DISNEYLAND ★★★ Nothing Says USA Family Vacations Like Disneyland, a Magical Place Where Imagination Meets Reality
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DESTINATIONS DISNEYLAND ★★★ Nothing says USA family vacations like Disneyland, a magical place where imagination meets reality. Built in 1955, it was the first Disney theme park, and the only one designed by Walt Disney himself. A paradise for families and a unique experience for children and parents alike! PRINCESS CASTLE IN DISNEYLAND © Authentik USA, Simon Lemay WHAT TO DO — Disneyland Resort is made up of forest, New Orleans Square two main parks: where you can experience the GOOD TO KNOW Disneyland ★ ★ ★ and Disney New Orleans French Quarter, California Adventure Park ★ ★ . Adventureland, an exotic, • Plan to spend at least a full day visiting each park. Between the two is Downtown remote jungle adventure, and • Arrive at least 30 minutes before the doors open. The gates will already Disney ★ , a more commercial Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. be open and you will be able to buy your tickets and avoid the lineup. district with bars, restaurants, shops and entertainment DISNEY CALIFORNIA • For attractions that offerFastPass (you reserve a ticket in advance with a specific time window to return to the attraction, and then enter the venues. ADVENTURE PARK ★★ attraction through the quicker FastPass line), reserve your FastPass as Open since January 2001, Dis- early in the day as possible. DISNEYLAND ★★★ ney California Adventure Park • Download the new Disneyland Resort application, which you can use Disneyland is said to be the is more geared towards teena- to purchase tickets, access park maps, make restaurant reservations, «happiest place on earth»! Here gers and adults than Disneyland see the wait times for popular attractions, locate the different Disney are its main themed areas: Main Park. Its theme is the history characters and much more! In addition, for $10/ticket/day, you can add , a trip back in time and culture of California. Here a MaxPass, which lets you make FastPass reservations from your smart- Street U.S.A. phone and download, save and share your Disney Photo Pass photos. to turn-of-the-century America, are the park’s main themed Fantasyland, where you will areas: • Before lining up for an attraction with your children, make sure that they find the iconic Sleeping Beauty Buena Vista Street, a repre- meet the height requirement. Castle and can meet the heroes sentation of Los Angeles in the and villains of your favourite time of Walt Disney, Grizzly Disney stories, Tomorrowland, Peak, which is themed around the Disney-Pixar movie «Cars», There are always new things to which depicts views of the California’s wilderness and Paradise Gardens Park (also see and do: Avengers Campus future, Mickey’s Toontown, national parks, Hollywood Land, known as Paradise Pier) and is opening soon. The different home of Mickey and his friends, where you can even take a Pixar Pier, both of which are attractions in each section will Frontierland in the heart of walk on Hollywood Boulevard, inspired by the Victorian board- surprise you. Entertainment the Far West, Critter Country Pacific Wharf, a paradise by the walks that were once found and fun guaranteed! for some wilderness fun in the water, Cars Land, inspired by along the coast of California. MEET WITH MICKEY MOUSE © Authentik USA, Simon Lemay Family ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS DISNEYLAND MAIN ENTRANCE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CUPS © iStockPhoto, Razvan © Authentik USA, Simon Lemay WHERE TO EAT — DISNEYLAND tion. In addition to a good meal, its famous characters Flash 7 WINE COUNTRY TRATTORIA you will get to have your picture McQueen and Martin, make a AT THE GOLDEN VINE WINERY / 1 FRENCH MARKET RESTAURANT / taken with Minnie. Other Disney pit stop at Flo’s V8 Cafe: you’ll PACIFIC WHARF ($$) NEW ORLEANS SQUARE ($) characters, such as Winnie the feel like you’re in an authentic Experience the Napa Valley’s French Market Restaurant is a Pooh and Captain Hook, often American diner at the heart of passion for wine and fresh New Orleans-themed eatery put in an appearance at the Route 66. Enjoy classic Ameri- seasonal fare in an idyllic Me- serving popular southern fare. restaurant. Open from 9 a.m. to can home-style comfort food as diterranean setting. Specialties The menu features an array of 10 p.m. you enjoy the view. Be sure to of the house include osso buco, Louisiana specialties such as Po’ take a look at Flo’s mementos rib-eye steak, chicken Parmesan Boy sandwiches, excellent sa- 4 BLUE BAYOU RESTAURANT / from her singing days, and the and grilled salmon, in addition to lads, jambalaya, a creole seafood NEW ORLEANS SQUARE ($$$) museum showcasing the career pasta, toasted paninis and salads. plate, and much more. Open for Blue Bayou has been one of of Cars racing legend Doc Hud- It’s the perfect place to spend a lunch and dinner. Disneyland’s most popular son. Open for breakfast, lunch relaxing afternoon or a romantic restaurants since its opening and dinner. dinner in a Tuscan villa setting 2 BENGAL BARBECUE / in 1967. It has even become surrounded by gardens. With ADVENTURELAND ($) a family tradition for many 6 PACIFIC WHARF CAFÉ / more than 25 different wines by A good choice for healthy eating guests who come to enjoy the PACIFIC WHARF ($) the glass, you’re sure to find the on the go. This counter service Cajun and Creole specialties. If you’re not visiting San Fran- perfect vintage to complement food stand features grilled Located inside the Pirates of the cisco during your trip, make your meal. Open for lunch and meat/vegetable skewers served Caribbean attraction, it enjoys a your way to Pacific Wharf Café dinner. with rice, and other casual fare. unique ambiance... You will feel on the edge of «Paradise Bay» You can take them with you or like you are sitting outside at for a San Francisco Bay-inspired 8 CARTHAY CIRCLE / enjoy your meal in the shaded nighttime, surrounded by flicke- dining experience. The menu BUENA VISTA STREET ($$$) seating area. Fast service and ring fireflies, with the soothing features northern California One of Disney California affordable prices. Open from 9 sounds of crickets and frogs culinary specialties including Adventure Park’s most popular a.m. to 9 p.m. in the bayou, as boats glide by soups, salads, sandwiches and restaurants. The Carthay Circle filled with visitors to the Pirates pasta, and also includes a wide serves upscale, modern cuisine 3 PLAZA INN / of the Caribbean attraction. range of allergy-friendly items. in a replica of an iconic theater MAIN STREET USA ($$-$$$) Open for lunch and dinner. The café is right next door to from Hollywood’s golden age. A family favourite featuring the legendary San Francisco The innovative fare showcases «Minnie & Friends – Breakfast Boudin Bakery, which is in ope- the bold, diverse flavours of in the Park. The hearty buffet DISNEY CALIFORNIA ration since 1849 and is known southern California, with an em- breakfast offers morning favou- ADVENTURE PARK worldwide for its famous sour- phasis on contrasting flavours rites including made-to-order dough bread. Open daily from and fresh local ingredients. omelets and the popular Mickey 5 FLO’S V8 CAFÉ / 10:30 a.m. until the evening. Open for lunch and dinner. waffles. Their signature fried CARS LAND ($-$$) chicken also has a good reputa- If you’re a fan of “Cars» with *** Hours may vary *** $ Économique $$ Budget Moyen $$$ Bonne Table $$$$ Gastronomique 5 W Ball Rd DISNEYLAND 1 = Restaurants = Pedestrian N = Disney Train Disneyland Dr Disneyland S Walnut St Walnut S S Harbor Blvd 200 m Disneyland Dr DISNEYLAND ★★★ 5 Magic Way 3 DONWTOWN DISNEY ★ 2 1 4 Downtown Dr S Harbor Blvd 8 Paradise Way S Walnut St Walnut S 7 6 5 Los Angeles Disneyland Dr C DISNEY CALIFORNIA Disneyland ADVENTURE PARK ★★ W Katella Ave ★ Digne de mention ★★ Vaut le détour ★★★ Incontournable.