Teenagers First Trip Help with planning

[waydownunder]

We are bringing our dd 19 & ds 16 to Disneyland for the first time and would like them to experience all the magic Disney has to offer.

Can you suggest any character meals or other dining experiences they may enjoy?

What are must not miss attractions for Teenagers?

What other theme parks would you reccomend that they would enjoy? Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios or any others?

Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Boo Bear]

I'm 25 and love the PCH Lilo and Stitch breakfast at the Paradise Pier Hotel. That's the only character meal I've done but I loved it!

Not to miss attractions in Disneyland Park for teens would be Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Those are all of the attractions that take priority for me.

For California Adventure I love, Tower of Terror, Soarin, Grizzly River Rapids and California Screamin. There are some other carnival-esque rides that I've never dared to try because I'd probably throw up.

Universal Studios is great if you feel like braving Los Angeles traffic. I live north of LA so I drive through it all of the time. I'd say on average, it would take about an hour and 1/2 if you take the 5 North to the 101 North. Universal City is a blast for hanging out and shopping.

There is also Magic Mountain. I'm pretty sure if you stay on the 5 North, just before you hit 126 it's on the left. It's a 6 Flags Park I believe. I haven't been but I've never heard anything bad about it and really want to go. It's in Valencia.

I hope this helps and have a great trip!