Going for one day - which day is best?

[Krisby10]

Hi, last minute trip and I would love any/all advice - Never been to disneyland (but went to disneyworld last September).

We will be arriving in CA on June 29th- 9am
Then we have until July 4th when we fly back at 830pm

We want to cram all we can in, but still relax - ha, don't think that will happen. We have 3 adults and my 3 1/2 year old son.

I want to do SeaWorld, Legoland, and one day at disney -
I can already see not much beach time eh? =)

If we do stick with one day at Disney (my son requests to see Mickey Mouse, and this is his vacation as well) -- what of them days would be best? I am assuming this week will be EXTREMELY busy?
Where should we eat? I am thinking one sit down meal if I can even find anything so last minute.

I am thinking we wont do anything the day we arrive - and the day we leave - so that leaves 4 full days left. Are all three of these activites too much? Maybe we should just do two of them.
Never been to this area though and would love to do what we can while there, who knows if we ever get back.

Also, any good deals on tickets for any of these places we can find?

THANKS so much
Kristie

 

[avalon451]

If I were you, I think I would plan on taking at least 2 days to do Disneyland, three if at all possible. It's much more enjoyable at a relaxed pace, especially with a 3 y.o. From other things I've read on this board, Legoland is kind of lame. I've never been there, but I've seen several comments on here like, "If I'd known it was so lame I'd have spent that day at DL." Maybe that's a must-do for your son, though? Heard lots of good stuff about SeaWorld, though.

For some answers to your basic questions about how to get the most out of DL during a busy season, there is a sticky thread at the top of the page titled "Hydroguy's Tips Compilation." It's absolutely great to answer lots of questions for you.

If you took Mon-Wed to do DL, and bought a 3-day hopper, you would get one early-entry day, which would be Tuesday. Perfect day to walk on (with very little wait) all those Fantasyland Rides that your son will love, plus Buzz Lightyear, a hero to many 3-year old boys.

Just my 2c worth of suggestions! Good luck!