101 Glossary

E-tickets, rising moons and stroller parking…does Disneyland lingo leave you feeling confused? Search a Disneyland word or phrase below or browse the latest in our glossary. Every Disneyland definition is a quick read at under 101 words.

Here’s the latest additions to our 101 Glossary (or for an alphabetical listing, click here)
  • DISNEYLAND APP

    The Disneyland App is the official mobile app for the Disneyland Resort and an invaluable tool available for free download. Among its many functions,…

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  • DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT

    Downtown Disney District is a section of Disneyland Resort that can be accessed without paying for admission; it is a collection of dining, retail…

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  • BABY CARE CENTER

    There are complimentary Baby Care Centers in each park at Disneyland Resort. They offer quiet places to care for young children. These facilities are…

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  • CHARACTER MEET AND GREETS (Character Experiences)

    Disney refers to the chance to interact with characters—actors in costumes portraying characters from Disney entertainment—as “character experiences.” These may take the form of…

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  • WALK-UP LIST

    Table-service restaurants at Disneyland Resort take advanced dining reservations. If you do not have a reservation for one of these restaurants, you can speak…

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  • PARK HOPPER

    Park Hopper is a ticket option for  Disneyland Resort that allows the holder to visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on…

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  • DARK RIDE

    While not a term officially used in Disney marketing, you may hear other guests classify certain attractions as a “dark ride” These are typically…

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  • DISNEY VACATION CLUB (DVC)

    Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, is a time-share arrangement through the Walt Disney Company with member properties at Disneyland Resort as well as Walt…

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  • MOBILE ORDER

    Many quick service restaurants, carts and kiosks around the Disneyland Resort will allow you to order in advance using the Disneyland app. These eateries…

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  • VIRTUAL QUEUE

    A virtual queue allows you to use the Disneyland app to request a spot at an attraction, show or activity to be experienced later.…

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  • ANAHEIM, Location of Disneyland Resort

    This is an entry in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. Disneyland Resort is located in…

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  • SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLE

    Sleeping Beauty Castle is perhaps the most recognizable icon of Disneyland Park and often referred to by guests simply as “the castle.” You may…

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