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"Disneyland fun time!"
We took our almost 3 year old boy and his cousin a little girl who is also 3. What a magical adventure to see through their eyes! This was all of our first time going. I must say, we went early in the holiday season which was perfect. The holiday lights, seasonal parades and even fake snow were going but the crowds( started a. 3 day hopper on a Thursday); were decent. By Saturday it was pretty busy but still negotiable line-wise. We did a lot of the little kid "easy" rides so that made for a lot less line waiting. I am sure it was a lot longer to wait for space mountain!
It was everything we hoped for, somewhat expensive but worth it for the trip and to hear the kids talk about it. It has been weeks and my son still talks about meeting Mickey! We loved feeling like kids again as well.
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"family Fun"
My kids love Disneyland even though it gets packed we have a great time. Recommend to go at least once. Season Passes are totally worth it! The rides are super kid friendly and great to go on a date with the hubby. Fun, fun, fun... You can never get bored of the Fantasy that Disney brings.
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"Such an amazing day!"
I hadn't been to Disneyland since I was a kid. I was waiting for my daughter to get to an age she would enjoy it. Well that day came and what an amazing day we both had. This is an expensive day. Like all amusement parks these days, this will leave a bit of a hole in your wallet. The difference with this park is it's more of an experience, a memory a magical piece of time with your child. There are so many magical characters my daughter has grown to LOVE with her Disney movies, that when she saw them in the flesh she was just so amazed. That to me was worth every penny. We went to 6 Flags and that was great too, but Disneyland is on a whole other level. There is so much emotional connection with the characters that you can feel the magic, the love, that is Disney.
The lines where so reasonable today. I suggest going on a week day. The longest we had to wait today was 20 minutes. Most were less than 5. (Today is Wednesday 11-02-11) We are going back for Christmas. I can't wait to see it decked out for the holidays!
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"Expensive but worth it!"
I know, I know, you’ve heard it all- the happiest place on earth!...so I just wanted to add my quick take on how I enjoyed (survived) Disneyland as a single parent with 2 little kids. (Yes, we did meet up with friends, but only for about half of the time that we were there.) (1) Condense- use a backpack instead of a diaper bag to carry around drinks, snacks, camera, wallet, diapers, etc, and keep your hands free (2) Use a stroller (bring or rent)- not only does it move kids from point A to point B, it also stores your sweaters & umbrellas (yes, it does occasionally rain in the Happiest Place on Earth, as we found out on our last visit). Keep your valuables with you so you can park your stroller worry-free, to go on Astro Blasters for the 19th time. (3) Use a phone application if you have a smart phone- I used MouseWait for Android (free)- I was able to see wait times for all the rides & figure out which to skip or which to go to. (4) Bring Tylenol & sunscreen- use as needed. (5) Bring snacks & drinks in- remember, no glass, and no full meals. I brought in juice, pepperoni, crackers, cheese, fruit, small cookies & granola bars last time, and spent almost nothing on food in the park. Keep some snacks with you in line to avoid 2-year-old meltdowns. :) (6) Bring PJs- after a long day at Disneyland, both of my kids passed out as soon as we got in the car- it was nice to just schlep them into bed when we got to where we were staying. (7) Accept (or ask for) help when needed- carrying a folded double stroller, bags and sweaters onto the trolley while maintaining control of both little kids was a challenge made easier with some additional adult help. :) (8) Have fun & take lots of pictures!
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"Christmas at Disney on a budget"
Leading up to your trip, ask for Disney gift cards for birthdays, holidays, etc. Our kids 3 kids recieved $1000 in money and gift cards from their birthdays and holidays leading up. This paid for almost all of our tickets into the park, with some gift cards left over for souviniers.
We stayed at a great place 1 block away that had bunk beds, a king bed, and a pull out couch. We ate breakfast in our room, made and took in lunches and snacks, and even packed in bottled water, capri suns, and bottled soda. Just this saved us over $500 in food. We looked on websites and found the cheaper places to eat dinner in the park and planned on eating at certain places each night we would be there.
We walked into the park each day, saving on parking or tram fare.
Out of pocket expenses were $1200 and we had 5 days of awesome memories!
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"Disney Tips and Tricks"
Everyone writes about how great Disneyland is and how it lives up to its reputation. I totally agree with most of the posts. I love Disneyland, Disney World, Disney, Disney, Disney. I love it!
But instead of writing about all the reasons I love Disney, I figured I'd write a few tips on what our family found worked for us on our vacation there. Some helpful hints on making your trip hopefully a little less stressful because let's admit it, trying to cram Disney into a couple days can be just that... stressful.
We were lucky with our trip because Disney was running a special. Buy 3 days and get 2 free. I have no idea how often they run a special like this, but I highly recommend trying to find any types of deals like this. I found it directly on the Disney website. The extra 2 days took a huge load off of our stress factor because we went in with the mentality of "let's just take it easy." We have tons of time to do everything again and again and again. If you don't have this luxury, I suggest getting a copy of the Disneyland map via the website or just calling Disney and asking them to send you one. They will along with a DVD of all the awesome things you can do at the parks. Plot out which rides you'd really like to hit. If you go on off season time, lines run about 15-20 min. long. If you go during peak times... well, if you're going for a stress-free vacation just don't go during these times.
Use the fast pass when you can. And note the times on the fast pass ticket of when you can get a new fast pass. Usually you can get a new fast pass ticket before you use the one you currently have. If you can spare a person, send that one person to the 2nd ride you'd like to go on to get everyone's fast pass and then agree where to meet up.
We have young boys who LOVE Nemo, so we decided to take them on the submarine ride. We went on off peak time for the park, but the line was still at least 45 min. We stopped by a pretzel cart before getting in line. It was just about lunch time, so it worked out great. We ate in line, which made the waiting time seem shorter AND we spent about $12 on lunch for 4 instead of a whopping $25 at some restaurant.
The parks do rent strollers and if you have young kids and don't want to bring your own stroller this is a good option. I highly recommend umbrella strollers, though. They're compact, lightweight, and you can fold it up quickly. The folding up quickly is key when you have to ride the tram to and from the parking lot. If you've already got an umbrella stroller, you can buy a pouch at practically any baby store that you can clip on to the back of the stroller. I got a netted one, so I could see what was inside and would fold up easily when it was empty. Plus, you can't take your stroller in any of the rides. So, the smaller your stroller the better chance you'll have of finding a place to put it outside.
As parents, we always want/need some place to store things for our kids. Snacks, hand wipe, extra clothes, etc., etc. We brought a small backpack... and I'm talking small as in child size... to carry these items in. We filled it each morning with our little goodies and headed to the parks. The snacks and hand wipes were the items used the most when we were in lines. It saved us from a lot of melt downs and wishing we had our snacks, which might have been stored on the stroller.
A huge $$ and time saver for us this trip was bringing a reusable small water bottle. I believe it was 16 oz. We generally take it hiking with us. We kept it as well in our backpack and filled it any time we saw a water fountain on the way to our next ride or show. I would keep walking with our kids and my husband would fill the water bottle and catch up, which generally wasn't that far since our kids walk slowly. It kept our kids hydrated and happy, which kept the whining down in the hot lines.
Our last trip to Disneyland was the best trip we've been on so far with the kids. It was very relaxing and the kids loved it. Although I have to admit that I was getting a little tired of Casey Jr. after the 10th, 11th... no 20th ride. But, we have tons of great memories and very few complaints.
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"Wonderful Family Vacation"
We went as a family for the first time last year and we all loved it! Our kids are still talking about it now. We were told to go in Febuary to avoid crowds but we accidently choose the week that North Cal. had out of school so the park was packed. We had a great time with all the people but I wish I would have done a little more research so we could have been there when the crowds were small.
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"The ultimate vacation for our family!"
What can we say about Disneyland??? Ok, except for the HORRID food and prices, (we snuck in our own food in the diaper bag) the atmosphere is WONDERFUL!!! I always feel so darn good when I'm in Disneyland! It is a clean, well kept and happy place. The characters are a little hard to find, and then even harder to have to wait for (why do they always show a little kid running up to Mickey with no one else around??? Like THAT ever happens!!!! ) So besides the food, prices for food and souveneirs (we buy our own beforehand and bring along) and the charachter waits, we are VERY happy to keep coming back!
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"What's not to love?"
Everyone loves the Disney parks, no matter what age you are. So by all means take your kids here and enjoy. But not before some planning first. There is so much to do and see so I would for sure get a pass that cover a few days. Keep in mind the park is open very late so you can always leave and come back. A nearby hotel would be a big plus, and many offer shuttles to the park. Overall, there is a ton to do at Disney so go, be imaginative and enjoy!
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"Disney"
My children loved Disneyland, what isn't to love! The place just caters to children, no doubt! What was even better is that my children are just old enough to engage right back with all the characters. I would be willing to spend well earned money to bring my children back here, it is an experience that we all won't soon forget! I would suggest this place to all ages. One big hint to families is to bring in some snacks for the kids. I don't mind buying a couple meals hear and there but it is just too expensive to buy snacks all along the journey. Lines can get long but well worth the wait!
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"'To All Who Come to this Happy Place, Welcome""
Those words by Walt Disney epitomize your trip.
You will pay a lot of money to enter the gates at Disneyland, but you will be welcomed in a way that most theme parks can't even come close to.
I have been taking my kids to Disneyland since they were 6 months old, and even at that age, they enjoy it. We try to plan our trips when the park is not too busy (weekdays, not the summer, spring break or Christmas), but have had very successful and fun Disney visits during those peak times as well.
My husband is a teacher, so naturally we off when the rest of the traveling population is and so we sometimes are forced to fight the crowds.
With a little advance planning, you can make even the busiest day very magical at Disneyland. If you go on a less crowded day, you are a bit more free to just wander where your whims take you.
There is software you can purchase online (http://www.ridemax.com/) to print itineraries for the busiest times to help you beat the crowd, or you can find some iPhone apps that help you manage wait times while you are in the park. Before our last trip (Busy SPRING BREAK), I did not purchase the above, but did spend a lot of prep time planning our day so that we would not wait in the 3 hour lines that were ahead of us. My work paid off and we happily rode every ride our family wanted while we heard other families complaining about only riding 3-4 rides the whole day.
A few tips:
1. Babies & Toddlers can ride on a lot of the "big kid" rides: Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, the Jungle Cruise, Finding Nemo Submarines, etc..." If your little one is too small for a ride, make sure you ask an attendant for a ride swap pass so one parent can wait with the babies and then switch without having to wait in line twice. *Even in summer, all riding babies/kids MUST wear shoes or socks*
2. Take advantage of the free FastPass program. The employees are VERY helpful if you are confused by it's infrastructure. I have learned many a fantastic tip from talking with the "cast members" (employees).
3. Arrive early. Seriously. If you have little ones and want to do Fantasyland, NOTHING BEATS an early arrival. (If you stay in the Disney hotels, you can usually get an even earlier entry- ask the concierge!)
4. Pack snacks. It is kind of an unwritten rule that parents of little ones can bring in outside food. Their website says differently, but every cast member I have ever talked to (including the bag checkers) assure me that you can bring in outside food as long as it seems like it is snack-based.
5. Take breaks. Watching a show or parade can be a nice break on your feet. Every thing I have ever seen at Disneyland is first class. If you haven't seen a Disney parade, you'll be impressed. You can also ride the monorail (or walk) to the Grand California Hotel. The lobby is an amazing place to rest. You might even forget for a moment that you are in a crowded theme park.
6. Eat at off times from the rest of the population to cut down wait times.
7. If your little ones have special needs, visit the City Hall just at the entrance. They can usually give out passes for things such as Autism, and other disabilities so that your little ones day will be a lot more stress free.
This is in no way comprehensive. Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions about the park with little ones.
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"Absolutely Magical"
You are definitely in a different land when you are in Disneyland. The kids and I become instantly entranced when stepping foot through the gates. We love the character greetings, character dinings, rides, exhibits, parades, and shows. We love riding the train around seeing the park and stopping at all 4 locations. We love how family-friendly everyone at the park is. The food is perfect for the picky eaters like mine. It is very expensive to get in the park, eat there, and buy souvenirs, BUT it is worth EVERY penny!
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"Best Family Vacation! "
If you are looking for fun for the whole family, Disneyland is it! Everybody will have fun here. The rides are so much fun, the parades and shows are so fun to see, and the food is so good! Though little ones will have fun seeing the characters and going on small rides, they probably won't have as much fun as the older ones since they can't do all the rides. It is expensive not only to get in, but for food and gifts too. however, the fun your kids (and you) will have is well worth it!
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"Disneyland"
We went to Disneyland with our whole extended family. Our little girl was only 10 months old but she still had a great time. She was great to sit in her stroller while we walked around the park and she could go on all of the rides in the kids part of the park and she loved them all. If you do take a younger child I would recommend having a couple of adults there to switch off sitting out of the other rides.
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"Great place but not so much for our 2 year old."
My little man s the center of my universe so I decided to take him to Disneyland for his second birthday as a special present. I knew he was kind of young but I figured there still would be lots for him to do. Well Disney opens at 10 am, which is not so great for my little rooster that rises at 5 every morning. We were stuck at at our hotel all morning. When the park finally opened at 10, we needed to eat and get ready for his nap at 11. He wakes up at about 12:30 or 1:00. Well by the time we were ready to go back to the park it was already 3:00. There were a lot of rides that had height requirements so he couldn't go on them. So all in all it was nice but it would of been nicer if he was maybe 6 or 7 years old. We will come back then again.
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"Happiest place on earth,no doubt"
The ultimate family vacation! Prepare to be enchanted by magical family moments that only Disney can provide. Yes, it comes at a pretty penny, but is always worth it for the memories we leave with. Save where you can (dine at the hotel, use discounts, etc..)Children will be delighted by Disney magic all around them. Enjoy themed rides, shows, parades, restaurants, fireworks and more! We cant wait to go again. my six year old has already been 4 times!
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"wonderfull"
I definitely want my family go to Disneyland every year. This is a wonderful place not only for kids but also for adults. The kids will be excited and like to be in the world of magic, and fairy. When you enter one of the Lands that comprise Disneyland Park, stories come to life around you.
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"A must-see for every family!"
Disneyland's amazingness cannot be described into words. This place is truly magical and you must go here at least once in your life. Only advice I would give is to avoid holidays and weekends if you want to avoid the crowd and long lines. Each year the rides keep getting more amazing. The shows are absolutely phenomenal as well. I'd personally suggest the Finding Nemo Submarine ride, you just can't miss it. After seeing this park, you become so much more appreciative of Walt Disney for his creative mind and never ending creations.
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"Add 5 More Stars!!"
Loved Disney....love, love, love Disney. The sights, the sounds, the music, the rides, the fireworks....everything was great. I don't know any adult or child who wouldn't want to go to Disney to experience all of its wonder. It's non-stop action day and night.
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"Best place in CA for kids!"
What can I say that you don't already know...all kids should visit Disneyland at least once. We've taken our now 2 and 5 year olds lots of times and they want to live here. Definitely easier to travel with an extra adult, especially if you want to go on the adult rides. Maximize time with fast passes. Pick your favorite characters to wait in line to see and do only those, often you'll wait in a long line and have the character take a break before you get to see them. Bring your own snacks to save $ (you can even make mickey ear rice krispy trips for some fake-out fun). Despite the warm So Cal weather, it's a good idea to bring jackets for the night, especially if you're planning on fireworks. I let the kids choose 1 special toy at the end of the trip to avoid buying too much and carrying around/losing toys. Strollers are a must! Too difficult to stop in the middle of the day for naps. I recommend a 3-day trip to catch both parks.
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