A week an a half I'm going to DLR!!!

LoriMistress · 08-25-2005, 10:18 PM

It seems like a long and tiresome planning, but I finally did it. I'm just antisipating the days going by until DH and I will be going to DLR. We will be going to the parks on 9/6 thru 9/8. I figured that would be the perfect time to go since the crowds will be almost non existant because people will be at work/school.

Please help me if I've fogotten anything. I've all ready booked my reservation at Carousel Inn and Suites. I've booked a reservation at the Blue Bayou. Is there anything else that I should remember or some tip around the parks before I leave?

DisneyResurrection · 08-25-2005, 10:38 PM

Always use fastpass and have a blast! Get a Space Mountain fastpass first thing then get another one later on. But don't wait until late afternoon to get another one or they will be gone. You can ride it 2-3 times a day this way and avoid the 60-90 minute stand-by line. Have fun!

Plus! Splash Mountain is a stand-by nightmare. Worse than Space Mountain. Get on the ride in 5 minutes by using the Single Rider mode. Walk up the exit and tell the cast member "Single Rider". They will show you where to go. It's awesome. Since we didn't want to walk around the park wet for half the day, we did this at the end of each day once or twice. So in total my brother and I rode it 5 times in a total of 30 minutes wait. Awesome. Row 1 = Soaked, Row 2 = 50/50, Row 3 = Relatively Dry (since you have 5 people in front of you to block the water lol) Always use single rider for Splash and have a blast!

FrJamesSmith · 08-25-2005, 11:17 PM

I have been enjoying Disneyland since 1955. Here are my favorite Do's & Dont's:
1) Find out what time the Park opens & arrive at the Main Gate 30 - 60 minutes BEFORE that time ... they will usually let you in early & you can browse Main Street or wait at the end of Main Street (with the crowd) for the official recorded message that Disneyland (i.e. the rides) are now open.
2) Go on all the big/popluar rides first thing in the morning ... the big crowds will show up in the late morning.
3) Take a lunch break or even go back to your hotel (if it's close) for a nap or a swim before you return to the Park late afternoon.
4) Even if you don't like fireworks, the special 50th anniversary night-time show is worth it cuz of the extra fireworks & Tinker Bell flight. Tinker Bell flies back & forth over the Castle ... you don't have to be in front of the castle to see her. Find a good viewing spot by 9pm (or before)... fireworks start at 9:30pm.
5) If you are not going to watch Fantasmic, stay AWAY from New Orleans Square during that show ... it's total grid-lock, guaranteed to frazzle your nerves!
6) Have FUN & tell us all about your trip!

RankoAnime · 08-26-2005, 12:49 PM

^^Those are all REALLY good tips! In response to each of them...
1) I never knew they would let you in early! Then again, I can never wake up early enough to get to Disneyland before noon.
2) This is SO true! As the day progresses, you'll notice the park becoming more and more crowded. So yes, definitely get on the popular rides in the morning because it's a nightmare by night!
3) Yes, if you don't eat lunch, your energy will be sapped by evening.
4) I agree, the new fireworks are definitely worth seeing! Try to get a spot where you can actually see the castle because they do cool lighting effects on the castle as well!
5) Again, I totally agree! People who are in the areas that are supposed to be WALKING will just STOP right in front of you to watch the show. It's totally annoying! But on the flip side, you can usually get on Indiana Jones really quickly during this time!

Oh, and one more thing to keep in mind: Toontown closes at (I believe) 8:30pm, so be sure to plan accordingly. Also, Fantasyland (and the Monorail) will be shut down early for the fireworks and will re-open when the fireworks are over. There are usually large masses of people trying to get on the Fantasyland rides, particularly Peter Pan. So, just be aware of this too!

Geno · 08-26-2005, 02:03 PM

Very cool !!! My girlfriend & I will be at DL the same time. Our reservations for the Blue Bayou are for lunch on tuesday 6 th.

HAVE FUN !!!!!!

snoozy · 08-26-2005, 06:35 PM

Best tip I have is don't worry, be happy, and have a wonderful time.

LoriMistress · 08-26-2005, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Geno

Very cool !!! My girlfriend & I will be at DL the same time. Our reservations for the Blue Bayou are for lunch on tuesday 6 th.

HAVE FUN !!!!!!

Me too! We booked our reservation at 9/6 Tuesday at 1:30pm.

Geno · 08-31-2005, 01:22 PM

We'll be there at 1:10.

barfownz · 08-31-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LoriMistress

It seems like a long and tiresome planning, but I finally did it. I'm just antisipating the days going by until DH and I will be going to DLR. We will be going to the parks on 9/6 thru 9/8. I figured that would be the perfect time to go since the crowds will be almost non existant because people will be at work/school.

Please help me if I've fogotten anything. I've all ready booked my reservation at Carousel Inn and Suites. I've booked a reservation at the Blue Bayou. Is there anything else that I should remember or some tip around the parks before I leave?

have fun! but remember, once you go to the park get a space mt fastpass

disneylover · 08-31-2005, 05:03 PM

Have a great trip! At least one night, get a good spot in front of the castle for Remember Dreams Come True fireworks! IT is an AMAZING fireworks display! Have fun!

ttztotdca50 · 08-31-2005, 06:34 PM

Have lots of fun!

Be sure to tell us all about it in a trip report when you get back!

Fantasmic17 · 09-01-2005, 02:18 PM

YOU MUST SEE FANTASMIC! Th'ats all I have to say.

LoriMistress · 09-04-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geno

We'll be there at 1:10.

Oh man, we'll just miss each other!

LoriMistress · 09-04-2005, 11:50 AM

Hooray! Tomorrow I'll be heading down to DL/DCA and I'll be going to the parks on Tuesday through Thursday. Hooray for me! Plus, I'll write a trip report!

08-25-2005, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
LoriMistress People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 19	In a week an a half, I'm going to DLR!!! It seems like a long and tiresome planning, but I finally did it. I'm just antisipating the days going by until DH and I will be going to DLR. We will be going to the parks on 9/6 thru 9/8. I figured that would be the perfect time to go since the crowds will be almost non existant because people will be at work/school. Please help me if I've fogotten anything. I've all ready booked my reservation at Carousel Inn and Suites. I've booked a reservation at the Blue Bayou. Is there anything else that I should remember or some tip around the parks before I leave? __________________ "Me hungee!" Homer Simpson "How do you speak my language?" Mayor Adam West. Last edited by LoriMistress; 08-25-2005 at 10:23 PM.
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DisneyResurrection People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 197	Always use fastpass and have a blast! Get a Space Mountain fastpass first thing then get another one later on. But don't wait until late afternoon to get another one or they will be gone. You can ride it 2-3 times a day this way and avoid the 60-90 minute stand-by line. Have fun! Plus! Splash Mountain is a stand-by nightmare. Worse than Space Mountain. Get on the ride in 5 minutes by using the Single Rider mode. Walk up the exit and tell the cast member "Single Rider". They will show you where to go. It's awesome. Since we didn't want to walk around the park wet for half the day, we did this at the end of each day once or twice. So in total my brother and I rode it 5 times in a total of 30 minutes wait. Awesome. Row 1 = Soaked, Row 2 = 50/50, Row 3 = Relatively Dry (since you have 5 people in front of you to block the water lol) Always use single rider for Splash and have a blast! __________________ "...this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse." - Walt Disney Last edited by DisneyResurrection; 08-25-2005 at 11:33 PM.
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08-25-2005, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
FrJamesSmith People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 25 miles from Disneyland Posts: 3	DO'S & DONT'S OF DISNEYLAND I have been enjoying Disneyland since 1955. Here are my favorite Do's & Dont's: 1) Find out what time the Park opens & arrive at the Main Gate 30 - 60 minutes BEFORE that time ... they will usually let you in early & you can browse Main Street or wait at the end of Main Street (with the crowd) for the official recorded message that Disneyland (i.e. the rides) are now open. 2) Go on all the big/popluar rides first thing in the morning ... the big crowds will show up in the late morning. 3) Take a lunch break or even go back to your hotel (if it's close) for a nap or a swim before you return to the Park late afternoon. 4) Even if you don't like fireworks, the special 50th anniversary night-time show is worth it cuz of the extra fireworks & Tinker Bell flight. Tinker Bell flies back & forth over the Castle ... you don't have to be in front of the castle to see her. Find a good viewing spot by 9pm (or before)... fireworks start at 9:30pm. 5) If you are not going to watch Fantasmic, stay AWAY from New Orleans Square during that show ... it's total grid-lock, guaranteed to frazzle your nerves! 6) Have FUN & tell us all about your trip! __________________ Disneyland Fan Since July 1955
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08-26-2005, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
RankoAnime Here 1 day, gone the next People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 946 Images: 25	^^Those are all REALLY good tips! In response to each of them... 1) I never knew they would let you in early! Then again, I can never wake up early enough to get to Disneyland before noon. 2) This is SO true! As the day progresses, you'll notice the park becoming more and more crowded. So yes, definitely get on the popular rides in the morning because it's a nightmare by night! 3) Yes, if you don't eat lunch, your energy will be sapped by evening. 4) I agree, the new fireworks are definitely worth seeing! Try to get a spot where you can actually see the castle because they do cool lighting effects on the castle as well! 5) Again, I totally agree! People who are in the areas that are supposed to be WALKING will just STOP right in front of you to watch the show. It's totally annoying! But on the flip side, you can usually get on Indiana Jones really quickly during this time! Oh, and one more thing to keep in mind: Toontown closes at (I believe) 8:30pm, so be sure to plan accordingly. Also, Fantasyland (and the Monorail) will be shut down early for the fireworks and will re-open when the fireworks are over. There are usually large masses of people trying to get on the Fantasyland rides, particularly Peter Pan. So, just be aware of this too!
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08-26-2005, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Geno People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 6	Very cool !!! My girlfriend & I will be at DL the same time. Our reservations for the Blue Bayou are for lunch on tuesday 6 th. HAVE FUN !!!!!!
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snoozy People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 149	Best tip I have is don't worry, be happy, and have a wonderful time.
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08-31-2005, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Geno People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 6	We'll be there at 1:10.
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disneylover People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Martinez, CA (Bay Area) Posts: 600 Images: 9	Have a great trip! At least one night, get a good spot in front of the castle for Remember Dreams Come True fireworks! IT is an AMAZING fireworks display! Have fun! __________________ 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!
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ttztotdca50 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 416 Images: 12	Have lots of fun! Be sure to tell us all about it in a trip report when you get back! __________________ Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Ride Count: 19
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Fantasmic17 FANTASMICAL! People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 227	YOU MUST SEE FANTASMIC! Th'ats all I have to say. __________________ See it in your mind, and you can find in your imagination, mysteries and magic, visions fantastic, leading to strange and wondrous dreams, dreams are make beleive but they could all come true. Beauty and the Beast: You will never be forgotten...
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LoriMistress People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 19	Hooray! Tomorrow I'll be heading down to DL/DCA and I'll be going to the parks on Tuesday through Thursday. Hooray for me! Plus, I'll write a trip report! __________________ "Me hungee!" Homer Simpson "How do you speak my language?" Mayor Adam West.
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