Original theme park designed by Walt Disney, offering magic
Anaheim, CA 92802 Get directions

"Centered around Sleeping Beauty Castle, this park feels smaller and more intimate, with a distinctly nostalgic atmosphere amplified by the fact that Walt Disney himself spent considerable time there. It’s packed with foundational, storytelling attractions such as It’s a Small World and Haunted Mansion, as well as classic dark rides like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and Snow White’s Enchanted Wish that really shine and helped define the modern theme park experience." - Carly Caramanna
"Visiting Disneyland makes for an exciting vacation — I enjoyed the abundance of Disney characters and the fun Mickey-shaped foods, and it’s a perfect place to capture the joy of Disney adventures with loved ones or elevate posts with creative quotes and one-liners." - Carlye Wisel Carlye Wisel Carlye Wisel is one of the nation's leading theme park journalists. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Time, Travel + Leisure, and dozens of other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"I took my first airline trip at five years old to Disneyland and still remember the little curtains on the windows." - Kaitlin Menza
"The new stage show 'Walt Disney — A Magical Life' will debut along with the return of the 'Paint the Night' parade and 'Wondrous Journeys' fireworks show." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yaho
"A theme park offering special holiday programming and deals throughout the festive season." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines