1st time @ Disney-need advice

[abrahamalld]

I am finding this forum so helpful.. We are taking our kids (4 and 2) on Tuesday and Wednesday to Disneyland. We do have a 3 day park hopper.. What is the best plan of attack.. My daughter is very interested in the princesses.. Any must see events for her?
I would appreciate any help. Where should I head first when the park opens. If I purchase tickets on getaway.com do we get early entry to the whole park.. We are staying at the Hyatt Regency.

thanks in advance for any helpful tips.

 

[avalon451]

With a 3 day park hopper, you get one magic morning regardless of where you buy it from. MMs are on Tue, Thu, Sat. and Sun, so you will use yours on the Tuesday, I guess? GetAwayToday offers 2 MMs with their parkhoppers, but if you won't be there on Thursday or on the weekend, it doesn't matter whether you get them there or not.

When are you taking your third day? Monday night, or maybe Thursday morning before you leave? If the latter, 2 MMs would be nice; you could use both Tue and Thu.

You will want to ready Hydroguy's tips compilation: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520483 I think you will find the thread about Magic Morning "Hound 109's MM/EE Critique" very helpful for how to do Fantasyland on your MM.

Your daughter would probably love the Princess Fantasy Faire. It might be worth it to you to get there a half hour before it starts to wait in line to meet the princesses.

And/or you can take the family to Ariel's Grotto in California Adventure, for a princess character meal.

What a great age to bring your kids! You will have a such a wonderful time seeing it through their eyes. Have a great trip!

 

[ter-moo]

I second the Princess Fantasy Faire for your daughter! She'll love it!

I would buy a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland (check your local bookstore) or check an old edition out from your library. In the back, they have touring plans. With kids the age of your kids, you might want to look at the "Dumbo or Die in a Day" plan and use that for your first day. Make sure you get there EARLY and take a break in the mid-afternoon when the crowds pick up.