noodles91380
Earning My Ears
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Hey forum members! (If you don't wanna read the whole thing, there's a TL;DNR below)
I found out from my work that I'm going to SoCal for a conference on March 8-11, and my family is coming along. My daughter turns 4 on March 15 so my wife thought this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate her birthday at a Disney park. Even though the crowds are bad on weekends, we want to take her Disneyland on Saturday or Sunday on the weekend after the conference for a day of magic. Here are the key details to consider:
- We are happy to leave the lodging we have for my conference (Palm Springs) so we can stay in Anaheim somewhere.
- We probably only have one day to do this.
- She's your typical almost 4 year old girl; LOVES Elsa, Anna, Rapunzel, Arial, Pixar films. We have not exposed her to any pre-Little Mermaid Disney. A little bit intentional because we find some of it sends not the greatest messages to young girls (damsel in distress, etc) but we're not so hardlined that we wouldn't watch some Sleeping Beauty and stuff here and there so she has some context for who she's getting to see while at the park in order to get the most out of it.
- She is not a huge thrillseeker, but enjoys tame/moderate rides.
- Money IS an object, however we can spend some extra money if it seems like it would provide some real unforgettable experiences.
- We have a son who will be 17 months old on this trip. He's a handful, getting a chance to steal away for a nap midday would be helpful. There's a very good chance that wife parents will be coming too, so there will be 6 of us in total.
My questions are:
- What's the best way to do the whole character encounter thing? From what I read, the Frozen princesses are only available at the Cali Adventure Park. The Character encounter dining thing sounds cool, but which characters make their way through those things. It would be pretty disappointing if she got to meet...you know... Pluto and Mobly....for example.
- With only one day to spend, can we get away with just going to Disneyland? Should we spring for the Cali Adventure Park too since it seems to have some pretty cool stuff?
- Should we stay at a Disney hotel? Pros? Cons? Alternatives?
- Any other tips for maximizing the day? Fastpass? etc?
TL;DNR
How can we maximize a single day trip to Disneyland for our 4 year old daughter's birthday?
I found out from my work that I'm going to SoCal for a conference on March 8-11, and my family is coming along. My daughter turns 4 on March 15 so my wife thought this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate her birthday at a Disney park. Even though the crowds are bad on weekends, we want to take her Disneyland on Saturday or Sunday on the weekend after the conference for a day of magic. Here are the key details to consider:
- We are happy to leave the lodging we have for my conference (Palm Springs) so we can stay in Anaheim somewhere.
- We probably only have one day to do this.
- She's your typical almost 4 year old girl; LOVES Elsa, Anna, Rapunzel, Arial, Pixar films. We have not exposed her to any pre-Little Mermaid Disney. A little bit intentional because we find some of it sends not the greatest messages to young girls (damsel in distress, etc) but we're not so hardlined that we wouldn't watch some Sleeping Beauty and stuff here and there so she has some context for who she's getting to see while at the park in order to get the most out of it.
- She is not a huge thrillseeker, but enjoys tame/moderate rides.
- Money IS an object, however we can spend some extra money if it seems like it would provide some real unforgettable experiences.
- We have a son who will be 17 months old on this trip. He's a handful, getting a chance to steal away for a nap midday would be helpful. There's a very good chance that wife parents will be coming too, so there will be 6 of us in total.
My questions are:
- What's the best way to do the whole character encounter thing? From what I read, the Frozen princesses are only available at the Cali Adventure Park. The Character encounter dining thing sounds cool, but which characters make their way through those things. It would be pretty disappointing if she got to meet...you know... Pluto and Mobly....for example.
- With only one day to spend, can we get away with just going to Disneyland? Should we spring for the Cali Adventure Park too since it seems to have some pretty cool stuff?
- Should we stay at a Disney hotel? Pros? Cons? Alternatives?
- Any other tips for maximizing the day? Fastpass? etc?
TL;DNR
How can we maximize a single day trip to Disneyland for our 4 year old daughter's birthday?
