Welcome to another Disney Tip Tuesday, where I'll share a tip or two around the Disneyland Resort with my friend Chad, from Days in the Park.
This week I want to talk about Big Thunder Ranch.
I can't tell you how many times someone will tell me they didn't know Disneyland had the ranch. It is one of my favorite spots to take a break from the crowds and slow down a bit.
Big Thunder Ranch is located next door to Big Thunder Ranch BBQ. It is also just around the corner from Casey Jr. Circus Train and Village Haus Restaurant in Fantasyland. A short little walk around the curve while exiting Fantasyland, you will run right into the ranch on your right.
Here you will find goats, a cow name Maggie, and a donkey named Pocahontas.
Enter the petting zoo and you will find many goats waiting for you to pet them.
Some like to relax behind a fence, but most you will find roaming around in the open or relaxing on the ground and barrels set up in the middle of the petting zoo.
As you can see from my photos, this area is very clean. You will not find any goat droppings because as soon as that happens, a Cast Member is there to clean it up. They are really speedy on that.
The goats are out year round except during the Christmas season when Santa's reindeers come out for a visit.
When you are all done visiting the goats, they have a wash station set up for you to clean your hands.
Don't forget to look for the hidden Mickey under one of the soap dispensers too.
Here is where my tip comes in...
See this cabin? It's Miss Chris' Cabin, and if you go inside you will find a nice spot to relax for a bit with your children or by yourself.
You see, inside they have two tables set up with coloring sheets and crayons for you to enjoy.
Sometimes a visit to Disneyland can be a little overwhelming with all the people, and you just need a break. Next time consider spending a little time at Big Thunder Ranch, just make sure you go before 6PM as the goats leave the petting zoo for the night.
The Halloween season is approaching fast and the inside will change with holiday decorations, but they will still have tables set up in a different spot around the ranch for coloring and that includes Christmas too.
Now head over to Days in the Park to see what tip Chad has for you today.
2 comments:
I had NO idea Miss Chris' cabin existed! I'm going to have to check it out next time we go!
That is a really cool spot. I'll have to make sure to check it out. My Disneyland list keeps growing! :)
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