PRO TIPS

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Mindy Moser is the brains behind the travel and cooking website mommymouse clubhouse.com; @mommymouse clubhouse

Mommy Mouse Clubhouse. The foodie and mother to three boys is a Disney and amusement park expert — she boasts over 90 theme park visits!

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Get there before rope drop. Arrive 30 minutes before the park’s scheduled opening to allow time to get through security and enter the park. It’s also fun to schedule an early character meal and enjoy Main Street U.S.A. with only a few people!

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Make your park reservations early. Visiting either of Disney’s parks requires both a valid ticket and a park reservation. Plan your visit far in advance, purchase your tickets, and make park reservations as soon as you have decided when to go. Then you are guaranteed entrance into the park, even during busy times of the year.

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Use mobile ordering for food. All you have to do is open the Disneyland® app, select your restaurant and a pick-up time slot, order your food, and pay. Pick up your food when you receive a notification and you’re ready to go!

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Use the Rider Switch option. If your little ones can’t go on certain rides, one adult can wait with the nonrider(s) while the rest of the party enjoys the ride. When the riders return, the adult that stayed back can go to the front of the line with up to two riders. Talk to the cast member at the entrance of the attraction first to see if it’s available!

Take a break. Remember that your Disneyland® vacation is still a vacation. One of my favorite tips is to take a break in the middle of the day. We go back to the hotel for a nap, a swim, or just to relax. It makes our time at the parks so much more enjoyable.