Is their something similar to Tour Guide Mike

[desamnik]

for the Disneyland Parks?

We are going to DL in June, and I am hoping to find someone w/ the insider info like Mike.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[JennyW]

No, unfortunately there isn't. Most people seem to use the Ridemax software (www.ridemax.com). We used TGM last summer at Disney World and loved it. So use what you learned from TGM and apply it to Disneyland, combined with information from Ridemax.. It's a different experience putting together the trip, but it should work just as well.

 

[slp87]

I had a friend that just returned from a spring break trip. She used ridemax and loved it. They never waited more than 10 minutes and didn't use a single fastpass.

 

[spazzyjazzy]

no, but you should read the posts by HydroGuy. He has a plethora of information regarding rides and stuff like that. He is awesome!

 

[HydroGuy]

As noted by others, there is nothing like TGM for DLR. In truth, DLR is just not as complicated as WDW - two parks, three resort hotels, less dining options, and very little to do outside the parks that is Disney.

That said, some WDW vets conclude DLR is just "so small" that it is not that fun compared to WDW. And that is unfortunate, because DLR offers a number of advantages over WDW and has tons of Disney magic.

Another difference at DLR is that about 70% of the visitors are Southern California locals on day trips. At WDW only about 15% of the visitors are locals. Thus there is even less need for a TGM-like resource at DLR because there are many fewer folks coming from out of town who might need it.

For the above reasons, there are fewer planning resources for DLR as compared to WDW. One good resource, IMO, was mentioned already - RideMax.

Here are some other topics that might help you:

"A DLR Guide for WDW Vets"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599

"Getting The Most Out of a Summer Visit To DLR"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1345319

"HydroGuy's Hotel Rule"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199862

Have a great trip.