This past Monday I went to Disneyland Resort and California Adventure for the first time since 2003 (aka before Instagram existed). Naturally, I had to make up for lost time and make sure I got the best Instagram snaps I could.

Sure I’ve been to Disney World dozens of times and even lived there, but finding the best Instagram spots at Disneyland was going to be a whole new challenge. Disneyland has quite a few things that Disney World doesn’t have. (See things you need to do at Disneyland for full details.)

Since we covered two parks in one day, it was hard for me to stop everywhere I wanted and snap a photo or a boomerang, but I did manage to get quite a few good photos. Whether you’re a Disneyland regular or a Disneyland newbie, check out some of my favorite Instagram ideas for Disneyland:

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1. Sleeping Beauty’s Castle

Naturally the first Instagram instinct is to pose in front of the castle. I was afraid a Cast Member would come and tell me to get off the bench, but luckily no one did. I absolutely had to do this pose for the gram (because Billie Lourd did the exact same thing).

2. Your Park Ticket

Disneyland isn’t like Disney World when it comes to getting in to the parks. You don’t get a Magic Band when you check in to your hotel. I was pretty bummed about this — it was a bit of a hassle to get my ticket in and out of my backpack when we went back and forth from park to park and when we had fast passes for rides.

However, the tickets you get at Disneyland are so cute and I love that they have the Cars characters on them. It’s a can’t-miss Instagram opportunity.