I just got back from a split trip with my 2 daughters 12 and 17. We drove our 5 hour drive with little traffic arrived at 1. Checked into marriott (free with points) and went to DL by 2:30. It was very crowded but managed 4-5 rides and had dinner. Wanted to go to sleep early and took Lyft back. I woke a bit earlier went to Starbucks and drove to the Grand(1 night splurge). I was there by 5:15 and was able to check in and to my surprise got a room by Napa elevators and it was ready! Went back picked up my girls and was in room by 6. We went to DL (magic morning without the magic) and was very crowded! With maxpass and good planning we rode everything along with rise of the resistance. When crowds were high we walked back to room for swim and lunch. At 3 we were able to go to Rise of the resistance. At that time DL was too crowded to stay so we went to DCA and rode quite a few rides. After world of color went to room and watched fireworks from balcony. Up at 5:30 got Starbucks and started waiting in line near Napa at 6:20. By far best perk Early morning at DCA. We were literally first people in park and rode toy story 2 times coaster 4 times and guardians 3 times within hour along with fast pass for cars. The rest of the day we planned fast pass for what we missed and left before traffic at 2. Best food for us La Brea Bakery(great pasta and salads) and pacific wharf cafe. Both close and delicious. Ordered dole whips 2 times with ease lines were very long.
Best trip and use of annual and Max passes along with hotel.
i love all the tips I get from this forum. I learned a lot even though I have been to Disney since I was 5.
Best trip and use of annual and Max passes along with hotel.
i love all the tips I get from this forum. I learned a lot even though I have been to Disney since I was 5.
