April 2017 check in thread, come in and chat!

[kirstie101]

The Egg-stravaganza is back April 1-16!


https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...r-hunt-returns-to-disneyland-resort-in-april/

My kids are gonna love this! And so will I

 

[kelmac284]

We are going in April. We leave on April 27th which is my daughter's 16th birthday and the reason for the trip. My older daughter was born on NYE and we have gone a few times specifically for her birthday but also happened to be there during her birthday as we usually have to go on their school breaks and it just worked out. We have only taken my younger one once and in the beginning of April never on her actual birthday because it is so close to the end of school and not around any holidays so it was always hard but I promised her for her 16th we would make it happen. So they get out of school early on that Thursday and we are flying down into Burbank. Taking her to the famous Smokehouse restaurant for dinner (next to WB studios) and then our first park day is that Friday. Doing Carthay Circle for her birthday dinner and ordered a cake. Then we will spend Sat and Sunday there and leave monday. Can't wait. We are staying at Desert Inn.

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

We are going in April. We leave on April 27th which is my daughter's 16th birthday and the reason for the trip. My older daughter was born on NYE and we have gone a few times specifically for her birthday but also happened to be there during her birthday as we usually have to go on their school breaks and it just worked out. We have only taken my younger one once and in the beginning of April never on her actual birthday because it is so close to the end of school and not around any holidays so it was always hard but I promised her for her 16th we would make it happen. So they get out of school early on that Thursday and we are flying down into Burbank. Taking her to the famous Smokehouse restaurant for dinner (next to WB studios) and then our first park day is that Friday. Doing Carthay Circle for her birthday dinner and ordered a cake. Then we will spend Sat and Sunday there and leave monday. Can't wait. We are staying at Desert Inn.

Welcome. Our trips will overlap just a touch and we're at Desert Inn too Sounds like a great 16th bday to me!

 

[HollyL]

I'm taking my daughter to celebrate her 6th birthday on April 26-29th! We'll be in the parks on the 27-28th. I did the same for my son 3 years ago for his 6th birthday. We're flying in from Houston, Texas, and my Mom will fly in from Phoenix and meet us there (and surprise my daughter). I would much rather do this than plan a birthday party!

 

[Aladora]

We are going in April. We leave on April 27th which is my daughter's 16th birthday and the reason for the trip. My older daughter was born on NYE and we have gone a few times specifically for her birthday but also happened to be there during her birthday as we usually have to go on their school breaks and it just worked out. We have only taken my younger one once and in the beginning of April never on her actual birthday because it is so close to the end of school and not around any holidays so it was always hard but I promised her for her 16th we would make it happen. So they get out of school early on that Thursday and we are flying down into Burbank. Taking her to the famous Smokehouse restaurant for dinner (next to WB studios) and then our first park day is that Friday. Doing Carthay Circle for her birthday dinner and ordered a cake. Then we will spend Sat and Sunday there and leave monday. Can't wait. We are staying at Desert Inn.

I'm taking my daughter to celebrate her 6th birthday on April 26-29th! We'll be in the parks on the 27-28th. I did the same for my son 3 years ago for his 6th birthday. We're flying in from Houston, Texas, and my Mom will fly in from Phoenix and meet us there (and surprise my daughter). I would much rather do this than plan a birthday party!

Added both of your wonderful birthday trips to the list!

 

[sharona]

I'm starting to get nervous about crowds. I dunno why I picked April. I had read somewhere that the estimate for the week after Easter would be a little less crowded. I'm beginning to think that's not gonna be the case haha. Oh well. It's hard to NOT have a good time in Disney anyway

We will be there that same week and are expecting crowded but Easter is late this year and many of the SoCal schools have break the week before or in March with just a long weekend Fri - Sun for Easter. We arrive on Tuesday so hoping most of the Easter crowds have gone. The good news is that the parks are open late all week!

this: http://studenttravel.about.com/od/s...Spring-Break-in-California-Dates-for-2017.htm

and this: http://blog.activityhero.com/la-school-calendar/#sthash.FInmRADZ.dpbs
and this: https://www.ocps.net/SiteCollectionDocuments/Historical Calendars/2016-2017 OCPS School Calendar.pdf

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

We will be there that same week and are expecting crowded but Easter is late this year and many of the SoCal schools have break the week before or in March with just a long weekend Fri - Sun for Easter. We arrive on Tuesday so hoping most of the Easter crowds have gone. The good news is that the parks are open late all week!

this: http://studenttravel.about.com/od/s...Spring-Break-in-California-Dates-for-2017.htm

and this: http://blog.activityhero.com/la-school-calendar/#sthash.FInmRADZ.dpbs
and this: https://www.ocps.net/SiteCollectionDocuments/Historical Calendars/2016-2017 OCPS School Calendar.pdf

I did some research on local school spring breaks too which I think is why I went with the 24th on...most are done. I considered the first week in May but I was worried we'd run into testing at my kids schools. Turns out they're doing it now WAH WAAAHHH lol

And actually, when I saw the late hours I got concerned but then I realized my older kids want to go when it's dark..they've never been able to stay up super late there. So we'll take it as it is. They'll be in heaven no matter what. Heck, so will I

 

[kelmac284]

I planned Shelby's trip over a year ago and then it turned out their testing is that week too :/ But their's is 2 weeks long and that Friday is the very last day. I don't know if they will be done by then (both my girls are in HS and have to take the tests) but either way they will have to make up that one day if need be. Our spring bring is Easter week (or the week before Easter) Hoping the crowds will have subsided somewhat by then although with the cheap so cal tickets I have a feeling if it is a weekend it is still going to be packed :/

 

[amyg1975]

I just booked my daughter (age 5) the Castle Package at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!

 

[maleficent55]

In exactly four weeks from now, tonight will be my first night ever sleeping in the Disneyland hotel!

I hope the weather is nice! I'm so excited I can take wait!!!

 

[lorijohnhill]

I ordered my daughter's autograph book today, did her Easter basket shopping, and found a box for it. Now I just have to seal it up and hide it until it's time to ship it. We are getting closer to being ready to go...

 

[Aladora]

I ordered my daughter's autograph book today, did her Easter basket shopping, and found a box for it. Now I just have to seal it up and hide it until it's time to ship it. We are getting closer to being ready to go...

We are leaving on Easter Monday and I don't really want to have a ton of chocolate when we get home so instead of an easter egg hunt this year I am doing a treasure hunt with clues and at the end there will be an easter basket with things for our trip. So far I have new earbuds, portable battery, new sunglasses and a new game for his Nintendo DS...and of course a few treats as well!

22 days and counting until we leave!

 

[imp&pixie]

Jumping in to join the April thread! I am taking my daughter on a Spring Break trip. We haven't been to Disneyland since January 2011. I am soooo excited. We'll be staying at the Park Vue Inn from 4/18 - 4/23. 4 day park hoppers. I also booked the Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps Tour for Saturday at noon. We know it will be busy and have been talking about how we will plan things. We have been checking the Disneyland app constantly to get a feel for the wait times.

 

[otten]

Got a pin code! So we're moving to the DLH for our last two nights.

 

[amyg1975]

I love that The Weather Channel now has the weather posted for our days in the park! Looks nice and warm all of our days.

 

[Aladora]

I love that The Weather Channel now has the weather posted for our days in the park! Looks nice and warm all of our days.

Our dates are not quite up yet but the week leading up to is is predicting low 20's and sunny! I hope the trend continues and we have lovely warm weather!

 

[Aladora]

Got a pin code! So we're moving to the DLH for our last two nights.

I went to modify your listing on the first post and I don't seem to have your dates there!

If you want me to add you to the list, just let me know your dates!

 

[otten]

I went to modify your listing on the first post and I don't seem to have your dates there!

If you want me to add you to the list, just let me know your dates!

We're at Disney Aorul 22-25, staying one night at the Grand Legacy and then moving to DLH for 2 nights.

 

[Aladora]

We're at Disney Aorul 22-25, staying one night at the Grand Legacy and then moving to DLH for 2 nights.

I've added you, sorry that I missed this before!

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

We are leaving on Easter Monday and I don't really want to have a ton of chocolate when we get home so instead of an easter egg hunt this year I am doing a treasure hunt with clues and at the end there will be an easter basket with things for our trip. So far I have new earbuds, portable battery, new sunglasses and a new game for his Nintendo DS...and of course a few treats as well!

22 days and counting until we leave!

Oh my gosh, I totally bought all the same stuff HAHA! Their baskets will have ear buds, sunglasses, road trip games, etc.