Timing...

[disney minnie]

We are arriving by plane at the John Wayne Airport at 10am on a Friday. We have never been to Disneyland before. Would we have enough time to make a 12:00 Walk in Walt’s Footsteps Tour?

 

[Skyegirl1999]

I wouldn’t cut it that close. You never know what flight delays or traffic issues could occur, so even though it’s theoretically possible to be there by noon, it could get very stressful. I’d just enjoy your arrival day and not try to start off with a tour.

 

[az4boys]

I wouldn't try it either. So many factors... luggage? checking into a hotel? transportation? traffic? tickets ready to go?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Agree with the above posters. If the tour starts at noon, they want you checked in well before then. Who needs to start their Disney trip with stress?

 

[tarheelalum]

I agree with everyone. You might be sitting yourself up to fail with that. Even if you make it on time, that will be a super stressful.

 

[lalasmama]

Too close!

Landing: 10:00
Off plane: 10:15
Ground transportation: 10:25
To your hotel: 11:00
To the parks: 11:30
Check in for tour: 11:30 to 11:45

The above is assuming no delays landing or taxing to the gate, no slowness getting off the plane, no checked baggage, no waiting for ride share, no traffic on the way to the hotel, a quick check-in at the hotel, a short walk from the hotel to the parks, a quick security line, and no slow/dwaddling people in your group... You didn't have time to eat lunch before your tour in the above "perfect scenario." Lunch time for that tour is in the late-3pm hour. And if you miss the start of the tour, you could be out the $85-110 you paid, depending on the mood/abilities of the CM...

 

[ParkHopper1]

Can it be done?...yes...but I would book at least another hour if possible. Everything would have to go PERFECT to make that deadline...including no flight delays...and even at that you will be surprisingly rushed