Honestly, why would you think that thousands of other people wouldn't want to go at the same time that you do? It's like any limited time event. The longer you wait, the more people you'll encounter who are also trying to see something one last time or before it ends. In this case, this is the 14th month of a 15 1/2 month event. Of course the remaining options will be limited if you have specific conditions, which as lower crowds. In addition to the 60th there's also a Star Wars overlay in TL, a new Frozen show, new version of Soarin, and several other new/updated things happening. Disney didn't stop growing with the 60th, they strive to bring in crowds all the time. They've been very successful at doing so for the last 14 months, with no indication that they're going to stop.
No need to be rude. I didn't have this opportunity before. It was brought up recently by my grandmother who lives in so cal for a graduation gift before I start graduate school. Yes I know I'm not the only one who wants to see these things but I can still hope to have fun and make the best of it right?
It's also rude to insist that there is a special time when you could go during the second most crowded time of the year where everyone else who has planned for a year or more isn't going to disturb your time there. The reality of DLR is that the walkways are as small as 6 feet wide at certain points and that people will crowd into it regardless. No one is keeping the less crowded days a secret, you're insisting on something that doesn't exist. And you're asking for something on extremely short notice in a short time frame when many other people are in the exact same situation and planned ahead and are accepting of the fact that you will be there adding to the crowds for their trip.
Yes, you can still see the shows without buying one of the dining packages. For PtN, it's a parade, so you have to find a spot along the parade route. The caveat is that PtN is very popular, so front row spots fill up hours before the parade starts. If you can swing it, it's usually easier to find a prime viewing spot for the second parade of the evening. A popular option is to watch Disneyland Forever from Main Street or Small World Mall and then immediately move to where you want to watch PtN. It means about an hour wait (usually), but you should have a pretty good view of PtN. For Frozen, Live at the Hyperion, you can also get a FP for the show. The dining package guarantees that you'll see the show from a prime viewing spot (e.g., center front orchestra), but they do distribute FP for all three sections (orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony). For WoC, you can get a FP and watch the show from the FP viewing areas (both of which have locations with great view and locations with not-so-good views). You can get a sense of the WoC viewing areas in the WoC SuperThread (viewing area map is in the first post).
Thank you! I never been to DL so I don't know what to expect. I didn't think it was a problem asking for info. How do you know when APs are blocked if you don't mind me asking? I like how you always throw in the positives haha makes me stay hopeful
Disneyland.com has a blockout calendar posted:
I figured as much. Doesn't hurt to ask though
Good to know. Haunted mansion is one of my favorite rides in WDW. But big thunder mountain another favorite will be closed during my next WDW trip. You gotta pick and choose your battles I guess. I'm just curious is it any different then the WDW one? Other than the special holiday one of course
