One Day At Disneyland...

DisneyDitz87 · 10-18-2009, 04:38 PM

I'm most likely going to Disneyland next month for one day, which for my family is unheard of, and I was wondering if you have one day at the parks, what would you place priority on?
What rides do you go on if you have only one day? I'm going in November so there will be some crowds so yep... any suggestions on musts. I'm familiar with the park so I know what i'd like to do I'm just curious to see what are your *musts*?

uscfan7690 · 10-18-2009, 06:13 PM

Well, timing of your one day will be a deciding factor. I'd recommend going on or after the 13th (a Friday), which is when the holiday season begins at the parks. Remember to use Fastpass effectively. A brief recap: You can get a new Fastpass either two hours after getting the previous one, or at the beginning of the window on the previous one. Additionally, Cast Members won't strictly hold you to the end of the window - if you're eating, or in line for another ride, there's no need to rush to make the end of the window on a Fastpass. If you get Fastpasses as they become available, you can hit all of the Mountains, Fantasyland rides, and a few other miscellaneous rides of your choosing with no problems whatsoever. I'll usually go hit favorite rides, and then try to catch any entertainment offerings for the night. The 9:25 fireworks in front of the castle -> 10:30 Fantasmic! rush is always a good way to wrap up an evening, in my opinion.

TimmyII · 10-18-2009, 08:14 PM

Go see "Billy Hill & the Hillbillies" at the Golden Horseshoe!

Disneyland_DHI · 10-18-2009, 11:46 PM

Fantasmic is always a must for me! so is BLAB... Space Mountain really depends for me...

pvt_church · 10-19-2009, 02:07 AM

If in late November, Christmas Fantasy Parade is a MUST!

DisneyDitz87 · 10-19-2009, 12:07 PM

Ooh yay! I'm excited! Thanks everyone for all the input!

I'm thinking we're going to be there the 13th - 17th of November but only be able to do DL one day? Thats a Friday night through Tuesday when we leave. Anyone know which day would be the least crowded? Sat - Monday?

uscfan7690 · 10-19-2009, 07:18 PM

Saturday - it's the new Sunday.

TimmyII · 10-19-2009, 09:13 PM

Monday will be least crowded!

DisneyDitz87 · 10-19-2009, 10:38 PM

Well I talked to my mom and its looking like Monday is becoming our Disney day. We were going to try and stretch it out to two days and get hopper tickets but in all honesty, its too expensive too soon, lol! Oh well, its still Disneyland! :)

#1DisneyFreak · 10-20-2009, 08:34 AM

When I do a one day trip, I actually skip all the shows and get as many rides in as I can. If I'm pooped at the end of the day, I'll choose fireworks or Fantasmic, but I'm still usually going strong :)

pvt_church · 10-20-2009, 12:34 PM

I hope you have a fantasmically magical trip!!

DisneyDitz87 · 10-21-2009, 01:21 PM

Hey everyone, I found out I'm not going to Disneyland next month afterall. To make a long story short it just didn't work out. I'm incredibly bummed but I thank all of you for your input anyway!

10-18-2009, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
DisneyDitz87 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 69 Images: 16	One Day At Disneyland... I'm most likely going to Disneyland next month for one day, which for my family is unheard of, and I was wondering if you have one day at the parks, what would you place priority on? What rides do you go on if you have only one day? I'm going in November so there will be some crowds so yep... any suggestions on musts. I'm familiar with the park so I know what i'd like to do I'm just curious to see what are your musts? __________________ ~ Angi (the Disney Ditz) ---------- ---------- "All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." ~Walt Disney
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10-18-2009, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
uscfan7690 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 222	Well, timing of your one day will be a deciding factor. I'd recommend going on or after the 13th (a Friday), which is when the holiday season begins at the parks. Remember to use Fastpass effectively. A brief recap: You can get a new Fastpass either two hours after getting the previous one, or at the beginning of the window on the previous one. Additionally, Cast Members won't strictly hold you to the end of the window - if you're eating, or in line for another ride, there's no need to rush to make the end of the window on a Fastpass. If you get Fastpasses as they become available, you can hit all of the Mountains, Fantasyland rides, and a few other miscellaneous rides of your choosing with no problems whatsoever. I'll usually go hit favorite rides, and then try to catch any entertainment offerings for the night. The 9:25 fireworks in front of the castle -> 10:30 Fantasmic! rush is always a good way to wrap up an evening, in my opinion.
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10-18-2009, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
TimmyII Fmr Disneyland Character People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,250 Images: 5	Go see "Billy Hill & the Hillbillies" at the Golden Horseshoe! __________________ TimmyII -- Former Disneyland Cast Member 1996-2001 Department 384 "Disneyland is not just another amusement park...Disneyland is a show!" - Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip to Disneyland (California this time!) 2 days 16 hours 2 minutes
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Disneyland_DHI VF's Local Space Ranger People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In the theater, waiting for TS3 Posts: 1,926	Fantasmic is always a must for me! so is BLAB... Space Mountain really depends for me... __________________ Toy Story: 2 Toy Story 2: 2 Total Disney/Pixar Movies as of May 2009: 10 My Countdown Counting down to: TOY STORY 3!!!! 208 days 7 hours 2 minutes
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10-19-2009, 02:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
pvt_church Toy Soldier In Training People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 176	If in late November, Christmas Fantasy Parade is a MUST!
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10-19-2009, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
DisneyDitz87 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 69 Images: 16	Ooh yay! I'm excited! Thanks everyone for all the input! I'm thinking we're going to be there the 13th - 17th of November but only be able to do DL one day? Thats a Friday night through Tuesday when we leave. Anyone know which day would be the least crowded? Sat - Monday? __________________ ~ Angi (the Disney Ditz) ---------- ---------- "All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." ~Walt Disney
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10-19-2009, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
uscfan7690 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 222	Saturday - it's the new Sunday.
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10-19-2009, 09:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
TimmyII Fmr Disneyland Character People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,250 Images: 5	Monday will be least crowded! __________________ TimmyII -- Former Disneyland Cast Member 1996-2001 Department 384 "Disneyland is not just another amusement park...Disneyland is a show!" - Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip to Disneyland (California this time!) 2 days 16 hours 2 minutes
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10-19-2009, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
DisneyDitz87 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 69 Images: 16	Well I talked to my mom and its looking like Monday is becoming our Disney day. We were going to try and stretch it out to two days and get hopper tickets but in all honesty, its too expensive too soon, lol! Oh well, its still Disneyland! :) __________________ ~ Angi (the Disney Ditz) ---------- ---------- "All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." ~Walt Disney
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10-20-2009, 08:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
#1DisneyFreak People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 1,486 Images: 5	When I do a one day trip, I actually skip all the shows and get as many rides in as I can. If I'm pooped at the end of the day, I'll choose fireworks or Fantasmic, but I'm still usually going strong :) __________________ " is the star, everything else is in the supporting role." - Walt Disney Trivia: In the movie "Cars", the tow truck introduces himself as "Mater, like Ta-Mater without the Ta". However, in French, the joke did not translate so he introduced himself as "Martin, like Aston Martin without the Aston" Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) My Countdown Counting down to: VF's 4th annual scavenger hunt (and the D23 convention!) Ask me how we did!
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10-20-2009, 12:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
pvt_church Toy Soldier In Training People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 176	I hope you have a fantasmically magical trip!!
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10-21-2009, 01:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
DisneyDitz87 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 69 Images: 16	Hey everyone, I found out I'm not going to Disneyland next month afterall. To make a long story short it just didn't work out. I'm incredibly bummed but I thank all of you for your input anyway! __________________ ~ Angi (the Disney Ditz) ---------- ---------- "All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." ~Walt Disney
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