How to Survive Disney Day with PRSSA
By Emma Bramer, Vice President
Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth – Next Generation PR Regional Conference! What can make our Regional Conference even happier? Our Disneyland day on April 8!
For those of you interested in joining us, I have created an FAQ on logistics for the day. As a Disney fanatic, I’ll be your tour guide Barbie for the day!
- What ticket should I buy?
The Disneyland Resort has A LOT of ticket options. Here is the breakdown for a ticket on April 8:
- One Day Peak Ticket with Admission to ONE Park – $135
(Choice of Disneyland or Disney California Adventure)
- One Day Peak Park Hopper Ticket – $185
(Allows entrance to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure)
Our recommendation is purchasing the one day peak ticket option to save money. Most our day will be spent in Disneyland, so it’s the best deal!
- Do I have to stay with you all day?
You are free to explore the park however you would like! We would love to meet at park opening at 8 a.m. for a group picture in front of the train station before we split off. Our Executive Board will also be eating breakfast at Plaza Inn at 10:30 a.m., so if you would like to join us please RSVP with me by April 1!
- How do I get a Fastpass?
Fastpasses are “virtual spot holders” for attractions with longer wait times – like Space Mountain! Fastpasses are free for everyone who has purchased a park ticket. The process is easy:
- Approach the attraction you want to get a Fastpass from
- Ask for their Fastpass distribution location
- Put your park ticket into the Fastpass kiosk
- It will print you a return time reminder telling you when you can use your pass
- When it is your time, go to the Fastpass entrance
- Scan your park ticket to redeem the Fastpass
- Wait less than 10 minutes to board the ride!
Note: you can only have one Fastpass at a time. You can make a new one every two hours.
The best attractions to get a Fastpass for are Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Indiana Jones Adventure. These book out fast, so get one first thing in the morning!
- But what’s a Maxpass?
Purchasing a Maxpass in addition to your park ticket gives you the ability to reserve Fastpass times on your phone using the Disneyland App. It also gives you unlimited free photo downloads for the whole day!
- Maxpass price: $10
Warning: you must reserve times like a normal Fastpass! Some book out fast, so do it first thing when you enter the park.
- What should I eat?
Disneyland is a foodie’s paradise! From snacks to gourmet meals, you can find the best option for you! Here are my favorites:
- Churro: $4.75
- The Grey Stuff Gateau (It’s Delicious!) from Red Rose Tavern: $5.49
- Mickey Mouse Pretzel with Cheese: $6.00
- Pizza slice from Redd Rocket’s Pizza Port: ~$8.00
- Mozzarella cheese sticks from Stage Door Café: $8.75
- Corn dog from the Little Red Wagon on Main Street U.S.A: $9.50
- Bread bowl with Steak or Vegetarian Gumbo from Royal Street Veranda: $10.99
- Pasta from Plaza Inn: $14.49
- Monte Cristo Sandwich from Café Orleans: $21.00
There are plenty of options for affordable meals at Disneyland! You can download the Disneyland App for a full map of all the restaurants with menus.
- What rides should I go on?
My favorite attractions at Disneyland are:
- The Haunted Mansion
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Space Mountain
- Star Tours – The Adventure Continues
- The Disneyland Railroad
Note: most of these attractions offer Fastpass and Maxpass
- What should I bring?
Walking around the parks can be tiring. Here’s what you should bring/wear:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light clothing (Southern California is hot in April!)
- A jacket for night time
- A backpack or purse to store personal belongings
- A water bottle!!! (we don’t want you to get dehydrated!)
- Money for food and souvenirs
- An extra pair of socks (for after water rides; there are few things worse than wet socks)
- Snacks like granola bars to save money and keep your energy
- A smile – you’re at the happiest place on earth!
What not to bring:
- Selfie-sticks – they are banned from the park and will be confiscated by security
- Drugs of any kind – Disneyland is a private property and can ban any substance
- Alcohol – if you’d like to grab a drink, I recommend Trader Sam’s in the Disneyland Hotel!
- Weapons – this can be a threat to the safety of others and can result in serious consequences
I am very excited to be spending the weekend with you! If you have any additional questions, please email me at eabramer@csu.fullerton.edu. Have a magical day!
