The 8 best castles in and around Anaheim

Worth every penny! Disneyland and California Adventure are a must-visit. We celebrated my daughter's fifth birthday here, and we rode 99% of the rides over 3 days. She is 42 inches tall. Our top 5 favorite rides were: 1. Tiana's Bayou Adventure 2. Radiator Springs Racers 3. Matterhorn Bobsleds (my daughter's least favorite) 4. Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark 5. Haunted Mansion I highly recommend getting the Lightning Pass; you'll regret it if you don't! The fireworks show is only on weekends. Wear comfortable shoes—there's lots of walking!

Great time, despite ticket prices being high i feel like is wasn't as expensive inside the park as I thought it would be. Snacks and treats were pretty affordable. Loved the new star wars area. The haunted mansion was amazing. Only complaint is there were few character meetings. Line wait times were good around 45 minutes for the longest.

It's a very beautiful and entertaining place. Very fun to visit and the attractions are amazing. If you're expecting sort of extreme attractions, you might get disappointed. This park is more for family in general. If you hate walking, you might not like it. You have to walk A LOT, and I mean A LOT. Also, if you think about buying a tickets for both parks for ONE day, I wouldn't recommend it that much. I bought a ticket for only one, and I wasn't able to get on all rides and explore the whole park. I got there like at 10am and left until 9pm. The park is very big. Overall, is was a great experience, definitely good for small or younger children! I do think teenagers and adults can enjoy it a lot, but I it was more directed to children.

This has always been my happy place. A considerable expense, but the marvelous staff, exciting attractions, immersive experiences make it worth it. The Disneyland app was a fantastic help in checking ride times, checking menus for restaurants. The lightning lane multi pass was very helpful in shortening wait times and making it easier for our autistic grandson to endure waiting in line.

Went late, around 10am-ish, on a Friday. A lot of people but not bumper-to-bumper-lot-of-people. Wait times manageable, and expected to be long. Need to visit at least twice to really know your way around. Download the app so it's easy to navigate around the park. If possible, order food via the app so you can just pick it up by their window.

My visit to Disneyland Park was truly magical and unforgettable! ✨ The park looked beautifully decorated for Halloween, with glowing pumpkins, themed lights, and festive music that set the perfect mood. 🎃 The Indiana Jones Adventure was absolutely thrilling, and the Haunted Mansion with its Halloween overlay was a perfect mix of spooky and fun. 👻 The Pirates of the Caribbean ride was classic and well done, but what really brought back childhood memories were the Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan’s Flight rides timeless favorites that never lose their charm. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the park was clean, organized, and full of energy. Overall, it was a wonderful day filled with nostalgia, excitement, and that one-of-a-kind Disney magic!

Took the Niece and Nephew for their visit and of course they loved it! The park wasn’t too crowded on this Thursday and we were able to get in many rides without waiting in line for too long. We had reservations for lunch at Cafe Orleans and I was a bit disappointed because we still had to wait 30 minutes when we had a reservation. The food and service was great though and made us forget about the wait.

My experience is probably a little unique to most. Don't get me wrong we enjoyed it and of course my 5 year old was in heaven. The look on her face and how she felt that day and the rest of the trip (wearing her Elsa dress and having me do her hair the same every single day of course after) was for sure worth it. The disappointing part for us was that they were out of a couple things that were normally included in the package she chose. They didn't have the nail polish or the crown that was supposed to be included. They did sub for polish for something else, I can't remember what it was, and the crown for another head piece. Which my daughter did love, but I just feel for the experience and the price to be out of things was disappointing for me. It's for sure a splurge which everyone knows but for sure worth it, at least for the first time. I don't think I'd do it again. The princess that did my daughter's hair and makeup was wonderful and so kind her name was Lelani I believe. Of course my daughter wore her Elsa dress to her appointment (mama trying to save a little money and brought 5! princess dresses she already owned) and literally changed out of it into another Elsa dress that they had ha! It has held up well (we went mid November so just a couple weeks ago) and is good quality and well as the hair piece and makeup she has re used a bunch of time. If you want to save a little money there's always actual Disney brand dresses on marketplace.

Our experience had its ups and downs. We showed up right on time, but they were running behind by 40 minutes. There’s nowhere to wait except inside the crowded tiny shop, where we kept getting moved around by employees and other people getting helped. It was pouring rain outside so that would not have been an ideal option. Plus we didn’t know it’d be 40 minutes as no one updated us as we waited and didn’t want to miss our turn. No one that worked there seemed to care about us. Our host/Fairy Godmother who originally checked us in before the wait was a man (moustache & short beard) in a princess dress, which was different for my kids. They’ve never seen that before. Not saying there’s anything wrong with it, just saying it was my daughters’ first time seeing this. And he had horrible breath (reported to me by my kids). Now for the good part: when we were finally taken into a separate room for the makeovers, that part was magic. The makeover technicians were great with my girls and made the experience fun. And my daughters looked wonderful after. That part went super quick. The makeover took maybe 10-15 minutes. Their hair-do’s stayed put all throughout the day and through many rides! It was my oldest daughter’s 10th birthday present and a surprise (didn’t tell her until we arrived at BBB) so to take her there only to wait a long time made her feel sad and frustrated. And our host wasn’t comforting or personable at all. But I’ve heard good things from other people. That’s why we did it in the first place. I wouldn’t do it again.

Surprised my daughters with a beautiful experience at the boutique. We got the deluxe and castle package. From the moment they called us to choose our package, to the walk to the dressing room and getting hair and makeup and nails done. They absolutely loved it. Of course, I did all of the crying. Such a core memory for them and I. Little me was happy 🥹

I recommend bringing your own princess dresses. The ones for sale here are very over priced. The check in process also took quite a while. Once they bring you inside though, the whole experience was amazing. We brought our 2 daughters and they loved every second of it. Huge shout out to Brian who made the experience so great. You can tell he really loves his job and my daughters had such a good time.

We visited this place for a makeover for my daughter. We opted for the Castle Package which started at 200 but included a dress and accessories. One of the things that they offer, when it's not busy, is an escort to the royal hall. After some research we scheduled or visit for Sunday in the morning and were given this option. Our fairy godmother in training was Monica and she was very attentive. This is definitely worth it for the price and makes a nice little gift for your child. Plenty of dress options on sight but you can always go with the cheaper package and bring your own dress. Would recommend this to everyone with a little daughter and will likely do it again for mine. They also have packages for boys if you want to dress them up as a knight!

What a cute little shop. Everything is so clean and cast members so welcoming. The crowns on the top of the displays are so beautiful. There are so many adorable options. We went in the evening so the getting dressed like a princess area wasn’t open but it was so cool. I imagine how exciting it must be for a little girl to pick her dress and Accessories before being transformed in to a Disney Princess. If you have a little princess ten out of ten recommend checking this ship out.

Just did our second time at the boutique last week and unfortunately, it was very disappointing compared to our first. The first was amazing and magical! The second, our helper was boring and barely talked to my daughter. I absolutely hate the pink hair extension option, it’s awful and tacky and OF COURSE every little girl is going to want it even though it clashes with every outfit option. Honestly, I think this is worth it one time and never again. I did like that this last time they offered a tshirt with the package which we didn’t get the first time.

If you're in need of an easy, relaxing (with no wait) walk through an amazingly artistic experience, I highly recommend the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough. While it's not a "ride," this was one of our favorite parts of Disneyland.

I was so excited to finally experience the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, and it did not disappoint! There's something truly magical about not just seeing the castle, but actually being inside it. Walking through the halls and touching the stone walls made it feel so real. It's an immersive experience that lets you feel a part of the fairytale, rather than just an observer. I absolutely loved being in the castle, and it’s an experience I won't soon forget!

The castle walk-through was absolutely beautiful, but it was definitely a tight space and if you are claustrophobic at all, I definitely would not recommend

Wonderful. This is the iconic Castle - which always throws us back to when we were kid. It is often found surrounded by "little princesses" which simply adds to the atmosphere. Walking through the gates is an amazing entry into the world of Disneyland. Very special.

This iconic Castle in Anaheim threw us back to the Disney Classics, and is often found surrounded by little princesses. When you approach, enter, and walk through this adventure, you realize how Disneyland's iconic symbols have lasted generations. A great attention to detail in true disney fashion, and gives you the sense that a new fantasy adventure is right around the corner. It also opens the gateway to the classis Disney rides still popular with all ages.

After all these years, the castle is so iconic and brings that magical feel of Disney at The Disney Magic Kingdom at Orlando, Florida. Nice walk through with floor to ceiling portraits using mosaic tiles.

The Sleeping Beauty Castle is the icon castle of Disneyland. Still set up in a walkthrough format, you can see the some of the various scenes displayed as murals on the castle wall as you walk though it. As you exit into Fantasyland you'll see a small statue of Princess Aurora and her beloved prince. Sleeping Beauty castle is the most photographed icon in Disneyland and people wait a good while to get photo pass photographers to take pictures as well as their "magic shots." Sometimes it's easier to get someone to snap your picture and you can repay them the favor. The castle is not real big however, it conveys the lovelyness of the fairy tale as shown. Celebrating the 100th anniversary, the castle is decked out to commerate that. At nighttime projections are placed on the castle in as part of the fireworks show. It can get very crowded to see those however, if you are just looking to see the fireworks then there are other places you can go. Disneyland keeps the simplistic charm of still being able to walk through the castle and gives you the feeling of royalty. After all it is a place where in your mind "dreams really do come true!"

Perfect service and lovely environment for family and couples,, delicious food and very good hookah The sweet is really gooooood We came from texas visiting and by accident we find the place, my family and i loved it and we came to it every night as we did not find better family place as it

I recently visited this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with a group of 11 people, and unfortunately, it turned out to be a complete disaster. The issues started right away when we made a reservation for 11, but upon arrival, we were told to wait 20 minutes before being seated at a table with only 8 chairs. When we complained, the staff suggested squeezing three more chairs into the already cramped space, which was uncomfortable, especially since we were planning to eat a full meal. We ordered food as couples, but 10 minutes later, the waiter informed us that the owner had decided to serve all the food combined in one big plate because the restaurant was "busy." We had no choice but to go along with this, but then part of my wife’s and my order, a plate of Kubbeh Nayye, was never delivered. To make matters worse, when the food finally arrived, it was unclear whether there was more to come—only a plate of Mashawi was brought out, and we were left waiting for the rest of our order since the bread and Kubbeh Nayye were not served yet. It turns out that was all they brought, leaving 3 people with almost nothing to eat. The food quality was good though but the quantity probably was good for 3 people only. Despite ordering messy items like Mashawi and grilled chicken, there were no napkins provided, which made eating difficult and unpleasant. The restrooms were another issue—there was a long wait with men trying to use the women’s room because the men’s restroom was out of toilet paper. I even had to ask a man to let a lady in first, only to have a waiter awkwardly rush in right after she entered to hand her a roll of toilet paper. The men’s restroom had no paper towels or seat covers, even though the waiter had just seen the situation. When I tried to address the poor service, I was told the owner was not around (even though we were told the owner made the decision to serve all the food combined in one big plate) and the waiter could speak to me instead. I explained everything that had gone wrong, and all I got was a vague offer of 20% off on my next visit regardless that I wasn’t asking for anything, nor did I plan to return after such a horrible experience. To top it off, after paying the bill and leaving a tip, I noticed they had already included a 20% gratuity without informing us, meaning we ended up tipping twice. This used to be a place we visited almost every Saturday, but after this experience, I’d strongly recommend finding another restaurant if you want to enjoy a meal with friends or family. The service, the lack of basic amenities, and the way the management handled our complaints were completely unacceptable. I won’t be coming back anytime soon.

Don’t even think to go there ! I went with my family on Saturday 01/11/2025. We waited over 50 minutes for someone to take the order and then a lady came with attitude and said we will serve you the machine is broken! Not even excuses me or I am sorry! Not even what would you like to eat and you can pay cash ! I left and it was the worst experience ever!

Unfortunately, my experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. The service was subpar, the food was of poor quality, and the bathrooms were unclean. I would not recommend this establishment to others. Furthermore, the manager's attitude was unprofessional and unwelcoming.

Great food very nice place everyone should come here and try it

The worst service worst management -0 I wish I could put Minus stars 😕 they dont even deserve 1 star . Had a bad experience on the 25th December. Our friends who live in Irvine they recommended it although had a reservation but after arrival it took them 10 minutes to seat us 6 people ,we were placed in a very bad atmosphere 10 plus hookas extremely loud ,people were so loud plus waiters were colle tong tables China by throwing them 😳 in a plastic bucket ,very rude and unprofessional way of cleaning tables which most of these middle eastern background managements do and no one writes a bad teview about this ,that tossing utencils and china is so nerve stimulating for everyone ,like as if they were doing it on purpose to make the clients annoyed or leave early . Literally I stood up three times and went back to the counter to ask someone to change our seat instead of outside I asked inside thinking that it's more quiet at least we can chat with our friends over 15 minutes to seat us inside, although there was an empty table this whole process took 25-30 minutes after that we were expecting at least a waiter to come and take our order, unbelievably no one approached us I didn't even care to send someone to say sorry we are keeping you waiting we will be soon with you nothing the whole restaurant for inside was smelling mold and I have a mold Allergy so I started coughing and my allergy got worse 1/2 our friends walked again to the counter to grab me a bottle of water because the whole table was empty nothing what's place on our table not even single plate anyways long story short after spending around 45 minutes is it called another restaurant by Googling the best one I'm so happy we were all happy we left the timer went to the restaurant the moment we sat down at the moment the waitress clicked on the submit button after 5 not mire than 10 minutes our 8 items food orders were on the table , two extremes so I never never recommend someone to go here I've been here before the food is not good at all plus you cannot find the restaurant if you are a first-time visitor it's hidden in the back and there is no single sign to guide you where is the restaurant . Very poor management I am sure owners are cheap people, they don't pay good money for the servers and they don't hire enough servers ,shame on them on Christmas day they should have been more prepared. Never again 😒 Oh, btw I highly recommend you to visit ALEPPO's Kitchen if you are in Anaheim where we ended up having a nice classy dinner with arabic middle eastern vibes ,great servers super fast ,high quality 👌 gourmet food . Sorry, Kababji 😕 owner, your place shouldn't even deserve to be called a restaurant كولبة or كشك serves better than your servers . I feel sorry to say this, but back in our country, Syrian village restaurants, they serve better than yours.

Very delicious food.. the BBQ platter is awesome!!

A good part of the park in case you have little kids or you want to go back to your childhood memories

This is the busiest place in the park! Expect to wait long wait times for the rides unless you go late at night or at rope drop. None of these iconic rides have the Lightning Pass option. But keep checking your app for updated wait times....if you see the Peter Pan ride at 20 minutes or under...GO FOR IT!!

Didn't like how the two cast members we're on their phone the whole time I was waiting on the Peter Pan ride one person on the left and other on the right of the picture

It was very busy, but fun! Lots of characters and food, the place was amazing!

We had such a magical time! My 7-year-old son absolutely loved it and was so excited to try almost every ride around the castle area. Each ride was full of fun, adventure, and perfect for kids his age. The atmosphere near the castle is beautiful and really captures the Disney magic. Seeing his smile and excitement made the whole visit unforgettable. This is definitely the perfect place for kids to explore, enjoy, and create amazing memories. We can’t wait to come back!

Ever since I was a child I was madly in love with Fantasyland because it is a child's dream come true. It has the most of the classic Disney rides here as well as shops and eateries. Most people like to enter through Sleeping Beauty castle so you can get a good look at the things surrounding you. Directly in front of you is King Arthur carousel with the tradional "sword in the stone." A great photo op if you want to try to "pull" it out. That area is surrounded by Peter Pan's flight, Snow White's enchanted wish, Bippity boppity boutique, and Pinocchio's daring journey. Moving on you will encounter Casey Jr Circus train, Mr Toad's wild ride, the mad tea party, Alice in Wonderland, and Storybook land canal boats. Two of the more popular attractions are "It's a small world" and the Matterhorn. Dining is limited here. I did stop in Red Rose tavern but saw nothing that interested me. Another popular spot is the Troubadour Tavern for snacks. Since this part of the park is very family oriented with small kids it does get crowded very quickly. It is best to visit either first thing in the morning or during a parade when kids are enjoying that. Wait times seem to be shorter then. Expect frequent closures of popular attractions here as they are always upgrading or performing maintenance here. Nevertheless, no trip to Disneyland would be complete without a visit to Fantasyland.

Many Disney classic favorites were out meeting people and posing for photos.

Fantasy Faire is such a magical little corner of Disneyland! 🌟✨ It’s located right next to Sleeping Beauty Castle, and it truly feels like you’ve stepped into a storybook. The charming medieval village theme is spot-on, with detailed cobblestone paths, storybook-style architecture, and whimsical banners fluttering in the breeze. One of the highlights of Fantasy Faire is Royal Hall, where you can meet Disney Princesses like Cinderella, Belle, and Aurora. The line can get long, but it's absolutely worth the wait for the magical moment when you get to chat with a princess and snap a photo. The cast members do an amazing job of making the experience feel personal and special. 👑💖 Another gem here is Storytelling at the Royal Theatre — it’s a live show featuring classic Disney tales like Beauty and the Beast and Tangled, performed with a comedic twist. The actors are super engaging and funny, and the interactive elements make it enjoyable for both kids and adults. 🎭😊 The details in the decor are also fantastic — from the Rapunzel-themed lanterns to the beautifully designed windows and carvings, every corner is picture-perfect. And let’s not forget the Maurice’s Treats cart — the twisted breadsticks are a must-try! 🥖 Fantasy Faire is small but packed with charm and magic. It’s the perfect spot for kids who love princesses, but the humor and craftsmanship make it enjoyable for everyone. Don’t miss it if you want to feel like you’ve truly entered a Disney fairytale! 🏰✨👸

The old school angel of popcorn and the Old West feel makes this the best spot for this treat in the Park! Thank you Cast Members, Imagineers and Creators for all your hard work! Love and miss you all. Covid has taken my choices to visit, you all are still in my Heart! #Disneyland #templemastery

Quaint Tudor village area including Disney Princess character meet-and-greet, gift shop, and snack cart. Sculpture of Rapunzel's Tower (with Rapunzel looking out a window) in center of little plaza. Animatronic of Figaro, the cat from Disney's Pinocchio movie, and a bird in a birdcage can be found on an upper windowsill. Tunnel through village is a shortcut to restrooms, Mexican restaurant, and Frontierland. Was my review helpful? Please give a like.

Disney has the best turkey legs! They’re so good!

Ordinary popcorn at a very high price

Fine establishment

Your dreams come true when you see the fantasy faire

A nice nostalgic ride I’ve been on a lot of times it can be very fun. I also definitely recommend this one to children visiting Disneyland.

I was sent something the same size as Snow White and the dwarfs, so I placed Snow White on top.

Definitely a hidden gem. These figurines were given to Walt Disney himself. Fortunately for us, he arranged them here for us to see. They still look as good now as they did a great many years ago when they were placed around this little water feature. It's not the easiest to find, but a very good place to chill away from the crowds.

Where else do you go to make “Make your Dreams come True” but at Disneyland’s “Snow White’s Wishing Well”. My dreams came true and so can yours. So put this on your to-do list when you visit Disneyland California. Make your dreams come true!

Cutest ever! I love to stop, cast a coin or 2 and think about how forced perspective is making us see these statues. It is a lovely place! Thank you Cast Members, Imagineers and Creators for all your hard work! Love and miss you all. Covid has taken my choices to visit, you all are still in my Heart! #Disneyland #templemastery

Did anyone noticed that snow White and the dwarf figures are the same height? Walt Disney wanted them arranged in the park in a way, nobody would notice. So this multi level scene was created.

Such a beautiful little corner. Great spot for photos. As far as I know any money tossed into this wishing well is donated.