One of our over-arching themes over the years has been to craft a wonderful accommodations option for the budget-conscious traveler. Many of our guests arrive in Anaheim looking to experience the magic of Disneyland® but also hoping to stretch their hard-earned dollar, especially with continuously rising costs for literally everything. While there's no major reveal here, we'd like to offer a few travel tips and hacks to help you experience a more enjoyable AND economic outing to Disneyland® while staying at the Alamo Inn and Suites:
- Planning your visit
- Buy tickets in advance: Purchase Disneyland® tickets online to save time and possibly money. Be on the lookout for deals and specials. There is a great offer running currently for Anaheim residents!
- Confirm park hours and events: Review the Disneyland® calendar for park hours, parades, and special events to get the most out of your visit.
- Getting to the main gates
- Public Transportation: The Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) is a convenient and affordable option for getting to the Parks. Check out our previous blog post for more details.
- Park for free and walk through Downtown Disney: If you don't mind walking, leave your car at the Alamo Inn and Suites and walk through Downtown Disney to get to the main gates. In general, our guests share that this saves them money (parking costs) AND time (quicker than parking at the lots and taking the trams).
- Maximize your time
- Use Disney Genie+: Consider purchasing Disney Genie+ for access to Lightning Lanes, allowing you to skip the line on select attractions.
- Mobile food ordering: Use the Disneyland app to order food in advance to avoid long lines.
- Identify costs you can control
- Book with us directly: Reserve your preferred room on our website to discover best rates for multiple night stays
- Discount at our local Denny's: Use our room keys not only to access your guest room but also to unlock a 15% dine-in discount at our local Denny's. One coupon, per table, per visit.
- Bring snacks: Disneyland® allows you to bring your own snacks, which can be a great low-cost option. Please be sure to review exact requirements on what can or cannot be taken into the parks.
- Shop smart: If you need to fill your luggage with souvenirs for family and friends, consider buying at Downtown Disney or nearby shops outside the parks, which may offer better prices.
- Special Requests
- Guest Services: Do not hesitate to ask our Front Desk for special requests, such as a room with a view or early check-in/late check-out options. However, please note that special requests are not 100% guaranteed.