kkmickey
03-09-2003, 07:06 PM
Hi - Before I begin, let me tell you about my Disney 'history'. I have been going to Disneyland every 1-2 years since I was about 5 years old. I am a grown woman, married, with 3 boys (ages 10, 12, and 14). We live in the Pacific NW, and have always driven to Disney (yes, the straight trip - 16 to 20 hours, depending on who is driving ;) .
The last trip we made was Spring 2001, and we went before they were offering Park Hoppers. Needless to say, we were very disappointed with DCA (like a bland Knott's Berry Farm).
My husband is attending a conference in April that is sponsored by Disney, so for the first time we are staying in the Disneyland Hotel (we usually stay at Howard Johnson's or something comparable). We are also flying to Disney for the first time, because we have always driven in the past - at least we won't arrive tired.
Anyway, what do I want to know about staying at the Disneyland Hotel?
Where can I get the cheapest airport transfers?
Which restaurants are the best? (I always make sure to eat lunch at the Blue Bayou). I know they have added a few restaurants since we've been there. And which offer the most reasonable prices for families?
Has DCA improved at all? When we went, the crowds were sparse and we saw everything in the park by 11am. After I complained to Guest Services about the waste of money, they offered me Disney tickets for the rest of the day.
What shows can I expect to see? We will be there April 3-6.
Thanks - I love this site!
KKMickey
The last trip we made was Spring 2001, and we went before they were offering Park Hoppers. Needless to say, we were very disappointed with DCA (like a bland Knott's Berry Farm).
My husband is attending a conference in April that is sponsored by Disney, so for the first time we are staying in the Disneyland Hotel (we usually stay at Howard Johnson's or something comparable). We are also flying to Disney for the first time, because we have always driven in the past - at least we won't arrive tired.
Anyway, what do I want to know about staying at the Disneyland Hotel?
Where can I get the cheapest airport transfers?
Which restaurants are the best? (I always make sure to eat lunch at the Blue Bayou). I know they have added a few restaurants since we've been there. And which offer the most reasonable prices for families?
Has DCA improved at all? When we went, the crowds were sparse and we saw everything in the park by 11am. After I complained to Guest Services about the waste of money, they offered me Disney tickets for the rest of the day.
What shows can I expect to see? We will be there April 3-6.
Thanks - I love this site!
KKMickey