Originally Posted By iamsally There has been so much talk about this that I decided it is not too soon. It is a drag that the opening week collides with Birthday weekend in Disneyland. We cannot do that this year so I hadn't realized the conflict. I just so love the Fab4. Maybe we should aim for the last week. I do not recommend closing weekend as it gets wicked crowded. Especially if we are thinking midway rides. The three years that we have done this have been weekdays with virtually no lines. But I realize people have jobs and obligations so a weekend may be necessary. I did not see a bargain day for rides. Usually there is one day a week where they are only $1 per. So the best deal, if rides are a consideration, looks like the Subway buy a wristband get admission deal. But watch for the dates, last year I waited too long. So folks, let's knock it around and see if we can come up with something that works best for the most. As far as rides go for us; we can take 'em or leave 'em. If everybody else wants we will do them though.
Originally Posted By iamsally Forgot to post the link: <a href="http://bigfun.org/" target="_blank">http://bigfun.org/</a>
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 iamsally, it could end up being a "we can't make it to Disneyland this July 17th" meet. If so, the Fab4 date may be do able. I don't go on the rides and DH will sometimes but doesn't care. We will likely have our grandson the 16th-19th so that would be out for us. I'll see if our DD will get her anniversary get away dates set soon.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I usually don't do the rides, either. I'm too spoiled by Disneyland and their quality workmanship. I tend to look at the rides and know how fast they put them up and take them down. Gives me the heebie-jeebies. But I have been known to be drug on some of the rides! I'm just going to go with the flow on this meet. Whatever everyone else wants to do, just as long as it's not July 15-19. Too bad Weird Al is on the last day. It'd be a hoot to hear him perform Skipper Dan!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We love Weird Al too We've only been to the fair once and I'm pretty sure it was on the last weekend. Other than the 4H kids looking really bored and it being hot as heck the crowds were fine. Maybe because it was hot as heck?
Originally Posted By iamsally That really depends on the year. One year we went on Labor Day and it was pretty mild. So the next year I told me sister we should do it again and it was awful. Especially the lines for rides. So if we do not care about that the rest will probably be okay. With the dates changing to July and the fair being longer it could be okay. I would love to see Weird Al myself.
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 I am going to Sacramento July 30th. My daughter and I are going to see Oaklahoma. We can go to the fair Friday, saturday or Sunday. Friday or Saturday would be better. Sunday I have to drive home. Tickets for Oaklahoma go on sale May 17. We can do Friday night or Saturday matinee. Depending on what day you pick to go to the fair. (if you pick that weekend.)
Originally Posted By iamsally ^^I realized after I posted this that I should have specified California. Silly me.
Originally Posted By iamsally ^^I think that is what we will be shooting for. We will see if others can make it. It really bugs me that the fair overlaps the Disneyland July meets this year.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 July 14th, right? My trip is scheduled for the 15th so I'm going to try to make this one. They are sooooooooo good I'd hate to miss this!
Originally Posted By iamsally They are not totally free this year as they have been in the past. I guess they have gotten too darn popular. Priority seats are $10.
Originally Posted By iamsally We will be there all day. Willing to meet up with whomever is there. I know some people come after work and such so it could be random until evening. Depends on what works for everybone.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We are in for the 14th. I like to check the exhibits and see the "stuff." Maybe eat a corn dog if it fits into my "points" I need to check with DD#1 about babysitting which I'll have time to do next weekend at our belated Mothers Day lunch. Will check back in after that!
Originally Posted By iamsally We will too. I like to sit up close. Last year we got really good seats. But it was like two hours before showtime.
