The most thorough guide to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure

A great destination and thorough preparation are what make a wonderful vacation, and The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2019 makes Disneyland one of the most accessible theme parks in the world. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of the reader’s vacation. Whether you are at Disneyland for a day or a week, there is a plan for your group or family. You can enjoy the rides, activities, and entertainment instead of spending your time in lines.

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland authors Bob Sehlinger, Seth Kubersky, Len Testa, and Guy Selga, Jr., present the information in a comprehensive way that permits easy comparisons and facilitates decision-making.

There are detailed plans and profiles of hotels, restaurants, and attractions that are presented in “at a glance” formats that provide for near-instant communication of the most salient information. Profiles are supplemented by indexes. In short, we’ve got a plan for every reader.

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland’s research team is a multidisciplinary group consisting, among others, of data collectors, computer scientists, statisticians, and psychologists. Their singular goal is to provide a guide that lets you get it right the first time and every time. With their help, advice, and touring plans, the reader will have a one-up on anyone not using The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland. The book is the key to planning a perfect vacation in a great destination location.

• The Force is strong at Disneyland Resort, and it is getting even more powerful! As Imagineers prepare to unveil a new 14-acre land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The largest themed expansion in Disneyland history will transport park guests to a distant planet featuring lush forests, rocky turf, and immersive Star Wars-style architecture.
• Pixar pals have taken over Paradise Pier! The re-themed land, now known as Pixar Pier, sports a new look and twist on old favorites, plus new attractions to boot. Pixar Pier is home to many treasured characters, featuring neighborhoods filled with friends from The Incredibles, Inside Out, and Toy Story.
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission--Breakout! has catapulted to the top of many a daredevil's must-do list. We share details on this new park favorite and offer tips on how best to beat the lines and snag a precious FastPass assignment.
• Ready to sing, dance, and catch a bubble or two with your little one? Disney Junior Dance Party! is a new show featuring lively music and appearances by Disney Junior characters such as Doc McStuffins, friends from Lion Guard, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
• Downtown Disney now offers a new interactive adventure called Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, a high-flying, immersive adventure for all the senses. Secrets of the Empire joins Splitsville Luxury Lanes as a top choice for Disneyland guests seeking fun outside the boundaries of the theme parks.
• A visit to Disneyland Resort isn't complete without meeting The Mouse and his pals. We'll give updated information on where and when to find the Big Cheese and the ever-growing cast of Disney characters; and how to enjoy a meal alongside beloved Disney friends.
• Birnbaum's Official Guide to Disneyland is crammed with more Hot Tips and full-color photos than ever before.
• Ready, set, run! It seems the Disneyland Marathon and other special running events get more popular each year. Birnbaum covers the fast-growing phenomenon.
  

See Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure through new eyes when you discover fantasy, thrills, and dreams around every turn. Whether you’re perusing the shops, waiting in line, or riding attractions, there’s plenty to uncover for even the most knowledgeable Disney fan.

Orchard Hill Press proudly presents the second edition of "Going To Disney California Adventure: A Guide for Kids & Kids at Heart!" This guide and activity book has been updated for 2019 to include the new land of Pixar Pier plus even more games and interactive places to write, color and draw. You’ll discover little-known hot tips and fascinating fun facts, and learn about Disney Legends and how the Disneyland Resort's second park came to be. Each of the park's seven lands has its own chapter packed with info on attractions, entertainment, restaurants, souvenirs and more. The built-in trip planner and trip journal feature a scrapbook, autograph pages and fill-in-the-blank spots to create a magical souvenir of your visit. Going To Guides are bursting with colorful art and photos by author Shannon Laskey and dozens of talented Contributing Artists. If you’ll be visiting both parks in the Disneyland Resort, be sure to check out "Going To Disneyland: A Guide for Kids & Kids at Heart." Headed to Walt Disney World in Florida? Don’t miss "Going To Magic Kingdom: A Guide for Kids & Kids at Heart!"

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years.

Fodor's Los Angeles keeps pace with this fast-changing cultural capital. With more than 45 million visitors each year, the City of Angels has it all, including unbeatable beaches, iconic theme parks and studios, stunning architecture, and world-class museums and concert halls.

Fodor’s Los Angeles includes:

• PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map and over 20 additional color maps
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Latest coverage of the wide-ranging restaurant scene, the most interesting art galleries, and the hippest bars
• COLOR MAPS AND PHOTOS to inspire and guide your trip
• ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color features highlight cultural insights and the best the city has to offer including: the city's coastal bike trails, the best local cuisine, the historic watering holes, and cruising the Sunset Strip
• INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Tips on when to visit each neighborhood, the best ways to avoid the crowds, where to find the eateries only locals know about, and which
  
  beaches offer the most amenities
• DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels and restaurants to sights and shops
• COVERS: Disneyland, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Orange County, Sunset Boulevard, Malibu

Planning on visiting the rest of California? Check out Fodor’s state-wide guide to California, Fodor’s Northern California, Fodor’s San Diego, Fodor’s Napa & Sonoma, and Fodor’s San Francisco.

Walt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn’t until the early 1950s that his handpicked team began to bring his vision to life. Together, artists, architects, and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange groves about an hour south of Los Angeles into one of the world’s most beloved destinations.

Today, there are Disney resorts from Paris to Shanghai, but the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which has been visited by more than 800 million people to-date, remains one of America’s most popular attractions. From the day it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland brought history and fairy tales to life, the future into the present, and exciting cultures and galaxies unknown to our imaginations.

This bountiful visual history draws on Disney’s vast historical collections, private archives, and the golden age of photojournalism to provide unique access to the concept, development, launch, and enjoyment of this sun-drenched oasis of fun and fantasy. Disneyland documents Walt’s earliest inspirations and ideas; the park’s extraordinary feats of design and engineering; its grand opening; each of its immersive “lands” from Main Street, U.S.A., to Tomorrowland; and the park’s evolution through the six decades since it opened. It is a treasure trove of original Disney documentation and expertise, with award-winning writer Chris Nichols drawing on his extensive knowledge of both Disneyland and Southern California history to reveal the fascinating tale of “the happiest place on Earth.”