Originally Posted By a4tgr4 I know, I know, we crazy but our plans chanced and we are now going to DLR on Christmas Day and the weeked before. I am taking my mother and handicap brother for their first time. I want it to be a memorable experience for them but I know there is going to be a huge crowd. Do you have any suggestions. Any must see things that will not add to the stess
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Use a good touring plan, such as those in the Unofficial Guidebook or RideMax, if you want them to experience as many of the attractions as possible. GET UP EARLY, and be in the park for rope drop. If you do those two things, the crowds won't be a nearly as big a problem. As far as must-see stuff, aside from the attractions, the Christmas parade is a tradition for me; I would definitely suggest you see that on Christmas day. Also the fireworks. Fantasmic! should be on your list as too. I think one of the guided tours might be worthwhile as well, or if you can't do that, take them through the Disneyland history museum in the Opera House in Town Square, main Street USA.
Originally Posted By dlkozy My hint is to bring a lap blanket for the parade so you can sit on something besides cold cement. With a small blanket out you can also take turns going to the bathroom/grab food/shopping with those that you are with because the blanket will easily let people know that you are holding someone's place.
Originally Posted By fidoprincess I would make priorty seating for at least two meals in Disneyland! It will be crowded and I just can not stand to wait in line for an hour to eat. The places inside the park to make PS are Carnation Cafe, Plaza Inn character breakfast, Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou. I would probably pick CC for breakfast and then grab a snack at lunch and have a nice dinner at BB! You don't have to give your credit card or anything for PS and can cancel but at least if you have them and want them, they are available! Have a great time! I love the holiday at Disneyland esp. Small World and Haunted Mansion!
Originally Posted By Amynleroy I would HIDE! We went a few years back on Christmas day and I will never do it again! It was SOOOO busy that the park reached its max capacity. I would plan on watching shows and not stressing off riding the big rides. Only ride the rides with small lines!!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I agree, LOL. Plan to do a lot of people watching. Ride the Twain and Columbia....
Originally Posted By RAM1984 Pretty much all the things I would advise have been stated. We did this in 2001 and loved it. YOU ARE NOT CRAZY!!!!! But if rides are a priority DO GET THERE EARLY. We had my son-in-law in a wheelchair due to recent surgery. He wouldn't have missed it. We went in the frame of mind knowing it would be crowed and exercised a lot of patience. We got us and our 5 adult kids on Splash Mountain and bought the picture. It was dated "Disneyland 2001" for a wonderful momento. Smile and say Merry Christmas to passersby and CM's. If I had to choose one of my Disneyland visits to remember it would be Christmas Day 2001. BYW: We went early on Christmas Eve and the park was almost empty until noon.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo Do get there early. Last year DL closed because it reached max capacity. Enjoy! What a fun place to spend Christmas!
