DisneyJade
Two decades on the DIS, lurking and learning
- Joined
- Nov 8, 2002
Hello Disney Experts!
I have been lurking on the DIS for 15 years, and every so often I step out of the shadows just long enough to ask for help from the pros.
...and I've never needed more help than now!
I am planning my very first Disney trip as a mommy! We are taking our twin toddlers to Disneyland next spring, and while I'm very excited, I'm also very confused. I haven't been to DL in about a decade and never with children. I have quite a few questions, and I would be very grateful to anyone who can answer any of them.
*** We plan to go for 3 days in late Feb/early Mar (before the spring break crowds). I noticed the hours are typically shorter that time of year. Does DL still do weekday fireworks, parades, WOC in slower seasons, or are those only on weekends?
*** Because we will have two toddlers and a senior who can't walk long distances in tow, we have decided to stay offsite for the closest gate access. To that end, we are looking at Best Western Park Place Inn & Mini Suites and ParkVue Inn. I have read that ParkVue is nicer and more expensive, but when I priced the two out, I found ParkVue was significantly cheaper. Is this because BW recently had room upgrades, or has something gone downhill at ParkVue? Any significant difference between these two?
*** Is there any way to get more than one early entry day without staying on site?
*** When I price options on the Disney site, it offers me the option to buy Maxpass if I buy tickets only, but it doesn't offer that option when I price out hotel packages. Is MP automatically included for guests who buy packages, or is this an oversight on the Disney website?
*** If we want to do a character breakfast at one of the Disney hotels, is it better to hoof it all the way from Harbor, or should we drive there? (We will have a car.)
That's probably more than enough questions for now! Thanks in advance for any insight.
I have been lurking on the DIS for 15 years, and every so often I step out of the shadows just long enough to ask for help from the pros.
...and I've never needed more help than now!
I am planning my very first Disney trip as a mommy! We are taking our twin toddlers to Disneyland next spring, and while I'm very excited, I'm also very confused. I haven't been to DL in about a decade and never with children. I have quite a few questions, and I would be very grateful to anyone who can answer any of them.
*** We plan to go for 3 days in late Feb/early Mar (before the spring break crowds). I noticed the hours are typically shorter that time of year. Does DL still do weekday fireworks, parades, WOC in slower seasons, or are those only on weekends?
*** Because we will have two toddlers and a senior who can't walk long distances in tow, we have decided to stay offsite for the closest gate access. To that end, we are looking at Best Western Park Place Inn & Mini Suites and ParkVue Inn. I have read that ParkVue is nicer and more expensive, but when I priced the two out, I found ParkVue was significantly cheaper. Is this because BW recently had room upgrades, or has something gone downhill at ParkVue? Any significant difference between these two?
*** Is there any way to get more than one early entry day without staying on site?
*** When I price options on the Disney site, it offers me the option to buy Maxpass if I buy tickets only, but it doesn't offer that option when I price out hotel packages. Is MP automatically included for guests who buy packages, or is this an oversight on the Disney website?
*** If we want to do a character breakfast at one of the Disney hotels, is it better to hoof it all the way from Harbor, or should we drive there? (We will have a car.)
That's probably more than enough questions for now! Thanks in advance for any insight.