Originally Posted By 1amore Hi, We'll be in DL Saturday 2/10 w/ our 4 year-old son. Wondering if there's any quiet, grassy area to lay a small blanket and allow him to nap in the afternoon? We really don't wanna make the trek back to the hotel for this. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Originally Posted By plutospal77 I don't know about a blanket, but by the train station and HM its pretty quiet around the trees and sometimes near thunder mountain and the shooting gallery sometimes around the benches its quiet. Just look between rides and stuff, theres little bench areas.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I can't think of anywhere inside the park to lay a blanket. But there is a wonderful, quiet, grassy area at the Grand. Exit out the back of the lobby next to the Hearthstone Lounge.
Originally Posted By nickapoohiluvu You could always go to the fireplace in the lobby of the Grand Californian. My one year old took a couple of naps in her stroller there while I people watched.
Originally Posted By Bucky N Satchel I believe they frown on lawn napping. A stroller in the shade or the baby area are good alternatives.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ ^ I agree. That's why I suggested the lawn in back of the Grand. It's open for walking and enjoying. We often let the kids run around out there.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Now thate America Sings and The Country Bear Jamboree are no longer at the park there few places left for a good snooze in a climate-controlled environment.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 I would say a nice bench near Thunder, or near the Huanted Mansion around the fountain.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Actually, I think that Innoventions would be a good place for a snooze in a climate-controlled environment. There are certainly some dead spaces/corners in there where you could lay a blanket out on the flor for the little one.
Originally Posted By jomach08 I've always found it easy to nap in Main Street Cinema, but the cartoons might be a distraction for kids. For me, the darkness and climate control are great. Also, the music is low enough that it is easy to ignore.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins >>>Actually, I think that Innoventions would be a good place for a snooze in a climate-controlled environment. <<< Ah, so it's good for something.
Originally Posted By MousieRoo I don't know if you are really supposed to do this, but when we were on the Columbia last week some guy flopped out on the deck with a map over his face for the trip around, LOL
Originally Posted By LVCajun I personally can't seem to stay awake on IASW no matter how hard I try. We used to nap our daughter back near Big Thunder Ranch.
Originally Posted By jdub It's a Small World is indeed a good choice, because: a) the ride lasts 45+ minutes; and b) there is a constantly-playing lullabye.
Originally Posted By wolfchild DH and I have both fallen asleep, by accident, on Pirates and IASW. (though, the Pirates one was on a day when we were truly exhausted) And when were there in November we took a short, intended, nap at the NOS train station and then napped on the train for a trip and half or so around the park. I wish that we had thought about the movie theater though, that would have been nice. I'll have to remember that for next time.
Originally Posted By dlkozy I could take a nap in the Animation building-kinda dark, comfy benches right there in the middle, soft talking and background music, not too crowded-Yup-I could get a pretty good nap in there!
Originally Posted By DlandDug Toon Park. It's in Toon Town, just to the left after you enter. A blanket is a must, as the park is paved in brick. But there are benches, a shade tree, and limited access. It was originally intended as a simple area for families with very tiny tots. If Disneyland is not crowded, you could also find a quiet bench seat in the outdoor dining area of Redd Rocketts Pizza Port. Of course, virtually anywhere in DCA will be quiet and peaceful...
Originally Posted By 1amore Thanks y'all for the advice. We'll try to check them out Saturday and report to all.
