Disney As An Adult – 3 Magical Tips for Maximum Fun

My suggestions are based on my experience at Disneyland/Disney Adventure Park in Los Angeles, California.

Order Ears Online, in Advance

A trip to Disney is not complete without a pair of Mickey ears to wear throughout the park. Whether you are going alone, with friends or with your family, ears are a must! Ears can be purchased at any store/kiosk within the park, however, purchasing ears in the park will cost you at-least $50 a pair, and the styles will be limited.

The best Disney ear hack is to purchase ears online in advance from Etsy. Not only will you be able to save a few bucks, but also you will be able to choose from a variety of unique, custom designs. You can easily find a pair of ears that match your personality or showcase your favorite Disney character.

I purchased my custom Winne the Pooh ears from Minniemeandme’s Etsy shop. It took about 2-weeks to arrive, but they were worth the wait! I got so many compliments while walking around the park! They are the perfect keepsake to remember my trip to Disney!

Join the Single-Rider Line

The single-rider line is the best kept secret for adults doing Disney. Unlike the regular, group line, which can have wicked wait times, the single-rider line moves FAST! When a family/group from the regular line is placed on a ride and there is an empty seat or two in a cart, the staff will pull someone from the single rider line to fill the space.

There is always an empty seat or two on the ride, so single riders are constantly being pulled. I went to Disneyland with my mom and dad and we used the single rider line every time, especially on popular rides like: Radiator Springs Racers, the Incredicoaster and the Guardians of the Galaxy.

We often ended up together despite being in the single rider line. If you don’t have little ones or don’t mind braving a ride possibly alone, or with your friends/family a few seats behind you, the single rider line will help you maximize your day at the park without having to spend extra for a fast pass.

Save Room for Dessert

There are so many fun treats to try while in the park! Each park/land has a unique set of sugary treats and restaurants. If you are short on time or only in the park for a day, skip dessert at a sit down restaurant and grab treats as you venture through the park/lands. Some of my favorite treats were the churros, Ghirardelli caramel sundae, and the Hawaiian dole whip cooler.