Scrappygrrl
Mouseketeer
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- Jul 16, 2009
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Hi all -
Quick recap on my day in DL And DCA, Wednesday, July 9th. I am a WDW vet, but found myself solo in CA on a business trip with one entirely free day. Here's how it went:
Arrived at the Hilton Anaheim at 5:50 am. Miraculously they had my room ready, Disneyland view, King bed. I liked this hotel a lot. After I got settled in, I walked to the entrance and had breakfast at the Denny's right across the street. Easy walk on fresh legs in the morning, but I recommend using the ART, for later (I did!)
Purchased my one day hopper (ouch) and was at the DCA gates at 7:30. They let us through at 7:45 and then held us at the "hub" until 8:00. We then followed Lightening McQueen down the road. I immediately single ridered RSR, two times in a row. Amazing! Can't say enough good things about this ride! I took some pics, walked through Bugs Land and got on ToT. Different than WDW but still fun! Stopped to watched 5 guys and a Dime (cute!)
I then headed over to DL, and quickly did Jungle Cruise, Indiana Jones, DL RR, Pirates, Splash, HM. Loved Pirates and Indy!
Stopped and had lunch at the the Hungry Bear.
Did Big Thunder. Was getting hot so headed over to DCA for Grizzly River Run but it was down. Took that as a sign and went back to room for a nap and shower.
Headed back to DL for the 4 pm parade and then saw Mickey and the Magical Map.
Headed back to DCA for Soarin and Grizzy (so fun - and rode with a great family!) Walked over to ride Little Mermaid, and then over to Paradise Pier and hit up TSMM (probably the longest wait of the day - 20-25 minutes).
Walked to Cars Land again and had another Single rider RSR.
Quick dinner at Flo's, I was hoping to see the neon at Cars Land but I was getting pooped! I headed over to Tot to get my kids some Jack Skellington Merch. Wandered through the Mad T party and watched for a bit. Fun!
My original plan was to go track to DL and do the Fantasyland and Tommorrowland rides I had missed and then the fireworks, but I was done. The sun just did me in.
I was able to see the firework from my room though!
Overall, a successful day, I think?
WDW vs DL impressions: I liked the compactness of DL, though it definitely makes the it feel crowded. There is an oddness to crossing the street to the entrance with cast members in costume, yet out of character. But it did not detract from my experience at all.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Quick recap on my day in DL And DCA, Wednesday, July 9th. I am a WDW vet, but found myself solo in CA on a business trip with one entirely free day. Here's how it went:
Arrived at the Hilton Anaheim at 5:50 am. Miraculously they had my room ready, Disneyland view, King bed. I liked this hotel a lot. After I got settled in, I walked to the entrance and had breakfast at the Denny's right across the street. Easy walk on fresh legs in the morning, but I recommend using the ART, for later (I did!)
Purchased my one day hopper (ouch) and was at the DCA gates at 7:30. They let us through at 7:45 and then held us at the "hub" until 8:00. We then followed Lightening McQueen down the road. I immediately single ridered RSR, two times in a row. Amazing! Can't say enough good things about this ride! I took some pics, walked through Bugs Land and got on ToT. Different than WDW but still fun! Stopped to watched 5 guys and a Dime (cute!)
I then headed over to DL, and quickly did Jungle Cruise, Indiana Jones, DL RR, Pirates, Splash, HM. Loved Pirates and Indy!
Stopped and had lunch at the the Hungry Bear.
Did Big Thunder. Was getting hot so headed over to DCA for Grizzly River Run but it was down. Took that as a sign and went back to room for a nap and shower.
Headed back to DL for the 4 pm parade and then saw Mickey and the Magical Map.
Headed back to DCA for Soarin and Grizzy (so fun - and rode with a great family!) Walked over to ride Little Mermaid, and then over to Paradise Pier and hit up TSMM (probably the longest wait of the day - 20-25 minutes).
Walked to Cars Land again and had another Single rider RSR.
Quick dinner at Flo's, I was hoping to see the neon at Cars Land but I was getting pooped! I headed over to Tot to get my kids some Jack Skellington Merch. Wandered through the Mad T party and watched for a bit. Fun!
My original plan was to go track to DL and do the Fantasyland and Tommorrowland rides I had missed and then the fireworks, but I was done. The sun just did me in.
I was able to see the firework from my room though!
Overall, a successful day, I think?
WDW vs DL impressions: I liked the compactness of DL, though it definitely makes the it feel crowded. There is an oddness to crossing the street to the entrance with cast members in costume, yet out of character. But it did not detract from my experience at all.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Sure you missed some but that just gives you a reason to go back!
