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Spring is in the air, especially here in Southern California.
It’s supposed to be in the high 80’s today… in February! Can you believe that? When Emmy woke up this morning she asked if we could go to Disneyland after school today. I seriously thought about it, but then I remembered that Maddie has acting lessons, and Ashley has CrossFit and that plan went out the window. But that isn’t stopping me from planning a visit to Disneyland soon.
There are so many things to do at Disneyland and spring is a great time to go. The weather is absolutely perfect 99% of the time, and even if we get a random rain shower, that just means it’s time to go on a ride or get a snack inside.
If you are planning a visit to Disneyland Resort soon here’s a Disneyland Spring 2016 Planning Guide just for you!
There is a new live “Frozen” musical premiering in late spring 2016. It will immerse audiences in the emotional journey of Anna and Elsa with all of the excitement of live theater. The entertaining musical adaptation will include elaborate costumes and sets, stunning special effects, show-stopping production numbers and some unique theatrical surprises. The show will play at the Hyperion Theater.
A new, fun-filled Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters attraction will be debuting soon at Casa Della Tires in Cars Land. It’s rolling with fun as Luigi’s cugini (cousins) have come from Carsoli, Italy, to help celebrate Race Day in Radiator Springs. Park guests join in the fun by hopping aboard miniature Italian roadsters, in the style of late 1950s micro cars. The cars perform the traditional dances of their village, moving to upbeat music and Luigi’s singing in a precision-choreographed dance across what appears to be a trackless “dance floor.” Each car has its own routine, so guests will enjoy different ride experiences depending on which car they board.
Star Wars Launch Bay. Visit a Star Wars-themed cantina, discover authentic replicas of film props, and encounter Star Wars characters such as Chewbacca, from the light side, and Kylo Ren from the dark side.
The Star Wars-themed transformation of Space Mountain into Hyperspace Mountain. Get thrust into an X-wing Starfigher battle as they race through the darkness. The experience is enhanced by a new soundtrack, inspired by the Star Wars films’ musical themes and re-orchestrated to match every move in the attraction.
New Star Tours adventure. The Adventures Continue attraction, guests encounter a new adventure and characters from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” while journeying aboard a Starspeeder 1000.
Star Wars saga. Discover them for the first time, or relive the past fun through the short “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi” film which connects iconic scenes from the iconic films in fun new ways.
Jedi Training, Trials of the Temple. It’s been reimagined with Darth Vader and the Seventh Sister Inquisitor from the popular Disney XD series Star Wars Rebels.
Fun for Super Hero fans. They will have their own special encounters at Super Hero HQ and are invited to learn more about their favorite Super Heroes, such as Thor and Spiderman, and meet some of them in person. 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration Continues in 2016 The stunning entertainment found every year at the Disneyland Resort is now even more dazzling, with three nighttime spectaculars that are part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, continuing through Sept. 5, 2016.
The sparkling “Paint the Night” parade builds on the tradition of breathtaking nighttime parades in Disneyland Park that began with the “Main Street Electrical Parade.” Illuminated almost entirely by LED lights, “Paint the Night” is a state-of-the art, vibrant wonder that immerses guests in the magical, luminescent worlds of many Disney and Disney●Pixar characters, including Ariel, the Little Mermaid; Woody and Buzz Lightyear from “Toy Story”’; Lightning McQueen from “Cars,” Disney Princesses and Mickey Mouse and his pals.
The “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular. This amazing fireworks show entertains guests from the tips of their toes to the sky high above, surrounding the audience with music, dazzling visual projections and other special effects that bring the pyrotechnics to life in surprising new ways. Guests may enjoy the projections from multiple locations, including Main Street, U.S.A., and Small World mall.
At Disney California Adventure, “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney” is a fun-filled version of the popular, nighttime “World of Color” spectacular. Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris joins Mickey Mouse on a magical water canvas, bringing to life the remarkable story of Walt Disney and The Happiest Place on Earth with animated imagery, live-action film, fountains, lasers, special effects and a stirring musical score. Special Offer for Southern California Residents and Themed Dining
With so much to see I’m sure you want to visit right away and you will love the special two-day and three-day Southern California Resident tickets* that make this an ideal time for Southern California residents to visit the parks.
Purchase options include a two- day ticket with a choice of one park per day for $149, a two-day Park Hopper ticket for $189, a three-day ticket with a choice of one park per day for $179, or a three-day Park Hopper ticket for $219. These tickets are available through May 19, 2016 and valid through May 26, 2016. For details, visit
What are you most excited to see at Disneyland this spring?
I am waiting on the summer schedule for DW. I want to plan a few things, but need the extra magic hours.
All the Star Wars and Frozen stuff is going to be so popular. I know so many kids obsessed with both.
We are saving to go there! I can’t wait until we can! I love all the things you can do there and all the magic that is still there even when you are an adult.
I can’t wait to see the Star Wars attractions! That is going to be a family fave. 🙂
I absolutely love Disney. I think it would be amazing to see it when everything is just starting to wake up for Spring.
Kids will go crazy over the Star Wars stuff!
What great information. We are always talking about going and just need to get our stuff together and start planning. This is super-helpful. Thanks so much
Wow, there is a lot of new attractions I haven’t seen yet. Disneyland would be perfect for a family trip in spring.
Disney Land seems like a destination I must plan for with my trio some day! It would be a wonderful memory making time for them!
There is so much to see and do there. I would love to take a trip and take it all in.
I have never been to Disneyland, only Disney World because we live in Florida. These sound like great helpful tips!
I would like to see The “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular the most. I love watching fireworks at Disney!
I am looking forward to seeing all the new Star Wars attractions. We are hoping to get to Disney later this year.
I think there are so many new things to experience/ May need to plan another trip
I still have never been to Disneyland before. I’ve been wanting to go for years though. It just isn’t in our budget right now though. I’m hoping someday I’ll be able to take my girls. I know we would all have a lot of fun.
We are actually heading to Disney World this spring and it seems like they have very similar new things going on. We can’t wait to hit up the new Anna and Elsa stuff!
Christine, I’m so excited for you all! We love WDW too! I’ve heard there are some similar things over there too.
I’ve been to Disneyland twice and cannot get enough of it! So looking forward to the star wars attraction!
Love the idea of going to Disneyland in Spring! That’s just so lovely, the weather is perfect for a whole day spent in the park! Thanks for the heads-up on all the new things!
Wow sounds like a great Spring trip – we need to schedule another trip there soon.
I have never been to Disney Land or Disney World…booooo. I need to remedy this asap!!!
I really want to take my son to Disneyland! There are so many incredible attractions. The fireworks spectacular would be awesome.
This is such a great post! So many details 🙂 there’s so much to do in Disney – it’s impossible to get it all done! Having a plan is #1 for making the most of it though!
This is so making me want to get on a plane! I love how they constantly update to include new features with current movies.
I really want to be there, Can;y wait, for sure the whole family is so excited too. These is really great.
We are planning to go in Disney on their spring vacation. They can’t wait to go in Disney
can’t wait to bring my kids to Disneyland.. Sounds like a fun place for kids
When’t the great time to visit Disneyland? Spring time or summer?
The Disneyland Spring 2016 planning guide is an awesome idea. We would love to visit Disneyland this spring. This is something I would so love to do this year. It looks like amazing fun and we have never been to California.
I cannot wait for the day that I can take my daughter here! She would so love this!
Can’t wait for spring any longer. Awesome planning guide!
I am Florida where we have Disney World I didn’t realize they had so many different activities to offer at all!
A live Frozen Musical! That is so awesome! I want to go to Disneyland just I can see that!
We’re planning on a trip to California in the summer to visit family. We’ve been debating whether to hit up Disneyland or not – but that Star Wars Cantina sounds like we don’t want to miss it!
This would great to take the whole family!! I love Disney anyways and it would be great to pass that love onto my children!
I didn’t know about the new live “Frozen” musical. My girls would LOVE that!
I would like to go here in the summer. Disney … My family may consider a reunion in Florida why not Disney.
I am jealous with your wether. It’s pretty much winter here at my neck of the woods.
My daughter is so excited about the Frozen show. Can’t wait to see it. We are planning our FIRST trip to Disneyland now. (we live by Disney World, so can’t wait to see the differences)
I would love to plan a Disney vacation! Alas, we need to wait another year or so, so that all the family members are old enough to have fun, enjoy it and remember it! The only time I will ever wish the boys would grow a little faster! lol
Happy to see some new Star Wars stuff thrown into the mix. I have never been to the west coast. I’d love to visit Disneyland.
Looks like Star Wars is the new trend! I am excited to visit and thank you for making me even more ecstatic about our trip.
Thank you for providing all of the fun spring activities in one place. Now finally having visited Disneyland, I know what these are! The Paint the Night parade was amazing!
This is such a hot spot destination for families. Plus going int he Spring more than likely cuts out on the summer crowd which means its much more enjoyable!
I love all of the Star Wars stuff that you noted, we have some Star Wars fans in the family. I mean I guess you could say we are fans since our middle child was named after Cade Skywalker from the Legacy Comics.
I would love to go to DisneyLand. I was in LA one year in the early spring and wanted to go, but it was far from where we stayed. So we went to Six Flags instead. It was fun, but it definitely wasn’t as good as I imagine Disney would be.
Looks like so much fun! I can’t wait for the warmer weather! I have a daughter who lives in Cali. Maybe she’ll take my granddaughter there someday.
There are so many great things to see at Disneyland. My kids would fall in love with the Star Wars and Frozen things.
We have never visited, but we would love to make a trip! Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful tips.
i have been in florida for almost 5 years and still have one visited disney. I really need to go soon. I would so love the star wars portion.
Oh how exciting! I love Disneyland more than Disney World. I wondered what was going to the Hyperion Theater after Aladdin was gone. My kids are going to love Frozen.