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[the donut]

So... we can do LM and Soarin' both before 9:30 am?

That's right, they were both open to DLR hotel guests. Not sure if that's going on all summer, but it was that way this weekend.

 

[frank808]

I hope it stays the same. Will be going to DCA in a few days. Will report if this holds true for the next couple of weekends.

 

[ChasRN]

Where is the line for the early entry to DCA for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests? Is it the Grand Californian entrance, or do they have a special line at the main entrance?

Thanks!

 

[Muddy Rivers]

Just want to finalize our strategy:

-Line up @ GCH entrance (we are GCH guests) a little before 9 AM (have they been prompt in opening at 9 or is it 9ish?)

-Get World of Color Fast Passes

-Little Mermaid

Now the question is would it be better to head over to Toy Story Mania (we are huge fans) area before park opening and line up to get there when the park opens or do Soarin and come back?

2 years ago, when we came in early through the GCH entrance, a cast member walked us over to Toy Story Mania. Is this still the case.

 

[HydroGuy]

Where is the line for the early entry to DCA for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests? Is it the Grand Californian entrance, or do they have a special line at the main entrance?

Thanks!

Yes, the GCH entrance.

 

[the donut]

I edited the original post - another poster (nonsuch) observed that although they let the non hotel guests line up at 9:30 at LM, guests still cannot ride without a room key until 10am.

 

[disneymom23]

Just want to finalize our strategy:

-Line up @ GCH entrance (we are GCH guests) a little before 9 AM (have they been prompt in opening at 9 or is it 9ish?)

-Get World of Color Fast Passes

-Little Mermaid

Now the question is would it be better to head over to Toy Story Mania (we are huge fans) area before park opening and line up to get there when the park opens or do Soarin and come back?

2 years ago, when we came in early through the GCH entrance, a cast member walked us over to Toy Story Mania. Is this still the case.

I plan to get there at 9:00. Ride LM until 9:30. Get in the Toy Story Line. Leave my family there and run over and get FP for Soarin'.