WDW Regular - First Time Planning For DL

[VancouverIslandDisney]

I go to WDW as often as financially possible but have never been to Disneyland. The fiance and I are planning on using some “must use” vacation time for a trip down in April.

What are the MUST DO attractions and foods to try when we are there? I have a list of things I want to fit in but always open to suggestions.

If you have YouTube channels that you recommend I’d love to check them out.

 

[China Expat]

Star Wars land -all the rides there-Rise of the Resistance for sure ans Smugglers Run
Thunder Mountain
Space Mountain
Star Tours
Pirates
Haunted Mansion
Fireworks
Eat at Blue Bayou
Train around the park

 

[irlandaise]

I go to WDW as often as financially possible but have never been to Disneyland. The fiance and I are planning on using some “must use” vacation time for a trip down in April.

What are the MUST DO attractions and foods to try when we are there? I have a list of things I want to fit in but always open to suggestions.

Here's a list (@BrianL is there a more recent posting from you directly?) that compares the rides in FL and CA. For example, unless you like to visit Galaxy's Edge on every trip, you can skip it at DL because it's identical to WDW.

Post in thread 'Advice on shows/parades/etc dessert parties/dining packages'

Oct 24, 2025

Someone created this amazing massive list that's all of the rides that are carbon copy clones at Disneyland and WDW, rides that are totally unique to Disneyland, and rides that exist in both parks but there are slight differences between them. I think the list would be helpful for you. I can't remember who created the list, but I am sure someone reading this will know exactly what I am talking about and will either tag the person who created it, or find it and post it in a reply.

@BrianL created it. I think this is the most recent version.

DL Exclusive Attractions:...

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[LKing]

Depending on when you are visiting in April, you might be able to take in the Food & Wine Festival and Season of the Force. There are a few events happening in April that might impact which parks you visit on which days.

April 5 Easter
April 10-12 Dance the Magic Event (Avoid Disneyland on Saturday)
April 12, 14, 16 Disney Channel Nite (Disneyland closes early)
April 17-19 Filipino Weekend (shouldn't impact your visit)
April 19 Dapper Day (Disneyland busier than normal)
April 25 Dance the Dream Event (Avoid Disneyland on Saturday)
April 26 TikiLand Day (streets are busy during their scavenger hunt)
April 29 Nurse's Day (shouldn't impact your visit)