April planning...overwhelmed

[FeliciaL]

We are on the East Coast. My sons are 6 and 10. For several years, the older son declared that he was Lightening McQueen and only wore red. I'd like to get to the Adventure park this Spring Break for a day or two.

We have done several Disney cruises and went to WDW with a group of 17 last year. My family of 4 spent two days at WDW and we hit 4 parks in two days utilizing every trick know to man to hit all of the major rides during Thanksgiving. We had a great trip.

I know NOTHING about Disneyland. Is there a cheat sheet? Cliff notes?

Hotels: do I need to stay onsite? we did at WDW to get fastpasses and dinner reservations.

Thanks in advance!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Start with this thread for some good information to get your DLR planning underway: A DLR Guide for WDW Vets. Then come on back with more questions after you've gotten a better idea about the differences between DLR and WDW. Don't worry -- planning for DLR is generally much more relaxed than planning for WDW!

 

[LilTinkFan]

Following for same reason

 

[FeliciaL]

Super helpful...ty!