Knott’s Berry Farm was California’s first theme park.
California

California’s original theme park is no Disneyland

Disneyland might claim to be ‘the happiest place on Earth’,but you won’t find a frown at nearby Knott’s Berry Farm either.

  • byKatrina Lobley
The Incredicoaster is the first ride-through attraction to feature characters from Dinesy and Pixar<i>The Incredibles</i>.
California

Anaheim,California,US:Why there's really no age limit to visit Disneyland

I lose count of the number of grown men I spot walking around

  • byMark Daffey
Inside Millennium Falcon:Smugglers Run at Star Wars:GalaxyÕs Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim,California,and at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista,Florida,guests will take the controls in one of three unique and critical roles aboard the fastest ship in the galaxy. (Joshua Sudock/Disney Parks)
Los Angeles

Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland:What it's like to fly the Millennium Falcon

It's not often you get to live out one of your childhood fantasies. Yet here I am,ready to make the jump to lightspeed.

  • byCraig Platt
Pixar Fest 2018:Pixar stories through the decades as it lights up the sky over Disneyland Park.
Los Angeles

Pixar Fest Disneyland 2018:What to expect as Toy Story,Incredibles and more take over the park

Move over Donald and Mickey,Pixar is taking over the Disney heartland.

  • bySteve Meacham
Amtrak's Surfliner.
USA

Pacific Surfliner:Travelling from Anaheim to San Diego

We're not keen on hiring a car so how should we get around in California?

  • byMichael Gebicki
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Cars
Family holidays

Kicks on Route 66

After a four-year billion dollar upgrade,Disneyland's California Adventure Park has opened it latest attraction based on the hit movie<i>Cars</i>. Angie Kelly took a test drive.

Star Wars at Disneyland.
Family holidays

Passing the scream test

Disneyland's new attractions pull in some of the biggest crowds the park has seen,writes Kristie Lau.

In a spin ... the teacup ride at Disneyland.
Family holidays

Storm in a teacup

With a boy of his own,Stephen Lacey makes his first visit to the Disneyland of his childhood.

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Tips&advice

Waiting will give Mickey the slip

I am looking at taking my two children to Disneyland. When would be the best time to look at booking flights and accommodation?

  • byMichael Gebicki
Mexico day of the dead.
Mexico City

Alive with the dead

Oaxacan revellers find joy in remembering their loved ones during a colourful festival,writes Helen Pitt.