Disneylovers2000
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So, sadly
we are back from our trip to the most magical place on earth!! Weather was perfect, cloudy and cool in the mornings and sunny and warm - not too hot - in the afternoons. I think we saw temps about 26 - 28 degrees Celcius. Perfect summer weather for a Canadian!!
I think I may do a trip report as I think it would be too long here but if you have any questions ask away! I went with my DH and my twin DS aged 11. Stayed at the Park Vue Inn in a bunkbed/queen room. Was really happy with our stay there. I did a detailed review on trip adviser so check it out!
Just a few quick thoughts off the top of my head. As reported before, there aren't a lot of photo pass photographers around which I found to be a huge disappointment. We saw 3 or 4 at the same spots each day. In front of the flowered Mickey just after the turnstiles, in front of the castle in the evening, at the beginning of mainstreet facing the train - where the Christmas tree is in the winter - and over at DCA in front of the bridge. We were there for 7 days - in and out of both parks and these were the only ones we saw therefore I'm not sure I am going to purchase the photopass cd as we only have 4 different shots of our family.
Oh and they were in Mickey's house of course. Little Mermaid lines were short. TSMM was still and always was a 45min wait,didn't matter what time of the day we went by it, but totally worth it!
. DCA was crowded to get around because of all the construction. They did take the wall down the day we left for the new turnstiles - it looks beautiful. WOC was a huge disappointment. Not the actual show but the way they have the lines and they way they pack you in like sardines etc. I won't go on as I know many people love this show but I will not return to see this show untill they figure out a better way for people to see it. Never in my life have I met so many rude and inconsiderate people and won't be back for the LONG wait and see nothing...Anywho I will move on...Got to ride the Matterhorn before it closed - we loved this ride! FP are the only way to go with ST. the lines are waaaay too long at all times of the day(80mins). Tomorrowland was VERY crowded and hard to get around, we tried to get everything done there at once then avoided it at all costs. Got to see the Fireworks from the hub, they were good but not great. Kids loved when Tink and Dumbo flew! Loved seeing them from the hub, makes a huge difference to the show.Fantasmik is my absolute favourite show!
Stood next to the middle light tower, worked like a charm. Lined up about 1/2hr before the 10:15 show time had perfect view. Aladdin was fantastic, don't miss this show - the genie is to die for!! Ate at Big Thunder BBQ- was the best food I have had for a long time! We would definately make this a must everytime we go. Ate at Corn Dog Castle - expensive and overcooked - not good. Saw Dapper Dans - they were great and Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - loved them - super funny. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the Soundsational Parade. Loved the floats, the music the themes - was perfect in my books. Brought back alot of childhood memories for me. And Mickey was AWESOME playing the drums!!
Didn't like Goofy's Sky School at all, too jerky for myself and DH but kids liked it. Again I have to say, the Tron part of DCA just doesn't belong...I don't like how there is drinking there and don't like the atmosphere, its not family orientated and I think it takes away from the park. We avoided it every night so we wouldn't have to deal with it. The one night we were there, the police were there with a group of drunk youth and it was totally inappropriate for a place like Disneyland. Loved the Muppet show, again that whole nostalgia thing. Roger Rabbit, totally not worth the long line. Enjoyed Haunted Mansion - much better than the Christmas one! Crowds were heavy but not unmanageable. Make sure you have your own camera and dont be shy to ask someone to take a family pic of you, we are all in the same boat when visiting DL!!I learned alot from this trip and the biggest lesson I learned was that no matter how much and how detailed you plan things, you have to be able to be flexible and go with the flow sometimes!! - something I am learning to do!!
we are back from our trip to the most magical place on earth!! Weather was perfect, cloudy and cool in the mornings and sunny and warm - not too hot - in the afternoons. I think we saw temps about 26 - 28 degrees Celcius. Perfect summer weather for a Canadian!! I think I may do a trip report as I think it would be too long here but if you have any questions ask away! I went with my DH and my twin DS aged 11. Stayed at the Park Vue Inn in a bunkbed/queen room. Was really happy with our stay there. I did a detailed review on trip adviser so check it out! Just a few quick thoughts off the top of my head. As reported before, there aren't a lot of photo pass photographers around which I found to be a huge disappointment. We saw 3 or 4 at the same spots each day. In front of the flowered Mickey just after the turnstiles, in front of the castle in the evening, at the beginning of mainstreet facing the train - where the Christmas tree is in the winter - and over at DCA in front of the bridge. We were there for 7 days - in and out of both parks and these were the only ones we saw therefore I'm not sure I am going to purchase the photopass cd as we only have 4 different shots of our family. Oh and they were in Mickey's house of course. Little Mermaid lines were short. TSMM was still and always was a 45min wait,didn't matter what time of the day we went by it, but totally worth it!. DCA was crowded to get around because of all the construction. They did take the wall down the day we left for the new turnstiles - it looks beautiful. WOC was a huge disappointment. Not the actual show but the way they have the lines and they way they pack you in like sardines etc. I won't go on as I know many people love this show but I will not return to see this show untill they figure out a better way for people to see it. Never in my life have I met so many rude and inconsiderate people and won't be back for the LONG wait and see nothing...Anywho I will move on...Got to ride the Matterhorn before it closed - we loved this ride! FP are the only way to go with ST. the lines are waaaay too long at all times of the day(80mins). Tomorrowland was VERY crowded and hard to get around, we tried to get everything done there at once then avoided it at all costs. Got to see the Fireworks from the hub, they were good but not great. Kids loved when Tink and Dumbo flew! Loved seeing them from the hub, makes a huge difference to the show.Fantasmik is my absolute favourite show! Stood next to the middle light tower, worked like a charm. Lined up about 1/2hr before the 10:15 show time had perfect view. Aladdin was fantastic, don't miss this show - the genie is to die for!! Ate at Big Thunder BBQ- was the best food I have had for a long time! We would definately make this a must everytime we go. Ate at Corn Dog Castle - expensive and overcooked - not good. Saw Dapper Dans - they were great and Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - loved them - super funny. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the Soundsational Parade. Loved the floats, the music the themes - was perfect in my books. Brought back alot of childhood memories for me. And Mickey was AWESOME playing the drums!! Didn't like Goofy's Sky School at all, too jerky for myself and DH but kids liked it. Again I have to say, the Tron part of DCA just doesn't belong...I don't like how there is drinking there and don't like the atmosphere, its not family orientated and I think it takes away from the park. We avoided it every night so we wouldn't have to deal with it. The one night we were there, the police were there with a group of drunk youth and it was totally inappropriate for a place like Disneyland. Loved the Muppet show, again that whole nostalgia thing. Roger Rabbit, totally not worth the long line. Enjoyed Haunted Mansion - much better than the Christmas one! Crowds were heavy but not unmanageable. Make sure you have your own camera and dont be shy to ask someone to take a family pic of you, we are all in the same boat when visiting DL!!I learned alot from this trip and the biggest lesson I learned was that no matter how much and how detailed you plan things, you have to be able to be flexible and go with the flow sometimes!! - something I am learning to do!!
I'm glad I could help! I hope you have a great experience at the Park Vue like we did. I did WAY to much research too!!
I had heard about the water bottles but whenever we went into the lobby there were not any water bottles out but 2 big jugs of ice cold juice and cookies or donuts. I did not ask as we had purchased 2 cases at 
I do think that Disney needs to fix this though, I mean everyone who wants to go wants a great view and the way its set up just doesn't make it possible. I have never been disappointed with anything Disney before, but this does it for me for sure. Its too bad we didn't "bump" into each other!!
