Cast - DH, DS (15) and me (Splash5)
Transportation - Unless airfare plummets, we will be driving (17 hours).
Hotel - Fairfield Inn (across the street from Disneyland)
Trip dates - March 27-April 4.
This trip came about rather suddenly. Let me explain. We had already planned a trip to San Diego for Comic Con in July. Then we were going to hit Disneyland for 4 days at the same time. I had resigned myself to waiting for July (while still pining to go back to the parks[our last trip was in July of last year] - I know that it hasn't been that long, but I've got the fever you know?) My DS Zac started saying I want to go back to the park - (he has been there about 10 times in his life, so far). My DH, Chris finally says, "Well, we could go for spring break" and the plan was hatched.
Armed with my knowledge of all things Disney, and a tax return in hand, I began to research until my eyes crossed. I seem to go back to sights over and over to check and see if prices have gone down on hotels, or airfare, etc.
We live in Southern Washington and have driven a few times to Disneyland. Usually we fly down, but airfare being what it is these days + the cost of a shuttle or rental car, we decided to economize and drive.
So here's the game plan........
We are going to leave around 6:00 am on Saturday, March 27th. We will try to get as far as Stockton or Santa Nella (11 or 12 hours) the first day. Then a quick (5 or 6 hours on Sunday.)
I had toyed with staying at Hojos, but they didn't have anything available when we decided to book the trip - of course it is also California's spring break time when we are going. I booked a room at the Fairfield Inn. We've stayed there before and were very happy with the service, beds and proximity to the parks. If we can't stay onsite, this is the next best option for us..
Now I am just obsessively eyeing the weather and hotel costs...... Stay tuned for more.....
Transportation - Unless airfare plummets, we will be driving (17 hours).
Hotel - Fairfield Inn (across the street from Disneyland)
Trip dates - March 27-April 4.
This trip came about rather suddenly. Let me explain. We had already planned a trip to San Diego for Comic Con in July. Then we were going to hit Disneyland for 4 days at the same time. I had resigned myself to waiting for July (while still pining to go back to the parks[our last trip was in July of last year] - I know that it hasn't been that long, but I've got the fever you know?) My DS Zac started saying I want to go back to the park - (he has been there about 10 times in his life, so far). My DH, Chris finally says, "Well, we could go for spring break" and the plan was hatched.
Armed with my knowledge of all things Disney, and a tax return in hand, I began to research until my eyes crossed. I seem to go back to sights over and over to check and see if prices have gone down on hotels, or airfare, etc.
We live in Southern Washington and have driven a few times to Disneyland. Usually we fly down, but airfare being what it is these days + the cost of a shuttle or rental car, we decided to economize and drive.
So here's the game plan........
We are going to leave around 6:00 am on Saturday, March 27th. We will try to get as far as Stockton or Santa Nella (11 or 12 hours) the first day. Then a quick (5 or 6 hours on Sunday.)
I had toyed with staying at Hojos, but they didn't have anything available when we decided to book the trip - of course it is also California's spring break time when we are going. I booked a room at the Fairfield Inn. We've stayed there before and were very happy with the service, beds and proximity to the parks. If we can't stay onsite, this is the next best option for us..
Now I am just obsessively eyeing the weather and hotel costs...... Stay tuned for more.....
