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Your trip to Anaheim.

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Anaheim – Califórnia Destination Los Angeles and Hollywood

How to get there

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) Santa Ana · 22 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

SNA and LAX serve the region via ground transport; confirm the time to your Anaheim accommodation.

How many days

Two or three days for the two parks with breaks, without adding a museum in Los Angeles after the lines.

When to go

In Anaheim, the periods April to June and September to October usually have mild conditions for outdoor activities; between November and March, consider the possibility of rain when planning the coast.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

In the parks area, walking and shuttles can be sufficient; a car is useful for arrival and for visiting other cities.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Anaheim
  1. Morning
    Disneyland Park

    Start with Disneyland Park, with tickets and transportation already arranged. Define Disneyland Park priorities according to the group's profile and requirements.

  2. Afternoon
    Continuation of Disneyland Park

    Remain within the Disneyland Park circuit and distribute the remaining areas after a break. The afternoon in Anaheim remains devoted to Disneyland Park, without another major distant visit.

  3. Late afternoon
    Exit from Disneyland Park

    Conclude the Disneyland Park route at a feasible pace and use remaining time to return to your Anaheim base; confirm transportation before moving away from the entrance.

  4. Evening
    Rest in Anaheim

    After the day dedicated to Disneyland Park, keep the night near your Anaheim accommodation, without adding another long road stage.

2 days in Anaheim

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Disneyland Park

    In this 2-day plan, on day 1 of the 2-day Anaheim itinerary, start with Disneyland Park; in the 2-day plan, arrival at Disneyland Park should respect the reserved access for that day 1 of the 2-day plan.

  2. Afternoon
    Disneyland Park circuit

    In this 2-day plan, leave the afternoon of day 1 for the remaining areas of Disneyland Park; switching to another park would require reducing this visit.

  3. Late afternoon
    End of day 1

    In this 2-day plan, conclude the Disneyland Park shift on day 1 and arrange the return to the Anaheim base, leaving room for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.

  4. Evening
    Pause after Disneyland Park

    In this 2-day plan, keep the night of day 1 near your Anaheim lodging; the 2-day plan distributes effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Disney California Adventure Park

    In this 2-day plan, on day 2 of the 2-day Anaheim itinerary, start with Disney California Adventure Park; in the 2-day plan, arrival at Disney California Adventure Park should respect the reserved access for that day 2 of the 2-day plan.

  2. Afternoon
    Disney California Adventure Park circuit

    In this 2-day plan, leave the afternoon of day 2 for the remaining areas of Disney California Adventure Park; switching to another park would require reducing this visit.

  3. Late afternoon
    End of day 2

    In this 2-day plan, conclude the Disney California Adventure Park shift on day 2 and arrange the return to the Anaheim base, leaving room for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.

  4. Evening
    Pause after Disney California Adventure Park

    In this 2-day plan, keep the night of day 2 near your Anaheim lodging; the 2-day plan distributes effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to Anaheim and start the visit?

SNA and LAX require ground connection to the base.

How many days to set aside for Anaheim?

Two days are the baseline to visit the two Disney parks.

How to get around during your stay in Anaheim?

A nearby lodging can eliminate the need to drive to the gates.

Are Disneyland and California Adventure the same park?

No. They are neighboring parks with separate entrances and tickets that must be compatible with the intended itinerary.

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