Originally Posted By oneroberta Just Four More Sleeps!!!! I just finished (mostly) packing for our 2 week So. Cal. Vacation--7 days at DLH.... We are going and We have NO BUDGET!!! me and my 3 & 5 yr old... I have Character Breakfasts at Goofys and Lilo and Stich, Dinner at Granvilles Lunch at Storytellers and Ariels Grotto. I have TONS of "Tink Gifts" I am so excited I am not going to sleep... This is worse than when I was a kid... It is my boys first trip and I havent been since 99. Any other GREAT IDEAS....
Originally Posted By mtq2223 7 Days wow what a trip. Be sure to take the time to go on everything at least once. They should really like Bugsland in DCA. Oh, and I am sure you will do Buzz Lightyear like 100 times over 7 days as well as the Autotopia. Winnie the Poo over by Splash is also new since 1999. Be sure to watch the parades and fireworks, and especially the daily sword pulling ceremony in Fantasyland. Toontown and Brother Bear trail will also be great for a 3&5 year old. The best advice I can give is have fun, take your time, and take breaks in the afternoon from about 2-4pm and hit up the pool or something. Getting out of the park during the most crowded part of the day really helps.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Sounds wonderful, oneroberta! Hopefully, the weather will be nice and you can all enjoy the pool and other hotel amenities.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ If the kids are early risers, like able to be at the park at opening, head into DCA over by the front of the train, and look for the kitties. They like to hang out on the tracks in the morning hours.
Originally Posted By kari12177 We like Storytellers bk with all the characters and we love their stuffed french toast!
Originally Posted By ABBY I have to 2nd the motion for Blue Bayou It has been my favorite since I was a little kid!!!
Originally Posted By oneroberta Where is Brother Bear trail??? Is there a TRAIN in DCA????? I was very bummed that the DL Railroad is closed... Both my boys are Train Crazy... We will for sure look for those Kitties... Does anyone know if you can feed the koi at DLH...
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Yes, you can feed the koi. They have posted feeding times, and that is the only time they can be fed. DLH CMs provide the food. The train is the one with the shops inside, right there in Sunshine Plaza. The only train ride is Heimlich's in Fliks Fun Faire.
Originally Posted By kari12177 I think it's the Redwood creek challenge trail which is around the corner from The Rapids ride.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Here's some things I thought of: 1. Spend an early afternoon riding all the vehicles up and down Main Street. It's a good crowd burner and rest. Take one style up, another one down. My godkids loved doing that. Ask if the boys can ring the bell on the fire truck, drive up front on the double decker bus and such. The CM's are very nice about it and the boys will get stickers for being "firemen" of the day and such. 2. Drive the Mark Twain. Before you board, find a CM and ask if your boys can go up to the wheelhouse and drive the Mark Twain. Early mornings are the best chance to do this or late evening. They will get to drive the Twain, ring the bell, blow the whistle and get certificates when you are done. It's very cool. 3. Make sure you do everything in the Animation building in DCA. See Crush, Drawing for Animation, go to the Beauty and Beast rooms - take the quiz, go into the caves and sing or act and have it play back. 4. Go to City Hall and get "Honorary Guest" buttons for the day. 5. Rest and visit the animals back at Big Thunder Ranch.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo You might want to bring water shoes for the water play area in Bugs Land.
Originally Posted By oneroberta Lisann22---- WOW- Great ideas... Never thought of the vehicles on Main Street... My Boys will LOVE it... The Mark Twain is closed right now.. Too bad that would be fun too... Animation Building at DCA? I'm kind of flying blind in DCA, they were building it last time I was there....
Originally Posted By kari12177 We really liked the Lumiere room where you answer question on a computer book and it compares you to a disney character. That was in The Animation part on the Hollywood part. The book told me I was like the Evil Queen, my DH was Capt Hook, and our son was Lumiere.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Make sure you see the Aladdin show in DCA - get there about 30min early and sit in the upper orchastra area - this way you can see the animals and the flying carpet - this show is very entertaining for all...
