Walt Disney once said, ?Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.? Those words took on new meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic as families cancelled vacations to Disneyland and were left with the memories of years past?and dreams to return to one day. For increasingly more families, that day has now arrived. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (DCA) reopened their gates in April 2021, and with restrictions being lifted in the United States and Canada, more and more families are dusting off their suitcases and passports and preparing to visit Disneyland with kids in 2022.
But before you make a beeline for the churro stand, know that some things at Disneyland have changed since the pandemic began in 2020. Here are 10 new things to know about visiting Disneyland with kids this year. (Main takeaway: More than ever, your phone is your lifeline). 1. Park and dining reservations

Adventure awaits at Disneyland but be sure to have a valid ticket and theme park reservation. Photo: Disneyland Resort
All guests (ages 3 and up) must have a valid ticket and park reservation before visiting the park in order to limit capacity. Recent updates to the reservation system now allow you to purchase tickets and make reservations at the same time (hallelujah!). Park reservations can only be made up to 120 days in advance. Disneyland Hotel Resort guests can also take advantage of Early Entry and access the park 30 minutes before opening as of August 8,...