Here Are 7 Things We Can’t Wait to Do and See at Disneyland

7 Disney Bucket List Items for Your Visit to The Happiest Place on Earth

Dig out those Mickey ears and start planning the perfect Disney adventure at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Here are seven magical things to look forward to before your next trip to the park!

1 | That First Bite of Dole Whip

If you know…you know. This beloved frozen treat is a park staple—perfect for a warm spring or summer day. We can’t wait to savor the taste of sunshine (and pineapple) with a soft-serve swirl of the legendary frozen Dole Whip. You can order this sweet treat at the counter outside of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room!

2 | An Adrenaline Rush on the Incredicoaster Disneyland Reopened

The wonderful worlds of Pixar come to life at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Park. The reimagined land features the thrilling Incredicoaster, imaginative neighborhoods, Pixar-inspired food, the Lamplight Lounge, plus exciting entertainment and more. Disney California Adventure is located in Anaheim, Calif. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

Word on the street is…the Supers are back! Disney California Adventure’s newly reimagined Incredicoaster (the former California Screamin’ with an overlay featuring The Incredibles) offers all of the thrills you’ve been missing. This exhilarating coaster depicts a mad dash to catch Baby Jack-Jack as he wreaks havoc throughout this high-speed chase!

3 | A Trip to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disneyland Reopened

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, transports guests to Black Spire Outpost, a village on the planet of Batuu. Guests will discover two signature attractions – Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. (Richard Harbaugh/Disney Parks)

Magic returns to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as the theme parks plan to reopen April 30, 2021. Guests will once again be able to experience unforgettable attractions, see beloved Disney friends, shop for the latest merchandise, savor the world-famous food and drinks and cherish special magical moments at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. For the most current information, guests should visit Disneyland.com often. (Disneyland Resort)

This epic attraction officially opened in May 2019 and is one of Disneyland’s more recent additions, in a galaxy far, far away. You can explore this iconic nook of the park and take control of the fastest ship in the galaxy on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Then join the Resistance in an epic battle against the First Order on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

4 | Snow White’s Enchanted Wish

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The classic Snow White themed attraction at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., has undergone a magical reimagination during the park’s closure. Walt Disney Imagineering has been putting the finishing touches on this cherished opening day attraction, which will be ready to welcome guests when the theme parks reopen at a later date. State-of-the-art audio and visual technology will allow guests to discover new surprises as well as enhanced story elements like the dazzling mine scene featuring familiar characters, shimmering lighting effects and jewels all around. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)

Cherished attraction Snow White’s Scary Adventures has undergone a magical reimagination with all-new scenes, enhanced story details and shimmering effects that tell the story of this timeless fairytale. Now called Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, this Fantasyland attraction brings to life Snow White’s “happily ever after.”

5 | Roaming the All-New Avengers Campus

Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission: BREAKOUT! ó The exterior of The Collectorís Fortress shimmers as night falls at Disney California Adventure Park. The all-new attraction Guardians of the GalaxyñMission: BREAKOUT! will take guests through the Fortress of The Collector, who is keeping his newest acquisitions, the Guardians of the Galaxy, as prisoners. Guests will board a gantry lift which launches them into a daring adventure as they join Rocket in an attempt to set free his fellow Guardians. The epic new adventure blasts guests straight into the ìGuardians of the Galaxyî story for the first time, alongside characters from the blockbuster films and comics. As guests join Rocket in his attempt to bust his pals out of The Collectorís Fortress, they will experience randomized ride experiences complete with new visual and audio effects and music inspired by the popular film soundtracks. (Rob Sparacio/Disneyland Resort)

The epic Avengers Land at Disney California Adventure, offers powered-up attractions, heroic encounters and legendary experiences. Attractions include WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: BREAKOUT! When you’re on an urgent mission to fight hunger, make your way to Pym Test Kitchen for delicious food at unusual scales, made using the revolutionary shrink-and-grow technology of Pym Particles. Here, you’ll find a menu packed with inventive-sized dishes, teeny tiny treats and more!

6 | A Wild Jungle Cruise Adventure

For decades, Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise attraction has offered riders a humorous adventure through wild tropical terrain via boat. But the behind-the-scenes “Imagineers” have plans to switch things up a bit—don’t worry, the ride will still deliver the witty jokes and animal puns we’ve all come to love from the skipper. The Adventureland attraction will feature a new comical backstory that follows the journey of a group of explorers who’ve set off into the jungle…with plenty of peril in tow.

7 | Character Meet and Greets Disneyland Reopened

Beloved Disney characters will be part of the magic as the Disneyland Resort theme parks reopen April 30, 2021. Characters from dozens of favorite Disney stories may be spotted waving and playing across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. They may even pop up posing in the background of selfies. To help maintain physical distancing, certain experiences that draw large group gatherings – such as parades, stage shows and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date. (Disneyland Resort)

Get up close and personal with all of your favorite Disney characters and snap a few selfies. Expect to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse waving from the train station and Disney princesses appearing at the Royal Theatre. At Disney California Adventure, Pixar pals may wave from the bandshell stage at Pixar Pier, and you can snap a few photos with Lightning McQueen along Route 66 in Cars Land.

Know Before You Go! Disneyland Reopened

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» Prior to your trip, you’ll want to download the Disneyland Resort app. This is where you’ll be able to place mobile orders at the food outlets, scan and pay for merchandise, use the GPS-enabled map of the park and more.

For more information, visit www.disneyland.com or download the Disneyland app!