How to Plan the Perfect Family Reunion at Disneyland® Resort

Mom, dad, and daughter wearing Mickey Mouse ears and clutching stuffed Minnie Mouse enjoy meal together on a vacation to Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

After years of keeping our distance, family reunions are more important than ever! Make yours extra special by planning a family reunion at Disneyland® Resort! Reconnect and create lasting memories with your nearest and dearest at the most magical place on Earth! Even if you’ve missed hosting family and friends at home over the last few years, you can’t deny the stress that comes with hosting a family reunion. Make life easier for yourself and your family by planning a destination reunion everyone can enjoy! 

When you plan your family reunion at Disneyland® Resort, you can ensure that you’ll have countless activities to keep everyone entertained. Plus, when you work with a Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotel, you’ll all have an affordable, magical place to call your home away from home. Avoid the airport pickups, meal prep, house cleaning, and activity planning and let us do the work for you!  

Step 1: Find a Date That Works for Most Family Members

Choosing a date is one of the most challenging steps in planning a family reunion. List dates you know will work for you if you plan the reunion. Next, send out that list to your family members to see which dates will work for the most people, and plan your family reunion around that date. Here’s to hoping that almost everyone can make it, and if they can’t, they can rearrange their schedule to be part of this memory-making event! 

You’ll also want to keep an eye on the Disneyland® Resort off-season if you and your family want to save money and avoid large crowds. You can look at Disneyland® Resort crowd calendars like this one to see how busy the park will be when you plan to visit. You’ll find special events and activities in the park that you and your family will enjoy! 

Step 2: Book a Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotel

Once you and your family have chosen a date, it’s time to book your hotel! Rooms typically fill up quickly, so you’ll want to hurry once you know your family reunion dates. Plus, our rooms are exceptionally large, close to 500 square feet! Many of them are connecting rooms that allow your family plenty of space while still staying connected. To quickly get to the park, booking a Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotel is the best way to stay close to the resort. Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel is less than 10 minutes away from the park and offers a free shuttle service directly to and from the resort.  

At Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel, we’re an authorized Disneyland® Resort ticket seller! You and your family can purchase your tickets directly from our website, making it easy for you to plan your family reunion and save money simultaneously. 

Fireworks light up the night sky over Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel in California

Step 3: Schedule and Plan Your Meals

You know how your family can get when they’re hungry, so plan your meals throughout your stay to ensure a typical eating schedule, especially if young children will be with you! Have a delicious breakfast at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel to start your day, and take the free shuttle to the resort. Explore Disneyland® Resort with your family and find your favorite characters throughout the park. When you’re hungry for dinner, it will be easy to round up your family to get back on the shuttle and eat at the hotel. We have a variety of restaurants and on-site dining that have food selections for even picky eaters. Try meals from our Hanagi Japanese Restaurant, California Deli, Garden Court Bistro, or Garden Court Lounge. Each of our on-site dining options makes it easy for you and your family to plan meals for the length of your stay. You’ll never have to eat the same meal twice (unless, of course, you want to)! You can even arrange a catered meal for your whole family with our on-site catering services. Chef Raul Mercado is an incredible talent and can whip up something the entire family will love!

Family with dad, mom, teen, and young girl enjoy Japanese-inspired cuisine at Hanagai Japanese Restaurant in Anaheim, California.

Step 4: Map Out Your Disneyland® Resort Adventure

With so much to see and do at Disneyland® Resort, everyone in your family will find something they’ll love! Don’t go overboard planning an itinerary for everyone. Give them a chance to design their adventure and reconnect on their own terms. Remember to point out family favorites and let everyone find their magic at the park! Here are some of our favorite attractions at the park!

  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
  • Space Mountain
  • Radiator Springs Racers
  • Soarin’ Around the World
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

We love how each ride brings a sense of adventure and excitement to your visit, and different family members are sure to bond over shared preferences and favorites!  

Scenic view of rides, attractions, and guests at Disneyland Resort.

Step 5: Save Money 

Take advantage of group packages and specials when planning your family reunion! We update our specials at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel seasonally and offer discounts. Determine what specials and discounts are available during your stay to save! You can also check if Disneyland® Resort is running promotions based on the season. 

Step 6: Enjoy Your Family Reunion at Disneyland® Resort

Overall, we want you to enjoy your family reunion. Whether you’ve had annual get-togethers for as long as you can remember or it’s been too long since the whole family has gathered, a family reunion is always a good idea. The uninterrupted time together in a new and magical location can make your reunion even more special. If you have your date planned for your family reunion, book your stay at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel, and we’ll see you soon!