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James PICKS EVERYTHING at Disneyland for His 10th Birthday!

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SoCal Disney Dad
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👁️ 44K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 47:06

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Trevor documents a family trip to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to celebrate his son James's tenth birthday. Throughout the day, James is given the authority to choose the family's activities, including specific rides and meals. The group navigates various park conditions, including ride closures at California Adventure and long wait times for popular attractions. They visit several rides such as Pixar Pal-A-Round, Goofy Sky School, Toy Story Midway Mania, and Indiana Jones Adventure. The video also captures family meals, including a breakfast burrito and a visit to Jamba in Downtown Disney. After exploring the Disneyland Park area and riding Autopia and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the family concludes their celebration with a surprise dinner at Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel. Trevor notes the logistical challenges of traveling with children, such as managing bathroom breaks and navigating ride queues, while highlighting the joy of the birthday celebration.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are having a fantastic morning after a little bit of a rocky start.

James gets to pick absolutely everything we do today.

It's a doozy of a day.

I hope you absolutely enjoyed this video. I know we did.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the app for wait times, but be aware they can sometimes be inaccurate.
Get a birthday pin at guest services or cashiers.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long wait times for popular ridesUse single rider lines and check the app frequently.
Navigating with young childrenPlan for bathroom breaks and use buddy passes for rides.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to let a child pick everything at Disneyland for a day?
QHow can families navigate Disneyland with young kids?

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