Help Princess Frog Premier and Disneyland Birthday Please

[raysmom]

HI
I am coming west with my DD for the first time. We are from Pa. We have tickets to the Princess and the Frog premier and party they are having at Disney Studios on on Sunday Nov 29th at 10am

I am a Travel agent but am humble enough to say I am great at planning trip to DW and we are DW pro's at least 2-3 times a yr, but will say I am new to the DisneyLand. I have not had any client s go to Cali yet. I have only been 1 time some 20 something ys ago. I want to make this a great Birthday week

We are thinking of coming in Friday after Thanksgiving (best flights) and staying through the 2nd. I got the 400 off deal at Disneys Paradise hotel but......................... only from 28-2nd (that Friday 27th) was a black out date.

Is the Meal plan worth it in Disneyland?

So I need opinions on where to stay Friday night, should I just stay in the area at a cheaper hotel until we can check in Saturday?

I am flying into SNA but unsure how to plan our time. Getting in Friday at around 1pm local time

My DD wants to shop on Rodeo and see the walk of fame ect too should I do them when I Get in Friday or after we leave the Premier at Disney studios on Sunday since we will be in Burbank?

My daughters birthday is Monday the 30th so I know she wants to go to Disneyland on her Birthday. Where should be eat for a Birthday

Should I get the Southern Cali pass since I dont know when we will be back to Cali again? She has been to Seaworld and Universal in Fl a few times so would she really be missing anything if we didnt do those in Cali????

Is Universal in Cali better?

thanks for any help!!!