Just to make sure, you do know that the two parks are literally a one-minute walk apart, right? If you don't want to pay extra for hoppers because you're sure you want to spend an entire day in each park, that's absolutely fine. I just want to make sure you aren't thinking in WDW terms where hopping is very time consuming.We wont hop as we'll just do each park once for our quick trip
You'll want to hop once you realize how close it is. Make sure to utilize the Monorail if you want to take a shopping break. It goes from Nemo's ride right into the heart of downtown Disney. November weather is cool for California, 70-80s during the day, around the 50s at night but not anywhere near as humid as WDW. I am not able to give Genie + advice as of yet but from friends visiting it's essentially the same, and you can now use the Magicband + in the parks which I have yet to try. Do not eat at the Ihop across the street...go to Dennys. Ihop is insanely expensive for some reason, 13 bucks for an egg and 2 pieces of bacon expensive. (Learned that the hard way)Thanks, ok makes sense, kinda how I start WDW with MK I guess? We wont hop as we'll just do each park once for our quick trip
Any advice for end of Nov weather/clothes?
This is super helpful; probably the one thing I'll use for Genie + ...is it the same 7 AM rule?don't miss World of Color... use the virtual queue to score special viewing. Super helpful.
This is super helpful; probably the one thing I'll use for Genie + ...is it the same 7 AM rule?
Ya I knew they were close, just given its our first time and we're literally only there for 3 days (2 park days) I figure we will want to explore each park for one full dayJust to make sure, you do know that the two parks are literally a one-minute walk apart, right? If you don't want to pay extra for hoppers because you're sure you want to spend an entire day in each park, that's absolutely fine. I just want to make sure you aren't thinking in WDW terms where hopping is very time consuming.
Oh sweet! I never even thought about brining our magic bands!! Is that even if we're only staying at a good neighbor hotel?You'll want to hop once you realize how close it is. Make sure to utilize the Monorail if you want to take a shopping break. It goes from Nemo's ride right into the heart of downtown Disney. November weather is cool for California, 70-80s during the day, around the 50s at night but not anywhere near as humid as WDW. I am not able to give Genie + advice as of yet but from friends visiting it's essentially the same, and you can now use the Magicband + in the parks which I have yet to try. Do not eat at the Ihop across the street...go to Dennys. Ihop is insanely expensive for some reason, 13 bucks for an egg and 2 pieces of bacon expensive. (Learned that the hard way)
Sweet thanks! Was wondering what I should prioritize for genie!Hi. We just had our 1st trip there over the 1st weekend in October. Lots of thoughts, especially if 1st trip and only 2 days... Key ones:
1) park hoppers are a must
2) genie+ is clutch to get thru as much as you can
3) but it is much more janky than at DW, as in how they staff it, how the public uses it - seemed much more clueless to me
4) DM me if you want, I have some special tips that could be especially helpful if your going soon. Too much to get into here.
5) prioritize Haunted Mansion over all else for genie+... it was by far the thing that went first. And our whole family loved the ride with the overlay.
6) Radiator Springs racers at night is a must... and single rider is crazy fast. I saw people go that route and beat us using ILL. Same for Incredicoaster.
7) Grizzly river run absolutely crushes Kali River Rapids
8) don't miss World of Color... use the virtual queue to score special viewing. Super helpful.
9) we actually liked starting at DCA rope dropping, able to do Radiator, GOTG, and others walk on and quickly in the morning. The fantasy land rides in DL are not genie +, so you can do them super fast at rope drop... but also not bad late at night.
10) order a dole whip ahead via app and enjoy it inside The Tiki Room. Classic!
Sadly I dont think world of color is playing on our dates..This is super helpful; probably the one thing I'll use for Genie + ...is it the same 7 AM rule?
What time can you make your first g+?No Genie + at Disneyland California is different. You can only start booking Lightning Lanes or Buying Individual Attraction Lightning Lanes once you are scanned into the park and the park is officially opened for all at 8.00am.
There is no onsite advantage for Genie +
Virtual Queue for World of Color is separate to Genie+ You dont need Genie+ to get Virtual Queue for World of Color.
- Guests with a valid ticket and theme park reservation for the same day may be able to join the virtual queue in the Disneyland app beginning at 12:00 PM (noon), subject to availability.
- To access the virtual queue, Guests must have entered Disney California Adventure Park with a one-park ticket or Park Hopper ticket, or Disneyland Park with a Park Hopper ticket.
- If the virtual queue reaches capacity, please visit the Paradise Bay viewing area 30 to 45 minutes before showtime to check in with a Cast Member for walk-up viewing options.
- Guests with a virtual queue selection will receive a notification through the Disneyland app to enter the viewing area via one of the 2 marked entrance points (Blue or Yellow), approximately 45 minutes before the show begins.
Oh sweet! I never even thought about brining our magic bands!! Is that even if we're only staying at a good neighbor hotel?
at 8am when the parks open.What time can you make your first g+?
I just wanted to offer you some reassurance that you'll be fine without hoppers. We are infrequent visitors and while I don't think we'd dislike hoppers necessarily, we find plenty to fill a full day at each park.Ya I knew they were close, just given its our first time and we're literally only there for 3 days (2 park days) I figure we will want to explore each park for one full day