TeamofThree
More drink, less run since 2008
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- Aug 9, 2014
Great info so far! Following along because I am planning a summer trip next year.
The proximity of everything is really one of the great things about Disneyland Resort, no doubt. I like that DtD is kind of a greatest hits of the WDW version. And at least you don't need oxygen walking from one end to the other.
Upstairs rules, that's why!!
I'm glad you added the ribs, because MY GOD THEY LOOK GOOD!!
Great info so far! Following along because I am planning a summer trip next year.
I've eaten at the RFC in DTD @ WDW once & it's been several years. We are giving it another try this coming October. Hoping my DS doesn't mind the thunderstorms. He's not fond of really loud noises most of the time.
Oh, the Lego store.....I'm already preparing myself for our trip there in October. But, I've been making my DS earn his spending money this year. Those sets are so expensive! And I've already promised to take him to Legoland in CA next year so I will really have to do some mental preparation for that!
Nice update. I do have to say though that as much as I LOVE the decor and the lobby of the Grand I have stayed their twice and unless you can do DVC and get a villa the rooms are the smallest of the 3 onsite properties. The cool thing is most of the stuff that is neat about that hotel you can do for free like sit in the lobby, go to the shops and restaurants.
We really enjoy the rooms and theming at the DL hotel and actually our favorite is Paradise Pier. I know some might not because it doesn't have as many ammenities as the other two and the pool is not so hot but the rooms are big and nice and I find it is just a nicer atmosphere. It is also the cheapest of the 3 so always a bonus LOL.
I SO hate the parks when it is hot. That is when you just want to get on pirates or Haunted and ride it around and around LOL. I don't blame you for skipping toon town.
We venture in there usually once a trip but we only like to ride Roger Rabbit and usually don't spend much time there.
And a little trick for the dole whips is to go into the tiki room area. You can order them on that side as well and the line is usually shorter.
lol I think you might be rightI plan to stay at the Grand Californian as well. But first... a lottery win. It is beautiful though and truly "on property".
Yes I agree Rob and if either of us wins the lottery we must promise to pay for the other to spend a trip staying here okay?
Sadly, the monorail is another thing that was closed when I was there. But no "por favor"???? No Bueno!
My goodness Rob the monorail too? Was there anything open when you went lol!
I will add that, in my opinion, the subs aren't that great. Often long wait due to limited capacity, and VERY claustrophobic. Nemo is much more relaxing in Epcot.
Yeah they look to be pretty claustrophobic and so given that and also the long standby due to the slow loading and unloading that I have heard about here on the disboards I was not losing too much sleep over missing it. Alice being closed on the other hand broke my heart especially seeing on you tube how cool the new ride is now
Oh lord Adventureland. Even when it's not busy it's crowded. And I think that the Dole Whip line may be the longest line in Dland.
Hmmmmm that's a good question. I have a lot of experience with the heat of Florida but only the one time with Cali. I would say it's kind of like comparing apples to oranges honestly. Florida heat is hot and thick with humidity. You know that feeling you get when you walk outside and you can't breathe? it's hot, but it's heavy too and that's bad. CA on the other hand was more of a dry heat. I thought the CA heat was so much more bearable. It was like when you are in the sun in the afternoon you can feel that's it's hot, and burning from the sun, but if you are in the shade not so bad. Plus a lot of times there was a cool breeze that felt amazing. I hope I am making senseI have been so torn over whether or not I should fork over a few hundred extra bucks to stay @ GCH next year. Right now, I have us booked in a deluxe view @ DLH. A courtyard view @ GCH is not terribly much more. Now, you have me considering switching again. I will say that we've stayed @ WL in WDW and loved it!
I would love to stay at either one! I will say that the rooms at DLH look amazing! I dunno that one would be a toss up.
I've heard Autopia is much better than the Speedway @ WDW so I'm excited for my DS to try it out. That's one of his favorite rides.
The track was way better than Speedway. Over all the kids liked Autopia better, but we have so many great memories of Speedway too!
Sorry the Dole Whips were a bit disappointing in comparison to their WDW counterparts. But, I bet they were really good to have on the walk back to CCI.
Oh yeah no lie! They were, at that time, the best dole whip of my life lol
You talked about it being really hot in the afternoon. I have a question about that - is it a dry heat or is it just as bad as summer heat in Orlando (or anywhere in the south for that matter)? Thanks!
LOL. We did pretty much the same as you guys with Toon Town. We ended up in there around 2 or 3 pm one day and it was HOT and CROWDED! We let the kids tour Donald's Boat (I believe it was) while we sat in the shade then took a bio break and then left for a break! Unfortunately we never made it back to Toon Town. Would've liked to ride Roger Rabbit and Goofy's coaster, but it just never worked out.
Oh yeah on this particular occasion there was no chance we were doing that lol.....bio break I love that!
I have to say we've stayed at the Hojo's 3 times now over the years and we love it. The last 2 times we stayed in the kids suite. It is themed to POTC. No free breakfast, but very clean and nice little shop and the kids loved the pools. So nice to have 2 rooms, 2 TVs and 2 BATHROOMS! We used the Mousesavers rate and got it for 207.00/night plus tax. Also, very close walking distance. And as the PP said you can always go over to the GC and hang out for free!
I do see the lure of the onsite hotels, but they are just too pricey for our family of 5 and sizewise the room can't compete with Hojo's kid suite!
I can totally see how that could be an issue especially with a family of 5. I do wish that Disney would have more cost friendly options for larger family, that did not cost twice as much. We are getting close to not getting away with two beds in one room with our kids getting older. We actually had a premium Disney room booked at the Hojo for this trip when we originally it scheduled in July, but when we changed to June they were completely booked up and that is how we ended up at CCI. I was bummed because I was actually looking forward to the Hojo and excited. I did not mind not being onsite so much, but when we changed to CCI that also changed.
Nice update!!
Just got caught up after getting back from our trip! I got stuck riding Autopia with my DD and she drives the same way yours does it was painful!! I really wanted to try a dole whip but never could make myself stand in that line Can't wait to hear some more!!
Great updates! I love the idea of using the $30 coupon. So much so that I went to the website to try to sign up but couldn't find the link. Do you happen to have the link for the birthday month coupon? Thanks!