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PetePanMan · 09-04-2012, 11:55 PM

Just returned from 4 night trip to DL/DCA after about 9 years (been to WDW 3 times since). DCA is now a real park in it's own right after the various enhancements over the years (eg WOC, Toy Story Mania, Little Mermaid, ToT with multiple drop sequences, Ghiradelli's etc) to go along with Screamin, GRR etc. Carsland addition has incredible atmospehere especially at night. Love Cozy Cones, Flo's V8 diner, Carthay Circle and Starbucks. RSR is great ride with amazing theming. Having two great parks in such close proximity is a real plus. Hats off to Disney.

kevdo · 09-05-2012, 12:23 AM

This is the dream every Disney exec wants to relive each and every day. Glad to hear you're as impressed with the updates as I am.

chickyann · 09-05-2012, 12:47 AM

I'm so looking forward to seeing the new DCA!

MagicMomma1 · 09-05-2012, 01:30 AM

Just a few short years ago DCA was something we very literally wouldn't cross the street to see. Zero interest. Now our first visit to the reimagined DCA is mere days away and we CANNOT WAIT!! So excited we can barely stand ourselves.....

julieheyer · 09-05-2012, 01:38 AM

I'm excited to see the updates, but I'm one of the rare ones who actually liked DCA before! Loved TSMM, WOC, Muppets 3-D, Monsters, Ariels Grotto, screamin, mulholland madness, etc. I also liked that it was never crowded!! I get a bit claustrophobic, and overcrowding makes it hard for me, personally, to enjoy the parks

. But, I'm sure it'll settle down soon, right? Can't wait to see CL!!

Caseheidi · 09-05-2012, 02:57 AM

So excited to see it for ourselves. Only 36 more days and we are on our way. So happy to hear that the improvements were worth all the construction.

mom2aredhead · 09-05-2012, 06:20 AM

We actually enjoyed DCA as much as Disneyland. Almost more. As a WDW vet, it felt like they plucked some of the better attractions out of the various WDW parks (Soarin', Toy Story, ToT) and put them in DCA with some other great ones. And World of Color was beyond amazing. That was in the fall so Carsland wasn't even open yet... I can only imagine how it is now. Can't wait to go back!

damo · 09-05-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mom2aredhead

We actually enjoyed DCA as much as Disneyland. Almost more. As a WDW vet, it felt like they plucked some of the better attractions out of the various WDW parks (Soarin', Toy Story, ToT) and put them in DCA with some other great ones. And World of Color was beyond amazing. That was in the fall so Carsland wasn't even open yet... I can only imagine how it is now. Can't wait to go back!

I agree. We loved DCA before too!!!

Crazy4Disney06 · 09-05-2012, 11:06 AM

Can't wait to see all the changed to DCA. Our last trip to DL wasi n 2009 when DCA was undergoing many renovations and had lots of walls up to cover the construction. December can't get here fast enough!

jcarwash · 09-05-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mom2aredhead

We actually enjoyed DCA as much as Disneyland. Almost more. As a WDW vet, it felt like they plucked some of the better attractions out of the various WDW parks (Soarin', Toy Story, ToT) and put them in DCA with some other great ones. And World of Color was beyond amazing. That was in the fall so Carsland wasn't even open yet... I can only imagine how it is now. Can't wait to go back!

Psst...I think Soarin' was plucked the other way...DCA --> Epcot.

ShaunaM · 09-05-2012, 11:40 AM

They each have things we loved, and we spent solid amount of time in both parks....counting the days for us now to see the finished ( is it ever really finished?) prpduct

pixiewings71 · 09-05-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by julieheyer

I'm excited to see the updates, but I'm one of the rare ones who actually liked DCA before! Loved TSMM, WOC, Muppets 3-D, Monsters, Ariels Grotto, screamin, mulholland madness, etc. I also liked that it was never crowded!! I get a bit claustrophobic, and overcrowding makes it hard for me, personally, to enjoy the parks

. But, I'm sure it'll settle down soon, right? Can't wait to see CL!!

Us too, we've always loved DCA but to see it now it is so amazing!! I'm ready to go back now......LOL

wdwrich · 09-05-2012, 02:33 PM

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Psst...I think Soarin' was plucked the other way...DCA --> Epcot.

Yup. Soarin was duplicated at EPCOT following its' great popularity at DCA.

aan1701 · 09-05-2012, 02:58 PM

Also our ToT at DCA does not due the random drops like the one in FL. It's really a cheap version of ToT. Not a big fan of the DCA version.

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caegan · 09-05-2012, 03:11 PM

Excited for my first trip to DCA in less than two weeks!! It's been fun to see everyone's reactions to CL and the other new things. We are really looking forward to it.

09-04-2012, 11:55 PM	#1
PetePanMan Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 267	DCA is a winner! Just returned from 4 night trip to DL/DCA after about 9 years (been to WDW 3 times since). DCA is now a real park in it's own right after the various enhancements over the years (eg WOC, Toy Story Mania, Little Mermaid, ToT with multiple drop sequences, Ghiradelli's etc) to go along with Screamin, GRR etc. Carsland addition has incredible atmospehere especially at night. Love Cozy Cones, Flo's V8 diner, Carthay Circle and Starbucks. RSR is great ride with amazing theming. Having two great parks in such close proximity is a real plus. Hats off to Disney.

09-05-2012, 12:23 AM	#2
kevdo Kevin Crossman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 449	This is the dream every Disney exec wants to relive each and every day. Glad to hear you're as impressed with the updates as I am. __________________ Kevin Crossman Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Disney's Animal Kingdom fan (@AnimKingdomFans on Twitter)

09-05-2012, 12:47 AM	#3
chickyann Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408	I'm so looking forward to seeing the new DCA! __________________ Me DH DD12 DD10

09-05-2012, 01:30 AM	#4
MagicMomma1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 83	Just a few short years ago DCA was something we very literally wouldn't cross the street to see. Zero interest. Now our first visit to the reimagined DCA is mere days away and we CANNOT WAIT!! So excited we can barely stand ourselves..... __________________ Completed: Disneyland 02/2012, Disneyland 10/2011, Disneyland (first trip as a family) 10/2010, My First Trip to Disneyland 06/2007

09-05-2012, 01:38 AM	#5
julieheyer Excited to visit the Happiest Place on Earth!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 165	I'm excited to see the updates, but I'm one of the rare ones who actually liked DCA before! Loved TSMM, WOC, Muppets 3-D, Monsters, Ariels Grotto, screamin, mulholland madness, etc. I also liked that it was never crowded!! I get a bit claustrophobic, and overcrowding makes it hard for me, personally, to enjoy the parks . But, I'm sure it'll settle down soon, right? Can't wait to see CL!! __________________ Looking forward to our trip to DL Nov 15-16 with our BFFs and Nov 23-25 with the family!!

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09-05-2012, 02:57 AM	#6
Caseheidi DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 632	So excited to see it for ourselves. Only 36 more days and we are on our way. So happy to hear that the improvements were worth all the construction. __________________ Heidi DLR - Aug 1980, Aug 1985, May 1988, April 2002, Dec 2002, Dec 2004, Oct 2012 WDW - July/Aug 2001 (Honeymoon!), Oct 2004, Sept 2005, May 2006, Dec 2007, Dec 2008, Oct 2011

09-05-2012, 06:20 AM	#7
mom2aredhead DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,597	We actually enjoyed DCA as much as Disneyland. Almost more. As a WDW vet, it felt like they plucked some of the better attractions out of the various WDW parks (Soarin', Toy Story, ToT) and put them in DCA with some other great ones. And World of Color was beyond amazing. That was in the fall so Carsland wasn't even open yet... I can only imagine how it is now. Can't wait to go back! __________________ Mom2aRedHead 1980 1995 2005 2x offsite 2006 AKL 2007 2x @ AKL 2008 AKL and CR 2009 CR * 2010 Disneyland * 2011 Disneyland * 2012 Fantasy Cruise * Upcoming: DL Fall 2013 & 2014 Spring Break on the Fantasy "Nobody on his deathbed ever said, "I wish I had spent more time at the office." - Paul Tsongas

09-05-2012, 11:06 AM	#9
Crazy4Disney06 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon 3134.60 miles from WDW Posts: 2,638	Can't wait to see all the changed to DCA. Our last trip to DL wasi n 2009 when DCA was undergoing many renovations and had lots of walls up to cover the construction. December can't get here fast enough! __________________ Me (32), Dh (34), Ds (11) Ds2: (2) Past Disney Vacations: 9-96 ~ WDW - Wilderness Lodge / 6-98 ~ DL (graduation gift) - FairField Inn/ 3-00 ~ DL (DisneyMoon) - Stovalls Inn / 5-03 ~ DL - Super 8/ 7-04 ~ DL - Hyatt Regency Orange County/ 8-21 - 8-27-07 ~ WDW - POP / 10/11 - 10/19/08 ~ WDW - CBR & Disney Wonder / DL ~ 10/5 - 10/9/09 Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel / 12/15 - 12/20/2011 ~ Our first Holiday Season with Mickey @ ASMu / Villas At Disney's Grand Californian Hotel ~ D 12/16 - 12/21 DVC Owners Since 3/2012

09-05-2012, 11:40 AM	#11
ShaunaM Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 399	We loved both... They each have things we loved, and we spent solid amount of time in both parks....counting the days for us now to see the finished ( is it ever really finished?) prpduct __________________ Disneyland Christmas 1978 Universal Orlando January 2007 Disney Magic Eastern Carribbean February 2007 Disneyland , Seaworld & Legoland February 2010 Disneyland February 2011 Disneyland September / October 2012

09-05-2012, 02:58 PM	#14
aan1701 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,525	Also our ToT at DCA does not due the random drops like the one in FL. It's really a cheap version of ToT. Not a big fan of the DCA version. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ DCL 14 Night Westbound Panama To my House. 5/14/05-5/28/05, DCL 11 Night Southern 9/17/06-9/28/06, 7 Night DCL Western 10/20/07, DCL 15 Night Westbound Panama to my house. 5/10/08-5/25/08, 7 Night to St. Croix for my Birthday 2/28/09, 7 night to the Western 10/17/09, Back to back on the Wonder 10/14/10 and 10/17/10, 15 night Panama Canal to Bring the Wonder to my home and her new Home 1/6/2011. 10/8/2011 Eastern on the Magic. 4/29/12 15 nights to Hawaii and back from my home in Los Angeles, 5/6/13 14 nights from Miami back to my home in Los Angeles via the Panama Canal, Premier Pass holder, DVC Member since 2008.

09-05-2012, 03:11 PM	#15
caegan Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 117	Excited for my first trip to DCA in less than two weeks!! It's been fun to see everyone's reactions to CL and the other new things. We are really looking forward to it. __________________ Me DH DD4 DS 9 mo. Sept. 2012 - DLR - DS's first visit May 2010 - WDW - DD's first visit Aug. 2005 - WDW with hubby

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