Originally Posted By nevadarebel Is it possible to do both parks in 1 day without skipping too many rides? We will be there on Friday (we should be at the parks by 10am) and plan to close DL at 10pm. I am hoping that because last weekend was the 3 day that more people went then.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter In my opinion, no, you can't do both parks in twelve hours and not skip a lot of rides. Unless you do a major theme park commando thing and zoom around at warp speed. I wouldn't recommend that unless this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to DLR and you really want to experience as many attractions as possible. What is your particular situation with this trip?
Originally Posted By nevadarebel we have been several times before but the last time, my youngest wasn't big enough for Indy, Screamin and TOT wasn't built. Those are musts for us as well as Splash, Pirates and Buzz and Toy Story. I would like to do as much as we can. My kids are pretty good at warp speed so I am not worried about that, just the crowds and wait times. I utilize FP as much as possible so that helps too. There are some that we can skip like tea cups, railroad, some of the FL rides. I am also debating on wheter to rent a wheelchair as I am in a walking cast so that will slow us down too (not that a wheel chair won't but it would be a little faster.) I can walk fine and being on it for a long day is ok too because I can sit on the rides and rest.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Rent the chair - sitting on the rides will not be enough rest and you will tire. I have done both parks in one day - not sure how many of the NAMM people have headed home - but I thought NAMM ended today - or yesterday. If you plan things out well you should be fine - I would start in DCA since there is less you want to do there, and finish the day in DL - there isn't a parade or fireworks to catch so it should be doable.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I'm glad to hear you've all been before and aren't trying to experience both parks for the first time in one day! If I were you, I would just talk with the entire group ahead of time (you may have already done this) and find out which two or three things are absolute highest priority for them. Then you can lay out a plan of attack that includes everyone's favorites. You'll still miss out on some stuff, but hey, one day in Disneyland is still way better than not going at all!
Originally Posted By nevadarebel That is kind of the theory I am going with. My boys still don't know we are going and I am not going to tell them until they figure it out or we get there. I know for sure that the big rides listed above are a must. We may have to give up a little of FL and not so much time in DCA but either way, the fact that we are at my favorite place will all be worth every minute of what we get and don't get to do. Thanks for the advise, it is greatly appreciated since I haven't been in 5 years.
Originally Posted By nevadarebel I am usually the person that has the entire day mapped out but this time am going to try and just go with the flow so I will let you know how it goes. We have decided to get a wheelchair since I hurt the foot again (stupid me was walking without the cast) so it is swollen again tonight. Also, my mom will be with us and she is 70. She has knee and hip problems so may use it for her or get another one. Any advise on how it works with wheel chairs? Do we have to wait in line? do the chairs fit in the queues? will someone help us with directions?
Originally Posted By ABBY I think for most of the rides with a wheel chair you go in through the exit. I'm sure the cm's at the entrances will give you specific directions. DH and I have done both parks in one day several times. We are theme park commandos when we go for only one day. Try to get to the park at opening. We find that is the best time to get lots done without much of a wait. This an example of how we handle the one day visit: We get to DL before or at opening, hit Nemo first then fast pass for space. We then move to Adventureland, NOS and Critter Country and do the attractions there, collecting fast passes as they are available. We usually hit only one or two FL attractions. As DL starts to get more crowded we move to DCA. We get a FP for Soarin and head off to the other attractions, again collecting FP's as they are available. We have always had to wait about 45 minutes for TSMM, but in my opinion it is worth it. We can usually get all the major attractions plus Bugs Life and once even the Aladin show in before DCA is even closed. After we finish up at DCA we head back to DL to finish out the day, doing whatever we missed in the morning and do-overs for our favorites. HAVE FUN!!
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Some of the queue's are wheelchair friendly now - One being TSMM - You will need to check but I am pretty sure you will still have to wait in line in the chairs for TOT, Screamin, and Soarin too. Since you are not getting there until about 10 - I would do DCA first. With fast passes you should be able to be through DCA by noon. I would enter DCA, head down to TSMM - while getting in line for that FP Screamin - once you get off TSMM your FP should be good for Screamin - ride screamin - head to TOT - if you want to ride Soarin - FP that on the way to TOT. After those head on over to DL - Start with a FP for Space - then grab something to eat and head over to N.O. area for pirates, BTMRR and such - collect FP as you can. I would watch Nemo for a short line or wait until near the end of the night. Just my two cents.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Definitely get a FP for Indy, as it's a 15-20 minute wait if you have one and often 40-90+ minutes without. You can usually ride Splash with little or no line in the evening (most people don't like to be cold and wet after dark, go figure).
