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I found 11 ways to recreate the feeling of a day in Disneyland without setting foot in the parks. Here's how, no ticket required.

Sunny ChanelFeb 9, 2022, 23:04 IST

I am a proud Disney adult, one of those young-at-heart grown-ups.Sunny Chanel

  • I've been a Disney super fan since I was six, and have been writing about the parks for 15 years.
  • As Disneyland becomes more expensive, I learned how to recreate the feeling of visiting without entering a park.
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You don't have to have a ticket to Disneyland to have a magical Disney day.

I've been a Disney super fan since I was six and have been professionally writing about Disney parks and news for the last 15 years.Sunny Chanel

Get a cocktail at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar, which has a distinct Adventureland vibe.

The quirky Tiki Bar offers cocktails and decor that is full of references to Disney lore.Sunny Chanel
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Take a stroll around the Disneyland Hotel's three lobbies to see the objects from the park, like a vintage Autopia car and a model of Big Thunder Mountain.

The Frontier Tower lobby of the Disneyland Hotel has a huge model of Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain on display.Sunny Chanel

The stunning Grand Californian Hotel and Spa pays homage to the arts and crafts movement.

The luxury hotel has an immense fireplace with vast arching beams overhead and chairs and sofas arranged around small coffee tables.Sunny Chanel
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If you can't make it to the Lamplight Lounge in California Adventure for their legendary nachos, try them at the Grand Californian instead.

The restaurant’s menu offers a variety of shareable options, including their popular staple, the Double Baked Nachos.Sunny Chanel

Downtown Disney has more varied dining options than you'll find in the parks.

One of the best items on Naples Ristorante's menu is the pizza margarita.Sunny Chanel
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Book a character breakfast to pose with Disney's famous faces.

At Storytellers Café, you can take a selfie with Mickey and Minnie without waiting in line.Sunny Chanel

The World of Disney store is much larger than any gift shop in the parks.

The massive World of Disney is the largest Disney gift store on the west coast.Sunny Chanel
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The Dress Shop in Downtown Disney sells a larger collection of dresses than in Walt Disney World.

The Dress Shop sells vintage-inspired dresses inspired by various Disney movies.Sunny Chanel for Insider

Seasonal landscaping, murals, and photo ops are plentiful and as intricate as those seen inside the parks.

Disney's Imagineers dream up unique and atmospheric experiences for special events at Downtown Disney.Sunny Chanel
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One-of-a-kind treats are available in places like Downtown Disney.

Downtown Disney provides many delicious options for visitors with a sweet tooth.Sunny Chanel

End the night with a great — and free — view of the park fireworks.

The esplanade is a prime spot to view the fireworks above Disneyland.Barry King/WireImage/Getty Images
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