First DL

Originally Posted By dixielandings

I have been to WDW over 70 times
June 17 will be my first trip to CA
Ill be staying at Radisson Anaheim Maingate and will have a 3 day hopper pass which I will use Sunday, Monday and wednesday . I cant wait to walk down the original Main Street see Mr Toad the Matterhorn, Pinocchio and all the other things we dont have in Florida
please help a long time WDW General poster not to miss anything on his first and could be only trip to DL
thanks

 

Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8

Well here is a list of rides only found @ Disneyland...
Indiana Jones
Pinocchio's
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Storybook Canal Boots
Alice in Wonderland
Mr. Toad's
Matterhorn
Finding Nemo
Sailing Ship Coulumbia
Fantasmic...different atmosphere
Roger Rabbit

I think that Peter Pan, Railroad, Pirates of the Caribbean, Autopia, and Space Mountain are all MUCH better at Disneyland!!!

I have been to both parks and I have too say (Although maybe I am biased!) that Disneyland is much much better the WDW Magic Kingdom. The intimacy, nostalgia, and magical atmosphere @ Disneyland really can't be beat.

Enjoy your trip!!! I'm sure you will!!!

 

Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8

Oh I forgot to mention DCA...
I wouldn't miss Soarin, Screaming and TOT!!!

 

Originally Posted By SuzieQ

WDW has Soarin and TOT, though, so don't feel bad if you don't have time for them.

 

Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8

I agree but I don't think you want to miss any major headliners even if you only try them once...

 

Originally Posted By dixielandings

Thanks ILove and Suz
I have heard many people say the Pirates arrrr better at DL
I have lunch reservations for Blue Bayou
on Monday ( I let my club 33 membership run out ) yea right!!! are there any other restaurants I should try

 

Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8

Ask for waterfront seating @ Blue Bayou...it is much better!

These aren't exactly restaurants but...
Bengal BBQ...It is right across from Indiana...delicious skewers!
Royal Street Veranda in NOS has really good clam chowder!
Blue Ribbon Bakery has good coffee, cookies, etc.

Downtown Disney has some good restaurants, which also are slightly cheaper then inside DL or DCA.
I like ESPN Zone (especially if you are a sports fan) and Rainforest Cafe...

 

Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8

Also since it is your first trip to DL...if you are interested in a good guide book I recommend The Unofficial Guide. It has lots of information about everything as well as very good Tour Guides that we always follow.

 

Originally Posted By trekkeruss

You could skip ToT and Soarin' if time doesn't permit. But *do not* miss the Aladdin musical.

 

Originally Posted By kari12177

Try doing Fantasyland at night during the parade, it's empty, you can walk right on the rides! And don't miss Soarin', it is a really good ride and one of our favorites!

 

Originally Posted By ABBY

I sure envy you the 70 times at WDW!! Is Dixie Landings your favorite WDW resort?

You gotta do the Matterhorn, Indy, Alice and Story Book Canal Boats at DL and Screamin at DCA. If you are like me and enjoy Small World, the one at DL is much more impressive than at MK.

You'll love the Blue Bayou - it's so much fun.

Have a BLAST !!

 

Originally Posted By dixielandings

Thanks everyone
Abby my favorite WDW resort is the Polynesian I was married there in 1995 but I can only afford that one every 5 to 10 years
but Dixielanding aka PO Riverside is my favorite resort that I can afford I love its laid back atmosphere the Old Man island swimming area
and its great to be able to take a boat to Downtown Disney from there

 

Originally Posted By dixielandings


thanks for the fast food ILovemickey
I will try the BBQ
one of my favorites in Animal Kingdom is the Flame Tree BBQ
I cant wait to compare
and I am about to Finnish the unofficial Guide to DL
Its worked well for WDW
although I could almost Write the one for WDW lol

 

Originally Posted By BELLEROSE

If you want to relax for lunch and take in some atmosphere I suggest "Hungry Bear" restaurant and sit by the railing so you can take in the ducks, canoes and mark twain. And if DL starts getting too crowded you can head over to DCA to look around. Grizzly Rapids is fun if you want to get wet on a hot day. Definately just go early in the morning on your first day so you can "feel" Main Street as you walk under the bridge and soak up the music and sights! I've been to DL tons of times and I'm still always in awe of Main Street.

 

Originally Posted By BELLEROSE

Also, don't forget to watch the Fireworks and Fantasmic if you can. I personally like to watch the fireworks from between Coke Corner and the Kodak store. You can usually find a good spot to watch with no waiting time needed. Fantasmic may need some waiting hours to get a good vantage point if you want to sit in front of Rivers of America.

 

Originally Posted By dixielandings

Thanks Bell
Grizzly Rapids is on my must see list
I hear it also is better than its sister attraction at Animal Kingdom
Im not one to be able to sit still very long so the between Coke Corner and the Kodak store for Fantasmic is great help
thank you
DL

 

Originally Posted By Dabob2

If the Columbia is running when you're there, don't miss it. It's a 1-to-1 replica of the original, and fascinating historically. It's got a fine below decks exhibit that a lot of people don't know about and/or skip, but it's the perfect thing to do while you're waiting for the ship to sail.

It's got recreations of the captain's quarters, crew quarters, galley, etc. and in the days of ticket books, was actually a separate B ticket just to see. It's kind of a "hidden gem." Check it out!

Most of the not-in-WDW things have been mentioned, but the submarines will also be open by the time you're there, and of course, they're not in WDW. But you'll probably have to be there right at rope drop one morning if you want to ride without a huge wait.

The Monsters ride in DCA is another thing you can't find in WDW, along with the Sun Wheel (kind of a love-it-or-hate-it thing, it seems) and unlike some of the other Pier rides which aren't at WDW but have close analogs at other parks, the Sun Wheel is one of only two of its type. Try the swinging cars - I think they're a blast as long as you don't have a problem with heights.

And definitely see the Aladdin musical and check out the animation building - it's better than MGM's.

 

Originally Posted By dixielandings

Thanks DaBob
It seems every one is for the Aladdin show
I hadn't even thought of the sun wheel
I think that's great advise and I bet the views are great , Im going to put that on my list
Maybe im simple minded but the Golden Zephyr looks like a blast to me
is it Cool ?

 

Originally Posted By dixielandings

18 days till I see Walts dream
Im about to freak out
and im 45 years old
My wife is so happy I finnaly get to go
I might pass out when I see the light in Walts old appartment

 

Originally Posted By dixielandings

OK
Im all right now
take a deep breath