How far is California Adventure from DL?
It is right across from Disneyland- it sits where the parking lot use to be. Very nice plaza to cross between the two parks. And dwontown Disney is just a short walk down the sidewalk between the two parks.
Is there an afternoon or evening parade?
DL has the Parade of the Stars - on weekends it is twice per day in afternoon and early evening. during the week it may only run once per day.
DCA has the Electrical parade on the evenings- possible weekend only.
What is DL's normal park hours in April? Check the disney web site for a calendar. Depending on your dates it could be opne at 8 am and close at 11 pm OR not open until 10 am to 10 pm or some other variation.. check the calendar. You amy need to check a few more weeks closer to date of arrival as they don't list it all unitl three weeks before.
Not to miss in DCA:
Soaring over california
Screaming - rollercoaster
Hyperion theatre: Aladdin
Not to miss DL:
Indiana Jones (may be closed for refurbishment depending on dates)
Splash Mt
Matterhorn
Big Thunder Mt Railroad
Places to stay:
Hojo's for $45 per night at Entertainment card rate.
Priceline for $40 bid (Hyatt, Marriot, Hilton, West Coast)
Transportation:
Aanaheim Resort Transportation system. Buy a pass from your (off site) hotel for $2 per day. Easy to use and fast service.
Nearby hotels.. walk.. it's faster than the ART busses.
If on site:
Walk to Downtown Disney and board the monorail to get into DL.
Paradise Pier and Grand Californian also have special entrances into DCA.