Originally Posted By Dabob2 As others have said, DCA is the best park in SoCal after DL unless you crave extreme thrills, and I'm guessing with your kids being the age they are, that's not your priority. So I'd do the parkhopper. Also, they're so close that you really don't have to do the "day one at DL, day two at DCA" thing, unless you want to. In fact, many people start the day at DL (it typically opens earlier), then go to DCA in the afternoon when DL gets more crowded (and if you're going during Spring Break, chances are DL will be crowded), then head back to DL in the evening. The two parks are so close, that's very doable.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Spend two hours .. Do the big attractions - Soarin', Screamin' ...... And if you like the 2 hours you spent .. then you can always go back on another day .. or stay.>> That doesn't really answer the OP's original question, which is basically: should they visit DL one day, and other SoCal attractions, OR spend more time at DLR? My take is, it depends on what is more important... to get a real taste of DLR, or a glimpse of southern California. I don't think one day at DL is enough time to really enjoy it, especially with three kids in tow, so I think they may as well go for a three day hopper.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I think it's worth an extra $20 (the difference between a 1 day park hopper pass or a one day single park pass). Definitely.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Here is something I posted at TripAdvisor in regards to a similar question... >>The Disneyland Resort consists of two separately gated Theme Parks, Disneyland and California Adventure. Adults are charged $63 for a ticket that allows you into ONE of the two parks for a day. For $20 more, you can get an One Day ParkHopper that allows you to visit both parks in the same day. If you are only going to be able to visit for one day, just get the Disneyland Park ticker for $63. Disneyland is open longer hours, and has a lot more attractions and entertainment than DCA. Paying the extra $20 does not give you any more time to visit the parks, and there is more than a days worth of stuff at Disneyland, so there is no reason to pay the extra money. Currently 3 day or more ParkHoppers are on sale thru late April, a 3 day ParkHopper is just $129 when bought in advance. In this case, yes, go ahead and check out DCA.<<
Originally Posted By No Waiting in Line I can't imagine going to the DL resort without taking my 15 rides on CAlif. screaming!!!!
Originally Posted By quincytoo >>>>>>Paying the extra $20 does not give you any more time to visit the parks, and there is more than a days worth of stuff at Disneyland, so there is no reason to pay the extra money.<<< Really???? I know for my family and friends paying a extra $20.00, even for just the one day, IS worth it. I couldn't imagine NOT spending at least a few hours in DCA. We love it there Post 21 is right Do DCA in the afternoon when the crowds at Disneyland get crazy and then hike back to Disneyland later that evening.
Originally Posted By debtee I agree quincytoo! We could not imagine going to DL and not also going into DCA! We like to leave DL when it's really crowded, like on 28th Dec when DL was VERY crowded, we went into DCA for a break, I'm thankful there is another option and think DCA is a fab place to go, $20 seems a bargain to me!
