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  1. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Free dinning ???

    It usually pops up for trips in the fall. We went last november and we were able to get free dining.
  2. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Advise on going with little ones to WDW Parks

    Disney World is great with kids especially babies. I went when my son was 4 months old and it was super easy. Use the baby care centers to your advantage. Also as mentioned earlier anything that doesn't have a height requirement a baby should be able to go on. I wish we could post outside links...
  3. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Driving Down from NY

    Yeah I agree it's nuts. Gotta love tolls. :) I know there are ways around them but that would take a lot more time.
  4. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Driving Down from NY

    You should be able to go onto the EZ-pass website and find a map on there. I know that the Florida Turnpike is not included on EZ pass but that ipass is, but if your headed south you should be able to use EZ pass from New York down through Virginia and maybe slightly south from there. Not sure...
  5. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    first visit for my son

    If you will already be in the Magic Kingdom, then maybe try to go to tomorrowland. Or try character greets. I know one resort offers archery lessons at an additional cost as well as some having fishing available. Maybe something like that would be fun. There is also DisneyQuest at Downtown...
  6. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Is everything closed for refurbishment?

    The list really isn't as bad as it seems. Like said earlier, Peter pan and Splash Mountain are the only downside closures currently as well as Soarin over California. If you go after the middle of March, there may be more open otherwise most things should be open my middle of May in time for the...
  7. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Disney over Memorial Day Weekend

    If you are going to the park during the weekdays it will still be busy but not as busy as the actual weekend, but it's always like that. My advice is to make sure to do some research and planning before you get there. Figure out which parks you'd like to go to and which rides are priorities...
  8. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    size of attraction storeage for personal belongings?

    If your wanting to carry a backpack onto rides and stuff, it doesn't necessarily have to fit under a seat. On some rides you just place on the floor between your legs for a bigger backpack. I had a small drawstring backpack most trips and I could just leave it on sitting next to me on all the...
  9. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Ideas for birthday

    Be sure to pick up a birthday pin. Pick a favorite restaurant to eat at. You could always consider spending extra and doing a behind the scenes tour while at Disney. My husband surprised me by taking me to Disneyland for my birthday a year ago and we went out for a nice meal at one of the hotels...
  10. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    DHS to Contemporary Resort

    I agree with stick to Disney transportation. Also what time of the year are you going? You can always check to see if there are two showings of Fantasmic? I'm not sure if they do this. They do with World of Color in California. If they do, you can choose the earlier one and then head straight to...
  11. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Hotels

    my personal favorite was the Jolly Roger Hotel. It kinda looked like a dump but it was cheaper. Sadly they've torn it down. :( That being said, I have stayed at the Clarion hotel. It was very nice (though an earthquake hit while we were staying there), and it is within somewhat reasonable...
  12. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Does anyone have an idea about how much closed rides will affect crowd levels?

    The bad news with all the closures, is that like it's been said already the park will seem crowded because walking areas are closed off completely. People can't spread out as much. However, during the last week of May and first week of April both SoCal and SoCal select Annual passes are blocked...
  13. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Radiator Springs Racers

    Single Rider Lines are great. Radiator Racers works great and check also with california Screamin. We have used single rider line for that ride too, though sometimes it isn't faster. Peek in and see how many people are standing by the elevator by the ride loading zone. If not many, go for it...
  14. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Bringing Car seats?

    If you are just riding in the buses, then you won't need your car seats. I went to WDW with my 4 month old, and I used a baby carrier (Beco Gemini) for him on the bus and then moved him to the stroller afterwards. The carrier was also great for rides, because he could just fall asleep in it, and...
  15. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Measles Outbreak

    If you're worried about getting the measles and old enough for the vaccine, then get it. It does take 2-3 weeks though to become immune to it. Also, if you are extra concerned, you can get the vaccine at 6months and older. We got it for our 7 month old because we live in SoCal and didn't want...
  16. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    Dinner Thoughts/Suggestions

    A great restaurant is the Storytellers Cafe in the Grand Californian Hotel. They have a dinner buffet that gives you a great selection of food. Their corn chowder is amazing. You can also order just entrees but when you see the desserts on the buffet, you'll want the buffet. It's $30 a person...
  17. CaliforniaDisneyMom

    No tickets beyond 5 days?

    5 days is more than enough even during a busy time. Disneyland is a lot smaller than Disney World. If you are planning on staying longer, consider taking days off in between your 5 day ticket. So visit the park for two days and then take a day off and spend it at your hotel or other nearby...
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