first trip

nancym717 · 06-23-2006, 11:38 AM

I'm leaving on Sunday for my first trip to the DL resort! Any words of wisdom??

protostars · 06-23-2006, 11:42 AM

1. have fun.....

2. go to the calender on VF and schedule a time and place to meet some of us regular visitors.....if you post....someone will show....

debijeanm · 06-23-2006, 01:48 PM

Keep your Disney Magic glasses on and have a great time. I was there Tuesday of this week and, while it was crowded, it was manageable. Still, it's a good idea to get to DL when it opens if you can, get your fastpass - free with your admission ticket and available at the ride - for one "don't wanna miss it" ride, then go ride another (don't wanna miss this) ride early in the morning. Don't miss the Dole Whip (pineapple ice cream yummmmm...) at the Tiki Room (the line is shorter while you wait for the show - thanks VF for turning me onto those; my dad LOVED it). Sometime during the day (not first thing, the line will be too long) go to ToonTown and Mickey's House for your picture with Mickey Mouse. Have one taken in front of the Castle, too. When you pick up the castle one, have them put Tinkerbelle on someone's shoulder. After you've ridden your "don't miss" rides, do your souvenier shopping. Don't wait until the end of the day to pick up your pictures - you'll wait as long in that line as you did for rides at the end of the day. If you buy too much stuff (who, me?), there's a package check service at the stand near the entrance (maybe Star Trader, too). Everyone has their "favorite" spot to watch the parade and/or fireworks. Mine is the balcony area of the train station. Finally, don't frustrate yourself trying to do everything in one day. Prioritize and be ready to go with the flow. And again, have a GREAT time!

Reeder113 · 06-23-2006, 01:59 PM

Thats awesome that you're going for the first time. Congrats!!! You will LOVE it if you go there with the intent to get out of the real world and into a world of adventure. You can do anything you want there......go to the jungle, explore an ancient temple with Indiana Jones, get spooked (and laugh) in a Haunted Mansion, fall 5 stories on a log into a brier patch, wisk through the wilderness on a runaway mine train, fly through space, bobsled through Matterhorn Mt., and the list goes on and on. Definately get a hopper pass so that you can experience California Adventure at least once. You need to go on Soarin' Over California and the Tower of Terror! Theres a lot of other good rides there, too besides just those 2. Use Fastpass whenever you can and you will save a lot of time and get to experience a lot more. And finally take lots of pictures!! Bring a videocamera if you have one so that you can go back and experience your magical trip again if you want to. Also, be sure to watch Fantasmic!!! Have fun!

debijeanm · 06-23-2006, 02:14 PM

You need to go on Soarin' Over California and the Tower of Terror!

Well, I'm chicken to ride TOT but I definitely agree with Reeder113 that a park hopper is well worth the extra $20. Soarin' alone is worth that! It's a real treat!

mrhappybomb · 06-23-2006, 02:36 PM

Yes I agree with SM Space mountain is a must ride at DLR along With Indiana Jones Adventure, Splash Mountain, Haunted mansion ect... I would continue but that would take up to much Space.

Mickeysgirl · 06-23-2006, 05:30 PM

I would say "hope" you have fun! BUT i know that being at DLR you WILL have fun! SO HAVE FUN! RELAX! HUG CHARACTERS AND enjoy every minute of it !
--------------------------------------Double post added here.
Oh sorry one more thing... BE A KID AGAIN!! after all, its what DLR is for! Have a wonderful supercalifragulistic time!!!

ATSF&DLRR · 06-23-2006, 06:10 PM

Take your time and have lots of FUN.

pma812@gmail.com · 06-23-2006, 07:45 PM

#1: Fastpass!!!!!!!

#2: Drink LOTS of water, because it's going to be HOT!

#3: Don't rush. Stop every once in a while, relax and just take in the sights of all the people having fun around you.

Fastpass Fanatic · 06-23-2006, 07:50 PM

If you don't want to wait in long lines, BE AT THE FRONT GATES AT LEAST45 MINUTES BEFORE THE PARK OPENS!!! Then you can ride all the must-see rides in the morning before it gets crowded. And one thing you should keep in mind is that the Matterhorn can get some very long lines in the afternoon and there is no fastpass for it. Ride it in the morning while everyone else in the park is going for Space Mountain or Indiana Jones. I hope you have fun on your first trip!

debijeanm · 06-23-2006, 08:52 PM

Oh sorry one more thing... BE A KID AGAIN!! after all, its what DLR is for! Have a wonderful supercalifragulistic time!!!

Well said, Mickeysgirl!

adrianne · 06-25-2006, 09:25 AM

In the middle of the day, when its really crowded, I like to take the train around the park - I start at the Main Street Station, and go all the way around the park and get off back at Main St. It's a nice restful trip, and it gives me an idea of what parts of the park are busiest and least busy.

Ratty12345 · 06-25-2006, 09:54 AM

Go on all the rides that don't have a fastpass in the morning (it's less crowded) and save your fastpass rides for night.

brunetteTinkerbell1955 · 06-25-2006, 12:25 PM

DOLE WHIP.

LRFan42 · 06-26-2006, 03:34 PM

make sure to appreciate being there! all the memorable shows, music, rides, and food!

06-23-2006, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
nancym717 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6 My Mood:	first trip I'm leaving on Sunday for my first trip to the DL resort! Any words of wisdom??

06-23-2006, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
debijeanm Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,021 Images: 109 My Mood:	Keep your Disney Magic glasses on and have a great time. I was there Tuesday of this week and, while it was crowded, it was manageable. Still, it's a good idea to get to DL when it opens if you can, get your fastpass - free with your admission ticket and available at the ride - for one "don't wanna miss it" ride, then go ride another (don't wanna miss this) ride early in the morning. Don't miss the Dole Whip (pineapple ice cream yummmmm...) at the Tiki Room (the line is shorter while you wait for the show - thanks VF for turning me onto those; my dad LOVED it). Sometime during the day (not first thing, the line will be too long) go to ToonTown and Mickey's House for your picture with Mickey Mouse. Have one taken in front of the Castle, too. When you pick up the castle one, have them put Tinkerbelle on someone's shoulder. After you've ridden your "don't miss" rides, do your souvenier shopping. Don't wait until the end of the day to pick up your pictures - you'll wait as long in that line as you did for rides at the end of the day. If you buy too much stuff (who, me?), there's a package check service at the stand near the entrance (maybe Star Trader, too). Everyone has their "favorite" spot to watch the parade and/or fireworks. Mine is the balcony area of the train station. Finally, don't frustrate yourself trying to do everything in one day. Prioritize and be ready to go with the flow. And again, have a GREAT time! __________________ Debi Fate is kind, she brings to those who love The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

06-23-2006, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Reeder113 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: not close enough to DLR :( Posts: 184 Images: 5 My Mood:	Thats awesome that you're going for the first time. Congrats!!! You will LOVE it if you go there with the intent to get out of the real world and into a world of adventure. You can do anything you want there......go to the jungle, explore an ancient temple with Indiana Jones, get spooked (and laugh) in a Haunted Mansion, fall 5 stories on a log into a brier patch, wisk through the wilderness on a runaway mine train, fly through space, bobsled through Matterhorn Mt., and the list goes on and on. Definately get a hopper pass so that you can experience California Adventure at least once. You need to go on Soarin' Over California and the Tower of Terror! Theres a lot of other good rides there, too besides just those 2. Use Fastpass whenever you can and you will save a lot of time and get to experience a lot more. And finally take lots of pictures!! Bring a videocamera if you have one so that you can go back and experience your magical trip again if you want to. Also, be sure to watch Fantasmic!!! Have fun! __________________ If you can dream it, you can do it! ~Walt Disney~

06-23-2006, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
debijeanm Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,021 Images: 109 My Mood:	You need to go on Soarin' Over California and the Tower of Terror! Well, I'm chicken to ride TOT but I definitely agree with Reeder113 that a park hopper is well worth the extra $20. Soarin' alone is worth that! It's a real treat! __________________ Debi Fate is kind, she brings to those who love The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

06-23-2006, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrhappybomb Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,412 Images: 9 My Mood:	Yes I agree with SM Space mountain is a must ride at DLR along With Indiana Jones Adventure, Splash Mountain, Haunted mansion ect... I would continue but that would take up to much Space. __________________ Times been on Indiana Jones Adventure scenes the day it opened: 170 Times been on Canyon Blaster scenes 2004: 305 Check out my first Music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te5GkcLkP5o

06-23-2006, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
protostars Gone, yet not forgotten Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,006 Images: 195 My Mood:	1. have fun..... 2. go to the calender on VF and schedule a time and place to meet some of us regular visitors.....if you post....someone will show....

06-23-2006, 05:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mickeysgirl Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I live about 10 hours or so from DL...you may think thats far, but no distance is too far to go home Posts: 220 My Mood:	I would say "hope" you have fun! BUT i know that being at DLR you WILL have fun! SO HAVE FUN! RELAX! HUG CHARACTERS AND enjoy every minute of it ! --------------------------------------Double post added here. Oh sorry one more thing... BE A KID AGAIN!! after all, its what DLR is for! Have a wonderful supercalifragulistic time!!! __________________ Do you remember your imagination?...when Neverland was your destination, your magical adventure isnt over yet..just hold on tight and dont FORGET! * DisneyLand is your land! 100th post on March 19, 2006!: I didnt ask to be a princess.....but..if the tiara fits...LOL Last edited by Mickeysgirl; 06-23-2006 at 05:33 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-23-2006, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
ATSF&DLRR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 90 Images: 2 My Mood:	Take your time and have lots of FUN. __________________ Your attention please.. The Disneyland Limited now arriving form a trip around the Magic Kingdom. Those of you have a ticket books, please remove a D Coupon and present it to the conductor as you enter the turnstile. Last call for the DISNEYLAND Limited now leaving for a grand circle tour of the Magic Kindgom, through the Grand Canyon Diorama and the Primveal World. Last Call!! 'Boooooooooooard!!!

06-23-2006, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
pma812@gmail.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 198 My Mood:	#1: Fastpass!!!!!!! #2: Drink LOTS of water, because it's going to be HOT! #3: Don't rush. Stop every once in a while, relax and just take in the sights of all the people having fun around you.

06-23-2006, 07:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fastpass Fanatic Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 136 My Mood:	If you don't want to wait in long lines, BE AT THE FRONT GATES AT LEAST45 MINUTES BEFORE THE PARK OPENS!!! Then you can ride all the must-see rides in the morning before it gets crowded. And one thing you should keep in mind is that the Matterhorn can get some very long lines in the afternoon and there is no fastpass for it. Ride it in the morning while everyone else in the park is going for Space Mountain or Indiana Jones. I hope you have fun on your first trip!

06-23-2006, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
debijeanm Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,021 Images: 109 My Mood:	Oh sorry one more thing... BE A KID AGAIN!! after all, its what DLR is for! Have a wonderful supercalifragulistic time!!! Well said, Mickeysgirl! __________________ Debi Fate is kind, she brings to those who love The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

06-25-2006, 09:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
adrianne Crazy Cat Lady Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wine Country - Sonoma County, California Posts: 1,769 Images: 10 My Mood:	In the middle of the day, when its really crowded, I like to take the train around the park - I start at the Main Street Station, and go all the way around the park and get off back at Main St. It's a nice restful trip, and it gives me an idea of what parts of the park are busiest and least busy. __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) Remember that NOT getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck

06-25-2006, 09:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ratty12345 Random Azn Dude from CA Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 613 Images: 7 My Mood:	Go on all the rides that don't have a fastpass in the morning (it's less crowded) and save your fastpass rides for night. __________________ "To all that come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America... with hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." -Walt Disney, July 17, 1955- My Countdown Counting down to: Class of 2009 Grad Nite at Disneyland! 164 days 0 hours 28 minutes

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06-26-2006, 03:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
LRFan42 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So-cal Posts: 75 My Mood:	make sure to appreciate being there! all the memorable shows, music, rides, and food!

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