kkmickey
11-16-2005, 08:32 AM
Hello -
I am excited to tell you that I will be at Disneyland this weekend! We are from the Pacific Northwest, and our family of 5 goes to Disneyland about every 1-2 years. This is our 50th anniversary visit.
I am usually very meticulous about planning. I read all the current information and plan my route and fastpass strategy accordingly. HOWEVER . . . I am an RN, and I started working night shift a month ago. Sadly, I have had no time to research and plan, and I am so tired I have no brain to do so! So I am asking for help from those of you IN THE KNOW.
Here is our itinerary: (what little I've planned)
FRIDAY 11/18 Arrive SNA 3:45pm, rent car, check in at Paradise Pier
Stay at the parks as late as possible
SATURDAY 11/19 - Early entry (What time should we be there?)
Lunch reservations at Blue Bayou, 11:50 am
Stay at Paradise Pier again
SUNDAY 11/20 Unfortunately, we need to change hotels because PP was full. We have reservations in a 2 room suite at the Anaheim Islander Inn, but I am beginning to regret that reservation. (Any suggestions?)
* Reserved waterfront seating for Fantasmic - last performance (10:30?)
MONDAY 11/21 - Fly home in the afternoon.
We have 3 day passes, which we plan to use Fri, Sat, and Sun.
My husband and I have three teenage boys, ages 12, 14, and 17. We plan to split up at times, but we all love ALL the rides - no chickens in our group!
Some things we don't want to miss (besides rides):
* Fireworks
* Fudge and beignets
As for shows and parades, we've seen Aladin, and although I loved it and we have AAA seating, we may skip it in favor of rides and give our tickets to someone.
Because we have so little time and I am guessing it will be pretty crowded, I really need some help.
SO - I would appreciate any advice on making the best use of our time, avoid lines, utilize fastpasses, etc. Also, if there are any new restaurants or foods to try, we haven't been there in about 1 1/2 years.
THANKS so much for your help. I wish I had more hours in the day :)
Kristin
I am excited to tell you that I will be at Disneyland this weekend! We are from the Pacific Northwest, and our family of 5 goes to Disneyland about every 1-2 years. This is our 50th anniversary visit.
I am usually very meticulous about planning. I read all the current information and plan my route and fastpass strategy accordingly. HOWEVER . . . I am an RN, and I started working night shift a month ago. Sadly, I have had no time to research and plan, and I am so tired I have no brain to do so! So I am asking for help from those of you IN THE KNOW.
Here is our itinerary: (what little I've planned)
FRIDAY 11/18 Arrive SNA 3:45pm, rent car, check in at Paradise Pier
Stay at the parks as late as possible
SATURDAY 11/19 - Early entry (What time should we be there?)
Lunch reservations at Blue Bayou, 11:50 am
Stay at Paradise Pier again
SUNDAY 11/20 Unfortunately, we need to change hotels because PP was full. We have reservations in a 2 room suite at the Anaheim Islander Inn, but I am beginning to regret that reservation. (Any suggestions?)
* Reserved waterfront seating for Fantasmic - last performance (10:30?)
MONDAY 11/21 - Fly home in the afternoon.
We have 3 day passes, which we plan to use Fri, Sat, and Sun.
My husband and I have three teenage boys, ages 12, 14, and 17. We plan to split up at times, but we all love ALL the rides - no chickens in our group!
Some things we don't want to miss (besides rides):
* Fireworks
* Fudge and beignets
As for shows and parades, we've seen Aladin, and although I loved it and we have AAA seating, we may skip it in favor of rides and give our tickets to someone.
Because we have so little time and I am guessing it will be pretty crowded, I really need some help.
SO - I would appreciate any advice on making the best use of our time, avoid lines, utilize fastpasses, etc. Also, if there are any new restaurants or foods to try, we haven't been there in about 1 1/2 years.
THANKS so much for your help. I wish I had more hours in the day :)
Kristin