chadwpalm
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I have that week off too. Going to be at the parks Monday and Tuesday of that week.
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The Miscellaneous Thought Thread
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Perhaps the more interesting thing to come from not renewing our Magic Keys is the fact that we have no desire to go other parks we have annual passes for - USH and Knotts. You’d think we’d want to fill the DL void with the other parks but there is just no desire. Our last trips to Knotts and USH were so meh that they’ re just not worth the hassle. Not for our family anyway. USH worked better as a stop gap between DL visits where I would just take my son. Doesn’t work for the whole family with a three year old. My son boo’d me the other day when I half heartedly suggested going to Knotts (with encouragement from his mom).
Truthfully, I’m kind of regretting not renewing our Magic Keys. Aside from my daughter asking to go everyday, Disneyland is just a hard thing to replace. I can’t do more than an hour at the local park. You go the movie theatres that’s two hours. You go out to eat it’s one hour and half. Disneyland was a full day. It’s hard to replace two full days of entertainment a month that appealed to the whole family. Also, it broke up the weekend nicely. You appreciated Sunday at home when you walked 15 miles on Saturday.
Truthfully, I’m kind of regretting not renewing our Magic Keys. Aside from my daughter asking to go everyday, Disneyland is just a hard thing to replace. I can’t do more than an hour at the local park. You go the movie theatres that’s two hours. You go out to eat it’s one hour and half. Disneyland was a full day. It’s hard to replace two full days of entertainment a month that appealed to the whole family. Also, it broke up the weekend nicely. You appreciated Sunday at home when you walked 15 miles on Saturday.
Disney Irish
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I suspect this is a common sentiment with most local Key holders and why renewals are high, and what Disney is hoping for.
Phroobar
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As the kids get older, Disneyland won't be as cool. It is hard when you have to drive so far. That is why I don't have Universal or MM passes anymore. We have that obstacle called Los Angeles in between us. I can always tell when I'm in LA County because the roads turn into crap and the traffic comes to a halt.
Well there is always Adventure City.
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As the kids get older, Disneyland won't be as cool. It is hard when you have to drive so far. That is why I don't have Universal or MM passes anymore. We have that obstacle called Los Angeles in between us. I can always tell when I'm in LA County because the roads turn into crap and the traffic comes to a halt.
Well there is always Adventure City.
Adventure City Family Amusement Park, Fun Attractions & Games
Adventure City Amusement and Theme Park offers family fun featuring thrill and kiddie rides, the best attractions and entertainment, roller coasters, petting zoo, birthday parties and group outings, arcade games, and food/treats for the entire family.
Hahah. A bit too far and “there’s no characters to love people.”
Phroobar
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It is actually only five miles from Disneyland down Ball. No characters which isn't a bad thing but it is made for five year olds.
Yeah that’s what I mean, the hassle (traffic, distance wait times, stroller, tantrums) are only worth it for a Disneyland caliber experience. And it has to appeal to the whole family.
As the kids get older, Disneyland won't be as cool. It is hard when you have to drive so far. That is why I don't have Universal or MM passes anymore. We have that obstacle called Los Angeles in between us. I can always tell when I'm in LA County because the roads turn into crap and the traffic comes to a halt.
Well there is always Adventure City.
Adventure City Family Amusement Park, Fun Attractions & Games
Adventure City Amusement and Theme Park offers family fun featuring thrill and kiddie rides, the best attractions and entertainment, roller coasters, petting zoo, birthday parties and group outings, arcade games, and food/treats for the entire family.
I hate that about LA County. I’d like to either make my way out to Orange County or Thousand Oaks eventually. Hell, while we’re dreaming throw Santa Barbara in there too.
Californian Elitist
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There are plenty of options outside of theme/amusement parks.
Sure but there’s a reason we’re all here everyday. Disneyland is kind of a special/ unique place. How many national park, museum, and beach forums do you frequent? Those places are all great but they’re not as repeatable or convenient as DL. Done most of the Southern California weekend getaway destinations multiple times too. Not to mention they’re not cheap. With kids fewer activities/ places check all the boxes. But we’ve had this convo before.
As for the other theme parks, none of them are really worth our time right now.
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Californian Elitist
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I’m here because I love Disneyland, not because I think it’s the only place that’s worth repeating.
I frequent a lot of places. I travel and visit places both in the state, in other states, and internationally. I find repeatability in many activities and places. I’m not bound to Disneyland. My parents took me and my siblings to other places besides Disneyland as children.
That’s great. Id love to see if you keep that same energy with young kids.
I never said it’s the only place worth repeating. Main point of my post was that the other places (that I can think of at least) aren’t as repeatable/ convenient for our family and many others I would imagine. There is a reason all these theme parks are packed with annual pass holders. They check off a lot of boxes for families like mine. Not sure if you are insinuating my kids have only been to Disneyland but you’d be way off.
Also since you are from the LA area I would love a list of places that I may not be thinking of. Not Italy or Seattle. Local options that I can do with my kids on the weekends.
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Phroobar
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When I was a kid we would do Disneyland once or twice a year depending on visiting relatives. Most weekends Dad would take us to Will Rogers State Park in the Pacific Palisades since it was about three miles from home. We had a blast just running around, seeing the horses and house and relaxing at a polo game. Not every weekend should be drive forever, park and walk, fight crowds, wait in lines for things you've done dozens of times before, spend lots of money and go home exhausted. You said you where tired and stressed by the end of the day.
When I was a kid we would do Disneyland once or twice a year depending on visiting relatives. Most weekends Dad would take us to Will Rogers State Park in the Pacific Palisades since it was about three miles from home. We had a blast just running around, seeing the horses and house and relaxing at a polo game. Not every weekend should be drive forever, park and walk, fight crowds, wait in lines for things you've done dozens of times before, spend lots of money and go home exhausted. You said you where tired and stressed by the end of the day.
Same here once or twice a year. Yeah I was feeling burnt out, you’re right. Kind of feel damned if I do, damned if I don’t. But you know how like when you re single and “dating” girls and think you got it out of your system before you get married and then a few years go by and maybe feel that itch? Did you really get it out of your system or were you just satisfied at the time? Lol.
Anyway you make a good point and yet the alternative hasn’t been better… so far.
See Will Rogers being three miles away is key. I have to find my own version of Will Rogers.
Phroobar
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This was also one my favorite places in the valley. Sherman Oaks Castle Park.When I was a kid we would do Disneyland once or twice a year depending on visiting relatives. Most weekends Dad would take us to Will Rogers State Park in the Pacific Palisades since it was about three miles from home. We had a blast just running around, seeing the horses and house and relaxing at a polo game. Not every weekend should be drive forever, park and walk, fight crowds, wait in lines for things you've done dozens of times before, spend lots of money and go home exhausted. You said you where tired and stressed by the end of the day.
Loved it when I was a kid but it went downhill no? Do you happen to remember Malibu Grand Prix on Vanowen and Whitsett? That was the best.
Consumer
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I liked going to thrift stores and yard sales when I was a kid. Maybe I was just easy to please but the prospect of finding old LEGO sets excited me.
Phroobar
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Yes. We would go there too. There is go-kart track near my office in Irvine.
The thing is, I ran search for things to do in the valley with kids and all the comes up is museums/zoo or USH/MM. It's hard to find the non-tourist stuff. It just seems like there should be a place where kids and adults could have fun together.
There is this Los Virtuality in Northridge. It's a VR gaming place. Your kids might need to be a little older for that.
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Yes. We would go there too. There is go-kart track near my office in Irvine.
The thing is, I ran search for things to do in the valley with kids and all the comes up is museums/zoo or USH/MM. It's hard to find the non-tourist stuff. It just seems like there should be a place where kids and adults could have fun together.
There is this Los Virtuality in Northridge. It's a VR gaming place. Your kids might need to be a little older for that.
Los Virtuality - VR Arcade | VR Escape rooms | Northridge
Experience the ultimate VR adventures. Play Immersive VR Games, VR Escape Rooms, or Laser Tag for up to 10 players. Throw a birthday party. Book now!
Exactly. Walt was onto something with Disneyland haha.
Yeah they would need to be a little older. See, it’s not easy to find something that checks all the boxes.
Californian Elitist
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I’m not insinuating anything. I was solely speaking about my experiences.
You’re also from the LA area too, right? Or you’ve been living in the area for quite some time?