Originally Posted By NancyS We are crazy I know - but are going to Anaheim July 2- 6. We want to be in DL on the fourth with two teenagers(no small children). We know it will be packed but we are really hang loose and not too worried about seeing everything. We will probably buy the 2 day park hopper and are staying at the Embassy Suites South. I know we can't get two teenagers up at the crack of dawn to get there before the gates open. Any advice would be apprec. Also do they always close admissions during the day on the fourth. I am also wondering with the HIGH gas prices - Do you think this might influence the crowds?
Originally Posted By sherrytodd If you don't get the teenagers up at the crack of dawn to get there, you may not be able to get into the park as it may hit capacity. It will be a gamble. I don't think high gas prices will affect the crowds the park has been seeing due to the 50th celebration.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Yap your crazy alright! ha..ha..I've been there on the 4th and I will never do it again...it is wall to wall people and usually crowds don't bother me, but on the 4th? It is totally unreal. Just not worth it. And you need to get there early, and if possible either walk to the park, or take the shuttle your hotel provides. Parking fills up quickly and all the hotels warn their guests about it. And yes...if the park fills to capacity, they could very well close it. It has happened before. The best thing to do is get there when it opens...and be near the exit when the fireworks are over, otherwise you might never get out!! As for gas prices, yikes...we live in the Bay area and were paying over $3.00 now, so by summer it is going to be close to $4.00 or at least $3.50 per gal. I don't think this will keep people off the road at all, especially with the 50th celebration going on until the end of the year. Good luck to ya!!! Your a lot more brave than I!! lol.... ºoº
Originally Posted By Disney_or_bust So are the 4th of July fireworks different, or bigger/better than even the 50th fireworks show?
Originally Posted By MsLindanne From my previous visit, on the 4th, there is a little "extra" to celebrate the Holiday and no doubt even with the 50th Fireworks, which is really fantastic, I am sure they will throw in some extra fireworks. It isn't enough for me to go though....ha..ha...I think everyone should experience it at least just once to see for yourself. Just remember to get there early and be close to the exit when the fireworks are over. It is going to be wall to wall people..and the cast members "herd" all the guests in a one way direction. You may never get out of the park!! Have fun!!! lol...
Originally Posted By Disney_or_bust Thanks for the info! I used to do Disneyland in July every year when I was a kid, but don't remember ever being there on the 4th. I've lived in the northwest long enough now to be very, very afraid of summer time in So Cal, so any trips we do will end up being in Spring or Fall. It's just too hot in summer for lightweights like me any more. We're planning to do Christmas in the parks this year, though. I understand the crowds then are also gi-normous. That's ok, as long as it's not so hot it makes people crabby!
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Your welcome! Disneyland during Christmas is great too, and a bit crowded. But it is so pretty with all the decorations. You'll enjoy it. It can also warm up during the day as Southern California has a tendacy to do that, but cool way down at night. So jackets and gloves might be a good thing to include. I am naturally cold anyway, so I always go during the summer. But I've enjoyed Disneyland during the holidays too. Either way you'll have fun! ºoº
Originally Posted By NancyS Thanks guys - another question(s) - We are going to be there 3 full days and are planning on two days for Disney - With the 4th being Disneyland - Would you do Calif park on the 3rd or the 5th? Also can you get in Calif Adv in 1 day - with time left over for Disneyland?
Originally Posted By berol I'd go the 5th to avoid people that make it a 4-day weekend. You can, but DCA usually closes before Disneyland anyway.
