Disneyland Park

Even with all of the amazing opportunities at Disneyland Park, camping is not one of them. Although it would be really cool to have a sleepover with Mickey Mouse or one of the Disney princesses, Disneyland Park has not given us that option yet. Luckily, there are quite a few nice campgrounds in the area where you can park the rig overnight and still visit the park all day long.

The closest campground to Disneyland Park is Anaheim Harbor RV Park, which is only a mile to the north. They boast over 100 sites with utilities that can fit RVs up to 40 feet in length. RVers who surf will love Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach just 20 miles away. With 57 campsites right on the beach accommodating rigs up to 40 feet, this is a popular spot so reserve your site early. Chino Hills State Park is another fantastic option with miles of trails, picnic areas, and 20 campsites that can handle RVs up to 28 feet long.

Disneyland Park is huge, but luckily, they have trams and the monorail to help guests get to where they want to go faster and easier. The trams shuttle guests from the parking lot to the gate all day long but do not go inside the park. The monorail offers riders a way to zip around the park with ease and speed. Being up on rails, riders get a scenic view of the park they cannot get anywhere else. For those with mobility issues, wheelchairs and strollers are allowed and can also be rented at the park.

The weather in Anaheim is almost always perfect. However, variation does still exist, so pack what you will need depending on what month you go. The temperatures rise to the upper 80s from July through September, but the rest of the months of the year are warm during the day and cool at night. Jeans and t-shirts are typical attire. Also, comfortable shoes are a must. Don’t wear sandals or flip flops that can fall off during rides or dressy shoes that are hard to walk in.

Guests at Disneyland Park have been allowed to bring a backpack, soft cooler, suitcase, or bag up to 24x15x18 inches in recent years. However, it is important to note that these bags are not allowed on rides. The park does have lockers that can be rented to keep bags in. Remember that this is a big park, and it may be a long walk back to the locker if something is needed out of it. A preferred option may be just a fanny pack that can carry only needed items like keys, wallet, and phone.

It's important to stay hydrated while at the park, no matter what the temperature. Bring a bottle of water for each visitor that can be refilled at water fountains around the park for free. Just make sure it is not glass. A trial-sized bottle of sunscreen is also essential and can be tucked into a pocket to be reapplied throughout the day. Hats and sunglasses are also great to keep the sun at bay but must be removed for many of the rides.

RVers can cook indoors or out with the provided campfire grills at the campgrounds. However, sometimes grills are missing, or something else is not available, so be sure to be prepared if things don’t go as planned. Pack a small barbecue pit and camp stove that can be used if needed.

Make sure the rig is stocked up with all the necessities as well, such as eating utensils, plates, trash bags, wet wipes, and aluminum foil. It is also a good idea to have cooking spray, which can be used for many different things. Squeaky hinges, bugs on the grill, frozen locks? Just grab the cooking spray and you are good to go.

Although Disneyland Park has tons of delicious food, RVers may want to explore the local options. If cooking does not seem like fun, why not head into town for a meal at one of the eateries nearby? There are several within a half-mile of the park. Two pizzerias, Cajun food, a seafood chain, and a sub sandwich shop are all within walking distance of less than a mile. Head out further for a sports bar, Mexican restaurant, Asian cuisine, and two Italian places.

Try to eat at abnormal hours so the eateries are not as crowded. Have a late lunch or early dinner at about 2 PM when the rest of the park is back on the rides. From alien pizzerias to Daisy’s Diner, there are 46 different places to choose from to get some grub. Some of the places allow reservations, especially for eating with one of the characters or princesses.

Fruit carts are situated throughout the park making it easy to grab a few bananas or apples for the kids instead of candy or ice cream. Guests will also find about 30 shops to buy unique gifts or souvenirs such as Mickey ears, a hand-built lightsaber, and even a Five and Dime store.