Carsland Worries... help, advice, opinions...

[Oodalolly]

We are a family of seven going to Disneyland June 10 - 15. Here's the thing... we only make it to DL about every 3 or so years. We usually try and go when things are less busy but this is really the only week that worked. So here's my question. I have 2 boys 4 and 6 that would love to get a chance to see Carsland but it's our last day in the parks and opening day. Does anyone have any advice for a plan of attack, or should we just forget about it?

 

[DisneytheKid]

I wouldn't necessarily say dont do it, just be prepared for a very busy day. Possibly bring things for your boys to do in line while you wait... I'll qualify that with I don't have children and have never been to a park on opening day... Good luck and have a great family vacation!

 

[silence]

We are a family of seven going to Disneyland June 10 - 15. Here's the thing... we only make it to DL about every 3 or so years. We usually try and go when things are less busy but this is really the only week that worked. So here's my question. I have 2 boys 4 and 6 that would love to get a chance to see Carsland but it's our last day in the parks and opening day. Does anyone have any advice for a plan of attack, or should we just forget about it?

I have read on other boards that people are planning on lining up the night before. I'm not sure I would even try DCA on the 15th, especially with two little ones.

 

[engo]

Get a fastpass for RSR early in the morning. If the fp situation is anything like Star Tours last year, you will see long lines just to get a fp, and they will run out a couple of hours after opening. Remember RSR uses fastpass machines *outside* of Carsland, by It's Tough to Be A Bug

Also, DCA will be closed on June 14 which means everyone will be at DL, so plan accordingly.

Have fun, and some pixie dust for the boys with Carsland.

 

[HydroGuy]

We are a family of seven going to Disneyland June 10 - 15. Here's the thing... we only make it to DL about every 3 or so years. We usually try and go when things are less busy but this is really the only week that worked. So here's my question. I have 2 boys 4 and 6 that would love to get a chance to see Carsland but it's our last day in the parks and opening day. Does anyone have any advice for a plan of attack, or should we just forget about it?

I have read on other boards that people are planning on lining up the night before. I'm not sure I would even try DCA on the 15th, especially with two little ones.

There will be very long lines to enter DCA on June 15th because of all the overnight campers. Unless you are staying onsite and can use the GCH entrance, I am afraid that by the time you got into DCA the RSR FPs will be gone and the lines for everything else at CL will be 2+ hours long.

If you are staying offsite, I am not sure the current policy but in the past if you ate breakfast at a place like StoryTellers at GCH they would let you use the special entrance by showing a receipt. If you can do this I would be strongly tempted.

With all of that said, if you feel like you can dedicate the day to CL just do it and tell the kids it will be a big crowd and how lucky they are to be there on opening day. And just make a party out of it rather than treat it like it is dreadful. That might go a long way towards them having a good memory or a bad one.

HTH