Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Help! Does anyone know how much a cab would cost from Disneyland Hotel to El Capitan? And how long would it take? I thought it would be lots of fun to see the new POTC movie at El Capitan since it sounds like they decorate the theatre with props from the movie set. Or would a shuttle take us there for less? I really don't want to rent a car since driving in LA freaks me out! Thanks so much for any guidance!
Originally Posted By berol I don't know the cab price, but you might be able to save a bit by taking amtrak/metrolink to Union Station. It might not be worth the trouble.
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Thanks Berol! - but I think I'd like a more direct route. Don't want to spend too much time traveling back a forth. Anybody else know about cab prices and how long it would take?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer My guess, somewhat the same as a taxi from LAX to Disneyland, about $100 plus tip, but in heavy traffic, it could be more.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I would try to see about getting a shuttle versus a taxi because I think that could get really pricey. We stayed at the Century Plaza (I think it's changed its name now) which we thought would be a reasonably short cab ride and it ended up costing about $50 both ways ... and that's a LOT closer to it than Disneyland.
Originally Posted By fidoprincess I think it is really far to go to see the movie! We often go up to LA/Hollywood after DL since DH's family lives there and we hit traffic a lot! We have been stuck in traffic more than 2 hours more than once. My suggestion would be to stay at DL and do everything you want there and then move up to Hollywood/LA and do the movie with some other sightseeing in the area.
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Thanks everyone for your wise advice. I know I don't want to sit in traffic for 2 hours each way (waste of precious Disneyland time!)Nor, do I wish to spend $100++ on a cab ride. Too bad. Maybe we'll do Medieval Times Dinner show. Is that a lot closer and less costly for a cab????
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Gosh, I don't know. I've never used a cab except from John Wayne to a resort hotel. Their web site lists it as 10 minutes from Disneyland. I'd drop them an email asking suggested modes of transporation. <a href="http://www.medievaltimes.com/cahomepage.htm" target="_blank">http://www.medievaltimes.com/c ahomepage.htm</a># Note, too, that there are coupons available on that page!
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend This is not the way I would spend a day but Metrolink (A cho-cho train) from Anaheim to Union Station in L.A. Walk down stairs to the Red Line Subway and you would get off at the Hollywood/Highland Station. Right across the street is the El Capitan.
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Thanks TinksBestFriend! But I think based on some of the previous comments I'm not going to try to attempt to go to El Capitan - sounds like transportation will either take away too much Disneyland time or cost to much. So now, we've opted for the Medieval Times dinner show.
Originally Posted By Tink6474 It is quite a ways, but well worth going. Go to Disney's Soda Shop for lunch or a shake, then to the movie. They are next door to each other. It will be a great addition to your trip. It is across the street from Grauman's Chinese Theatre, so you can also look at the footprints in the cement in front of it. Next door to the El Capitan is Jimmy Kimmel's show. There is also a Build a Bear across the street and you can get a Hollywood T-Shirt for your bear. You won't regret taking a day of your vacation and going there.
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Thanks Tink6474! It is awfully tempting! I was really looking forward to seeing POTC at the El Capitan, then it sounded like it would be difficult to get there. But maybe I should reconsider!
Originally Posted By Mickeyfan1 I have to agree with TINK6474. There is nothing like seeing a movie at the El Capatin theater in Hollywood. You could catch an early show (10 a.m.) have some lunch in the Fountain, and be back at Disneyland in the late afternoon/early evening. And you could take the Metrolink and the Red Line and not worry about the traffic. Sometimes it fun to do something different! Whatever you decide, have a great vacation at "The Happiest Place On Earth"
Originally Posted By DianaSparrow Thanks MickeyFan1! I am so tempted to make it happen. Your plan sounds great, but our first day there is the last day POTC AWE is offered, so the earliest we could make it would be the 4:30 showing. (At this point we can't arrive any sooner.) I'm still trying to figure out if it's feasible! Thanks again to all!
