Originally Posted By aurorasdream I'm planning to go to DL in early June and my bf may not be able to come with me, so it could be just me and my two kids. We will hopefully be staying at HoJo's and if we stay in the park until it closes at night, is it safe to walk back to the hotel? I have no idea what the crime is like around DL and want to know if I should rethink my plans. TIA!
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Absolutely safe, as long as you stay on Harbor. There will be plenty of people walking with you.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Yup, definitely safe. My friend and I went a couple of years ago (two girls in our early 20s) and we never felt threatened in the slightest. There are so many people around and it's all pretty well-lit.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've done that walk many times late at night both by myself and with young children. I've never felt unsafe.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I always go with myself and my kids 9,11,16,19 and have been going for about 7 years now - My husband and I have a mixed marriage...I am a disney-nut and he is a disney-avoider! I have gone with just one kid up to all the kids - The only time I was a bit uncomfortable was staying/walking alone with my DD and my 2 nieces and that more the hotel (anaheim plaza hotel) and it's property than the street! On harbor I have stayed at hojo's, Carousel, BWPPI, Desert Inn -
Originally Posted By aurorasdream Thanks guys, I feel so much better now! Disneyland, here we come!!!
Originally Posted By Pollyana Yes, I sometimes walk alone, but close to a crowd. No problem... stay on Harbor and you will be fine.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>I have no idea what the crime is like around DL and want to know if I should rethink my plans.<< Anaheim has a lower crime rate than most major U.S. cities: <a href="http://anaheim.areaconnect.com/crime1.htm" target="_blank">http://anaheim.areaconnect.com...ime1.htm</a> That's not to say that crime is unknown here. You may want to review these crime prevention tips from the LAPD: <a href="http://www.lapdonline.org/prevent_crime/content_basic_view/7732" target="_blank">http://www.lapdonline.org/prev...iew/7732</a> Mostly, it's a matter of using common sense. Some tourists seem to leave their brains at home when they travel; don't be one of them, and you'll be fine.
Originally Posted By disneykid52 I will be staying at the Park Vue Inn in May and will be walking to my hotel alone and was a little worried about it. Thanks for all of your posts. I have always thought that walking near a group is the best strategy. Any other suggestions?
Originally Posted By Pollyana The city of Anaheim should offer police patrols on the sidewalks at night. And, I don't know why the corner of Harbor and the Disney Gate is not a pedestrian overpass. That place is a nightmare and someone will get hit. Cars are extremely fast on the blvd and it is really a mess. We all need to be aware of our surroundings at that crosswalk.
