How can you NOT recommend Disneyland? It's DISNEYLAND!
That's about all it has going for it. Prices are too high, crowds are too large and lines are too long. Your choices are to stand in line for 1 - 2 hours (which I can't believe anyone in their right mind would do) or crisscross your way through the unbearable crowds across the Park collecting and using Fast Passes. Once you collect your Fast Pass, you can't collect another one for a certain period of time, which adds to the down time. The other option is to go as single riders, which isn't possible with younger children.
On the positive side, the Park is absolutely beautiful. The Disneyland employees were all cheerful and friendly.
We had fun together and our kids got to experience the rich tradition of Disneyland. In that sense, it was all worth it, but once is enough!
Pros: Rich tradition, beautiful park, friendly staff
Cons: Massive crowds, high prices, long lines
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