Favorite time of day at the Happiest Place On Earth!

Imjustpeachy · 03-31-2006, 10:41 AM

So, as I was responding to the thread about "what ride to go on first" I was thinking how when I go to DL that I want to get there first thing in the morning as early as possible and stay shopping till the park closes. However, when I thought of the first ride, it reminded me of being there early in the morning, with the fresh smell like the park is brand new and when it's a beautiful sunny day, to see the dew on the foliage and the just-turning-baby blue-sky with a beautiful sunrise. I'd have to say that the morning is the best time to be at Disneyland for me. It gives a fresh new start and you have the whole day to map out your adventure. Sure the afternoons are nice and the evenings hold the most awesome fireworks show, but the morning gives me that sense of happiness because I know what lays ahead for me for the rest of the day.

This is why I love Disney so much =)

Hmm, i'm sure many of you have your own memories and are just as much of a fan as I am, so share what your favorite time of day is at Disneyland.

jason_culley · 03-31-2006, 11:32 AM

I chose the morning becuase it is a new day. A chance to make new memories. That feeling you get that you still have many hours left in the day and you are spending them at the Happiest Place on Earth!

The night time can be a mixed experience for me, especially if it is my last night at DL. There are so many good memories of the good times from the day or days before, but on the last night you know you will not be coming back tomorrow and that is kind of sad. Maybe differant if you live near the park like I used to, but now I am about 700 miles away.

On my last trip I spent most of the last day in DCA with my son, we went on California Screamin' too many times to count. We left DCA when it closed and made our way back into DL in time for the fireworks show. We just stood near the entrance by the Christmas Tree and watched the fireworks. I spent a lot of time looking at the people and buildings around me while my son watched the fireworks, knowing that tomorrow all this would be a memory and I would be heading home. Although we had a great week at DL it was depressing walking out of the gates for the last time.

I need to plan another trip!!!!

mickeyfan · 03-31-2006, 12:04 PM

I like the night time because all the attractions look very exciting all lit up..the park feels more exciting.

barfownz · 03-31-2006, 01:04 PM

I enjoy morning because it just has a magic touch to it.

disneylover · 03-31-2006, 02:31 PM

I picked evening. I love the lighting all around the park, and for some reason, everything feels more exciting to me.

Ezra · 03-31-2006, 02:47 PM

All of it!

Executioner · 03-31-2006, 04:21 PM

Midday for me. I like the afternoon time.

garbagepixie · 03-31-2006, 04:23 PM

I love it early in the morning. But the real "magic" is at night when it's lit up beautifully.
It gives me chills.

Fantasmic_Freak · 03-31-2006, 04:57 PM

my favorite time.. when im off work and can go play in the parks! er.. 11 pm ish.

kates4u · 03-31-2006, 05:02 PM

I like all day at DL but if I had to pick one I like evening. I like the time of the day when the sun starts to set and it casts such a beautiful glow over the park, and the twinkley lights start to come on...yeah I've spent many nice evenings in DL!

debijeanm · 03-31-2006, 06:04 PM

Evening, just as the sun is going down and glinting off the gold crowns on the castle. Gorgeous!

The Forbidden Eye · 03-31-2006, 06:46 PM

I like the Morning and night. Everything in the AM is peaceful and has a touch of magic. The night is where all the real magic is with the lights going on and Disneyland is shown magically before my very eyes.

JasperGein17121 · 04-01-2006, 02:36 PM

All of it. But I would choose evening, w/ morning at a close 2nd.

Chatterbug · 04-01-2006, 05:02 PM

The night time with all the lights is the most magical time for me. A day that is not over yet & I have already had time to let myself get completely into my own little escape from reality. The rest of the Day is great too. I am always the first one up in the morning. I just can't wait to be at those gates in the morning and walk right onto the rides.

CB

Ratty12345 · 04-01-2006, 05:12 PM

Even thought I like night the best, any time of the day is good.

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03-31-2006, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Imjustpeachy People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 288	Favorite time of day at the Happiest Place On Earth! So, as I was responding to the thread about "what ride to go on first" I was thinking how when I go to DL that I want to get there first thing in the morning as early as possible and stay shopping till the park closes. However, when I thought of the first ride, it reminded me of being there early in the morning, with the fresh smell like the park is brand new and when it's a beautiful sunny day, to see the dew on the foliage and the just-turning-baby blue-sky with a beautiful sunrise. I'd have to say that the morning is the best time to be at Disneyland for me. It gives a fresh new start and you have the whole day to map out your adventure. Sure the afternoons are nice and the evenings hold the most awesome fireworks show, but the morning gives me that sense of happiness because I know what lays ahead for me for the rest of the day. This is why I love Disney so much =) Hmm, i'm sure many of you have your own memories and are just as much of a fan as I am, so share what your favorite time of day is at Disneyland. __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

03-31-2006, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
jason_culley People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ely, United Kingdom Posts: 59 Images: 1	I chose the morning becuase it is a new day. A chance to make new memories. That feeling you get that you still have many hours left in the day and you are spending them at the Happiest Place on Earth! The night time can be a mixed experience for me, especially if it is my last night at DL. There are so many good memories of the good times from the day or days before, but on the last night you know you will not be coming back tomorrow and that is kind of sad. Maybe differant if you live near the park like I used to, but now I am about 700 miles away. On my last trip I spent most of the last day in DCA with my son, we went on California Screamin' too many times to count. We left DCA when it closed and made our way back into DL in time for the fireworks show. We just stood near the entrance by the Christmas Tree and watched the fireworks. I spent a lot of time looking at the people and buildings around me while my son watched the fireworks, knowing that tomorrow all this would be a memory and I would be heading home. Although we had a great week at DL it was depressing walking out of the gates for the last time. I need to plan another trip!!!! __________________ Jason All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

03-31-2006, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
mickeyfan People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 38	I like the night time because all the attractions look very exciting all lit up..the park feels more exciting. __________________ Some Imagination, Huh? Last edited by mickeyfan; 03-31-2006 at 04:22 PM.

03-31-2006, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
barfownz People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 2,361 Images: 10	I enjoy morning because it just has a magic touch to it. __________________ *Your Friendly Neighborhood VF member, Barfownz!* Myspace YouTube

03-31-2006, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
disneylover People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Martinez, CA (Bay Area) Posts: 600 Images: 9	I picked evening. I love the lighting all around the park, and for some reason, everything feels more exciting to me. __________________ Here you leave today and enter the world of Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Fantasy. I was there July 17, 2005. My Countdown Counting down to: Taking my son to Disneyland for the first time!

03-31-2006, 02:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ezra Favorite Hitchhiking Ghost News Editor People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,393 Images: 98	Anytime All of it! __________________ . . Profile \| Visions Fantastic News Center \| UserPage

03-31-2006, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Executioner The name says it all People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 2,196 Images: 70	Midday for me. I like the afternoon time. __________________ A Different Kind Of Company A Different Kind Of Executioner

03-31-2006, 04:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
garbagepixie People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 105	I love it early in the morning. But the real "magic" is at night when it's lit up beautifully. It gives me chills. __________________ John Hammond: All major theme parks have had delays. When they opened Disneyland in 1956, nothing worked, nothing. Dr. Ian Malcolm: But, John. But if the Pirates of the Caribbean breaks down, the pirates don't eat the tourists. -Jurassic Park Disneyland Passholder since 1998

03-31-2006, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fantasmic_Freak People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yorba Linda , CA Posts: 131	my favorite time.. when im off work and can go play in the parks! er.. 11 pm ish. __________________ Former DCA Cast Member Daren!! If they worked around your college schedual then i might still be there! Hey its www.ylfc.org Muwahahaha visit my myspace at fantasmic_freak

03-31-2006, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
kates4u People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the beautiful Ventura, CA Posts: 136	I like all day at DL but if I had to pick one I like evening. I like the time of the day when the sun starts to set and it casts such a beautiful glow over the park, and the twinkley lights start to come on...yeah I've spent many nice evenings in DL! __________________ " Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy."

03-31-2006, 06:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
debijeanm People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCA Posts: 999 Images: 109	Evening, just as the sun is going down and glinting off the gold crowns on the castle. Gorgeous! __________________ 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)

03-31-2006, 06:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
The Forbidden Eye Archaeologist People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance Posts: 353 Images: 60	I like the Morning and night. Everything in the AM is peaceful and has a touch of magic. The night is where all the real magic is with the lights going on and Disneyland is shown magically before my very eyes. __________________ Indiana Jones Adventure Ride Count: 1,527 "Disneyland is truly an American Original"-Monorail Spiel "Tourists.....Why it had to be Tourists" -Indy

04-01-2006, 02:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
JasperGein17121 VF's Resident Reject People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Other Side of the Tracks Posts: 258 Images: 31	All of it. But I would choose evening, w/ morning at a close 2nd. __________________ How Fortunate The Man with None My Countdown Counting down to: Black Friday 2009 5 days 20 hours 9 minutes

04-01-2006, 05:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chatterbug People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 656 Images: 495	The night time with all the lights is the most magical time for me. A day that is not over yet & I have already had time to let myself get completely into my own little escape from reality. The rest of the Day is great too. I am always the first one up in the morning. I just can't wait to be at those gates in the morning and walk right onto the rides. CB __________________ ON DISNEYLAND It has that thing-the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement-I knew when I was a kid" __Walt Disney Stop by My Page and Say Hi

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