WDW regular planning first DL trip

Originally Posted By rockcow1

^^ So totally agree! We just spent 2 weeks at WDW this summer. A little overwhelming. I like the intimacy of Disneyland!

 

Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

Wow, thanks to everyone for their input. For this trip I'm going to make reservations at HoJo. As much as I'd love to stay at the Grand Californian, that won't happen unless I win the lottery, rob a bank or marry a very rich man with one foot in the grave and another on a banana peel .

I'm also going to skip the meal plan because nothing good has been said about it.

I'm so looking forward to visiting Walt's park, and I thank you all for your advice so far!

 

Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

BTW, I just reserved my room at HoJo!

 

Originally Posted By Mr X

Cool.

I always remember being hyped that I was ACTUALLY at Disneyland, THE Disneyland...when I saw the Disneyland Hotel (with the old "gothic"? print), the castle obviously, and the MATTERHORN.

 

Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

Well, I reserved a room with a premium park view, so hopefully I'll get to look at the Matterhorn every morning from my room!

Saints up 28-10!

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

Good choice if watching the pennies Nikki. It seems to be an LPer fav. I am sure you are going to have an awesome time.

 

Originally Posted By LuLu

You'll like HoJo's. It's actually fairly comparable to Paradise Pier, IMHO, at a much lower price, and about the same distance walk to DL.

Have a great trip Nikki!

 

Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

Thanks LuLu!

One more question: Labuda on the WDW board told me to spring for premium seats to Fantasmic. How do I order those?

 

Originally Posted By trekkeruss

You have to order them 30 days in advance by calling 714-781-4400 starting at 8:00 AM Pacific time. $59.00/person.

 

Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

Thanks! Is that the seating that comes with a box of desserts?

 

Originally Posted By tootsietanya

I'm glad you added this thread too Nikki. We have always done WDW and now we are planning a trip to DL hopefully early to mid June. Mr X -- how do we contact Superdry regarding info on getting better airline prices? Just curious. Also, we own DVC and we were going to use our points to stay at one of the DL hotels. Do anyone think that is not the right move?

 

Originally Posted By rtjl72

me, too. i have seen references to superdry and was hoping to find a way to tap into his knowledge. my knowledge never seems to be needed by lps. well on occassion i have a little about some dl stuff. i'll gain a lot next summer when i finally get to visit. but, for anybody that would want to know i did pass my ibclc test! i just got the results yesterday on line. i can't wait to ge my actual score in the mail!

 

Originally Posted By Dalia3001

As far as meal planning goes, you can make priority seating reservations for some of the restaurants in DL by calling the resort (I'm not sure what number, but if you call one of the hotels they can transfer you) 60 days before the day you want to eat. They probably have this at WDW too, but it's pretty helpful at DL, as it can cut down on the wait you have at the restaurant of your choice signifigantly.