Best Time to Visit Disneyland (By a California Local)

Updated June 5, 2024
McKenna Mobley
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The best time to visit Disneyland is in the fall or summer when the weather is most agreeable. I also recommend visiting earlier in the day because there will be shorter wait times for the rides.
You should visit the Happiest Place On Earth on a sunny day to make the most of your experience. Fireworks shows and Disney parades are more frequent during the peak holiday and summer seasons.
That said, the best time to go really just depends on what you want to prioritize. I'm a California local who's been to Disneyland countless times during every season. In this guide, I'll help you determine when you...

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McKenna Mobley is an avid adventurer, traveler, mountaineer, and writer from Southern California. Her goal is to climb some of the world's highest mountains and visit as many countries as she can. She loves Latin America and has been to almost every Latin country. She also has a thirst for solo adventuring and has hiked 400 consecutive miles by herself through the Arizona desert. She is the author of Budget Travel 101, Your Practical Handbook for Exploring the World on the Cheap.