16 Disneyland Secrets Even Locals Don't Know!

I’m sure every local knows about the cats...

I have a tip and have NEVER seen it in a video. Its for the Finding Nemo ride in Disneyland. No one ever wants to go on it because the line is always too long. But I have never had to wait more than 20 minutes for the ride. If you go up to the castmember at the entrance, tell them that one of your riders has claustrophobia or fear of small spaces. They will direct you towards the exit and wait for another cast member. If you look to the right you see a little room. A cast member will direct you to the line (there usually is none) and once it is your turn you can go it. The room is fairly big and is air conditioned. There is a big tv showing everything you would see through the submarine. Its a really nice break and place to sit in a cool room and there is usually no wait. Sorry if this was a little confising. I havent been to Disney for a while but I wanted to share it

I've ridden in the Lilly Belle several times when it was a Club 33 exclusive. Members were pretty upset when Club 33 rates went up and their accessibility to the Lilly Belle was removed. For a long time, the actual kimono given to Walt and Lillian by emperor Hirohito was in this car. Although it was never stolen, management realized it was just a matter of time until it was so the kimono was removed and replaced with a duplicate. Eventually this decision proved right as guests tampered with it too much and eventually it was removed. One other item that used to be found in the Lilly Belle was a signature book of everyone who rode in the car. It wasn't uncommon to find a celebrities signature in there. Sadly this book disappears around 2015 so once again, management's concerns about theft proved right. Also, fun fact, when Disneyland first opened one clever fellow decided to set the morse code to say dirty things. Unknown to him Lillian Disney understood morse code and knew exactly what it was saying. Walt had it changed.

One little addition to the Morse code story that I heard when I was a cast member back in the day is that when that little secret was first put in it wasn't actually the opening day speech, it was something rude or vulgar (they didn't tell me what it initially said). Well, Lillian Disney understood Morse code and called the guy out and had it fixed!

When you’re not a local but you know every single one of these facts....

I'm a local and the only one I didn't know about was the buddy pass for Monster's Inc and Toy Story rides. I'll add a ride secret that not a lot of people know about unless you looked it up on the internet. When you're on Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters there is one target that is sorta hidden. When you encounter Zurg for the first time and the last time, right under his crest, there is a little hole. aim for it and it will give you a large amount of points. I think it's 50,000 points. Use it to beat your parents, kids!

I love when y'all throw in Disneyland stuff! I know one day I'll be there and I'll get to go back and watch all the videos!!

I'm not a local, but I already know most of these, thanks to Justin Scarred.

I really hope Sorceror's Workshop gets an upgrade. Only 2/3 of the rooms are accessible now (there used to be Ursula's Karaoke, but it closed) and the interactive experiences (particularly the character match in the library) are begging for a revamp with newer tech.

As a local I did know most of these facts 😊 the cats like to come out at night and meet everyone, probably the best time to spot them. They also have their own clinic to help take care of the cats.

My wife and I actually got ride in the lily bell FREE and signed the guest BOOK

We have an upcoming trip in May and the excitement is really building up. Going to be an emotional trip. Taking grandma, who hasn't been since 1975 and our newborn daughter.

I really dig your voice... it's intriguing, chill and charming at the same time

I've been to "Disney Jail" one time. Back when I went to grad night in 1991, I was left behind when I missed my bus. It was backstage in the old admin building where the south park character costuming is. Nothing special, but when my mom got the call from Disneyland Security, she nearly had a heart attack. Now, any major incidents are handled by APD from their onsite precinct. Yes, Anaheim Police Department has a precinct in Disneyland

Small thing most people seem to not know about the evil queen above Snow White's Adventures. She doesn't just appear every 20-30 seconds like DFB is saying. Her appearance is actually triggered when someone touches the bronze apple on top of the spellbook just outside the entrance. When you touch it you will hear the evil queen cackle while the curtains are opening above you. Edit your: Obviously like most of the Disney triggerables, like the bamboo pole in the Indiana ride, it doesn't work every single time because it needs time to reset and to keep the effect actually cool. If it has been triggered recently enough it won't go. But this one resets pretty quickly though between 10-20 seconds I think. Also it will also trigger from touching the spellbook under the apple, basically any part that is the same brass piece.

The drawing class is actually still available in florida at the art of animation resort. They only do it a few times a day at certain times but you can still visit there and take the class even if you're not staying at that resort. The lady that did the class I went to was so nice. We were late by a few minutes and when the video was over she restarted it for us to follow along again.

Hi AJ, love your videos as I always learn so much! I'm a huge Disney fan though have only visited WDW once. I live in the UK so you can imagine its quite expensive to get there but would love to visit again in the future. Until then i'll watch you videos and live vicariously through them! Your warm delivery and enthusiasm is contagious, thank you so much!

I really like the drawing class at DCA, didn't know they used to have it at Disney World, they should have kept it. It makes a really great souvenir that is totally free.

You forgot the secret code that is a part of Indiana Jones queue. When Indiana Jones first opened they gave out cards so you could crack the codes that are on the walls of the queue. I still have my card!

I’m going to Disneyland for the first time in June I’m so excited also your videos make me so happy disney always makes me smile