I planned a Disneyland trip around my 9-year-old. Here are 3 things I'd do again and 2 things I wouldn't. The author's son enjoyed meeting Mickey Mouse at Disneyland. Courtesy of Nicole Findlay I recently took my 9-year-old son to Disneyland for a weekend, and we had a great time. A few things in particular made the trip a huge success, including the Lightning Lane Multi Pass. However, next time we go, I'll make sure not to try to pack too much into each day. Disneyland is fun at any age, but 9 is pretty magical. A few weeks ago, my little family of three strolled down Main Street. We passed old-fashioned shop windows full of Disney souvenirs . The air smelled like freshly baked cookies and caramel apples. And my son was smiling. In that moment, life was perfect. After a weekend exploring Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, there are three things I'll definitely do next time, and two things I wouldn't.…