momlisa
12-01-2004, 08:40 PM
In memory of my grandfather (my mother's dad) who died just 6 weeks ago, she is taking all of us to Disneyland this weekend. A sort of memorial trip. She is treating us to the Grand CA for 5 days! My 3 yo is going, along with my 8 and 10 yo boy and hubby and my mom. (I hope the Grand CA is worth the money - we have a suite! - please reassure me!)
This seems like the best place to get advice....can you help me?
We didn't know it was candlelight weekend .... I have read all the posts but am completely confused...seats, dinner reservations, main street, stand here or there.....we don't have dinner reservations (didn't want to do that with a 3 yo)....so what is the best strategy for experiencing this? We are going to be there sat and sun? Do we wait in line, rush for seats, ....if you can help me with the strategy, I will be so grateful!
Also...what might be the unknown fun things to do that are out of the way. Since we have been before, we want to make some new memories.
BEST PLACES TO EAT: Tell me what is the best food, and / or the best value for your money in DL and DCA. Since we have 3 boys, meal time can be costly!
Character Meal....anyone have an opinion about whether Goofy's kitchen for breakfast or dinner is better?
Thanks so much. Grandpa took us to Disneyland when I was 3, so this is very appropriate to return in his memory. I just want to make it extra special for the whole family with new ideas and best views! (Of course, the perfect vacation).
Oh yeah...any hints on how to make sure our hotel gets our rooms adjoining rather than getting the "space available" option...that would be most welcome.
(sorry so long...but I am so excited!)
:)
This seems like the best place to get advice....can you help me?
We didn't know it was candlelight weekend .... I have read all the posts but am completely confused...seats, dinner reservations, main street, stand here or there.....we don't have dinner reservations (didn't want to do that with a 3 yo)....so what is the best strategy for experiencing this? We are going to be there sat and sun? Do we wait in line, rush for seats, ....if you can help me with the strategy, I will be so grateful!
Also...what might be the unknown fun things to do that are out of the way. Since we have been before, we want to make some new memories.
BEST PLACES TO EAT: Tell me what is the best food, and / or the best value for your money in DL and DCA. Since we have 3 boys, meal time can be costly!
Character Meal....anyone have an opinion about whether Goofy's kitchen for breakfast or dinner is better?
Thanks so much. Grandpa took us to Disneyland when I was 3, so this is very appropriate to return in his memory. I just want to make it extra special for the whole family with new ideas and best views! (Of course, the perfect vacation).
Oh yeah...any hints on how to make sure our hotel gets our rooms adjoining rather than getting the "space available" option...that would be most welcome.
(sorry so long...but I am so excited!)
:)