03/16/2026
Spring Break is upon us and time for some ✨tips✨ to navigate the crowds at the Disneyland Resort.
🎈Have a plan and get to the parks 30-45 minutes before opening. I don’t recommend overplanning but do have a conversation with your travel party ahead of time learning what everyone’s must-do attractions/experiences are. Since mornings are typically lighter, try and accomplish these must-dos first thing in the morning.
✨Purchase Lightning Lane Multipass. This ticket add-on is definitely one that I 10/10 recommend; especially if your party does the most popular attractions. Remember you can start making your selections once you scan into the park then every two hours or if you have redeemed your selection. You can also purchase the Single Pass for select attractions like Radiator Springs Racers or Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
🎈Mobile Order your lunch/dinner in the morning. Many times the mobile order time slots get backed up during popular lunch and dinner time slots. You can avoid the disappointment (and the hangries) of ordering your meal ahead of time. Just don’t forget to set an alarm on your phone to remind you where you need to be! This is also a great tip for larger families as there is less decision fatigue when it comes to “where do you want to eat”.
✨Download fun apps like Heads Up or the Play Disney Parks app. These boredom busters will help you pass the time waiting in line.
🎈Reserve a Dining package where you receive a reserved viewing spot for an experience like Fantasmic!, Paint the Night Parade, or World of Color. Dining reservations can be made at 60 days prior to travel and are highly suggested.
✨Enjoy the parks till closing! Once the nighttime shows are done, the parks typically see a drop in crowds. Such a fun time to enjoy the nighttime magic. The shops along Main Street U.S.A. or Buena Vista Street will stay open after closing so this is a great time to grab a souvenir or a late night treat!
🎈Best piece of advice? Have realistic expectations. It will be crowded during Spring Break. There is no way around that. Pack your patience and a sense of adventure. Remember, "Luck favors the Prepared".
