Two-Day Family Trip from Culver City to Disneyland Anaheim with Lightning Lane Pass

Day 1: Travel and Settle

Culver City to Anaheim, USA on June 1, 2025

9:00am

Depart Culver City for Anaheim

Start your journey early to beat traffic. The drive is approximately 35 miles and should take around 45-60 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
USD0, 1h0m

10:00am

Breakfast at The Original Pancake House, Anaheim

Enjoy classic American breakfast options with a wide variety of pancakes to energize for the upcoming days. Open from 7:00am to 2:00pm.
USD15-25 per person, 1h0m

11:30am

Check into hotel in Anaheim

Settle into a family-friendly hotel close to Disneyland for easy access the next day. Options include Disneyland Hotel, Best Western Plus, or Hyatt House.
USD200-400 per night for family room, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Downtown Disney District

Explore the lively Downtown Disney district for lunch with various options such as Naples Ristorante e Bar for Italian dishes or Earl of Sandwich for quick bites. Restaurants open generally from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
USD15-30 per person, 1h0m

2:30pm

Explore Downtown Disney and Relax

Spend the afternoon wandering through shops, entertainment, and occasional live music in Downtown Disney to soak up the theme park vibe without entering the park yet.
Free to explore, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Tortilla Jo's, Downtown Disney

Enjoy a Mexican dinner, with kid-friendly and vegetarian options, to fuel up for the exciting day ahead. Open 11:00am to 10:00pm.
USD20-40 per person, 1h0m
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Day 2: Disneyland Adventure

Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, USA on June 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Start early with a hearty breakfast at your hotel to prepare for a long day in the Disney parks.
Included with hotel or approximately USD15-20 per person, 0h45m

9:00am

Enter Disneyland Resort - Two Parks Entry

Use your tickets to access both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park; having Lightning Lane passes will significantly reduce wait times for popular rides.
USD410 per person for 2-park tickets with Genie+ Lightning Lane (approx.), 8h0m

12:30pm

Lunch inside Disneyland Park

Eat at Plaza Inn, known for its fried chicken and family-friendly dining atmosphere, open from park opening until late evening.
USD20-35 per person, 1h0m

3:30pm

Snack break at Disney California Adventure

Grab quick snacks or refreshments at Pacific Wharf or other locations to stay energized for afternoon rides.
USD8-15 per person, 0h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant, Disney California Adventure

Enjoy a more upscale dining experience with Californian cuisine; reservations recommended. Open until 9:30pm.
USD40-60 per person, 1h30m

8:30pm

Evening entertainment and fireworks

Watch the nightly fireworks show at Disneyland for a magical end to your day. Shows typically start at 9:30pm and last about 20 minutes.
Included with ticket, 1h0m

10:00pm

Return drive to Culver City

Depart Disneyland in the late evening to avoid peak traffic, returning to Culver City by approximately 11:00pm.
USD0, 1h0m
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