7 trips in one year is a lot in one year. This year has been one of my most enjoyable years at the DLR. I have gone with family members and friends (PiO and franandaj) where I have done solo or with my DA in the past. 7 hour drive is still a long way to go to SoCal and back but they are still great since I can see my grandmother on the way to SoCal. My next month trip will be on the 26th to 29th which is the busiest time of the year. But my family said that they can go at that time since they are out of school. I would never go during that time of the year unless I go during New Years Eve. This will be a challenging trip with all the crowds. Hopefully it won't be as busy as I read and hear from other reports.