DCA Rope Drop Fastpass Strategy

[DISFaninMI]

We're going to be in Disneyland & DCA on Dec 2 & 3, right after Thanksgiving which I know is historically one of the least-busy times of the year.

Two main questions:

1. We are doing two 1-day park tickets, so no early morning entry. Should we avoid the park that does have early morning or don't worry about it?

2. For DCA specifically, We're headed to Radiator Springs Racers first, but I also know we need fastpasses to World of Color ASAP. How do I do this? Which do we do first?

Thanks for your help!

 

[gmi3804]

We're going to be in Disneyland & DCA on Dec 2 & 3, right after Thanksgiving which I know is historically one of the least-busy times of the year.

Two main questions:

1. We are doing two 1-day park tickets, so no early morning entry. Should we avoid the park that does have early morning or don't worry about it?

2. For DCA specifically, We're headed to Radiator Springs Racers first, but I also know we need fastpasses to World of Color ASAP. How do I do this? Which do we do first?

Thanks for your help!

1. Yes. Avoid the Early park. And be one of the first inside at the other park.

2. WoC FPs take a long time to run out. Your priority should be RSR FPs.

 

[grnflash]

Agree with the PP. Ropedrop the non-EE park. At DCA, pick up your RSR FP and if TSMM is a priority, head straight there. WOC FP's will be available for a long time.

**Though I would read HydroGuy's WOC thread. It will give you an idea which viewing section you want to be in and you can better time when you pull this FP.

 

[TheChapman6]

I would go straight to woc fast pass then go ride Tammy then get fast pass for rsr just my opinion

 

[BirdsSingWords]

I would go straight to woc fast pass then go ride Tammy then get fast pass for rsr just my opinion

What if Tammy doesn't want to give everyone rides?

 

[MouseEXP]

Two main questions:

1. We are doing two 1-day park tickets, so no early morning entry. Should we avoid the park that does have early morning or don't worry about it?

2. For DCA specifically, We're headed to Radiator Springs Racers first, but I also know we need fastpasses to World of Color ASAP. How do I do this? Which do we do first?

Thanks for your help!

1. Yes pick the day that doesn't have the Early Entry

2. Do not ride RSR without Fastpass. Then decide if you want to ride RSR twice. This is how you do it if you want to ride RSR twice otherwise skip getting the RSR FP first thing in the morning and just ride Toy Story Midway Mania first...

Park Opens at 9am. Get to the entrance of DCA by 830am
They will let you into the Buena Vista Street area early. Head to the rope near the right side of the Carthay Circle.
When the park opens, get a FP for RSR then immediately head to Paradise Pier and ride Toy Story Midway Mania, then Screamin, Mickey Fun Wheel, Symphony Swings and the Little Mermaid. It should be close to 1030am now.
Get a FP for the World of Color. It should be for the blue section.
Then ride Grizzly River Run and Soarin. Should be 1130am by now.
Time to get 2nd FP or 1st FP for RSR. Probably use your first FP for RSR.
Lunch time.
After Lunch hit up Hollywood Land. Grab a FP for Tower of Terror when it is time and make sure you watch Aladdin the Musical.
Then do everything in Cars Land and use the 2nd FP for RSR.

For World of Color make sure you get to the viewing holding area 30 minutes before the time posted on your ticket. The holding area for the Blue Section is across from the Little Mermaid attraction. When they let you into the viewing area make sure you get a spot against one of the railings so no one would be directly in front of you.

 

[pinkprincess30]

^^ Wow! Great plan...saving to reference for our May 2015 trip. First trip to DCA since Cars Land opened. WooHoo!!!