awww Disneyland. Thy secrets are out

So I went to Disneyland recently and I wanted to share a couple of feelings and ideas I have about that place. I'll admit it I have a love hate relationship with Disneyland and I think it will stay that way until I go there and feel like I've gotten value for the money I spend but until then I will share a few mistakes I made to help you make your time more enjoyable.  First make sure you're financially stable to go to Disneyland.  I would even suggest not to have debt with the exception of a mortgage and student loans and here's why. You will remove financial worries that will help when your bill is 95 bucks a meal for your whole family or 300 for the entire day. It's not worth it to go to Disneyland when you NEED to have other financial obligations to take care of. Could you imagine if everyone at Disneyland actually listened to that rule. I have no doubt that 60%+ would not be there and Disney ticket prices would be cheaper. Almost everyone at Disneyland has debt and they are going further into debt by going there.
Pack a cooler and drinks. One thing that ate my money while at Disneyland was buying my coke. I tried to save a little by buying at the convenient  store but I might as well bought it in the park because I only saved 50 cents. Later I found that my own hotel had coke for 1.50. I don't think Disneyland allows a cooler inside but if you can figure out how to cool your drink within a bag you could save alot.
Prices differ in Disneyland and luckily we now have an app that reveals prices. For example a 20 oz coke can cost 3.15 at the entrance but changes to 3 by it's a small world.  I highly recommend  Rancho Del in adventure land. It's the only place I feel like I am getting close to my money's worth plus they have free refills.
Just get in line. Your probably wasting more time talking about the ride than getting in line. If you want to go on a ride get in line.
Lastly, go without the kids. I know this is the hardest but if you were able to go without the kids you would minus a stroller bathroom breaks aches pains headaches and time.