Rides/Fastpass/other tips?

[mellowme]

Hi!

This is our first trip ever to Disneyland. (We'll be there in Dec.)

What is the smartest thing to do when arriving at the Parks? Should we decide beforehand what rides we want to go on and do those first before doing anything else and if the lines are too full, get a Fastpass and go back to them?

Do all rides have a Fastpass? Can you only get them at certain times?

Any other tips you might have to make our trip less stress and more fun would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[SyracuseOrange44]

I'd check out TouringPlans.com - great resource if you've never been to the parks before. Best idea is to have a list of at least the rides/attractions you "must do" and plan those out, and then fill the rest of your time with other things.

 

[skiingfast]

What attraction have FP.
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/list/#/fastpass-pass-service

Basic introduction to using FastPass.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1186052

Explanation on how to best use FP during crowded periods.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=885132

How to use FP for DL and DCA at the same time.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1553197



OP, could you provide more information about what days specifically, where you are staying, who is in your party, and how long you will be there? This will help other posters give better suggestions.