Dear God, What have I done?

[mcm574]

New Years Day starts slow in the morning, but after the Rose Bowl Parade gets out, it picks up quickly and can be quite crowded by evening.

We are die-hard rope droppers, so that will work out quite well for us (my kids know that Mom's amusement park motto is, "Go early, leave early!") - thanks for the info!

We're also thinking through what we might do for a special NYE dinner, either at DTD or elsewhere in the area (we will have a car as we're driving down) - if anyone has any thoughts on that front, please share! My boys (6 and 10) are pretty good, adventurous eaters, but not too invested in a super sophisticated dining experience (so while their dad and I would probably lean towards, say, Napa Rose, that might not be the right thing for the family unit as a whole - though maybe Steakhouse 55 would be?).

Any thoughts appreciated, TIA!

 

[Jaina]

I hope you have an amazing time! It sounds like your expectations are reasonable, and you're doing your homework plenty early, so I'm sure you'll make the best of the craziness!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

... My boys (6 and 10) are pretty good, adventurous eaters, but not too invested in a super sophisticated dining experience (so while their dad and I would probably lean towards, say, Napa Rose, that might not be the right thing for the family unit as a whole - though maybe Steakhouse 55 would be?).

Any thoughts appreciated, TIA!

NR does a set dinner every NYE -- expensive prix fixe with a DJ/band and a dance floor, 2 seatings that night -- so S55 would probably be a better fit for your boys. The Jazz Kitchen might be fun, too,

 

[Malcon10t]

We're also thinking through what we might do for a special NYE dinner, either at DTD or elsewhere in the area (we will have a car as we're driving down) - if anyone has any thoughts on that front, please share! My boys (6 and 10) are pretty good, adventurous eaters, but not too invested in a super sophisticated dining experience (so while their dad and I would probably lean towards, say, Napa Rose, that might not be the right thing for the family unit as a whole - though maybe Steakhouse 55 would be?).

Any thoughts appreciated, TIA!

Many of the DTD locations, as well as Napa Rose and Steak House do special menus for NYE. Napa does a party atmosphere. There will be many options for you to choose from!