TheDisneyNurse
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 26, 2015
Hello, disboards! I decided to be adventurous and book a solo trip to Disneyland for August. My travel dates are 8/9-8/16. I'm staying at Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort, which is a good neighbor hotel. I have a 5 day hopper pass with Maxpass and Magic Morning Early Access. I was originally going to NYC with my brother on these dates, but he backed out. I was a bit bummed, but then it hit me-- I always wanted to go to Disneyland! I already had the days off approved, and it would be much more affordable on my own (NYC was a graduation present for him). I just got out of a relationship, and planning this is really helping with my post-breakup sadness (A "THANK U, NEXT" trip, if you will)
So I have tickets and hotel booked (along with the transportation to and from LAX). I have to call jetblue and get a refund and/or exchange for a flight to LAX instead.
A couple of talking points/questions!
1) I've never travelled alone. Ever. Not even to WDW, and I live only 3 hours away. Any tips? I don't mind being alone. Is there anything around the area that is particularly fun and interesting for singles?
2) Galaxy's Edge is a MAJOR priority! And now that I'm traveling solo, no one will judge me for spending the whole day there. Will I need to make a reservation in August? How do the reservations work, if I have to? I don't mind long waits in line.
3) Any good eating places? I don't mind eating alone.
4) Are there any up-charge events that time of year in Disneyland? I'm a big fan of the extra morning magic and evening events in WDW.
5) Also! Could anyone explain maxpass to me? How is it different than fastpass plus that we have over on the east coast?
6) Is there some sort of photopass or memory maker option for disneyland? Since I'm solo, I'm really gonna rely on photopass for some great pictures!
And not related to Disneyland, but has anyone had any experience with venturing into LA from the Anaheim area? I want to do a little sight seeing.
Thank you so much for the help and advice! I am BEYOND excited!
-Kristen
So I have tickets and hotel booked (along with the transportation to and from LAX). I have to call jetblue and get a refund and/or exchange for a flight to LAX instead.
A couple of talking points/questions!
1) I've never travelled alone. Ever. Not even to WDW, and I live only 3 hours away. Any tips? I don't mind being alone. Is there anything around the area that is particularly fun and interesting for singles?
2) Galaxy's Edge is a MAJOR priority! And now that I'm traveling solo, no one will judge me for spending the whole day there. Will I need to make a reservation in August? How do the reservations work, if I have to? I don't mind long waits in line.
3) Any good eating places? I don't mind eating alone.
4) Are there any up-charge events that time of year in Disneyland? I'm a big fan of the extra morning magic and evening events in WDW.
5) Also! Could anyone explain maxpass to me? How is it different than fastpass plus that we have over on the east coast?
6) Is there some sort of photopass or memory maker option for disneyland? Since I'm solo, I'm really gonna rely on photopass for some great pictures!
And not related to Disneyland, but has anyone had any experience with venturing into LA from the Anaheim area? I want to do a little sight seeing.
Thank you so much for the help and advice! I am BEYOND excited!
-Kristen