Character dining is probably one of the most quintessential things to do at any Disney park and the Disneyland Resort has quite a few great options - but which one to choose? Unless you've been many times (like we have) you may only get the opportunity to eat at one or two, especially since they can be so pricey. Here's a handy list of each option's pros and cons to help you if you're feeling indecisive or just overwhelmed! 

If you're attending the Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland Resort this year, then this is information you must be familiar with! Costumes are one of the most popular aspects since adults otherwise never get to wear them inside the parks, but there are guidelines you must follow. On top of all that, there are other things you need to consider before you plan out your costume so you don't get held up at security or stopped by a CM. In the end it's still super fun as long as you abide by the rules!

Each land in Disneyland has an iconic snack, some are just more well known than others but that doesn't mean they're any less tasty! No matter what part of the park you happen to be in there's a different treat to try, all unique to their respective lands and not typically found elsewhere in the resort. On your next visit, when you have the mid-day munchies, check out this list and try something new - after your first Dole whip, of course!

Disneyland is a great place for kids of all ages, but if you have little kids, particularly under 5, you may still find yourself looking for rides that they can enjoy as well. There are obviously tools such as FastPass and Rider Switch that allow everyone else to get on what they want, but you don't want your smallest family members left out of everything. To help you out, here are the best rides for young families that anyone ​can ride and the small ones will especially enjoy! For a full list of family friendly attractions, click here.

The summer months are when most Americans are busy celebrating all things USA and Disneyland is as American as they come, but some experiences are more purely American than others. Walt said that Disneyland is "dedicated to the ideals . . . that have created America" and scattered through both parks and Downtown Disney you can celebrate the 4th of July or anything patriotic with these experiences based around classic Americana.

These are probably the most important attractions to keep in mind. A "family friendly" attraction is one without any height requirement which means that the whole family can enjoy it together. Most of these rides are quite obvious (such as the majority of rides in Fantasyland), but if you're going with small children then rely on this list to know all the attractions you can do as a family.

Now that security checkpoints have been changed, spending time in Downtown Disney is easier and less crowded than ever before!  The themed shopping district and third entity of the Disneyland Resort is often shuffled under the rug and cast aside as a less important and interesting area, but in reality it's an incredibly unique destination with shopping, dining, and entertainment you can't find elsewhere! ​UPDATED 21 June 2021