Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend The Cookie Thing takes place on the front porch of the Plaza Pavillon. There is a sign posted with the times. A cast member in the area will help you.
Originally Posted By GoofBall There is a ferris wheel type attraction in DCA called the SunWheel. Its very very high and you sit in swinging 'cages', some adults don't even care for this ride. It looks pretty intimidating. There are 2 cages to choose from with 2 different lines for them. One style is stationary on the frame, the other style slides back and forth as the wheel rotates (in addition to swinging) I would have your child watch for awhile first. I dont think there is a height limit. My neice got to perform with her dance troop at both parks. They had a blast and were thrilled to go backstage. It sure was expensive though, good for you mom! Have fun and good luck to your daughter!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe FWIW, 4Disnee went on the cage that slides back and forth and swings and she said she got really nauseated, which is something that typically doesn't bother her. She warned me about it because she KNOWS I get motion sickness. I never really wanted to go on the Ferris Wheel but my hubby FINALLY talked me into it. I rode it once, won't again. I had a really bad scare as a kid on a Ferris Wheel so they aren't my favorite ride. Didn't enjoy the Sun Wheel at all. I'm not afraid of heights, but I don't like being at the top of the Sun Wheel. If you have a child who IS afraid of heights, don't take them on the ride. It takes awhile to load/unload passengers and once they are up there...they are stuck. Use your best judgment based on your child's personality to see if you think they will really like it. I do believe there is a height requirement.
Originally Posted By nk28 thanks for the info...I think I'll follow the suggestion and have my girl watch for a while first. Odds are good she'll still want to go on...hehe, she's something of a daredevil goofball: your neice got to perform there too? man that must have been awesome! Did she get a workshop with the choreographers too? We're a little nervous about this because we don't get to do a rehearsal once we get there, we just have the one performance...hopefully all goes well
Originally Posted By ImNotAllThereMyself I took my eight year old neice on the cages that move, and we had fun. But it was windy and the cages are affected by wind so we were all over the place. But it is a great view, and an awesome ride to test kids out on, and see is they like things moving out of their control, it is about five minutes all the way around. (i mean start to finish, not around once)
Originally Posted By ImNotAllThereMyself In DCA it is called the Sun Wheel. When you walk in and get past the bridge, i believe you veer right across the peir toward the Californis SCreaming, and you should see it. It is HUGE.
Originally Posted By nk28 ok someone mentioned that ride...do you know if there's a height or age resriction for this one? its my younger daughter who wants to go on this one (she's 5 1/2 and unfortunately for me completely fearless hehe)
Originally Posted By disneyfan4ever54 There are no height or age restrictions on this ride. I agree that it would be a good idea to watch it for a while before deciding to go on. It is a very big ferris wheel, 16 stories high!
Originally Posted By GoofBall nk28: Yes they got a backstage tour and met with choreographers. They did have time for one rehearsal before their performances. They did one at the DCA backlot and the one at Carnation. 2 songs, one from Little Mermaid and another contemporary song. They also did a breakfast at Plaza Inn. Memories of a lifetime. Bring lots of film. I just remember brother in law griped about the package cost but Disney does charge alot to use their stages and I think its worth every penny.
Originally Posted By GoofBall also, check out the Princess Fantasy Faire thread in 'DL General'. Looks like a great time for girls. We have gone to the storytime( before it moved) and its very entertaining.
Originally Posted By christer02_691 This may have already been brought up, but there is a wonderful book called "The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland" (in fact, I am rereading it now). It gives great information about rides (an age level rating system, a very good description, etc.). It also gives a very detailed discussion about queues and crowd management and some great suggestions about how to tour the park to make the most of your time. Anyway, the best guide book I have seen. That being said, I know people who go to Disneyland, never get on a ride and enjoy themselves very much. It has great entertainment and a fun atmosphere. Depending upon the age of your kids, my favorites are Pirate of the Carribean and the Haunted House. Disney's best. Fantasmic is also a great, innovative show. Finally, my 7 year old boy loves pin trading. We purchased a lanyard and a few Disney pins and he is allowed to trade them with various cast memebers who also where lanyards. I think he enjoys it as much as the rides. I am envious of someone seeing Disney for the first time. Have a great trip.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<my favorites are Pirate of the Carribean and the Haunted House.>> Carnivals, amusement parks, and the Lions Club have Haunted Houses, Disneyland has the Haunted Mansion.
Originally Posted By christer02_691 Yes, I stand corrected, the Haunted Mansion. This "foolish mortal" won't make that mistake again. And I was able to see it decked out in its holiday garb two weekends ago. I rather enjoyed the change, not the least of which was because it was lighter inside and I could see more detail on the ride.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The neato thing about HMH is that it is almost a completely different attraction. The onlly bad thing about it is if someone is on a once-in-a-lifetime visit, they don't get to experience the original Mansion.
Originally Posted By nk28 thanks for the suggestions...I think I'll pick up a copy of the unofficial guide tonight when I head to town hehe..its coming so fast I think I'm going into Disney overload! with this board though we've gotten so many ideas we just can't wait now!! Its been really cool with darkbeer's photo links because I've been able to show my girls what we're going to see when we get there the first time my older girl saw Sleeping Beauty's castle she was so excited she actually almost started crying! hehe..she just looked at me and said that's soooo beautiful! she then asked if we can just go right now! (thanks darkbeer for posting all the pics!) after showing my younger girl the pics, she now thinks we are leaving tomorrow (hehe..not 17 days from now)
Originally Posted By mickeynewe nk28, did you order the free planning video? Its great for the kids to see Disneyland and become familiar with it!
Originally Posted By nk28 mickeynewe: no I didn't...I wonder if its too late now...we're only 17 days away any suggestions?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe I think you usually get in 10-14 days. You might still get it a couple of days in advance where they can watch it ahead of time.
Originally Posted By a4tgr4 Don't get overwhelmed if there are crowds.... Take some time and just sit and take in ALL of the magic that is disneyland.
