Originally Posted By nk28 Hello My two children and I will be going to Disneyland for the first time in November as they will be performing on stage with the Kamloops Dance Academy on Nov. 15! We are very excited and will be bring my brother and my children's older sister and her mother. Does anyone have any suggestions for attractions that may appeal to a 5 1/2, 6 1/2 and 10 year old?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe The younger ones will love Fantasyland, IASWA, Pooh's, and Toon Town. The older child will enjoy everything. There isn't much NOT to like at Disneyland! LOL
Originally Posted By nk28 thanks mickeynewe...we're so excited about this trip. Are the Disney Characters out and about in the park most of the time? I'm trying to figure out what kinds of things to check out when we get there
Originally Posted By atinkfan The characters Meet & Greet times are listed on a brochure that you get when you come in thru the front gate. Sometimes characters just appear sporadically at various places too. Sometimes you see a bunch of characters, sometimes not so many. ...just depends. If you do want to see characters, there is typically a line you will have to stand in. Standing in lines to see characters will eat away at the times you could be riding rides! Just depends on how long you'll be there for and what is important to you! Have a great time!
Originally Posted By dsnykid If there is a specific charcter that you would like to meet that doesn't have a scheduled meet and greet, go to city hall and ask if they know when the charcter will be out. If the character isn't out thta day, they may try to get you the black and white photo of the character. While at city hall you can ask for honorary citizen stickers for the kids to wear, and also, if you like, class sets for the older kids to take back for souvenirs.. they are free and kids really like them
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I think that everything will appeal to everyone take it slow and have one awesome trip! Enjoy!
Originally Posted By joeysmommy nk28 We jsut got from DL. My sons are 5 and 3 yrs old. They loved Winnie the pooh, IASW, All of Toontown, Dumbo, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Autopia and Tom Sawyer's Island. In DCA: Grizzly River Run Bug's land Cars meet n greet Monsters Inc Soarin Over california
Originally Posted By practicallyperfect One thing you might do to avoid standing in lines to see characters is to go to a character meal. I have found that my kids (7 and 9) aren't as eager to wait in line if they have had character interaction at Goofy's, Lilo & Stitch, etc. My kids also enjoy things at DLR that are not rides. I always schedule some unstructure playtime for them. For example, hanging out at TSI, Redwood Challenge, swimming at the hotel pool, spending hours (!) in the Animation Studio, etc. One time we were walking to a ride when the marching band passed by. My girls decided to march along with them--it was so fun! We ended up on the Mark Twain; the conductor let my girls 'lead' the band in a couple of songs. One of my favorite memories! So bottom line is to allow for some sponteniety during the trip! You cannot go wrong in DL!
Originally Posted By nk28 Thank you everyone for your ideas! I was just wondering...what is "DCA"? Also, once you get in the park, are the things like city hall or the rides an extra cost or are they free? I'm really on a budget for this trip so any pointers would be really appreciated
Originally Posted By mickeynewe You only pay for the admission, everything else is free (lol..except food and souvenirs, those definitely add up!) so just enjoy! DCA= Disney's California Adventure. A 2nd park Disney opened directly across from Disneyland. Your hopper ticket will allow you to "jump" back and forth to both parks throughout the day.
Originally Posted By nk28 Alll righhttttt Heheh...you just made my day! I saw on the disney website there's a new interactive attraction started with the Disney Princesses? I can't remember all the details but something like the kids play dress up and hear stories and then some kind of coronation ceremony? My girls would absolutely love this...has anyone been to it?
Originally Posted By practicallyperfect Also check out the Junior Chef activity--your kids get to bake chocolate chip cookies! It is free and kids love it!
Originally Posted By ploeb909 Are you flying or driveing? Look at this site for $$$saving tips, such as bring your own drinks, snacks breakfast etc.
Originally Posted By nk28 we're flying down and will be there from nov. 12 to nov. 18 can we bring in a packsack with us with snacks in it or is that a no no? I read on one of these boards 6 year olds can fit in the strollers there? I guess we would need to get a stroller early in the day then?
Originally Posted By atinkfan We took in one of those soft cooler bags every day with 4 kids lunches, bottles of water, and snacks. We'd open it up at security and no one ever said a word to us about it. Since you are going to be there so many days, I would check into having groceries delivered to your hotel from Safeway.com. Of course it depends on which hotel you're staying at and if they will accept those kinds of deliveries. If you can do, you will save a bundle on bringing in your own bottles of water and breakfast for the mornings. We packed in PB&J's for the kids for lunch and that saved us from having to buy lunches for them that they would only eat half of anyway! That cookie baking thing is something that is sponsored by Nestle. The kids get to add ingredients to their own bowls, then the chef has them close their eyes and fresh baked cookies "magically" appear! It's not something that is listed as a regular show so you never know what time it's going on. I recall seeing it at a restaurant somewhere around the center Hub area. Maybe you can ask at City Hall to get more details on it.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 nk28, I don't know much about the Princess thing, as it's new, but I believe there may be an extra charge for that, or for parts of that. I'm sure someone will chime in who knows more.
Originally Posted By nk28 atinkfan: thanks for the safeway suggestion..I checked out the website and it looks like they deliver in that area...I guess my next step will be to check with the hotel to see if they take the orders... dabob2: I think we'll check out the princess thing...my girls would be so excited about it
Originally Posted By nk28 this may be a crazy question, but is there a ferris wheel? if there is one, is there a height or age restriction to ride it? my 5 1/2 year old only wants to go because she wants to ride the ferris wheel (never mind the princesses or the other rides, hehe) and she would be absolutely crushed if she can't go on it...
Originally Posted By joeysmommy nk28- We went a few weeks ago and had safeway.com delivered to the hotel. It worked out great. They deliver to the bell desk, then they bring it to your room. Use promo code SWEET for free delivery on a $50 or more order. Expires 10/31/06 We ordered breakfast items, sandwich makings, drinks and snacks. It adds up quickly but saved us big$ on a daily basis. Made the Blue Bayou splurge not seem so bad.
