If you’re hoping to find some new things to do on your next trip to the Disneyland Resort, then you’re in the right place. This list has unique things you can do in Disneyland that you’ve maybe never done before. So add them to your bucket list and get planning your next visit.
Get Your Silhouette Cutout
You can get a silhouette cutout of yourself, anyone else with you, or your dog (bring a picture) at Silhouette Studio on Main Street in Disneyland. This is a really fun souvenir from your trip.
Visit Walt Disney’s Apartment
Walt Disney’s apartment is at the beginning of Main Street above the Firehouse. You can only go inside if you do Walt’s Main Street Story Tour. This is a 90 minute guided tour. The cost starts at $160 per person depending on the day.
Get Your Caricature Drawn
Getting your caricature drawn is a really fun souvenir to get on your trip. You can do this in New Orleans Square in Disneyland or in California Adventure. They can turn your into a character if you want.
Decode Indiana Jones Adventure Queue
When you get to the entrance of Indiana Jones Adventure, ask the Cast Member for a Decoder Card. Use this to find symbols throughout the ride queue and decode their hidden meanings. This is a fun way to pass the time while waiting for the ride.
Pixar Shorts Court
Pixar Shorts Court is at the Pixar Place Hotel. You can play games that are based on Pixar Shorts, like a Bao bean bag toss game.
Play Boardwalk Games
The Games of Pixar Pier are in California Adventure. There are different booths you can play games at and win prizes. You have to pay extra to do this.
Dessert Party
Dessert Parties are the best way to guarantee a good viewing spot for shows like World of Color, Fantasmic, and fireworks. You’ll also get food along with your ticket.
Build A Droid
You can build your very own droid at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This is for ages 3 and up and costs $99.99 per droid.
Build A Lightsaber
You can build yourself a custom lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Galaxy’s Edge. This costs $219.99 per lightsaber and you need a reservation.
Do The Bakery Tour
The Bakery Tour is in San Fransokyo Square in California Adventure. You can see how the Boudin Bakery works and get a sourdough bread sample to try.
Disneyland Hotel Tour
At the Disneyland Hotel you can do a guided walking tour where you’ll learn all about this beautiful hotel. You’ll need a reservation to do this tour.
Art of the Craft Tour
This is a tour that is available to guests staying at any of the three Disneyland Resort Hotels. The tour is free and is at The Grand Californian Hotel. It’s 45 minutes long and you’ll need a reservation.
Learn How To Draw
You can take a free drawing lesson at Animation Academy in the Animation Building in California Adventure, or at the Sketch Pad Cafe in Pixar Place Hotel at certain times. An Animator will take you step by step through drawing a Disney or Pixar character.