Originally Posted By Jenny512 We are coming for a 3-day trip in July, staying at the DLH. My 2 questions are: 1) How does taking the Monorail first thing in the morning compare with going to the main gate early? Do you enter the park much behind the folks who came through the gate? 2) Does anyone exit the GCH at the southern(?) door (the stained-glass/car drive-up door) to go to the DLH? Thanks for opinions!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss 1.) I believe the monorail is in "shuttle" service now, or will be, because of work being done on the Nemo attraction. This will likely delay entry into DL more than usual. 2.) I imagine some do, but most people just use the bridge from DtD... you don't save any walking by using that entrance, and you'd have to cross Disneyland Drive.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ If you are coming from DCA, it's closer to exit through the GCH gate and walk through the hotel, crossing Disneyland Drive. Especially if you are in the Bonita tower.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 While we often took the monorail first thing in the morning, as we winded past Autopia and Small World we would see people streaming into the park from MainStreet and it drove our kids nuts. It's not much behind the people on MainStreet and it does save some walking so I would definately try it one day, it does run on early entry days SuzieQ's instructions also might save you some $$ Not walking past some stores and kiosks deletes the temptation to spend Have fun
Originally Posted By 2much2do I'm staying at the DLH right now. This morning we saved a good 45 minutes by taking the monorail in to Tomorrowland. We had local friends joining us and they had to wait in an obnoxious line that stretched clear back to the DCA entrance. Granted, it's been very busy this weekend and both parks sold out Saturday. But today is a Monday and it was still a zoo. I definitely plan to use the monorail for the rest of my stay.
Originally Posted By allygator206 1) Personally, I enjoy the stroll through DTD. Sometimes the security lines at the main gate will take a few minutes, but regardless of time, nothing beats that first look down Main Street!
