Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek i am an infrequent visitor to DLR and or WDW but i am a big fan and plan on being a more frequent visitor in the future. my question is this. What are some of the "little" things that you feel should be checked out at DLR? music and comedy shows or other environmental attractions aside from the main stuff? The Piano player and barber shoppe quartet on main street for example.
Originally Posted By funnygarcia We visted a few times before we discovered the gallery above Pirates. It's a nice quiet break from the bustle below and a chance to see some great art work and Imagineer drawings. Push the bamboo pole and pull the rope while walking to ride Indy. I like getting coffee at the store on Main Street, listen to the party line phones there and then leave the store to sit on the porch to watch the crowds. Take time to listen to the windows near the lockers, the balcony back by the bathrooms in NOS, the telegraph ticking out the opening day speech at NOS train station. Watch for the fish to jump in the pond on Big Thunder Trail. Hand feed the Koi at Disneyland Hotel (times posted near pond, mornings?). Find Seasons of the Vine in DCA.. many people miss it. Did several trips before I found it and watched, nice air conditioned sit down time. Interesting info and pleasant music.
Originally Posted By atinkfan This really isn't entertainment but, my SIL turned me onto the Mickey-shaped rice krispy treats you can buy over in Pooh's Corner in Critter Country. The ears are dipped in chocolate.....YUM!!! I have bought one and then sat outside on the bench and watched the Pooh characters interact with the guests.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The Lincoln show is an attraction that is frequently missed or skipped by the majority of visitors to DL. Currently it has been replaced with a museum celebrating the 50 year history of the park, and that too is just as overlooked. It's location, right at the front of the park on Main Street is the problem; everyone rushes right past it on their way to the E-ticket attarctions and never look back.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne We too, enjoy the Gallery above the Pirates ride...plus...I really enjoy just sitting on one of the many benches, enjoying a Mickey premimum bar and people watching. I always get a kick out of some of the ladies wearing high heels to the park...ha..ha.. Must be a man involved somewhere? lol....ºoº
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle ^^^ We sat on a bench facing Tomorrowland on our last trip, just people-watching and suddenly about 10 characters ran right out of Tomorrowland and in different directions! We quickly decided Peter Pan and Wendy were the ones we wanted to see and maturely raced after them. So, you never know what 'people' you might spot while just relaxing in the shade ...
Originally Posted By LPFan22 If your feet are tired and you still want to soak up the different areas of DL, you can ride the train (DLRR)around the park as many times as you want. You'll still feel immersed in the different lands.
Originally Posted By ssturgeo In Toon Town, push the buttons, twist the door knobs, jump on the manhole cover, and get a drink from the Goofy water fountain. Look for the Evil Queen to appear in the window above the Snow White dark ride. Twist the apple at the entrance of the ride. Take your time to sit, walk slowly, look around, soak up the magic!! Interact with the characters...it is part of the fun! Have a least one character meal. So many little things to see and do...
Originally Posted By mickeynewe One of my favorite things to do is late at night going over to Critter Country. We ride Winnie the Pooh several times before closing (they will let you stay on if it isn't busy, and typically its not!). We take the very LAST ride on it. By that time, Critter Country is normally kind of abandoned. There we hang out by ourselves to enjoy the quiet a bit and listen to the music. My hubby, who HATES to dance, will even take my hand and start to slow dance with me while our daughter watches. Very sweet, very romantic! Its become one of our little traditions. Then we take a slow leisurely walk back to the hub and enjoy the quiet solitude of the park as the masses fight their way down Main Street. Once there, we find a bench, and just listen to Christmas carols and snuggle as a family while admiring the Christmas tree. True family bonding moments....
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Billy Hill and the Hillbillies at the Golden Horseshoe are definitely worth a look.
Originally Posted By oneroberta Wow---So Many things First stop at the Candy shop on Main Street to watch them make homemade candy... its different everyday... then it is alway fun to try on every hat in the Mad hatters store in fantasyland.... the art gallery above the POC... and I have to get the mickey shaped pretzel at the bengal bbq in adventureland..... Oh I almost forgot....The enchanted tiki room... really worth seeing and dont forget the dole pinapple whip sold out side the show..... Have fun
Originally Posted By christer02_691 So many great ideas and so many we already do. Since we live in the area, my most favorite thing to do is to have family who are visiting from out of state (especially kids on their first visit)go with us. My wife and I race around the park, maximizing fastpass usage while they follow our itinerary (at a much slower pace). It is kind of a game to see how many rides we can get them on with the minimum wait. At the end, we like to sit and relax and enjoy watching the crowds when it is busy. My son trades pins, which is a nice way to begin chats with Cast Members. Loads of information to be had and lots of nice people to meet. Especially those who have worked there for years. But as for the little things, I, too, like the Gallery, Innovations, Main Street Shops & buildings, Lincoln/50th anniversay and looking at all the artwork on the walls everywhere. The attention to detail is amazing and to me, makes Disneyland what it is.
Originally Posted By thmar Definately second the Lincoln/50th anniversary showing...Billy Hill and the Hillbillies...tiki room...
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter One of my favorite things to do is to sit in the lobby of the Animation building in DCA for a full cycle of the movie clips. It's not quite as magical as it used to be before they started doing the character meet and greets there, but on the other hand, you often get to see some cute interactions between the really little kids and the characters. I once watched Abby the Chicken (or is she the ugly duckling?) play peekaboo with a toddler for at least ten minutes. . . it was just the sweetest thing.
Originally Posted By danyoung Stop off for a few minutes at Snow White's Grotto. As you're looking at the castle from Main Street, it's to the right. It's a little out of the way fountain that features beautiful marble statues of Snow and all 7 dwarves. There's also a wishing well, and every few minutes you can hear the original voice of Snow White coming both from here statue and from the fountain. It's really a pretty little place to enjoy a quiet moment and soak up some of the magic.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Mickeynewe, your my kind of people!! I loved your story and it is so nice to hear that someone else, besides me and all of us at LP, love Disney. I have a brother that just doesn't get it and he thinks it is all for kids...he doesn't realize how much he is missing and I've given up trying to explain it to him... sad huh? Again, thank you for sharing your "romantic" moment. It was very sweet!!! ºoº
Originally Posted By mickeynewe You're welcome! *wink* I love the memories and moments we have made there. Like you, I have tried to explain the Disney "magic" to family who also don't get it. Its about family when you walk through those gates. Its about connecting with one another and saying "goodbye" to the outside world with all the pressure and commitments upon everyone and their time. Although my hubby, daughter, and I are already very close, it gives us a breather where we just truly slow down and enjoy each other despite the crowds. Somehow, each trip, we always come home to a special memory we have created.
