Disneyland Park is one of the two theme parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and Mickey’s House is a landmark inside the park. For a Disneyland day trip from Fullerton, sort out admission and a park reservation before setting out, then use Disney’s hours calendar or app to shape your day.
- Park entry: guests age 3 and older need a valid ticket or Magic Key pass and a reservation for the same park and date.
- Park hours: check Disney’s calendar or app because hours can vary by day and park.
- Train access: ARTIC is a train access point, with bus connections to the resort.
- Attractions mentioned here: Mickey’s House, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin and “it’s a small world.”
Before leaving Fullerton
Before you leave Fullerton, confirm that your ticket and park reservation match the park and date you plan to visit. Disney says reservations are limited and subject to capacity and availability; a reservation is not guaranteed until finalized.
If you are travelling on a multi-day visit, each day needs its own park reservation, subject to availability. Check Disney’s Park Hours calendar or app before you go, since hours may change by day and park.
Fullerton station is served by Metrolink and Amtrak. Disney identifies the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) as a train access point for the resort, so you can plan a rail journey through Anaheim rather than assume the train takes you directly to the park.
How do you get from Fullerton to Disneyland?
You can reach the Disneyland Resort using parking or public transportation; one train-based route goes through ARTIC. Disney’s train guidance says the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner serves ARTIC and runs between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, with stops that include Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Orange County locations.
From ARTIC, Anaheim Resort Transit routes 14 or 15 go to the resort. Another option is OCTA route 50 to Katella-Harbor Boulevard, followed by an approximately three-block walk. The bus trip from ARTIC to the resort takes approximately 30 minutes.
You can present a valid Amtrak paper ticket or e-ticket for a free transfer on the bus services named above. Check the operators’ current service details when planning your connections.
Metrolink reaches ARTIC directly on the Orange County Line. If you take the 91 Line, transfer to the Orange County Line in Fullerton. Metrolink passengers can park for free at the Fullerton station.
Arriving and entering Disneyland
For entry to Disneyland Park, guests age 3 and older need both valid admission and a park reservation for Disneyland Park on the same date. The reservation is separate from the ticket or Magic Key pass, and availability is limited.
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are separate parks. A Park Hopper ticket or eligible Magic Key pass may allow visits to both on the same day, subject to applicable requirements and availability. Disney’s current guidance says a second-park reservation is not required after a Park Hopper guest has visited the first park, but that rule may change.
Check the official site before you go: Disney’s Park Hours calendar or app is the source for the latest hours and entry details.
A route through Toontown and Fantasyland
Mickey’s House gives you a named Toontown destination to build into a Disneyland Park day. The attraction options also include Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin; “it’s a small world” is another named stop elsewhere in the park.
If Mickey’s House is a priority, make it one of the stops you check against the day’s park hours and your own route through the park.
You can plan a Toontown stretch around the attractions that interest you, rather than treating a list of rides as a fixed sequence. For details focused on that stop, read what to know before visiting Mickey’s House.
Casey Jr. Circus Train is another Disneyland attraction to consider as you plan your route; its ride and route are covered in this guide to Casey Jr. Circus Train.
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin is another named Toontown attraction. Its location and ride details can help you decide whether to group it with your Mickey’s House plans; read about Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin’s ride and location.
Meal and rest breaks in the park
Build meal and rest breaks around the attractions you choose, leaving room to adjust your sequence to the day’s park hours. The facts here do not establish restaurant names, meal prices or opening times, so use Disney’s current park information when choosing where and when to eat.
If you are making Toontown part of your day, you can keep the plan flexible: visit the attractions that matter most to you, then pause before continuing to another area such as Fantasyland. Disney’s hours calendar or app can help you check the operating day before you set your schedule.
Returning to Fullerton
For the return journey, use the same transport connection you planned in advance and confirm the relevant operator’s current service details. If your route uses ARTIC, the bus options connect the resort with the station; Metrolink and Amtrak also serve ARTIC.
Fullerton Lodge is a motel in Fullerton, and supplied route times put Disneyland attractions about 12–14 minutes away by car. Details about this motel in Fullerton are available alongside your trip planning.
FAQs
Where is Disneyland Park?
Disneyland Park is in Anaheim, California, and is one of the two theme parks at the Disneyland Resort.
What do guests age 3 and older need to enter Disneyland Park?
They need a valid ticket or Magic Key pass and a park reservation for the same park and date.
Can a Disneyland visit include both resort parks in one day?
A Park Hopper ticket or eligible Magic Key pass may allow visits to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on the same day, subject to applicable requirements and availability.
Which bus routes connect ARTIC with the resort?
Disney gives Anaheim Resort Transit routes 14 or 15, and OCTA route 50 to Katella-Harbor Boulevard followed by an approximately three-block walk.