UtahMama
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We're planning a road trip in August, the 12th-the 15th...renting a mini-van in Salt Lake with our 4 kids from Salt Lake City.
In one hour's time, I compared AAA, Costco.com and "a la carte" pricing, and found the Costco deal to be the most desirable.
Here's my plan so far:
Day one, Aug 12: drive straight through (being WELL prepared with DVD's, activities, snacks, etc). Check in to hotel (still haven't nailed hotel suite for 4 kids/2 adults) then go do Goofy's Kitchen for dinner. I chose GK because our little man is 4 and I really want the classic characters, not Pooh, Princesses, etc. Then maybe swim then sleep.
Day two, Aug 13: Disneyland day. Matterhorn first! (hee hee, the kids have voted). NO hopper pass, if I can swing it.
Day three, Aug 14: California Adventure- I want to do the preferred seating/picnic dinner for World of Color. Again, straight pass, no hopper this day.
Day four, Aug 15: "Park Favorites"/Rope Drop. This day will be the only park hopper day.
Day five: high tail it out with a Vegas breakfast as the goal...a lofty goal, I'm sure.
Misc. money savers and ideas/thoughts....
1. I once heard of a company that prepares really cool baskets that are in the hotel room when your kids arrive. I would LOVE to do this but think I can do it "cheaper"...light up parade toys, stuffed animals, pins/lanyard, etc. bought on e-bay or with coupon codes on Disneyshopping. I'll take them with us and sneak them in whilst my DBF distracts the kids.
2. AP blackout days that weekend, yes, but I worry about crowds still.
3. My new man (of nearly 2 years..."new", LOL) and I want to do a "He said/She said" trip report. I'm all pie-eyed and pixie dust, and he's more...reality based, but VERY funny. This man, I kid you not, in the beginning of our relationship, once said, and I quote: "What? we can totally "do" Disneyland in half a day!"
I stared at him blankly wondering if that was a deal-breaker moment...right before I laughed till I pee'd
Love him as he is slooooowly absorbing my "magic".
4. My biological kids are boys, ages 13 and 11 (at the time of this trip) and one girl age 6...have been a dozen times each. My DBF's son is 4 and he just loves Buzz Lightyear, Peter Pan and Bambi and has NEVER been
Imagine the MAGIC he'll have (nothing better!!!). Hence the wanting of a suite at a Good Neighbor hotel. The list is short on Costco.com, but I'm contemplating the Embassy Suites Anaheim South due to the free breakfast and the 4th night is free.
5. I can not wait to see The World of Color in person! I've watched it a dozen times on You Tube and find a big lump in my throat each time. MAGIC
In one hour's time, I compared AAA, Costco.com and "a la carte" pricing, and found the Costco deal to be the most desirable.
Here's my plan so far:
Day one, Aug 12: drive straight through (being WELL prepared with DVD's, activities, snacks, etc). Check in to hotel (still haven't nailed hotel suite for 4 kids/2 adults) then go do Goofy's Kitchen for dinner. I chose GK because our little man is 4 and I really want the classic characters, not Pooh, Princesses, etc. Then maybe swim then sleep.
Day two, Aug 13: Disneyland day. Matterhorn first! (hee hee, the kids have voted). NO hopper pass, if I can swing it.
Day three, Aug 14: California Adventure- I want to do the preferred seating/picnic dinner for World of Color. Again, straight pass, no hopper this day.
Day four, Aug 15: "Park Favorites"/Rope Drop. This day will be the only park hopper day.
Day five: high tail it out with a Vegas breakfast as the goal...a lofty goal, I'm sure.
Misc. money savers and ideas/thoughts....
1. I once heard of a company that prepares really cool baskets that are in the hotel room when your kids arrive. I would LOVE to do this but think I can do it "cheaper"...light up parade toys, stuffed animals, pins/lanyard, etc. bought on e-bay or with coupon codes on Disneyshopping. I'll take them with us and sneak them in whilst my DBF distracts the kids.

2. AP blackout days that weekend, yes, but I worry about crowds still.
3. My new man (of nearly 2 years..."new", LOL) and I want to do a "He said/She said" trip report. I'm all pie-eyed and pixie dust, and he's more...reality based, but VERY funny. This man, I kid you not, in the beginning of our relationship, once said, and I quote: "What? we can totally "do" Disneyland in half a day!"


4. My biological kids are boys, ages 13 and 11 (at the time of this trip) and one girl age 6...have been a dozen times each. My DBF's son is 4 and he just loves Buzz Lightyear, Peter Pan and Bambi and has NEVER been


5. I can not wait to see The World of Color in person! I've watched it a dozen times on You Tube and find a big lump in my throat each time. MAGIC
