Thanks much for the pics Janet! Under 2 months until we go so definitely enjoying seeing DL pics. Where did you eat/where do you recommend? Most of the time it'll just be me and the 1 day I have with my son we'll be trying to cram everything in so looking for CS suggestions! Anything you think we definitely shouldn't miss compared to WDW? It's been nearly 10 years since we were at DL. I went through the guide books with my son and it sounds like his "must do" list consists of: Space, TSMM, California Screamin and the Sun Wheel - should be doable! Also want to squeeze in Pirates but interested in your thoughts!
we were there from weds to saturday, it was dead, no more than 10 minute wait except for TSM which really wasn't bad in the evening one day - 45 mins standby. they don't have FP for it

. Otherwise, make it your 1st ride of the day, 1st grabbing FP tix to soarin on the way. The entrance to GCA is under construction, you have to take detour which places you in the park the far right side of soarin.
Pirates is def must do, it's much longer excellent! HM & SplMt not as good as WDW. BTM is better @ DL and seemed more exciting. The Sun Wheel takes forever to load. There are 2 different car types: the stationary (chicken ones which i picked lol) and ones that do their thing sliding on a loop...reminds me of a physics experiment.
I am all about dark rides, DL is king: Mr. Toad, Alice, Pinocchio, Snow White, Peter Pan is not as good as WDW, Roger Rabbit is fun u can amp it up ala tcup ride to spin if you like.
don't miss iindiana jones (why oh why didn't they put it in AK?) FP or space mt, i like the ride and cars set up (side by side) so much better than WDW.
They still allow u to use FP after the window of expiration.
The quality and options for CS food is amazing @ DL imo, but slightly pricer. We enjoyed the sandwiches @ the River Belle terrace. The following tray was under $13. Lots of interesting toppings and everything was fresh tasting.
Had chicken nuggets (real, whole pieces of chicken) and the stage door place next to river belle only because it was only place we could find open after the FW one night. Once again missed the pomme frittes (sp) at the french quarter restaurant darn it, gumbo supposed to be almost as good as blue bayous which was great. I was disappointed in my strip steak. Ordered med came well done, wound up giving most of it to DH. They did give us anniversary dessert.
In GCA, they have a kiosk with real coffee

did a fine job with my carmel latte. Across from it in the area where the boudin bakery area & outdoor food court is I enjoyed the brocolli cheese soup in bread bowl but noticed an excellent looking chicken salad on the next table lol.
Enjoyed a dole whip and one of the bengal chicken skewers as a snack (they're not big enough for a meal).
Any other questions, let me know...when are you going?