How many days?

[GrumpyBa*D]

Hi haven't been to DL since 1987... going with my mother will probably be the last time she is really mobile enough to travel. we are going to get a scooter and she really loves DW... how many days do we need? We are going late January mid week

 

[VGCgroupie]

I would say 3 is a good number. 2 days at DL and 1 day at CA

 

[Genie+]

I’ve only gone once - about 2 years ago. DH booked as a surprise 3 nights. Afterward we wished 4 nights though, and plan to do 4 nights Sept 2027 when we bring our adult kids for the first time.

We are the type that repeatedly visit WDW and have seen almost everything over time. If you’re on the level of doing more than just attractions… time goes too quick. We spent time at Trader Sam’s and our pool while staying at DL Hotel, dinner at Napa Rose and checked out Grand Cali, arrived early to get good spot for the one night show during our trip,… all sorts of stuff like that PLUS trying to do most attractions. Had a blast!

We ended up missing a few of our priorities that one more day likely would’ve fixed.

 

[BriannaRuth]

It probably depends a lot on your mom and how well she is able to travel, navigate crowds, what she wants to do, etc. How old is she?

We normally do 5 days in the park with one day off in the middle for DTD and hanging out at the hotel (we usually stay at the DLH), usually do half a day at the pool, which may not be something you want to do in January depending on weather. It's nice to have a day for a break in the middle of 5 park days, which can be a lot. Three days is not uncommon for many people.

Have you talked to the mom about the trip so you know what she wants to do or what her energy level might be at the parks? My mom would be no more than 2 days and done, probably not even two full days, but it really depends on her.

 

[GrumpyBa*D]

It probably depends a lot on your mom and how well she is able to travel, navigate crowds, what she wants to do, etc. How old is she?

We normally do 5 days in the park with one day off in the middle for DTD and hanging out at the hotel (we usually stay at the DLH), usually do half a day at the pool, which may not be something you want to do in January depending on weather. It's nice to have a day for a break in the middle of 5 park days, which can be a lot. Three days is not uncommon for many people.

Have you talked to the mom about the trip so you know what she wants to do or what her energy level might be at the parks? My mom would be no more than 2 days and done, probably not even two full days, but it really depends on her.

Mom will be 81 and isn't much help. I was figuring on 3 or 4 especially if she isn't up to long days. at DW we would be 6-7 days 10-8pm at least and no off day...

 

[Kit Jackson]

I would say 4 or 5 days. It gives you a chance to go back to the room and rest in the middle of the day if you need to but still be able to see and do almost everything you want to in the parks.

 

[LKing]

You didn't mention what time of year you will be visiting.

I agree with adding more days if you can. The additional time lets you visit the parks at a more leisurely pace, take in the entertainment, and enjoy the ambiance of the parks.

 

[GrumpyBa*D]

You didn't mention what time of year you will be visiting.

I agree with adding more days if you can. The additional time lets you visit the parks at a more leisurely pace, take in the entertainment, and enjoy the ambiance of the parks.

Late January m-?

 

[LKing]

Late January m-?

Something to consider is that shows (parades, Fantasmic, fireworks, World of Color, etc) will likely be on weekends only that time of year.