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Totally agee with you about Indy. We were in a car waiting to go last Sunday night when it went down. After a while they re-started and we set off, only for it to break down again just after we saw the idol of Mara (shouldn't have looked into her eyes...). We were eventually escorted off the...

It's usually been about an hours drive from LAX to DLR for us, with some traffic, but it can vary enomously depending on the notorious LA traffic. We always hire a car as we don't just visit Disneyland. There are various shuttles you can get from LAX to Anaheim; the Disneyland website shows...

We did the same a couple of years ago (drove a loop from LV to Yosemite, SF, Anaheim, back to LAX). We booked Alamo with USRentacar. They were fine. All insurance necessary was included (unless you feel the need for "roadside assistance"). No one way rental charges between LV and LA. You...

The issue to me is simply one of a huge price increase for anyone travelling very long distances who wants to spend more time at DLR. It seems designed to discourage such longer stays, despite Disney recently hyping DLR as more of a multi-day resort destination (presumably to get more guest for...

Let me give you my example to explain. We visited DLR from the UK 2 years ago, stayed 7 nights at the Disneyland Hotel. Bought 6 day hoppers. We re-visited this summer, staying at Paradise Pier for 6 nights. Again bought 6 day hoppers, just before they were discontinued. In total we must have...

We transited via the new immigration area at MIA on Monday. Arriving at 4pm, it took 1 hour and 10 minutes to get through immigration. Not as good as the approx 30 mins at LAX a few weeks previously, but better than the 2 hours at IAH some months back. MIA is one of my least favourite US...

Having visited both WDW and DLR California several times over the last few years, in my opinion maintenance standards at WDW are way below either DLR Anaheim, or what they were some years ago. If you visit both and compare the number of non-working animatronics, etc on equivalent rides...

We're from the UK and rode the Matterhorn for the first time a couple of years ago. Matterhorn became my favourite ride in the park. The old sleds in which you sat low, but were reasonably open, gave a sense of speed and you could move yourself in the sleds to get comfortable during the turns...

We are just in the middle of a 2.5 week road trip to California (including 6 nights at DLR), followed by a 2 week Caribbean beach holiday. This is our only holiday this year, and the costs were paid over an extended period of time (multiple flights - BA miles and cash, numerous hotels, car...

We're also from the UK, arriving Friday for 6 nights. We're staying on site, so are intending to use the EMH to get on as many of the big rides as possible early on. We went at the same sort of time a couple of years ago, and the huge interest following the opening of Carsland (plus EMH...

Amazing some of the "angels on a head of a pin" nature of some of the arguments here! I like to take photos in the lines, but try to have enough consideration for others that I don't hold them up very long or, if I do, I'll wave them past. In this situation I think I'd wait until the line...

Apparently there are 2 film sequels to Avatar planned, and the park development should fit in with the second of these, but I'm not sure they will build as much of a franchise as Star Wars and Harry Potter. I thought the film was visually very impressive, and could see how this could be...

The cabin allowances generally specify maximum sizes in all 3 dimensions, not just an overall volume. The gauge is to ensure no individual dimension exceeds it's maximum (including wheels). Of course, there is always the debate over whether the measurements of the gauge are in fact accurate...

We have stayed at both and are going back at Xmas. The reason is simple, great Epcot location for often about half the price of a Disney deluxe. Can't beat being able to walk to and from Epcot and DHS at really busy times. Yes, the Yacht & Beach is nicer, and the rooms are bigger but...

It's only supposed to be used at the resort purchased from. Since Disney stopped doing individual mugs for each resort, it's impossible for them to stop this other than introducing this RFID system. But then, they are apparently staying you can reuse the same mug for split stays in the same...

Sadly, I think the reason is more to do with not wanting to pay premium rates/have enough staff to do the maintenance during the short night time window. It also lines up with the removal of characters from meet & greet, and various other cutbacks Disney have made at WDW over recent years (eg...

I didn't think the Uplander was made any more. I know when we booked with Alamo (via USRentacar) for Las Vegas last year, we booked the Uplander size, as it was cheaper. When we got to the lot, all that was there were Dodge Caravans and Chrysler Town & Countrys.

We are also 2 adults and 2 children. We find that it is quite hard to get more than 3 suitcases into the boot of even a full size, so one normally goes on the back. I would definitely want the extra space over an intermediate for a long drive.

We went early last August and, from SF down to Anaheim, they were still experiencing the effect of the marine layer covering the coast (as far inland as Anaheim). This made the mornings grey and chilly, but this would tend to burn off by late morning. It would then be quite hot (but nowhere near...

Wayne is the resident bargain flights expert, so I'm sure he'll come up with some great advice on tactics! We just keep checking various flight comparison/booking sites, with a price in mind we are prepared to pay, and book as soon as something acceptable comes up. If you are renting a...