2 park days in Aug

[Disneyteachers]

We are sneaking through LA on our way back east after a Disney cruise to Alaaka in August. We arrive with 2 kids (11 and7) at the Grand Californian on a Monday early evening (will probably just need to eat and sleep.) So we have Tuesday and Wednesday (until about 8pm as we have a red eye home.) We are WDW veterans (2 trips year, have had APs, etc) so we feel pretty comfortable just arriving, but any advice would be appreciated. We will not park hop, don't care about World of Color, and generally food is a part of our trips (but truthfully after the cruise and the fact that we only have 2 days I want to focus on distinctly DL food that doesn't take up huge amnts of touring time. Oh yeah, and before anyone suggests it, the days/nights are set in stone. It is what it is...if we live DL, we will simply go back.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

You'll find some very helpful info here: A DLR Guide for WDW Vets

 

[Elk Grove Chris]

Since you are staying onsite-take advantage of your early entry for the parks-especially if one opens at 7am. I understand you only have two days and might not want to carve out time for WOC, but it is awesome. You will find way more churro carts at DL. For us, the quick service places are just average theme park food, others might offer a few of their favorites for you to try. I would consider a little time aside for some of the signature restaurants. While not 5 star food, Blue Bayou give you unique atmosphere as you are essentially dining in the Pirates of Caribbean ride. Better fare can be found at Steak House 55, Carthay, and Napa Rose (at your hotel), but it will set you back at least an hour if not 2 for most meals. You might want to consider Napa Rose lounge on arrival evening, Catal or Ralph Brennan's in DTD, or maybe even SH 55 or Trader Sams (DL Hotel).Have a magical time.