So we fit in a few days at the DLR as part of our honeymoon last week and I wanted to write up a trip report to share while it was still fresh in my mind.
First of all, big thanks to everyone on this board for all of their tips and advice, great contributions from so many people and I am eternally greatful. I hope this serves as some sort of 'pay back' and can help future Disney goers/entertain present ones.
Sunday October 12th - 2014
Woke up at 9 AM, our flight leaves at 2 PM. We pre packed our bags before the wedding, so it was just a matter of throwing in the last toiletry items and zipping it up. The wedding is a blur, goes by way to fast. A lot of people warned me of this but I didn't believe them. Regardless it was a huge success and everyone had a lot of fun, this bodes well for our luck moving forward!
We board the plane at our small air port and get ready to tackle a 2 hour transfer at Denver Internatioanl en route to SNA. I am expecting a big hassle at customs and a looooooong wait in line at security.. but about 30 minutes after landing we are through both and patiently waiting for our next flight. The good luck continues?
The connecting flight is not only on time, but early. What the H? Bags are on their way out before we even get there and its a quick scoop up and out the front doors as I wave good bye to the Duke. Cab ride to the DLR, arriving as a few families before us are checking in. The questions they are asking make me shake my head, don't people research this stuff ahead of time? When is the extra magic hour? What bars and restaurants are available on site? What shows are there this week? I knew this stuff 30 days ago!!! Ok.. wait.. maybe I have a problem then?
Regardless, we get up to the front desk with a laid back California gentleman helping us, we immediately click and a few jokes are exchanged. He congratulates us on the marriage and hands us two "Just Married" pins (which would be crucial moving forward) and then informs us that he is able to upgrade us to their best view available in the Disneyland Hotel! Well how about that.
Grab the bags, head over to the tower, forget the name, but it faces Downtown Disney. What floor is our room on? Top floor, ok then.. up we go and wow, the view was amazing. We looked right over DD, we could see a lot of the rides in DCA and DLR and just as we are taking this all in... fireworks start going off. So we sat in our room with the blinds wide open just taking in the entire show, talk about great timeing and a great start to the trip!
Quick shower to rinse the air port off of us and we are on our way to Trader Sams inside the DLH. This place is not to be missed, not to be missed, again, not to be missed!!!!111one!111eleven
The beer on tap was great, the food was even better, and my other half really enjoyed the 'slushie' style drinks. On top of that a number of the drinks come in speciality collector cups if you are into that kind of thing. We got a zombie cup that will look great holding our halloween candy for many years to come and serve as a reminder of the honeymoon. Must try food: panko crusted chinese long beans. The crew working the bar is also great, every time someone orders specific drinks there is a light show with sound effects and they get really into it. Great fun, great night. Off to bed though because we have a 8 AM start the next day and I want to hit Radiator Springs Racer..
First of all, big thanks to everyone on this board for all of their tips and advice, great contributions from so many people and I am eternally greatful. I hope this serves as some sort of 'pay back' and can help future Disney goers/entertain present ones.
Sunday October 12th - 2014
Woke up at 9 AM, our flight leaves at 2 PM. We pre packed our bags before the wedding, so it was just a matter of throwing in the last toiletry items and zipping it up. The wedding is a blur, goes by way to fast. A lot of people warned me of this but I didn't believe them. Regardless it was a huge success and everyone had a lot of fun, this bodes well for our luck moving forward!
We board the plane at our small air port and get ready to tackle a 2 hour transfer at Denver Internatioanl en route to SNA. I am expecting a big hassle at customs and a looooooong wait in line at security.. but about 30 minutes after landing we are through both and patiently waiting for our next flight. The good luck continues?
The connecting flight is not only on time, but early. What the H? Bags are on their way out before we even get there and its a quick scoop up and out the front doors as I wave good bye to the Duke. Cab ride to the DLR, arriving as a few families before us are checking in. The questions they are asking make me shake my head, don't people research this stuff ahead of time? When is the extra magic hour? What bars and restaurants are available on site? What shows are there this week? I knew this stuff 30 days ago!!! Ok.. wait.. maybe I have a problem then?
Regardless, we get up to the front desk with a laid back California gentleman helping us, we immediately click and a few jokes are exchanged. He congratulates us on the marriage and hands us two "Just Married" pins (which would be crucial moving forward) and then informs us that he is able to upgrade us to their best view available in the Disneyland Hotel! Well how about that.
Grab the bags, head over to the tower, forget the name, but it faces Downtown Disney. What floor is our room on? Top floor, ok then.. up we go and wow, the view was amazing. We looked right over DD, we could see a lot of the rides in DCA and DLR and just as we are taking this all in... fireworks start going off. So we sat in our room with the blinds wide open just taking in the entire show, talk about great timeing and a great start to the trip!
Quick shower to rinse the air port off of us and we are on our way to Trader Sams inside the DLH. This place is not to be missed, not to be missed, again, not to be missed!!!!111one!111eleven
The beer on tap was great, the food was even better, and my other half really enjoyed the 'slushie' style drinks. On top of that a number of the drinks come in speciality collector cups if you are into that kind of thing. We got a zombie cup that will look great holding our halloween candy for many years to come and serve as a reminder of the honeymoon. Must try food: panko crusted chinese long beans. The crew working the bar is also great, every time someone orders specific drinks there is a light show with sound effects and they get really into it. Great fun, great night. Off to bed though because we have a 8 AM start the next day and I want to hit Radiator Springs Racer..
