The empire that Walt Disney created all began with a mouse. It’s fitting that the most famous mouse in the world has a place to call his own. And where else would Mickey live other than Disneyland? (Okay, he lives in the other Disney parks, too. Whatever. Don’t burst my bubble). Mickey’s Toontown is a place made just for toons…where Mickey and Minnie both have their own houses, and Goofy’s gas stations asks, “Did we goof up your car today?” The manholes in the street are, of course, toonholes, and the Third Little Piggie’s Bank awaits your business.
Toontown is a place that’s built for children. Adults will like the clever gags and puns, but as a whole, this place has little people in mind. The space is quite small, and can get very crowded, especially in the middle of the day. I would never advise anyone to visit Disneyland during the crowded summer months, unless of course you thrive on waiting in line, but I do realize that sometimes it’s the only time you have. If the park is crowded, visit Toontown early in the day, or during the evening parade. Most people with small children will be watching the parade, so the crowds thin out quite a bit.
If you are traveling with young ones, plan on spending some time in Toontown. The cartoony feel is fun for children, and there are usually characters out walking the streets. If you don’t happen to have little people with you, it’s still enjoyable to walk through and take note of all the clever gags. And hey….who can resist Mickey Mouse? I mean really.