Hi Everyone!
I've received so many great suggestions from my first-timer to DisneyLand thread that i wanted to start one on Disney's California Adventure.
I know a little about it...sadly most of it is "negative" ( not one of the better Disney Parks, etc.) but i'd like to hear from those who have been and would be willing share there thoughts, opinions, and tips for a first-timer such as myself.
I am visiting DisneyLand for the first time mid-May and would be very interested in hearing from the fan base about it...from the "fan perspective". I'm a serious longtime Disney Park nut...and you know how it goes: You can only gather so much from travel books and the like! I'd like to hear from the people who REALLY matter, and really know what the deal is at DCA....WDWMagic Readers!
So for a first timer to DCA, what can one expect? From what i have learned already, it seems to be a "west-coast" Epcot wanna-be of some sorts. Well,,,maybe that's not the right description ( I LOVE EPCOT and there's no way it can even be close!)......but it gives a similar impression as it's more of a "adult" Park, catering more to the older crowd.
Things there i definately would like to check out is the Aladdin stage show ( i hear nothing but rave reviews about this..) as well as the new Monster Inc. ride ( is it really that good?). A Bugs' Land sounds like a mini-Toontown and Grizzly Peak Rapids sounds like a copy of AK's Kali River. I'm not a big fan of fast thrill rides, so the major thrills at Paradise Peir would be something i will likely pass on, the exception being the Sun Wheel.
Block Party Bash i will definately want to see.......i have a great dvd of that show/parade and think it's very impressive and energetic. I want to play with those CM's!!! Also, i'm a huge longtime fan of the Electrical Parade, though sadly it is very possible it will not be running the three nights i am in town.
Speaking of shows: Has anyone seen the "Brother Bear Totem Ceremony" at DCA? It's one of my favorite animated movies and i was excited to see this listed recently in the show lineup for the Park. What's it like, and is it a good show? I get the impression it is similar to AK's "Pocahontas and her Forest Friends".
Anything else i should definately check out while On Property at the DisneyLand resort?
Huge thanks in advance for all your imput...it will help this first-timer get a good overview of what's to come and what's worth seeing...and not bothering with!
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I've received so many great suggestions from my first-timer to DisneyLand thread that i wanted to start one on Disney's California Adventure.
I know a little about it...sadly most of it is "negative" ( not one of the better Disney Parks, etc.) but i'd like to hear from those who have been and would be willing share there thoughts, opinions, and tips for a first-timer such as myself.
I am visiting DisneyLand for the first time mid-May and would be very interested in hearing from the fan base about it...from the "fan perspective". I'm a serious longtime Disney Park nut...and you know how it goes: You can only gather so much from travel books and the like! I'd like to hear from the people who REALLY matter, and really know what the deal is at DCA....WDWMagic Readers!
So for a first timer to DCA, what can one expect? From what i have learned already, it seems to be a "west-coast" Epcot wanna-be of some sorts. Well,,,maybe that's not the right description ( I LOVE EPCOT and there's no way it can even be close!)......but it gives a similar impression as it's more of a "adult" Park, catering more to the older crowd.
Things there i definately would like to check out is the Aladdin stage show ( i hear nothing but rave reviews about this..) as well as the new Monster Inc. ride ( is it really that good?). A Bugs' Land sounds like a mini-Toontown and Grizzly Peak Rapids sounds like a copy of AK's Kali River. I'm not a big fan of fast thrill rides, so the major thrills at Paradise Peir would be something i will likely pass on, the exception being the Sun Wheel.
Block Party Bash i will definately want to see.......i have a great dvd of that show/parade and think it's very impressive and energetic. I want to play with those CM's!!! Also, i'm a huge longtime fan of the Electrical Parade, though sadly it is very possible it will not be running the three nights i am in town.
Speaking of shows: Has anyone seen the "Brother Bear Totem Ceremony" at DCA? It's one of my favorite animated movies and i was excited to see this listed recently in the show lineup for the Park. What's it like, and is it a good show? I get the impression it is similar to AK's "Pocahontas and her Forest Friends".
Anything else i should definately check out while On Property at the DisneyLand resort?
Huge thanks in advance for all your imput...it will help this first-timer get a good overview of what's to come and what's worth seeing...and not bothering with!
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