Disneyland help please

[annsteere]

OK, I'd much rather go to Disneyworld. Epcot, AK, MGM etc.

But, a business trip to California is taking me to Disneyland's back door in Feb. Anybody read these boards that can suggest ways to spend a Saturday (noon to close) in the Magic Kingdom?

The sad news is that 6 attractions, including Splash Mountain and Pirates of the Carribean.

I am especially wondering what parades and shows to catch.

 

[disneyag]

Check out Mouseplanet.com. They have lots of DL info.

 

[azlaura]

Disneyland is fun....okay it is not Disney World but i perfer DL to MK. I am not sure what is closed right now but there is plenty to do and if you get a chance go to Cailforina Adventure at night and see the Main Street Electrical Parade!
Make sure you do Pirate's and Haunted Mansion, both are very different from MK! Do the Indiand Jones ride(not at MK), Mr. Toad(no longer at MK) and eat at The Blue Bayou(inside Pirates)!
Check out DL web site, they will tell you what attractions are closed for the time you are there!
Any ??? you can email or PM me and I would be gladed to help... I love Disneyland!
Laura

 

[azlaura]

Disneyland is fun....okay it is not Disney World but i perfer DL to MK. I am not sure what is closed right now but there is plenty to do and if you get a chance go to Cailforina Adventure at night and see the Main Street Electrical Parade!
Make sure you do Pirate's and Haunted Mansion, both are very different from MK! Do the Indiand Jones ride(not at MK), Mr. Toad(no longer at MK) and eat at The Blue Bayou(inside Pirates)!
Check out DL web site, they will tell you what attractions are closed for the time you are there!
Any ??? you can email or PM me and I would be gladed to help... I love Disneyland!
Laura

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>I think you'd be in for a treat at either Disneyland or DCA.

At both parks you'll be surrounded by the music and fun that is so unique to Disney. If you're set on having a "typical" Disney experience, you might want to stay at Disneyland. You'd be able to see the revamped Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln on Main Street. You'd also be able to visit the original Tiki Room, and the Jungle Cruise, as well as the exciting Indiana Jones, and the new Tarzan's Treehouse in Adventureland. Even though Pirates may be shut down, you could still enjoy the ambience of New Orleans Square. There is always entertainment there, and maybe you could have lunch/dinner at one of the restaurants there. Frontierland offers a fun show - Billy Hill & the Hillbillies at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon, and, of course, Thundermountain Railroad.... well, the list goes on.

As for shows, etc., I would recommend the Parade of the Stars, and for the evening, definitely Believe! fireworks show - one of the best I've ever seen.

If you'd like something different, you might try California Adventure. I'd highly recommend visiting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the show Blast (great), and the Animation studio there. They have a great attraction called Soaring Over California. It is a lot of fun. There are also rides at Paradise Pier, and a real fun ride - Grizzly River Run (but bring a poncho). A couple of attractions are there that you're probably familiar with - Muppet Movie 3D and It's Tough to Be a Bug.


I think you'd have a lot of fun at either park. And don't forget Downtown Disney, with its shops and dining.

 

[raidermatt]

If you choose DL, there's also the Matterhorn and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, which are not at MK. Not sure what the hours will be, but I prefer riding the Matterhorn after dark. It's sort of a Space Mountain with a view...

Most agree that It's a Small World is better at DL. The outside is definietly more elaborate. Oh, and Toontown is definitely better at DL. More elaborate, and has Roger Rabbit's Spin.

Certainly if you like MK, you won't be disappointed with DL. WDW is larger overall, and has more to offer, like Epcot, MGM, AK, BB, etc. But if you'll only be going for a day, that won't matter.