Some links with great information for you:
* DLR Info/Links - Maps, Hotels, DISer Reviews, Hydroguy's tips, NEWBIE INFO here! -- this sticky thread from the top of the first page has TONS of information!
HydroGuy Tips Compilation -- from the link above, this link has so many helpful threads!
"What You Should Know About Off-Season at DLR"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18462889 -- February has pros and cons. Pros: can have lower crowds (not a guarantee!), can have cooler weather (but this past Feb. was very cold and wet for CA -- unusually so, which lowered crowds, but caused a lot of discomfort for those who didn't pack appropriate weather gear). Cons: non-peak season = shorter hours, less staffing, more refurbs, fewer ride vehicles running, less entertainment, nighttime entertainment on weekends only (so F! and fireworks on Fri., Sat., Sun.), etc. -- all of which can mean that even lower crowds can feel like bigger crowds because there are fewer rides, less entertainment, and fewer hours to spread everyone out across the parks. With shorter hours, you might need more days to get things done in a relaxed manner. 3 days is fine, but up to 5 days is great!
"HydroGuy's Hotel Rule"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199862
"Choosing the Right DLR Area Hotel for You"
www.disboards.com/threads/choosing-the-right-hotel-for-you.3656512/ -- at DLR, the Good Neighbor designation doesn't mean much. You want to look for location, i.e. walking distance! We like the Candy Cane Inn for proximity, free breakfast, great customer service, private shuttle, and free parking. The above link has other good suggestions, too.
"Maxpass/Fastpass: an overview and some strategy" by
@Skyegirl1999 -
www.disboards.com/threads/maxpass-fastpass-an-overview-and-some-strategy.3726246/ -- ask all your FP/MP questions here and get great help from our resident experts!
USH can be a fun add on to your DLR experience. Know that it isn't close to DLR, so you'll have to plan for transportation to/from. And keep in mind that USH is a working studio first and foremost, so it isn't like USO which is first and foremost a theme park. You can easily do USH in one day.