Disney4me Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago We’re coming to you live from Disney California Adventure, where the Festival of Holidays is officially getting underway with its soft opening, and let’s just say we weren’t the only ones with the same brilliant idea. Lots of crowds! Disneyland Resort is packed today, and we mean packed. Between holiday fans eager for a first taste of the festive eats and a general “let’s get into the spirit early” energy, the crowds are heavy from the moment you walk through the gates. In fact, it took us an hour longer than we had planned to just get into the parking garage because there was so much traffic! Here’s the good news: all that merry-making is worth it. The Festival of Holidays marketplaces are up and running, the decorations are glowing, and the snack lineup is calling our names (loudly, and in the form of peppermint-flavored everything). The not-so-great news? Lines for popular marketplace booths weren’t too bad, but walkways around Paradise Gardens Park and Buena Vista Street are bustling. Festival crowds As we were making our way around the park, though, we noticed that it seemed like the crowds weren’t too bad — in fact, they were pretty average for a Thursday afternoon. From what we saw at the park entrance, it looks like the crowds must be heading into Disneyland Park instead of Disney California Adventure. Some folks may be starting their weekend early, or are looking forward to park hopping to check out some of the Festival of Holidays booths for dinner! Lines for booths Taking a look at wait times, Disney California Adventure doesn’t seem too bad. The highest wait we saw was 80 minutes for Radiator Springs Racers, with Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue in second place with a 60-minute wait. Everything else was under 40 minutes when we checked around 1 PM PT. Over at Disneyland Park, though, there are quite a few rides with wait times above 50 minutes. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance had a 75-minute wait, and Haunted Mansion Holiday had a 65-minute wait when we checked. Not too bad We’ll be on the lookout for even more updates from Disneyland that you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Check out more Disneyland news at the links below! WHAT Is Going on at Disneyland Right Now?!REVIEW: Yes, We Really Just Spent $18 on KRAFT Mac and Cheese at Disney’s Festival of HolidaysNEW Menu Announced for Popular Disney RestaurantDisney Announces NEW Meet and Greet for Latest MovieREVIEW: Your Dentist Might Not Approve, But This Disney Snack Should Be On Your List Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning an upcoming trip to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. View the full article Quote
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