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DL for a WDW fan
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dweezil78
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I get to beat everyone to it! Check this thread: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/guide-to-dlr-for-wdw-veterans.875596
Californian Elitist
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If you’re staying a week in Southern California, I would HIGHLY recommend using some of that time doing something else besides Disneyland. Seven days is a ridiculous amount of time for the DLR. I would say 3-4 would be better.
The longest non AP ticket you can buy is 5 days. We enjoy having all 5 days in DL, but everyone is different.
Hours tend to be shorter in February and lots of refurbishments.
If you ever want to visit DL though, I think Feb 2019 is a good plan. Once Star Wars Land opens, the place will be overrun.
Weather is pretty unpredictable. I have a friend visit in early February this year. It was mid-80's. She was there on a Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday was very light crowds, Thursday was pretty busy.
Hours tend to be shorter in February and lots of refurbishments.
If you ever want to visit DL though, I think Feb 2019 is a good plan. Once Star Wars Land opens, the place will be overrun.
Weather is pretty unpredictable. I have a friend visit in early February this year. It was mid-80's. She was there on a Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday was very light crowds, Thursday was pretty busy.
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Disneyratboygenious
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When I went I felt a little underwhelmed and it only took us two days to do everything we wanted. I think three days is probably plenty time.
Schneewittchen
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My family did DL last month - February 2018 - for a long weekend. The weather was perfect, cool crisp mornings, sunny and low 70s for a high, but very dry. We only stayed 2 days, 3 would be better. No need for MaxPass, we just use the old school paper fastpasses.
And like some of the other posters, I would recommend doing other SoCal stuff too.
And I'll speak evil too. I've never stayed at a DLR hotel, we always stay off property. There are so many perfectly good hotels/motels within walking distance. I've stayed at both Candy Cane Inn and The Anaheim Hotel, either is fine.
And like some of the other posters, I would recommend doing other SoCal stuff too.
And I'll speak evil too. I've never stayed at a DLR hotel, we always stay off property. There are so many perfectly good hotels/motels within walking distance. I've stayed at both Candy Cane Inn and The Anaheim Hotel, either is fine.
George Lucas on a Bench
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I never understood why it was called the Candy Cane Inn. Are there candy canes inside?
Schneewittchen
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They did give away candy canes in the front office.
Rich T
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Do a day at Knott's and--if you're a coaster fan--a day at Magic Mountain. Skip Universal, as it's sooooo much tinier than Florida's.
The key to enjoying DLR is getting up early and being one of the very first people into the park. You can get a ton of attractions in by noon and then just relax and do what you want. Dedicate one early morning start to DL's Fantasyland, one to Space Mountain and one to Cars Land. Good times ahead!
The key to enjoying DLR is getting up early and being one of the very first people into the park. You can get a ton of attractions in by noon and then just relax and do what you want. Dedicate one early morning start to DL's Fantasyland, one to Space Mountain and one to Cars Land. Good times ahead!
TwilightZone
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I usually do two days at disney (one day at disneyland, one at dca) and sometimes a third day at a separate park (usually universal, though there is also six flags magic mountain, six flags discovery kingdom, knotts, and great america as well, your choice!)
Kiwiduck
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My longest trip was 8 days with one day off for shopping. I filled my days easily but I tend to take things at a pretty easy pace. The motels across the road on Harbor are less fun than the moderate resorts but usually similar in price or cheaper, and the great location makes up (a little) for the lack of theming.
Rich T
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Just a note of location: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Great America are in the San Francisco area eight hours away by car, and--while decent enough parks--aren't worth going out of your way for. A better, closer bet would be the San Diego Zoo or Lego Land. But heck, if you do go way North, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk is better than either Discovery Kingdom or CA's Great America (and you get a day at the beach, too!)
JediMasterMatt
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It's a sorted affair involving corporal punishment from someone named Candy or so the urban legend goes.
*editors note - this may not be factually accurate.
mlayton144
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Disneyland is nice for a little weekend getaway, find something to else to do for the rest of the week
Professortango1
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But Hollywood does have the Studio Tour and better Springfield. USH is pretty much an even trade with USO by itself. Islands of Adventure is clearly the best of the three parks.
Rich T
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That depends. If you really love rides, Imagineering and Disney park history, you need at least three full days to soak in all the unique details of Disneyland. Even though it's got a smaller footprint, there's a lot more to see there than at Magic Kingdom in Florida.
George Lucas on a Bench
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You need at least 52 yearly visits. That's once a week. So get an AP!
mlayton144
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Model3 McQueen
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A week is definitely a bit much, unless you want to spend some time at Knott's and Universal (is that blasphemy?).
I find that 3 to 5 days is more than enough.
I find that 3 to 5 days is more than enough.