PRINCESS VIJA
Viva Latvia!
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Wow, did we have an amazing time! Trip report to come, just want to make some interesting comments from a WDW vets first trip to DLR.
First one of our trip highlights... we were picked to be magic family and open the park.... 2x!!!!! We declined the second time so another family could do it. but it was fun. We've been picked now 2x at both DLR and WDW!
I would say it was because we wore matcing tshirts. first was a tie dye, and the second day we were in red. VERY few groups were wearing matching tshirts, so I think that helped.
1. Crowds: knew they would be bigger at night by what we researched, but it still wasn't horrible. the crowds really didn't affect our touring too much. except that one night when we were leaving the just before fireworks, they let us out behind the scenes (behind main st) very cool!
Also, we noticed that very few groups were dressed up at DLR compared to WDW. fewer kids wearing costumes, fewer groups in matching tshirts, fewer hats/ears being worn. I guess it makes sense since most of DLR guests are day visitors, but it seemed less "festive". can't quite put my finger on it, hard to explain. But on the upside since we were dressed up almost every day, we got quite a few compliments!!!
2. DLH was awesome! So glad we paid the extra money for it. It made the trip very magical to be immersed in the magic all day long. and thanks for the tip to ask for the dreams tower. at first they said only if we paid for an upgrade, but I knew from this forum that the lower rooms are considered standard view, so they were able to get us into the dreams tower!
3. the grand californian entrance was great. Love how they take you to TSMM first. the only thing I want to add is that once you enter that way, you will notice a rope drop, make sure you line up in the line on the left. because that is the line they take to TSMM, if you aren't lined up there, apparently they won't take you.
4. crowds at night for fantasmic and fireworks were out of this world. I know you guys like fantasmic how it is, but the seating nightmare is ridiculous. love the way they have it set up in DHS at WDW instead. I did like the pirate ship part though, that was very cool.
5. I fell in love with Screamin!!!! I will be incredibly sad not to experience that again. because unless I win a contest, this is probably the only time we would go to DLR. I LOVED IT!
6. Aladdin show was amazingly funny! I wonder how often they change the jokes?
7. I know I asked this question before we left, and now I have a definitive answer... there is an age limit at blue bayou for eating off the kids menu. If you want the item off the kids menu you can get it, but they will charge you the full adult price.
There is so much more I want to say, but will leave that to a trip report, and again, a big thanks to all of you for all of your helpful hints and tips! It made our vacation fantastic!
First one of our trip highlights... we were picked to be magic family and open the park.... 2x!!!!! We declined the second time so another family could do it. but it was fun. We've been picked now 2x at both DLR and WDW!
I would say it was because we wore matcing tshirts. first was a tie dye, and the second day we were in red. VERY few groups were wearing matching tshirts, so I think that helped.
1. Crowds: knew they would be bigger at night by what we researched, but it still wasn't horrible. the crowds really didn't affect our touring too much. except that one night when we were leaving the just before fireworks, they let us out behind the scenes (behind main st) very cool!
Also, we noticed that very few groups were dressed up at DLR compared to WDW. fewer kids wearing costumes, fewer groups in matching tshirts, fewer hats/ears being worn. I guess it makes sense since most of DLR guests are day visitors, but it seemed less "festive". can't quite put my finger on it, hard to explain. But on the upside since we were dressed up almost every day, we got quite a few compliments!!!
2. DLH was awesome! So glad we paid the extra money for it. It made the trip very magical to be immersed in the magic all day long. and thanks for the tip to ask for the dreams tower. at first they said only if we paid for an upgrade, but I knew from this forum that the lower rooms are considered standard view, so they were able to get us into the dreams tower!
3. the grand californian entrance was great. Love how they take you to TSMM first. the only thing I want to add is that once you enter that way, you will notice a rope drop, make sure you line up in the line on the left. because that is the line they take to TSMM, if you aren't lined up there, apparently they won't take you.
4. crowds at night for fantasmic and fireworks were out of this world. I know you guys like fantasmic how it is, but the seating nightmare is ridiculous. love the way they have it set up in DHS at WDW instead. I did like the pirate ship part though, that was very cool.
5. I fell in love with Screamin!!!! I will be incredibly sad not to experience that again. because unless I win a contest, this is probably the only time we would go to DLR. I LOVED IT!
6. Aladdin show was amazingly funny! I wonder how often they change the jokes?
7. I know I asked this question before we left, and now I have a definitive answer... there is an age limit at blue bayou for eating off the kids menu. If you want the item off the kids menu you can get it, but they will charge you the full adult price.
There is so much more I want to say, but will leave that to a trip report, and again, a big thanks to all of you for all of your helpful hints and tips! It made our vacation fantastic!
I HOPE you are able to go back to DLR someday soon!
