Did I Choose a Good time? Tips?

[CaseyK]

Hello everyone- so excited to be back here! We did our first family trip to Disneyland in April 2009 and I justed booked for the last week in September. Is this a good time to go? I saw on the Disney site that Halloween in Disney starts mid- September. Was interested in one of the trick or treat days but passed that up because the deal I got on flight and hotel for the last week of September was smokin'! Just curious to know if anyone thinks they'll be lots shut down or anything like that.

Also, my DD has to grow 1/2 an inch by then to reach the magical 40 inch mark (with shoes on). Not that I care if she doesn't but are they pretty picky if she justs makes it to that line? All she wants to do is ride the teacups again and again, but I would love to take her on Splash Mountain!

Thanks and so happy to be heading back!!! I am so giddy right now!!

Casey

 

[Michaella]

How exciting for you.. we will be there at the same time.

I found these closures..

Star Tours – closes July 26 for refurbishment and addition of elements for Star Tours 2.0. Expected to open in May 20, 2011.
Haunted Mansion – closed August 30 to September 16 to install the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
Village Haus Restaurant – closed August 30 to December 19 for refurbishment.
Horse Drawn Streetcars – closed September 7–30 for refurbishment.
Main Street Vehicles [Horseless Carriage, Omnibus, Fire Engine] – closed September 7–30 for refurbishment.
Newsstand – closed September 7–30 for refurbishment.
Space Mountain – closed September 12–16 to install the Ghost Galaxy overlay.
French Market – closed September 13–17 for refurbishment.
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin – closed September 20 to December 16 for refurbishment.
Indiana Jones Adventure – closed September 22 (one day)
Mark Twain Riverboat – closed September 27–30 for deck oiling.

Toy Story Midway Mania!– closed August 30 to October 10 for refurbishment.
Catch-a-Flave – closed September 7–16 for refurbishment.

Very very sad about Toy Story Midway Mania being closed!!!!



I am not sure on the height restrictions sorry.. we have never taken children before.

 

[VictoriaAndMatt]

Welcome to the Dis! You should check our September Check-In thread, as well as our Halloween thread. There is a ton of information in both. The September thread has a list of rides that will be down for refurbishment on the first page. 2 of the biggest being Star Tours and Toy Story Midway Mania.

I think that the end of September should be fine for crowds. A little more busy than a "normal" off season, but nothing major by any means. I think the parks will be seeing a bigger increase in crowds coming October with the Halloween parties and such.

As for the lines, CMs have been in my experience pretty strict. DS was JUST below the line for a ride (can't remember which) last time we went, and they wouldn't let him on. Same thing with DD in the past, though now she is big enough to ride everything.

I hope to see you around the Dis! Have fun on your trip.