A DLR Guide for WDW Vets - Page 8 - The DIS Discussion Forums

matthew_hull · 10-28-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nora94

this was exactly what I needed! Thanks.
Nora

Me too. Exactly what I needed. Thank you. Bump!

ColoradoDis · 11-04-2007, 01:08 PM

Bump - this is great information

merlin307 · 11-05-2007, 11:06 AM

Invaluable advice for a first timer to Disneyland and California in general - many thanks

Piglets Mommy · 12-18-2007, 12:55 PM

Wow! Thanks! What a great thread! I have been to WDW over 12 times, but have only been to DL once. We are considering a trip to DL to meet with extended family over thanksgiving, and this thread is just what I needed!

Love Profusion · 12-27-2007, 03:52 AM

I've been to so many places where I see numerous Disney World enthusiasts bashing Disneyland, but I'm glad to see many people here appreciate the one and only original, Disneyland.

With the addition of California Adventure, giving me just as much entertainment and fun as both MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom combined, I’m left only envying Epcot. However, once the remodel of California Adventure is complete, I’m positive I won’t miss Epcot as much.

You just can’t beat the original Tiki Room, the look of It’s A Small World, the larger Toon Town, the superior Pirates of the Caribbean, and seeing Tinker Bell fly from The Matterhorn to Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland.

The best aspects of Disneyland are the convenience being able to walk everywhere brings you, (giving you more time inside the parks), the extra attractions, The Matterhorn, Indian Jones, Submarine Voyage etc., and of course, the magic knowing Walt Disney actually stepped foot inside the park.

-Disneyland Enthusiast right here, baby!

Mayra · 02-04-2008, 12:52 PM

bump

jrp · 02-10-2008, 05:18 PM

I can't begin to tell you how thankfull I am for the info provided in this post

This is our first trip to the west coast and my DW and I are really looking forward to it after moving from FL to TX and enjoying WDW for over 28 years.. thanks again James and D.Anne

ksoehrlein · 02-13-2008, 04:44 AM

Thanks so much! I had a terrific 21 hours at DLR thanks to the information you've shared here. Now I just have to figure out a way to go back -- and soon!

nightshaderose · 02-23-2008, 11:42 PM

I am grateful for this thread. I've been to WDW twice now and, being the compulsive researcher/over-planner, feel reasonably familiar with it. I'm going to DL in mid-May (as kind of an add-on to a few days of visiting family in Los Angeles) for the first time in something in excess of 20 years (I think I was still in single digit age last time). I've had a sense that DL is different from WDW, but now I understand how, and that will allow me to bring my compulsive researching/over-planning to bear (it's a comfort zone thing). Though I must say, it feels really strange to be 3 months out and not have one dinner reservation yet.

Elizabeth

Allison · 03-08-2008, 08:23 PM

Looks like a great read. I'm printing it all out to read in detail.

undertheseas · 03-29-2008, 11:30 AM

WOW! Thank you so much! This was perfect info for me. I've been to WDW 4 times and we're considering a trip to DL, this is exactly the info I wanted and the price can't be beat!

Thanks for all of your hard work!

willful · 04-06-2008, 08:08 PM

Thanks so much for all your hard work on this! Wow...just wanted I needed for our May trip!!

We actually read it a bit ago...just forgot to post my "THANKS!"

This is definitely a must read for all WDW vets going to DL.

RudemanRB · 06-30-2008, 12:47 PM

Is it me or does Darth Vader look like he's giving us the bird?

Rudy

TheTXTaylors5 · 08-27-2008, 06:31 PM

Wow! What a great thread. Thank you for taking the time to put the guide together.

We are WDW vets planning a trip to DLR next year. This has been a great resource for us.

Jennifer

Michele · 10-15-2008, 09:01 AM

Thanks so much for this thread!!! We are WDW vets and although we have been to DL/DCA once it was a spur of the moment trip with practiclly no planning and I missed many important things because I didn't do my research.

We will possibly be in So Cal again next March and will try to visit DLR again. This time I will be much better prepared because I found this thread. Thank You!!!

11-04-2007, 01:08 PM	#107
ColoradoDis DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 888	Bump - this is great information __________________ 1979, 1998, 2003, 2007 - Disneyland 1972, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1996 - offsite 2001 - Port Orleans Riverside and Contemporary/Beach Club 2004 - Poly/Contemporary and Animal Kingdom Lodge 2006 - Caribbean Beach Resort and 2009 - Port Orleans French Quarter May 2013 - Shades of Green DH - Ron : Me - Sherry DD - Morgan DD - Miranda DSIL - Miles

11-05-2007, 11:06 AM	#108
merlin307 Consider it pardoned Addicted to the Mouse - aint it grand!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dunfermline, Fife Posts: 402	Invaluable advice for a first timer to Disneyland and California in general - many thanks __________________ MERLIN307 Fife, Scotland Oct 2012 - Terrace Ridge condo : July 2012 - Terrace Ridge condo : April /May 2012 - Atlantis Bahamas & Terrace Ridge condo Orlando : Dec/Jan2012 - Las Vegas & Metropolitan Xpress Orlando : Dec/Jan 2011 - Bills Gambling Hall, Las Vegas & Metropolitan Xpress, Orlando : April / May 2011 - I Drive - Metropolitan xpress : Dec 2010 / Jan 2011 - Las Vegas : Dec 2009 - Metropolitan xpress : May 2009- Metropolitan xpress : 2008 Pinewood Villa : 2007/2008 Castle Inn, Anaheim / BW Mardi Gras Las Vegas : 2007 Pennsylvania, New York : 2007 I Drive Inn, I Drive : 2005 Days Inn, I Drive North : 2005 Best Western Movieland, I Drive : 2004 Quality Inn Plaza, I Drive : 2003 Rodeway Inn, I Drive

12-18-2007, 12:55 PM	#109
Piglets Mommy New Rule: The first person to reply on any thread needs to quote the OP. That way when someone does the delete of nevermind edit we know what was there. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania....way too far north of the Mouse! Posts: 7,283	Wow! Thanks! What a great thread! I have been to WDW over 12 times, but have only been to DL once. We are considering a trip to DL to meet with extended family over thanksgiving, and this thread is just what I needed! __________________ DH Me DS ,13 DD,9

12-27-2007, 03:52 AM	#110
Love Profusion Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 3	I've been to so many places where I see numerous Disney World enthusiasts bashing Disneyland, but I'm glad to see many people here appreciate the one and only original, Disneyland. With the addition of California Adventure, giving me just as much entertainment and fun as both MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom combined, I’m left only envying Epcot. However, once the remodel of California Adventure is complete, I’m positive I won’t miss Epcot as much. You just can’t beat the original Tiki Room, the look of It’s A Small World, the larger Toon Town, the superior Pirates of the Caribbean, and seeing Tinker Bell fly from The Matterhorn to Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland. The best aspects of Disneyland are the convenience being able to walk everywhere brings you, (giving you more time inside the parks), the extra attractions, The Matterhorn, Indian Jones, Submarine Voyage etc., and of course, the magic knowing Walt Disney actually stepped foot inside the park. -Disneyland Enthusiast right here, baby! Last edited by Love Profusion; 12-27-2007 at 04:31 AM.

02-04-2008, 12:52 PM	#111
Mayra DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Juan,Puerto Rico Posts: 4,218	bump __________________ Me : DH: DS(16) DD (1) I'm an Air Force Wife. He's an Army Husband June 1990 - WDW / December 2004 (First trip with DS) - WDW, US, SW / January 2007 (with DS) - WDW, SW, BG, US / January 2008 (with DS) - Disneyland Paris / January 2009 (with DS) - Disneyland, San Diego, Universal Hollywood - / January 2011 - First Family Trip - WDW (CSR), US

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02-10-2008, 05:18 PM	#112
jrp DVC Since 2001* WL*F.I.F.L To Go Where No MOuse Has Gone Before! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Flower Mound,Texas Posts: 574	Info gratitude I can't begin to tell you how thankfull I am for the info provided in this post This is our first trip to the west coast and my DW and I are really looking forward to it after moving from FL to TX and enjoying WDW for over 28 years.. thanks again James and D.Anne __________________

02-13-2008, 04:44 AM	#113
ksoehrlein Once (and Future?) CM Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Previously seen at POFQ, BC, WL, CSR, OKW, BWV, VWL, POR, SSR, PC, BCV, ASMu, CR, YC, PPH, AKV, ASSp, ASMo & CBR Posts: 2,041	Thanks so much! I had a terrific 21 hours at DLR thanks to the information you've shared here. Now I just have to figure out a way to go back -- and soon! __________________ 2008: Race for the Taste 2009: WDW Half Marathon with Team in Training / DL Half Marathon (Coast to Coast) / Race for the Taste 3K 2010: WDW Marathon / Princess Half Marathon with Team in Training / Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2011: Goofy Challenge / Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2012: Goofy Challenge / DL Half Marathon (Coast to Coast) / Wine and Dine Half Marathon

02-23-2008, 11:42 PM	#114
nightshaderose Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 176	Thank You! I am grateful for this thread. I've been to WDW twice now and, being the compulsive researcher/over-planner, feel reasonably familiar with it. I'm going to DL in mid-May (as kind of an add-on to a few days of visiting family in Los Angeles) for the first time in something in excess of 20 years (I think I was still in single digit age last time). I've had a sense that DL is different from WDW, but now I understand how, and that will allow me to bring my compulsive researching/over-planning to bear (it's a comfort zone thing). Though I must say, it feels really strange to be 3 months out and not have one dinner reservation yet. Elizabeth __________________ Hi. My name is Elizabeth and I am a metal and enamel artist. VACATION RULE #3 Touring plans are like boyfriends. They’re useful and comforting to have around, and they can often make the difference between the day being a disaster or a success, but you have to be willing to ditch them if they’re not making you happy. '86: one day at Epcot with family; fall '04:5-day Pop All Hallows/F&WF; Jan/Feb '08: 7-day unintended "farewell to Pop Century" trip. (OMG we bought DVC!!); May '08: 4-day Grand Californian; Nov '08: 4-day F&WF trip to BCV (and a Dream Squad member changed my life); Jan/Feb '10: 5 days @ BWV + 3 days @ AKV club; Dec '10: solstice trip, 3 days AKV Jambo + 3 days BWV; Jan '12: Wow, I'm the first to graduate from my Jewelry Design Program! 4 days BLT, 4 days AKV-CL; Jan '13: 3 days BLT, 4 days AKV-Jambo

03-08-2008, 08:23 PM	#115
Allison - Join date March 2004 - Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10,786	Looks like a great read. I'm printing it all out to read in detail. __________________ LIFE IS GOOD

03-29-2008, 11:30 AM	#116
undertheseas DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: mid-MO Posts: 1,352	WOW! Thank you so much! This was perfect info for me. I've been to WDW 4 times and we're considering a trip to DL, this is exactly the info I wanted and the price can't be beat! Thanks for all of your hard work! __________________ 1996 - ASMu 2004 - ASMo and POFQ 2005 - POP 2007 - POP 2008 - POFQ 2011 - Beach Club and POFQ 2012 - CSR 2013 - DL

04-06-2008, 08:08 PM	#117
willful Embrace the Magic...WOO HOO! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 108	Thanks so much for all your hard work on this! Wow...just wanted I needed for our May trip!! We actually read it a bit ago...just forgot to post my "THANKS!" This is definitely a must read for all WDW vets going to DL. __________________ - Will The Magic Never Ends Podcast Embrace the Magic! UPCOMING TRIP: May 17-22 to DISNEYLAND!!! Flickr \| Twitter \| YouTube

06-30-2008, 12:47 PM	#118
RudemanRB New Yawker in Los Angeles Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 167	Is it me or does Darth Vader look like he's giving us the bird? Rudy __________________

08-27-2008, 06:31 PM	#119
TheTXTaylors5 He's the Mickey to my Minnie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 7,354	Wow! What a great thread. Thank you for taking the time to put the guide together. We are WDW vets planning a trip to DLR next year. This has been a great resource for us. Jennifer __________________ Jennifer DH (DisneyTaylors) DS12 DD10 DS7 DIScat (Minnie) 2004: CBR; 2006: BC ~ DCL(Wonder); 2007: BCV,YC,BC,SSR,ASMU ~ MVMCP ~ DCL(Magic); 2008: VWL,BCV,SSR,BC,POR Trip Report ,FW(cabin) ~ DCG, PPP,MNSSHP & MVMCP ~ DCL(Wonder); 2009: DLH (DLR) Trip Report, POR Trip Report , SSR Trip Report , BWV Trip Report , POFQ ~ DAP; 2010:BWV(2xs), ABD CA ~ GC (DLR) Trip Report ~ Napa Rose Review, AKV ~ DCL(Wonder) Trip Report; 2011:BCV(2xs), AKV (2xs) ~ F&W, MNSSHP, MVMCP, 1st 5K Race! ~ DCL(Dream); 2012: AKV, BWV, BLT ~ F&W, MNSSHP ~ DCL(Fantasy) ~ CC5K; 2013: 04/AKV, 05/AKV ~ Expedition Everest Challenge & Epcot Flower and Garden; 12/VGC (DLR); 2014: 06/DCL ~ Wonder (Alaska), 10/DCL - Magic (Southern Caribbean)

10-15-2008, 09:01 AM	#120
Michele You're never too old to sit in a little chair and enjoy a Mickey Mouse cartoon I am a scrapbook dummy Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Central IL Posts: 2,282	Thanks so much for this thread!!! We are WDW vets and although we have been to DL/DCA once it was a spur of the moment trip with practiclly no planning and I missed many important things because I didn't do my research. We will possibly be in So Cal again next March and will try to visit DLR again. This time I will be much better prepared because I found this thread. Thank You!!! __________________ Me 48 DH 48 DS 19 DS 17 Feb 1978-Poly ~ Aug 1987 -Honeymoon Off-site ~ May 1999-Off-site ~ Sept 1999-Dixie Landings ~ Sept 2000-Coronado Springs ~ Sept 2001-Yacht Club ~ March 2003-DL/DCA ~ Dec 2005-Swan Sept 2006-OKW ~ Apr 2007-BWV ~ May 2007 Yacht Club ~ Sept 2007 20th Anniversary Trip-Poly ~ Dec 2007 OKW ~ Feb 2008 OKW ~ May 2008 Off-site ~ Mar 2009 DL/DCA ~ May 2010 Off-site

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