Hi there!
I'm a former Floridian who has lived in Northern California for a very long time. I haven't been down to DLR for over 8 years (and WDW has been even longer). My mom just called me, and she's arranging a trip to DLR for all of my siblings (we're all adults), and both of my brothers will be bringing their 3-year-old sons for their first ever trips to DL! They live in central California, so they are planning to drive down, spend the day, and drive back. Personally, I think that's crazy, so I just booked two nights at a walking-distance hotel for a reasonable rate. But now I have a bunch of questions!
1. I'll be driving down and checking into the hotel, probably around 2 pm on a Friday. I'll be meeting my family for the Big Reunion trip to DL on Saturday morning. FIRST QUESTION: Is it worth it for me to buy a 2-day pass and visit the park on a Friday night by myself?
2. I went when DCA opened, but I was underwhelmed. My family on Saturday will be visiting DL only. Should I bother to go back to DCA on Friday? Should I just go get a park-hopper so I can bounce between the two parks on Friday night?
3. Let's say that I end up saving the money and don't go to a park on Friday. Is there enough to do at Downtown Disney on a Friday that I won't get bored?
4. And the dumbest question. I'm debating getting a travel vest / photographers vest to wear instead of carrying a backpack. This way I could carry my camera, sunscreen, glasses, and even a guidebook. Does anyone have any experience with one of those?
5. Any suggestions about guidebooks or itinerary websites? I'm really into hidden Mickeys/backstage info/imagineering details/park trivia.
6. Any suggestions for iPhone apps?
Thanks so much in advance!
Bill
I'm a former Floridian who has lived in Northern California for a very long time. I haven't been down to DLR for over 8 years (and WDW has been even longer). My mom just called me, and she's arranging a trip to DLR for all of my siblings (we're all adults), and both of my brothers will be bringing their 3-year-old sons for their first ever trips to DL! They live in central California, so they are planning to drive down, spend the day, and drive back. Personally, I think that's crazy, so I just booked two nights at a walking-distance hotel for a reasonable rate. But now I have a bunch of questions!
1. I'll be driving down and checking into the hotel, probably around 2 pm on a Friday. I'll be meeting my family for the Big Reunion trip to DL on Saturday morning. FIRST QUESTION: Is it worth it for me to buy a 2-day pass and visit the park on a Friday night by myself?
2. I went when DCA opened, but I was underwhelmed. My family on Saturday will be visiting DL only. Should I bother to go back to DCA on Friday? Should I just go get a park-hopper so I can bounce between the two parks on Friday night?
3. Let's say that I end up saving the money and don't go to a park on Friday. Is there enough to do at Downtown Disney on a Friday that I won't get bored?
4. And the dumbest question. I'm debating getting a travel vest / photographers vest to wear instead of carrying a backpack. This way I could carry my camera, sunscreen, glasses, and even a guidebook. Does anyone have any experience with one of those?
5. Any suggestions about guidebooks or itinerary websites? I'm really into hidden Mickeys/backstage info/imagineering details/park trivia.
6. Any suggestions for iPhone apps?
Thanks so much in advance!
Bill