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Step 1: Get to Know Disneyland Resort

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In 1956 when it opened, "going to Disneyland" meant one theme park with sixteen rides, and one Disney-owned hotel to stay in. In 2001, everything changed. While adding Disney's California Adventure to their theme park family, Disney also added a new hotel, centered the whole complex around the Downtown Disney dining, shopping and entertainment complex and called it all Disneyland Resort. Today, let's get acquainted with the Disneyland Resort..

Learn About Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort
Let's start at the beginning. This article describes everything that's within the Disneyland California Resort, including the theme parks, hotels and Downtown Disney. It includes tips on how long to stay here, and extra things to do.

Disneyland Resort Map
Use this handy map to get oriented. It shows all the Disneyland Resort properties, streets, trams and trolleys.

Find Out What Other People Think
Discover how other people rate Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney. See what they think about the rides and find out which ones they like best.

When to Go

The Best Time to Visit Disneyland
The ideal time to go to Disneyland would be when all the rides are open, only a few people are there and the weather is great, but unfortunately, such a day doesn't exist. Use this information to decide what the best time is for you.

Disneyland at Halloween
Haunted Mansion gets transformed into Haunted Mansion Holiday in Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas style, but that's just the beginning. Find out what else goes on when Disneyland get dressed up in its Halloween costume.

Disneyland at Christmas
Do you believe it snows in Anaheim in December? Find out how it happens and what else Disneyland does to celebrate the season.

Previews

Disneyland Dreamin'
These Disneyland pictures will help you get an idea of what the place looks like. Take a virtual tour of Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney and picture yourself there.

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