Thinking about a 1st trip to DisneyLand. Many questions!

[LAS2AMS]

I’m getting a completely different rate. It shows that room category sold out. Odd.

I’m guessing the quoted rate was for MK holders. Looks like the public discount is 20% at the moment but MK can get 25-30.

 

[Kit Jackson]

Something to think about, Disneyland is not that close to Hollywood/LA. That being said, I would skip the Hollywood Walk of Fame and do the Forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre instead. The Hollywood Walk of Fame isn't that interesting; it's names on a street, but the handprints, footprints, paw prints, and other kinds of prints have an actual connection to the people, animals, and what not that made them.

As for Disneyland, this book was incredibly helpful when I planned my first trip. https://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-G...cphy=9007538&hvtargid=pla-2281435177418&psc=1

I would do 4-5 days for a first trip, especially if you are from the other coast and won't be back soon. It gives you plenty of time in Disneyland to see and do almost everything you want without feeling rushed. You could take a break at the hotel in the afternoon if you wanted to. If a ride is down, it gives you more opportunities to ride it another day.

I would recommend Parkhoppers. The parks are incredibly close together. If wait times are shorter at the other park, you can easily switch. Also, if something is down, it gives you more opportunities to ride it other days.

 

[mikewdw]

The hotel decision will be important for us. Whether to stay onsite or if the cost will be too much off site. My wife really likes a nice clean hotel and is sort of picky. We have never stayed off site at WDW. Would like recommendation for any off site hotels with in walking distance that would compare to Disney hotels on cleanliness and safety. Amenities not as important. We would be at parks all day probably except maybe for afternoon rest/nap. I know we won't be able to predict exact rates for next summer but I am guessing 600-800 a night for Disney hotels so looking for something probably 250-400 a night. Trying to do a lot of research this summer while out of school. Thanks everyone for the info and help

 

[LAS2AMS]

There are plenty of excellent, clean, high end hotels surrounding DLR that are available at a reasonable price. The problem is that if you want Disney; they’re not Disney. Disneyland is an urban theme park; there’s around 15M people that live in Los Angeles/ Orange counties alone - millions within a short driving distance of DLR.

If the Disney bubble is a must, it’s not worth considering anything else. Avoid Pixar Place (will not feel Disney enough) and budget at least $750/night - $800 if you’re renting a car (Disneyland hotels charge parking).