Originally Posted By magic0214 So, me and my father are going on a trip of my choice. I can't decide between going to Disneyland for my first time, or going to the D23 Expo. What do you guys think!?!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Disneyland, no question. Disneyland may be smaller than MK, but it packs a lot in. Fantasyland alone has much more to offer than FL MK. And if you are in the area for any length of time rent a car and check out one or more other area attraction. Knott's Berry Farm is less than 20 minutes from DLR,the original Universal Studios an hour depending on traffic. San Diego with Sea World (the only one that uses water from th ocean), SD Wild Animal Park and San Diego Zoo is I think about 2 hours away. If you are willing to get away from theme parks the greater Los Angeles area has countless things to do, see and experience.
Originally Posted By avimagine Car culture, countless museums (Hit the Getty come on a museum with a funicular!, etc), one of the best Halocaust rememberence centers (One exhibit had an example of "both" POVs for example), and as someone closer to the Atlantic seaboard, we have them licked when it comes to Seafood, the Pacific coast has us licked boy howdy when it comes to Beaches. Also less humidity. Most attractions at DL are of a higher caliber then those at MK. On the other hand WDW is close to IOA, USF isn't as good, but a drive to the keys is worth it. Skip Miami Beach unless you like Art Deco well you know the drill there by the sounds of it.
Originally Posted By JenniBarra Since the D23 Expo is in Anaheim and is only three days (and cheaper than park tix), is there the possibility of being able to extend your trip to include the parks? There will be lots of folks come August who will be doing the same thing, though be sure to keep the days separate since the Expo has enough on the schedule to keep you going from 8AM to midnight. (I was at all four days of the inaugural event and already have tix for this year.)
Originally Posted By magic0214 ^^^Thats what i've been wondering...good idea. When did u get in lines in the morning?
Originally Posted By Rsey103 Disneyland, but I'm not sure I understand the question. Aren't they both in Anahiem? Does the Expo have events in the evening? If not, I'd spend the day at the Expo then go to Disneyland for dinner, shows, and fireworks, etc.
Originally Posted By magic0214 Yes, they are both in Anaheim. Just wondering if I should skip D23 and just do DIsneyland or vis versa
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb You might want to price them out and see what Dad is willing to pop for before planning on both (which time/location wise is clearly doable).
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Do both. But if you can't....It would depend on if you are REALLY into the Disney rides and spending time with your dad in that way, or if you are REALLY into the workings and dealings of the Disney Corporation, and want to be in the know about new items, parks, events, etc before anyone else gets to know. I would recommend the Expo over DL any day of the week. I met so many interesting and wonderful people at the Expo that I would have missed had I been hanging out in Disneyland. The Expo is guaranteed to give you that chance meeting of an exec or producer or ??, get autographs, see pilots of TV shows, meet Disney icons, and many other things that will last you a lifetime. You just can't compare that to a ride in a Teacup.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan if you can't do both I would do Disneyland. Especailly since its your first time going! And if you can't do both there is always websites like this that are doing updates on it and there will be other disney expos as well.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Did you really say skip DL??? lol. A first timer should never miss DL, if you have already been many times then yes go to the Expo, but otherwise you will be missing out!
Originally Posted By Bellella I wanna go to both, especially the Expo, since I've never been there. I'm sick to death of all these Anime expos my spouse keeps dragging me to!!!!
Originally Posted By JenniBarra [re: doing D23 Expo and DLR] >>^^^Thats what i've been wondering...good idea. When did u get in lines in the morning?<< On the first day, the Expo opened to D23 members an hour earlier than the rest of the days (and D23 members get in an hour earlier than everyone else each day - hope this makes sense!) so that people had extra time to check in and get their credentials. Some people were there quite early, like 5 or 6 in the morning that first day, but I seem to recall we (me and my mom, jnemo) arrived around 7, and it worked out fine. I want to say that we were there around 8AM on the other three days. The thing to keep in mind with timing is that there are show floors that open pretty much continously while there are scheduled events in the arena and in various rooms throughout the convention center. The arena seemed to comfortably hold everyone who was interested in attending those events (i.e. Legends ceremony, Dick Cook talk, Disney parks talk), while people did get turned away at panel events in the smaller rooms. Capacity got a bit better toward the end of the event when Disney got wise and started setting up monitors in overflow rooms. Every day of the Expo, you could tell that Disney was revamping their processes to make things run smoother and allow more people into timed events. There's more I could add, but I am trying to keep more to the general Expo vs. DLR topic. (Believe me, I could go on and on about the Expo quite easily because it was such a fun and amazing experience. <g>) >>Does the Expo have events in the evening? If not, I'd spend the day at the Expo then go to Disneyland for dinner, shows, and fireworks, etc.>> I wouldn't recommend this. There's so much to take in at the Expo that, even if you don't feel like trying to go to evening events [a lot of these were old and new film screenings, often preceded or followed by a panel], it's a good time to rest up from the day's excitement. We had friends who were there literally from the beginning to the end of the day every day of the Expo, and they looked tired toward the end!
Originally Posted By JenniBarra >>You might want to price them out and see what Dad is willing to pop for before planning on both (which time/location wise is clearly doable).<< You've missed the early bird window for the best prices, but an adult can buy advance ticketsfor all three days for $100 (D23 member rate) or $121. Like I said before, cheaper than DL tix! >>I met so many interesting and wonderful people at the Expo that I would have missed had I been hanging out in Disneyland. The Expo is guaranteed to give you that chance meeting of an exec or producer or ??, get autographs, see pilots of TV shows, meet Disney icons, and many other things that will last you a lifetime.<< The best advertisement for the Expo is those who have already attended. Right, 999? While I am figuring that 999 is referring to Disney "celebs" as the "interesting and wonderful people" encountered, the Expo was also like a huge homecoming event for those who have friends throughout the Disney community. We ran into lots of Disneyana Fan Club-NFFC members, LP'ers, and even made some new acquaintances. >>And if you can't do both there is always websites like this that are doing updates on it<< There are, but it really is not the same if you want the *experience*. The following videos help give a taste of it: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD-vIrQOw5k" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...vIrQOw5k</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyUmAxLHp4A&feature=channel" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=channel</a> And I can't forget a personal favorite: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1EDlwIc9M" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...EDlwIc9M</a>
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Thanks JB - I did mean both the celebrities and folks I haven't seen in a while!
