DL touring plan?

[Michele325]

Is there a place I can look at touring plans for DL like ones for DW? We have always used one for DW to get the most out of our trips (we go every year). This will be our first trip to DL (and it will be a 1 day whirlwind for just my 9 year old and myself). Any advice for us on what to see and order? We want to experience as much as we can of what is different from DW. Thanks!

 

[HydroGuy]

Best place IMO is RideMax www.ridemax.com. Sehlinger's Unofficial Guide to DLR also has touring plans but these are in a book and hence static.

 

[S. S. Columbia]

... Any advice for us on what to see and order? We want to experience as much as we can of what is different from DW. Thanks!

Here's a thread that may be helpful...

ºoº Attractions Unique to Disneyland & California Adventure from WDW
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=802084

Most of the Fantasyland attractions/rides are slow-loaders, especially Alice in Wonderland and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. The Matterhorn Bobsleds loads relatively slowly, so it's usually best to see these as early as you can.

Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, and Pirates of the Caribbean are some of the "Must Sees." SM and Indy have FastPass. PotC loads relatively fast and can be seen in the middle of the day.

Be sure to see the original Enchanted Tiki Room -- Under Walt Disney's Management. Hopefully Iago will never step foot (or wing) in DL's original version. (Usually the Tiki Room can easily be seen in the middle of the day.)

RideMax.com only costs $15 (for 3 months) and it can be a helpful, fun planning tool (if you're into it). It also includes some general touring tips, and has some recommendations for the parades and fireworks. Despite what RideMax's itineraries say, be sure to start collecting FastPasses as early as you can.

Hope that helps.