Flying into Lax this weekend...

[farmfresh2]

We are heading to DL from overseas, (regular DL visitors) arriving Sunday...and we are seeing some pretty scary news about federal military deployments into the area. I know it's a big place, but at one point the 101 was closed. Any thoughts on best strategies from airport? We don't want to cancel but it feels like this is just getting started.

 

[LAS2AMS]

The activity that’s taking place is nowhere near the touristy areas, especially if you’re just going from LAX to DLR.

 

[RedHead0186]

Reports from people in Los Angeles say it's not nearly as bad as what's being portrayed. Yes, there is some deployment happening, but a lot of it is trumped up. You should be fine!

 

[Mathmagicland]

We are heading to DL from overseas, (regular DL visitors) arriving Sunday...and we are seeing some pretty scary news about federal military deployments into the area. I know it's a big place, but at one point the 101 was closed. Any thoughts on best strategies from airport? We don't want to cancel but it feels like this is just getting started.

Are you planning to go between DL and Universal? That route goes where the 5 merges into the 101 (the 110 crosses the 101 here as well) in the downtown LA and is the general area where most of the happenings are taking place. If you are going LAX to DL, you should be OK as that route is south of downtown and never goes on the 101.

 

[gottalovepluto]

...We don't want to cancel but it feels like this is just getting started.

Frankly, if you don't feel it's a safe time to go you shouldn't go. If you don't feel safe, you aren't going to have a good vacation because your anxiety will be off the charts. Even if you feel safe at Disneyland you could spend the whole trip freaking out about getting back to LAX to go home. Disneyland isn't going anywhere.

 

[Lumpy1106]

Don't go to downtown LA - you'll be fine. Frankly that's my best advice in the best of times. If you are just going to DL there is no reason why you would. Take the 405 south to the 605 or 22 and you are good to go.

 

[LAS2AMS]

Frankly, if you don't feel it's a safe time to go you shouldn't go. If you don't feel safe, you aren't going to have a good vacation because your anxiety will be off the charts. Even if you feel safe at Disneyland you could spend the whole trip freaking out about getting back to LAX to go home. Disneyland isn't going anywhere.

Scaremongering. The activity is contained to non-touristy areas and by most reports is being dramatized by political theater. There are no disruptions on the roadways.

I was at DLR this weekend and it was business as usual.

 

[Lumpy1106]

Scaremongering. The activity is contained to non-touristy areas and by most reports is being dramatized by political theater. There are no disruptions on the roadways.

I was at DLR this weekend and it was business as usual.

Agree with all of this except that the agitators (I would not call them protesters) have managed to close down part of the freeway downtown. It does not affect OP though.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Scaremongering. The activity is contained to non-touristy areas and by most reports is being dramatized by political theater.

OP literally said they “feel” it’s just getting started. Reality doesn’t matter in that context. Would I hesitate to go to DL? No. Does that matter? Nope. If OP doesn’t feel safe, they will not have a good time.

 

[China Expat]

I disagree with the notion these are non touristy areas. Grand park is right across from our amazing concert hall and theaters and was made a mess of yesterday. I guess of you are not going toward the federal buildings or music center you are fine.

 

[evilmommie]

Are you landing at LAX and then heading straight to DLR? Or are you heading to Hollywood/LA to start your trip? Your post doesn't give specifics. You won't be taking the 101 to Disneyland. Current drive time to DLR from LAX is 55 min @ 5:50pm.

 

[LAS2AMS]

OP literally said they “feel” it’s just getting started. Reality doesn’t matter in that context. Would I hesitate to go to DL? No. Does that matter? Nope. If OP doesn’t feel safe, they will not have a good time.

Most people try to overcome irrational fears. But then again, this is a Disney forum…