Summer Bucket List at Disneyland Resort

10 Moments of Disney Magic you won't want to miss this Summer!

Summertime is one of the most popular times to visit Disneyland Resort and it's not hard to see why. The sun is shining, the palm trees are swaying in the breeze, and everyone is on summer vacation! Southern California is a paradise this time of year.

Our family loves coming to Disneyland in the hot summer months of summer because we ride on different attractions and get to see different shows. Not to mention the 60th Anniversary is coming to an end in September. We're trying to soak it all in before the last decor is taken down and the last piece of merchandise sells out! Nooooooo!!!

So whether you're planning a day trip to Disneyland Resort or a full vacation where you stay at one of the incredible Hotels on property, we've got a few tips and suggestions for you.


Here's a list of the top 10 things to do this summer at Disneyland Resort.

Frozen Live at the Hyperion

For the first time in forever... Frozen takes off right where Aladdin left off. An incredible Broadway quality show that literally gave us the chills! (Pun intended!) The sisters of Arendelle are wowing the crowd in this newest edition to Disney California Adventure Park. 

Soarin' Around the World

Take an exciting journey around the world in the new rebooted version of Soarin'. What used to be a trip around California, has been transformed into a trip around the world. Catch sights of Sydney Harbor in Australia, the Matterhorn in Switzerland, and an incredible view of The Great Wall of China. This is one trip you don't want to miss!

World of Color Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney

This symphony of animated water, fire, color and light is hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and is a dazzling tribute to the Wonderful World of Walt Disney. This water spectacular is extraordinary and is not to be missed! It's really like nothing you've ever seen before!

Disneyland Forever Fireworks

How they keep out-doing themselves each time they create a new Fireworks show is beyond us. But Disneyland Forever is the best one yet! They have added so many incredible elements to the show, like Main Street U.S.A. and Matterhorn Mountain are now all apart of the Fireworks Spectacular. It will WOW your whole family!

Paint the Night

Catch the most electrifying show at Disneyland while you still can! Paint the Night Parade is like Main Street Electrical Parade on steroids! This is our new favorite show. It lights up the parade route, and lights up the hearts of all who watch it! 

Splash Mountain

When the summer sun heats up, hop on this hilarious log ride in Critter Country. You'll see some of your old friends, classic Disney characters from Country Bear Jamboree. One thing's for sure, you'll find your laughing place on this animated ride that gets you wet!

Grizzly River Run

 Get ready to get soaked. Like all the way down to your unmentionables wet. These roaring rapids are so much fun to ride on a hot summer day! You will walk out of there feeling like you just took a shower... With your clothes on!!!

Star Wars Launch Bay

Get your fill and totally geek out on all things Star Wars. From costumes to merchandise, it's a Star Wars fans ultimate place to hang out. (And cool off during summer.) You can meet and take selfies with the likes of Chewbacca, Kylo Ren and Boba Fett. Use the Force and don't miss the Launch Bay!

Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters

This is the attraction that took the place of the old Luigi's tire ride. Step into one of the adorable cars straight out of the film Cars. These rockin' roadsters really know how to move. They dance and groove in perfect synchronization. 

Adult Beverage

Sometimes there's nothing better than having a cold drink to cool off on a warm summer's day at the Park. Disneyland Park does not serve alcohol, but here's a tip - California Adventure Park does! You can get a glass of wine, a frosty margarita or an ice cold brew. Cheers to the 21+ magic!

We hope you've enjoyed reading our tips for Summer at Disneyland Resort have helped to give you a few ideas. What is on your Disney Bucket List this summer? 

Disclosure: We were invited to experience Summer at Disneyland Resort during Family Media Day. We were given tickets, fastpasses to certain rides, and a swag bag full of summer goodies. As always the opinions on this blog are 100% Disney Sisters and 100% magical. Thank you for reading our blog! We appreciate you!

10 Cool Things To Do at Disneyland Resort This Summer

The school year is over, the weather is amazing, and everyone is enjoying their summer. Our favorite local destination to spend a summer day is at the Disneyland Resort! Whether we are going to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park there are so many cool things to do this summer! This year it's the 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration (Disneyland opened July 17, 1955) so there is even more magic then usual. Not to worry, we've got you covered with this list of the coolest things to experience this season at the Disneyland Resort!

5 MUST DO'S AT DISNEYLAND PARK

1. Paint the Night Parade

The coolest thing since Main Street Electrical Parade! Fantastic shimmering floats and your favorite Disney characters are all lit up in neon lights parading down Main Street U.S.A. are sure to have you and your little ones dancing in your seats! 

2. Matterhorn Bobsleds

There's a new Yeti in town and he's been thrilling guests ever since the Matterhorn has been reopened (just in time for summer) after a major refurbishment. He's bigger, he's scarier and he's sure to start your summer off with a fright!

3. Disneyland Forever Fireworks

Look to the skies above for the most spectacular fireworks show yet! When the summer sun goes down things will heat up as the newest Disneyland fireworks amaze guests in this special 60th anniversary tribute to the magic.

4. Splash Mountain

Find your laughing place this summer while you float along a stream in the ultimate log ride. It's the perfect cool-down attraction when the summer heats up.

5. Haunted Mansion

Who says the haunts only come out at Halloween time. Summer is the perfect time to visit with the ghouls and goblins of Disneyland. A nice dark, cool attraction to escape the summer sun. A very special guest ghost has returned to spook summer visitors. Will you recognize him or figure out what's in the box? And always beware of hitchhiking ghosts.

5 MUST DO'S AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK

1. World of Color - Celebrate!

There's an all new version of our favorite Disney California Adventure show with new host Neil Patrick Harris and special footage of Walt Disney and the mouse who started it all. Water, fire, music, magic, fountains that dance to a laser lightshow it's truly incredible!

2. Meet Anna & Elsa from Frozen

We're pretty sure that meeting the sisters from Frozen are on everyone's Summer Bucket List. You can check it off if yours when you head to Hollywood Land for a royal meet and greet with everyone's favorite sisters! Plus if you want to learn to draw a snowman go to the Royal Academy right next door, where a Disney artist will teach you how!

3. Cars Land at Night

We actually recommend seeing Cars Land during the day AND at night. (2 totally different experiences.) But when the sun goes down, it's a neon dream. Cruise down the famous Route 66 with your family and friends, you will feel like you've been transplanted to Radiator Springs in the Disney Pixar movie Cars. "Life is a Highway..."

4. Grizzly River Run

This ride is a true family classic. It will have you laughing and screaming while you float down the roaring rapids at Disney California Adventure. You will get wet, but isn't that what makes summer at a theme park fun... water rides!

5. Diamond Mad T Party

Back by popular demand! This time it's the Diamond Anniversary version of the original party, a more glitzy and glamorous trip down the rabbit hole.  The Mad T Party Band will have you rocking, singing, and dancing to your favorite songs! Enjoy this one-of-a-kind concert put on by Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit DJ, and all of your favorite characters from Wonderland. Don't forget to grab a glowing drink while you're there! Cheers!

We hope you enjoy your visit this summer to the Disneyland Resort!
Tell us what your favorite thing to do during the summertime at Disneyland and California Adventure. We'd love to know!