Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Ideally, how often would you go? I probably would go every 3 months initially.
Originally Posted By Elderp Depends on how you define close. I live within an hour and when I had a premium pass I went almost every other week. If I lived in Anaheim I would go twice a week, for just a few hours. Problem is if you go one year where you go very often it gets a little too familiar. Right now we go about every 4 months.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Yeah, how near is near? If I was where my mom lives in Oceanside, probably once a month. If I was in Anaheim, I'd probably be a part-time CM.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I guess at first, I would visit every other week too! Then, the novelty would wear off.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I think I'd go once a month if I lived in Anaheim now. When I lived in West LA as a kid I went once or twice a year. How many days do you need to go to make the AP worth it? I would definitely go more than that.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I agree with trekkeruss - I would work there --- I could sell popcorn or soda!!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Good question. I have often wondered this very thing. Even living in Texas, I visit DLR three or four times a year. I really think that if I went more often than that, it would lose some of its magic for me. On the other hand, it would be awfully tempting to just go for dinner or to watch the swing dancers or something. Long way of saying I don't know, but I think I'd keep it to once a month or less. ;-)
Originally Posted By dsnykid If I lived close enough I would probably work there part time, or I would end up going once a week..when I lived in Dallas, I bought a season pass to six flags and I went the almost every weekend, not to ride anything, but because I liked walking through the park and watching people(plus they had the cool zone misters). I would probably do the same thing at Disneyland, walk around the park instead of my neighborhood.
Originally Posted By jdub My initial answer was once a month, but--yeah--HOW close? And I have no idea if the season pass includes parking... But I think once a month. But maybe more. But I'd hate the magic to wear off... ...so maybe it's good I don't live so close!
Originally Posted By mawnck Here's what happened with me: When Disneyland was on the way home from work: At least 3 to 5 times a month. Now that it's 20 minutes in the other direction: Almost never. As noted in numerous other (small worldly) topics, I've become rather disenchanted with the place in general, as it marches toward Total Toon Immersion, so that has a lot to do with it. But I'd still be "dropping in" for an hour or two a lot more often, if for no other reason than to take a relaxing spin on Mansion, Screamin', or even Orange Stinger, if it didn't require the extra effort. (Yes, I know, all of you in Kansas now hate my guts ...)
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I'd say that if I lived within half an hour, I'd probably be there once a week, just to have a cup of coffee and people watch. After the novelty of that wore off, probably once or (more likely) twice a month. I'd probalbly go on multiple rides (oops, sorry, attractions) only about once a month or less, because that would destroy the novelty quickly.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer Tough question. my initial response would be "EVERY DAY!" but realistically I think twice a week. One evening during the middle of the week for maybe dinner, ride a few attractions, and fireworks and then a more full day on the week-end. I don't think that "familiarity would breed contempt" and I seem to get more obsessed the frequently I go. I'd like to have the opportunity to put it to a test.
Originally Posted By ecdc Yeah, it's hard to judge. I suspect I'd be like mawnck. If it was on my way home or if I lived fairly close by, I'd probably go pretty frequently. I love the atmosphere and would love to just be able to relax there. But realistically, I don't see myself going more than once every few months if I lived in, say, Santa Monica. Of course, with a four-year old and a five-year old, I suspect I'd be going more than that...
Originally Posted By Ursula How close is close? I can be 45 minuets on a good day, 3 hours on a bad day. I go about 1-2 times a month, on average. I can't go on weekdays, so I avoid Summer months and Spring break.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Ursula, that's an excellent point about traffic gridlocks! You could very well spend 3 hours in traffic anywhere. I'm a 45 minute drive from Vancouver, 35 minute at night. But during the rush hour (which is basically all day now) you can be 2 hours away. I would love to drop in like some of the posters say, and have a cup of coffee and people watch. And, I would take in the shows although I guess they don't change too often so I might get used to the music.
Originally Posted By dsnyredhead During the two years that I lived in Tustin, about ten minutes away, I went usually two or three times a week. Having an annual pass helps. Now that I live an hour away and have a child, we go about once a month and sometimes less than that.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight I'd deffinately go twice a week maybe more on some weeks... OH WAIT! I do already! ;-) like clockwork!
