I know hoppers are popular (and I totally get why!), but we already walk SO MUCH in a single park that I don't think we coild handle hopping! We also have a toddler, which makes everything a little harder.
It depends what you're wanting to do. We enjoy the rides the most and don't really care about parades/shows/character meets so two days with park hoppers is more than enough time to do everything we want and have a fun trip
Depending on the time of year, M-T could be limited hours with no evening entertainment (at least no FW, maybe no F! or WOC, I'm less familiar with those schedules).
It depends what you're wanting to do. We enjoy the rides the most and don't really care about parades/shows/character meets so two days with park hoppers is more than enough time to do everything we want and have a fun trip
We have a kid that will like to meet characters but definitely there for the rides. Also some pool time so maybe 3 days single park is what we should do?
Depending on the time of year, M-T could be limited hours with no evening entertainment (at least no FW, maybe no F! or WOC, I'm less familiar with those schedules).
Ok. Well I would still choose 3 days over 2 with hoppers. I would do DCA on Monday probably. You can do most of DCA in one day and hopefully see Frozen show and the parade.
That would give you Sunday and Tuesday at DL. Tuesday is a MM day, but it may not be as useful on your last day.
ahh......pool time with the kid....when my son was 8 and was able to bring a first time visitor friend to Disneyland......their favorite memory was drinking faux cocktails and burgers pool side....all the hours, attractions and beauty....it came down to the pool....being a kid, stress free, with undivided attention of parents.....so go one day tickets and value the pool time. If a first time visitor, you are not going to know the dynamics of crowding, planning or even when to hop. with maxpass, the value of RSR passes is pretty much in control. Tuesday will be great in DCA, many night time events to do at DCA, create a list to keep you busy that tuesday night to do at night and prevent the yearning from not closing out with Disneyland.