill Her Magic and Monsters Inc. 46:05 World of Color and Pride Night 47:16 A Long Day at Disneyland 47:41 Starting the Day at Disneyland 48:37 Alice in Wonderland and Pin Trading 50:49 Small World and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway 52:57 Adventures in Galaxy's Edge 55:42 Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Winnie the Pooh 58:14 Evening at Disneyland and Paint the Night 01:08:21 A Day of Rest and Travel 01:11:21 Exploring Northern California and Oregon 01:16:04 Reflections and Future Plans 01:20:58 Disneyland vs. Disney World 01:23:08 Disney Cruises and Future Vacations 01:26:16 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts