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[OhioStateBuckeye]

I've been to WDW tons of times, but I've never been to DL. This summer myself, my littler sister, and our boyfriends are going to have a two week California adventure complete with a stay at DL. I was just wondering how many days you experts think I should allot to DL. We will most likely be going in June, and we are definitely up to being in the parks from very early in the day to very late at night.

Do you think two days is enough for this, or should we do more? I can only speak for myself, but I would like to experience all DL has to offer, so all the shows and all the rides whether they are the same that WDW has or not.

 

[Funball]

weclome!!!

i'd say at least 3 days if you never ever been to DLR

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Thank you

Three days is doable. I don't want us to miss anything, and really I'm ashamed to say my knowledge of DL is very poor...there are two parks, right?

I think I'm going to be hanging around this board for a looong time.

 

[AudreyII]

I usually do a 5 day stay and still could have done more. Even though the resort is smaller than WDW there is still a lot to cover. I agree that you should give it at least 3 days. Enjoy!

 

[AudreyII]

Thank you

Three days is doable. I don't want us to miss anything, and really I'm ashamed to say my knowledge of DL is very poor...there are two parks, right?

Yes, 2 parks, Disneyland and California Adventure. There is also Downtown Disney if you're interested in the restaurants and shops there.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I would totally do more days at DL, but we are only going to have ten to fourteen days to see the best of what Cali has to offer, so I don't think we can afford to spend half of it at DL, gotta appease the other travelers.

I'll just have to make the most out of the time we have, and I think three days sounds reasonable.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Yes, 2 parks, Disneyland and California Adventure. There is also Downtown Disney if you're interested in the restaurants and shops there.

I am not sure if Downtown Disney is going to be high on the list of priorities. Right now all I am certain of is gotta go on POTC and IJ and watch world of color.

 

[Hound 109]

Thank you

Three days is doable. I don't want us to miss anything, and really I'm ashamed to say my knowledge of DL is very poor...there are two parks, right?

I think I'm going to be hanging around this board for a looong time.

Given your desire not to miss anything, I'd say 3 nights.....with 3 1/2 to 4 days of touring at a minimum.


Several recent posts like this lately....here's my previous response to one of them with essential links for the first time visitor :

Take a deep breath.....you'll be a DLR guru in less than a month.

Here's the starting point for all WDW veterans....essential reading:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599


& here are the rest of Hydroguy's great tip threads:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520483


Also....lots good links in Mary Jo's sticky:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1072276


The flight is long, but it will be EASY getting up each morning with your time zone difference.

Read all/most of the links (& links inside the links) & you'll have a real handle on DLR. After reading all of the above, post again....lots of folks here will give great info & opinions on specific questions.

Have a great time planning a visit at Walt's Park & California.

 

[blackjackdelta]

We usually stay 5 but since you are young you maybe able to stand the 0800-2400 pace to get everything in and at the same time do a couple of repeats.

Jack

 

[SnowWhite09]

Most definitely 3 at least, but I think 5 is ideal. Have fun!

 

[clairabell29]

I would do no less then 3 days, and those would be full days (8am-12am)if you want to see everything. Other then that I would do 5 days and really enjoy the time there.