Originally Posted By dixielandings Doobie Doobie Dixielandings is going to Disneyland !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OK I Lost It again
Originally Posted By trekkeruss You may as well go and do the Golden Zephrr, because there is never a line for it. In fact, the CM's there are usually happy for people to come, so they'll have something to do!
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I'm so excited for you!!! Haha. I know I am in Disneyland when I am walking down main street and I smell that awesome smell and hear the guns going off from the jungle cruise! I agree...don't miss the fireworks! Listening to Walt's speech gave me goosebumps...
Originally Posted By ABBY I'm so excited for you! I agree on the Aladdin show too ! My husband got to see it for the first time this year. I didn't think he would enjoy it as much as I do, but he LOVED it - definitely a no miss ! By the way, we honeymooned at WDW just one year after you 1996
Originally Posted By dixielandings Thanks Abby and ILOVE tell me more about the awesome smell is it like WDW, starts out with popcorn then flows into candy and finishes with the great smell of Kraut and hot dogs from Casey's ? I Love It !!!!! Abby, we were treated like Kings and Queens at WDW during our wedding day after the ceremony at sunset point at the Polynesian I was ready to get out of my tux and my wife was like no way your wearing it to dinner we walk up to the get on the monorail the gave us the front and took us to the California Grill at the contemporary were we were givin front row seats for the fireworks , Free sushi and champagne my favorite part was on the way back to the Polynesian they stopped the monorail even with the front door , let us out then pulled forward and let everyone else out now that to me was cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Maybe im simple minded but the Golden Zephyr looks like a blast to me is it Cool ?> It's fun and relaxing, rarely a line. Just don't expect "thrilling" and you'll like it. Very pleasant ride out over the water. Another thing to remember is that the Matterhorn is actually two separate rides. Each track definitely has its own character, so you'll want to try both. And at least one of those should be after dark - like Big Thunder, there's a different daytime/nighttime feel.
Originally Posted By dixielandings thanks Dabob I had forgotten the Matterhorn has 2 sides I will catch one first thing in the morning and the other at night great advice!! thanks!!
Originally Posted By Jenen For plain nostalgia stuff, when you step inside Disneyland just stop and feel Walt's presence and imagine when he was there (pretty emotional) and be sure to stop by Walt's apartment to salute the light; stand on the same railroad spot as Walt did in the famous picture; Check out Walt and Roy's initials in the railings of the Disney Gallery; Have breakfast at the River Belle Terrace where Walt did quite often, and so much more... Anyone else have ideas for nostalgic DL memories?
Originally Posted By Doo-Dah If you are interested in Disney history, I believe they still have "The First 50 Magical Years" in the Opera House Theatre. There's some great artwork and a short movie. It's a nice place to go if you need a break from the crowds too.
Originally Posted By dixielandings Thanks Jen and DooDa those are great Ideas!! I read somewhere Walt's favorite lunch/dinner was chili dose DL serve Walt's chili anywhere?
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 Hm...I do not know where they sell the Chili. I heard the gumbo is supposed to be really good...not sure if that is the same thing??? Oh and it smells like a mixture of popcorn, churros, and vanilla (they spray a vanilla smell onto Main St.)! Pretty much it just smells damn good! Haha. What's the countdown at???
Originally Posted By ABBY YaY for you - only 12 days now I hope you will tell us all about your trip upon your return! Happy Early Birthday ilovemickey!
Originally Posted By dixielandings 4 days !!!!!!!!!!!! what is the best transportation option? I'm staying at the Radisson Main gate and I will have no rental car
Originally Posted By mater4 You can use the shuttle service ART. I think it is $3 per person small children are free last time I chaecked.You could walk but it would be a long walk that I would not even do by myself.Save your energy and take the shuttle.
Originally Posted By grammy954 Don't miss the 50th fireworks - I think those are the best Disney has ever done. We have someone save a spot directly in front of the castle - on the benches right across the road. This is absolutely the BEST place to see it - you have to get there very early, but it is SO worth it. And don't dismiss Fantasmic as being the same as WDW - from what I have heard, DL is much better. CA Screamin, Aladdin is a MUST, Indiana Jones is great, and you have to do the Matterhorn - the grandfather of all modern roller coasters...
