thewesterberg
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DH, DS9 and I are in the planning stages of a DLR trip with another family. In looking at all of our calendars, the only time we can go this summer is at the end of August. Tentative dates of August 22-29 and we're looking at either 3 or 4 park days.
We're looking at our kids doing the YES program - Disney's Animation Magic at DCA - on Saturday, August 25. There's an open enrollment class that day. Both of the kids are way into art, drawing, storytelling, etc so this seems like a perfect fit for their interests (plus the ticket savings for all of us is a nice perk!) Anyone had any experiences with this class?
Here's what I'm trying to figure out...
I know it's going to be busy. The South California Annual Passes become unblocked on August 20 and in all my reading on here, it gets busy then every year, but add Carsland in, and it will be even crazier.
The only date blocked for passholders during our stay is the Saturday we'd do the YES class.
Would you recommend us staying at a DLR for a couple of nights (if we go the 3 park day option) so we can utilize MM at least on that Sunday (August 26), which is an unblocked So. Cal Pass day?
Or does that extra hour not make that much of a difference and would we just as well as staying off-site?
And my other question, is there going to be any days that are better or worse during the week for crowds? Or is it going to just be plain crazy? We're all morning people so we'll be there early and know to utilize FPs.
Thanks for any tips/recommendations! I've been reading everything on here to get versed with a DLR trip! I've been twice before, but by myself and in conjunction with work conferences. It's different planning when family and friends are involved!
We're looking at our kids doing the YES program - Disney's Animation Magic at DCA - on Saturday, August 25. There's an open enrollment class that day. Both of the kids are way into art, drawing, storytelling, etc so this seems like a perfect fit for their interests (plus the ticket savings for all of us is a nice perk!) Anyone had any experiences with this class?
Here's what I'm trying to figure out...
I know it's going to be busy. The South California Annual Passes become unblocked on August 20 and in all my reading on here, it gets busy then every year, but add Carsland in, and it will be even crazier.

The only date blocked for passholders during our stay is the Saturday we'd do the YES class.
Would you recommend us staying at a DLR for a couple of nights (if we go the 3 park day option) so we can utilize MM at least on that Sunday (August 26), which is an unblocked So. Cal Pass day?
Or does that extra hour not make that much of a difference and would we just as well as staying off-site?
And my other question, is there going to be any days that are better or worse during the week for crowds? Or is it going to just be plain crazy? We're all morning people so we'll be there early and know to utilize FPs.
Thanks for any tips/recommendations! I've been reading everything on here to get versed with a DLR trip! I've been twice before, but by myself and in conjunction with work conferences. It's different planning when family and friends are involved!