Originally Posted By WilliamK99 We are planning an 8 day/9 night trip to Disneyland in mid December, in conjunction with a whirlwind 30 day Western US Trip after I get back from where I am at. So my question is, is 8 days too much? We have planned that long mainly because being stationed in Europe, this will be our last trip to DL for probably 5 or so years. Just want some opinion if we are overkilling it at all?
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD We were just there for 5 days and I didn't think it was long enough. There are many things not too far from DL so you could always take excursions away during the day if you wanted.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo William - we were there for 6 days the other week with our two little ones. We still did not do it all. I think since you guys are Disney fans, sounds perfect. If al else fails use the pool and may be visit some other places in the area. But going with your little one, it let's you enjoy the little things like toontown and redwood challenge trail at leisure.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 I've stayed at Hojo's for 14 nights many times! We do go to other places besides DL, but always start out there and end there. I don't think it's too long at all!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Sounds good to me. We typically stay 4-5 nights and we always wish we stayed longer. If we do stay longer we typically plan to take a day for a movie at El Capitan, La Brea Tar Pits , Universal, just something different. Not that I'd have a problem with 8 days in DLR DD and her husband and 4 year old just stayed for 7 nights at their timeshare a few blocks from DLR. They had the best time, taking it slower and doing things like davewasbaloo mentioned. They thought they'd go to the beach or take some drives but never felt the desire once they hit DLR soil
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer 8 day/9 nights in DL during Christmas??? Definitely not too long. We just spent 8 days there in Dec and 9 in October. It's never enough! (I'm still impressed with Tinkerbell819's 14 days. Way to go!!!)
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 We are looking into the Doubletree Suites, does anyone have any good experiences with them or should we stay on property?
Originally Posted By dzy76 My son and I spent 14 nights at Candy Cane Inn summer 06' and spent everyday at Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney. It was great. We felt it was just right.
Originally Posted By disneywife most times in the last 6 yrs i stay 3 weeks as it is far for me to come there and i am canadian and my money usally is not at par with yours. next yr i am only going for 7 nights at the end of sept or early oct. we are taking my mom in law and sister who have never been to DL. it is long enough for me and hubby hope it will be for them.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Oh yes, I like the Candy Cane Inn too! Nothing like a free dedicated shuttle for hotel guests, although it is still not overly far if you want to walk. (And a pretty decent continental breakfast, not much protein but it meant one less meal out or in the parks). I have stayed at the DL Grand Californian (I was lucky to have a friend use her Disney Vacation Club for four nights at the hotel for me) and that was fantastic. I walked out of the hotel into DCA and DD. However, I have yet to be able to justify the expense since then (the room I had was something like 300.00+ a night). For that price I can stay at the Candy Cane for almost three nights and I enjoy it just as much. The two hotels are not in the same category (the Candy Cane Inn is more of a Motel then Hotel), but I never plan to do more then sleep and rest at the hotel.
