First visit with the kiddies...

[SamuraiFiction]

Hey everyone! I have enjoyed reading all the threads and have been trying to schedule our trip plan by using as much advice as I can. I'd like some input though on our specific situation.

Me, DW, DS5, DD2 and my Mom are heading to DLR this weekend, July 24-26. We are staying at the HOJO. We have the SoCal Summer Passes (not Plus), which gives us access to one park per day for three days. Unfortunately with these tickets we cannot park hop and do not have MM or DTMM access on any of the days. With those restrictions, what are your feelings about the order of rides / attractions and what park to visit on what day?

Initially I was thinking that DCA on Saturday would be better since we'll be driving down from Los Angeles on that day and that will give us a little more time to make the trip since DCA opens later. Then Disneyland on Sunday and Monday. Of course we will try to enter the park right at opening on the 3 days.

Any input will be greatly appreciated! We are so excited!

 

[marcemc]

Initially I was thinking that DCA on Saturday would be better since we'll be driving down from Los Angeles on that day and that will give us a little more time to make the trip since DCA opens later. Then Disneyland on Sunday and Monday. Of course we will try to enter the park right at opening on the 3 days.

Any input will be greatly appreciated! We are so excited!

I think that is a good idea, if kids are into Toy Story, I would go ahead and get into TSMM first. On your way there, don't forget to get fast passes for Soarin' !!!

"Bug's Land" has tons of water features for hot summer days, and there is also Monster's Inc (totally cute).

Regarding Disneyland, I would make sure you try to get about 1/2 before the park opens, make a list of your "we don't want to miss this ride for sure" and take it from there. Young kiddos love fantasyland & Toon Town.

Enjoy

 

[JaxsonsMom]

It has a lot to do with your preference, if I was in your situation, I would do DL on Saturday as its more fit for your kids ages. They will enjoy the time there and are probably excited.
This will give them the opportunity to possibly sleep in a little on Sunday . I know my son is wiped out from a day at the park. Then in DCA you can slow down and take your time, if you plan on doing only what you kids can, you will finish the park and most likely start to do things again.
THe monday go back to DL and do things you missed or things the kids enjoyed!

I hope they have a wonderful time, don't forget to get them first time visit pins from City Hall!


TB

 

[LavenderPeach]

Hmmmm.... I think I would do DL on Saturday but i can see a good point in doing DCA on saturday since you'll be arriving later. All APs (except premium) are blocked on saturdays so i think it should be slightly less crowded which makes me think DL would be better to do that day. Also, if it's your kids' first visit then it just seems like fun to start off in DL with the castle and all for the "wow" factor. Definitely do DL on monday since it's not a MM day.

Whatever you decide I can't stress enough the importance of being there before the park opens when you can (i understand not doing that on the day you arrive though). You really can get SO much done in those first few hours. Have a fun trip!