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DCA is my favorite Disney Park on either coast. World Of Color is such a great way to finish a day there.

The new amphitheater being built at AK is to house a show using some of the World Of Color technology.

 
DCA is my favorite Disney Park on either coast. World Of Color is such a great way to finish a day there.

The new amphitheater being built at AK is to house a show using some of the World Of Color technology.
We only got to spend a few hours in there but we were more impressed with it then DL (early returns though).

 
Cancelled my dinner reservation at Citrico's Saturday night (9 pm). Seems like concierge level at the Polynesian is a step above some of the other resorts with more food offerings so we will do that instead. Looking forward to it. :excited:

 
Question for the Disney experts: How do I get and how much does it cost to have a private one on one session with a Princess. Particularly the Ariel one with the big rack wearing that seashell bikini top?

 
DCA is my favorite Disney Park on either coast. World Of Color is such a great way to finish a day there.

The new amphitheater being built at AK is to house a show using some of the World Of Color technology.
We only got to spend a few hours in there but we were more impressed with it then DL (early returns though).
The similarities between DL and MK hurt the "wow" factor of the second one you visit. I enjoy noticing the little differences, but that's a quirk of my personality. There's a lot of elements of DL (and DCA) that work because of the reliable Southern California weather, pieces DL keeps open air and MK (and other WDW parks) enclose because of the storms that frequently pass through central Florida. For example, the Winnie The Pooh ride at DL loads/unloads outside in Pooh Corner. MK won't risk temporary closings of kids' rides because of rain.

DCA needed a roller coaster, so they built California Screamin', an old school open-air wooden coaster in the spirit of Southern California pier amusements. Contrast that to DHS putting the entire Aerosmith queue, ride, and merch inside a building.

 
Cancelled my dinner reservation at Citrico's Saturday night (9 pm). Seems like concierge level at the Polynesian is a step above some of the other resorts with more food offerings so we will do that instead. Looking forward to it. :excited:
NOICE!Everything I've had at the Poly is fantastic. Even the hotel QSR is great. Can't imagine concierge level at Poly would be any different.

 
DCA is my favorite Disney Park on either coast. World Of Color is such a great way to finish a day there.

The new amphitheater being built at AK is to house a show using some of the World Of Color technology.
We only got to spend a few hours in there but we were more impressed with it then DL (early returns though).
The similarities between DL and MK hurt the "wow" factor of the second one you visit. I enjoy noticing the little differences, but that's a quirk of my personality. There's a lot of elements of DL (and DCA) that work because of the reliable Southern California weather, pieces DL keeps open air and MK (and other WDW parks) enclose because of the storms that frequently pass through central Florida. For example, the Winnie The Pooh ride at DL loads/unloads outside in Pooh Corner. MK won't risk temporary closings of kids' rides because of rain.

DCA needed a roller coaster, so they built California Screamin', an old school open-air wooden coaster in the spirit of Southern California pier amusements. Contrast that to DHS putting the entire Aerosmith queue, ride, and merch inside a building.
Yes. I like how outside it is all is. Really does feel like a pier. Hoping to get more of it in today, if I can shake her out of Disneyland.

DL has been great so far, but you are correct on the aforementioned wow factor. I walked in, wanted to go to Haunted Mansion and just knew to take a left at the spokes.

 
What is the World of Color? I googled it and it looks like a light show or something. Is it a ride, part of the park, parade like event?

 
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Question for the Disney experts: How do I get and how much does it cost to have a private one on one session with a Princess. Particularly the Ariel one with the big rack wearing that seashell bikini top?
I'm sure the Bunny Ranch can accommodate all of your fantasies. Hey, if a guy wants a chick to dress up as the little mermaid, and ream you from behind with a Trident, then who am I to judge?

 
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The other thing they do poorly here is crowd control. No "no bag" line to go through so you're stuck with everybody carrying 15 bags and even the extra magic hours is uncoordinated. There are people in this line trying to walk in early with the hotel guests.

 
Logistics here are terrible. You get up early for extra magic hour and then you wait till 7:15 to get in because they have to take everybody's picture and don't do the thing DW does where they scan you in and put you at the drop. They just hold you in line.

Then you get in the park and 3/4 of the place isn't open yet, funneling everybody into fantasyland where the same 40 minute wait times await you.

 
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Logistics here are terrible. You get up early for extra magic hour and then you wait till 7:15 to get in because they have to take everybody's picture and don't do the thing DW does where they scan you in and put you at the drop. They just hold you in line.

Then you get in the park and 3/4 of the place isn't open yet, funneling everybody into fantasyland where the same 40 minute wait times await you.
If the Monorail is running before the park opens, that's a good alternative. Separate search/scan queue, and the monorail station is inside DL at the Tomorrowland/Fantasyland border. No feasible alternative for DCA.

Big reason Anaheim jacked up Annual Pass prices was to filter out Orange County families that bring in strollers full of food and don't buy merch.

 
It was nice to see Mr. Toad again.

The DL Pirates ride is far superior imo. Not as much about the movies.

Bruce - why haven't they brought Disneyland into the 21st century? The lack of convenience here compared to DW is downright startling.

 
Didn't they just recently (last 5 years) rebrand the DW Pirates to incorporate the movies? So it's like it used to be?

 
Didn't they just recently (last 5 years) rebrand the DW Pirates to incorporate the movies? So it's like it used to be?
Like it use to be, but DL was always better IMO.

Overall its much longer and has more of a Creole flavor to it. I also like that you float by Blue Bayou restaurnat. Adds a nice touch and makes the 2areas work well together.

 
Didn't they just recently (last 5 years) rebrand the DW Pirates to incorporate the movies? So it's like it used to be?
Yea it seems much more "classic" than the DW ride. There is some captain jack in there but very sparingly.

They still have all the old dark rides here they DW blew out. Toad, Snow White and Alice. Very charming.

Ate at Blue Bayou for lunch. Table overlooking the beginning of the Pirates ride. Spectacular to watch and a really good meal to match.

 
What is the World of Color? I googled it and it looks like a light show or something. Is it a ride, part of the park, parade like event?
Picture the Epcot finale on steroids. It's a giant projection show, put up on streaming water. It's hard to believe somebody could even think of this much less make it happen.

It is the finale for the day for the California Park.

 
Cancelled my dinner reservation at Citrico's Saturday night (9 pm). Seems like concierge level at the Polynesian is a step above some of the other resorts with more food offerings so we will do that instead. Looking forward to it. :excited:
NOICE!Everything I've had at the Poly is fantastic. Even the hotel QSR is great. Can't imagine concierge level at Poly would be any different.
Got a free night and it's Mrs. Osaurus' birthday so I figured why not. The sample menus at the lounge had things from the restaurants there so I figured how bad could it be? :shrug:

 
Heading for three nights this weekend, can't wait
Such a great time of year to go. Have fun! I'm a bit concerned folks have wised up and my trip wrapping around Columbus Day is going to be fairly busy. Too many schools have days off around then for parent-teacher conferences, education conventions, etc. Excellent return on days spent on vacation v. school days lost. It will still be a blast, though.
Had a great time. No real updates or epiphanies to share. The only thing I'd add is if you can drop some weight before you go it will help the experience. The wife and I went last year around this time and were destroyed after doing 12 miles over the weekend. We've lost a combined 140 pounds (we both went under the knife) this past year and we did 25 miles over three days and all things considered we felt great at the end of it.

 
Just got back from DL and DCA. Tip for anyone going and participating in the Halloween Party, don't wait in line for candy for the kids. They will not run out. Ride all the rides and enjoy the festivities while everyone is waiting in line for candy/apples. Then go back later and get the candy before you leave the park. Also try not to go the first weekend in October as it is Anaheim gay days. For the most part, its under control except for the idiots that must show the world that they are gay by wearing inappropriate shirts at a family park. Disney should be taking care of this, but didn't know if they let it slide not to "offend" anyone

 
Just got back from DL and DCA. Tip for anyone going and participating in the Halloween Party, don't wait in line for candy for the kids. They will not run out. Ride all the rides and enjoy the festivities while everyone is waiting in line for candy/apples. Then go back later and get the candy before you leave the park. Also try not to go the first weekend in October as it is Anaheim gay days. For the most part, its under control except for the idiots that must show the world that they are gay by wearing inappropriate shirts at a family park. Disney should be taking care of this, but didn't know if they let it slide not to "offend" anyone
What kind of shirts? Like shirts with ##### on them or something?

 
Just got back from DL and DCA. Tip for anyone going and participating in the Halloween Party, don't wait in line for candy for the kids. They will not run out. Ride all the rides and enjoy the festivities while everyone is waiting in line for candy/apples. Then go back later and get the candy before you leave the park. Also try not to go the first weekend in October as it is Anaheim gay days. For the most part, its under control except for the idiots that must show the world that they are gay by wearing inappropriate shirts at a family park. Disney should be taking care of this, but didn't know if they let it slide not to "offend" anyone
What kind of shirts? Like shirts with ##### on them or something?
they all wear red t-shirts with all sorts of inappropriate stuff for a family park. If you need to know that badly, do a search for it.

 
Just got back from DL and DCA. Tip for anyone going and participating in the Halloween Party, don't wait in line for candy for the kids. They will not run out. Ride all the rides and enjoy the festivities while everyone is waiting in line for candy/apples. Then go back later and get the candy before you leave the park. Also try not to go the first weekend in October as it is Anaheim gay days. For the most part, its under control except for the idiots that must show the world that they are gay by wearing inappropriate shirts at a family park. Disney should be taking care of this, but didn't know if they let it slide not to "offend" anyone
What kind of shirts? Like shirts with ##### on them or something?
they all wear red t-shirts with all sorts of inappropriate stuff for a family park. If you need to know that badly, do a search for it.
I searched and its mostly stuff like this. The raciest I could find was a shirt that used the word duck instead of ####. The horrror! I guarantee you I can find shirts much more offensive than that in any crowd at a typical day at Disney.

 
Yea that space mountain Halloween ride at Disneyland is something odd. Has nothing to do with Disney or space mountain at all. Just some stupid fake scary ghoul yelling at you for two minutes. Wonder who ok'd that.m

Edit: and the splash mountain here gets you REALLY wet. Fml

 
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Flying out tomorrow for the farewell tour.

As always, thanks to y'all so much for the suggestions and banter. And thanks again in advance for your patience with my indulgent postings over the next 7-10 days.

 
Just got back from DL and DCA. Tip for anyone going and participating in the Halloween Party, don't wait in line for candy for the kids. They will not run out. Ride all the rides and enjoy the festivities while everyone is waiting in line for candy/apples. Then go back later and get the candy before you leave the park. Also try not to go the first weekend in October as it is Anaheim gay days. For the most part, its under control except for the idiots that must show the world that they are gay by wearing inappropriate shirts at a family park. Disney should be taking care of this, but didn't know if they let it slide not to "offend" anyone
What kind of shirts? Like shirts with ##### on them or something?
they all wear red t-shirts with all sorts of inappropriate stuff for a family park. If you need to know that badly, do a search for it.
I just GIS'ed this and one out of maybe 40 was inappropriate. Admitting you're gay on a shirt isn't inappropriate. Not remotely.

 
Have fun Bruce. Keep the updates coming.

I just can't get over how slow and inefficient everything is at Disneyland. Getting into the park is 20 minutes. They are still taking people's pictures here like it's 1997. It is just startling to me.

 
Sprung for a suite over at Cabana Bay. Lots of space in the room. Easy shuttle ride to Universal. Diagon Alley opens early for hotel guests today. Let's light this candle!

Universal morning, then back to hotel to rest. MNSSHP tonight.

 
I'm absolutely jones'n for a trip down soon. Probably April as usual. Is the Poly construction all done now? I stayed there three Years ago (pre construction) and its my favorite place to stay so far. Contemporary is probably #2. I just don't feel the Floridian. Might try a Beach or Yacht club soon. I love Epcot, so those may work. I need to book something. Have fun fellas.

 
I'm absolutely jones'n for a trip down soon. Probably April as usual. Is the Poly construction all done now? I stayed there three Years ago (pre construction) and its my favorite place to stay so far. Contemporary is probably #2. I just don't feel the Floridian. Might try a Beach or Yacht club soon. I love Epcot, so those may work. I need to book something. Have fun fellas.
Construction still going on, but we are closer to the fancy new Bora Bora villas. I like Beach Club. Wilderness Lodge is still my favorite.

 
Will be taking our kids (7 and 5) to DL for the first time the week of the 19th. Of the newer rides, what do you guys recommend?

 
I'm absolutely jones'n for a trip down soon. Probably April as usual. Is the Poly construction all done now? I stayed there three Years ago (pre construction) and its my favorite place to stay so far. Contemporary is probably #2. I just don't feel the Floridian. Might try a Beach or Yacht club soon. I love Epcot, so those may work. I need to book something. Have fun fellas.
We're doing our first stay at Beach Club in a couple days for the Epcot/DHS portion of the trip. Looking forward to walking from the hotel to World Showcase.

 
I'm absolutely jones'n for a trip down soon. Probably April as usual. Is the Poly construction all done now? I stayed there three Years ago (pre construction) and its my favorite place to stay so far. Contemporary is probably #2. I just don't feel the Floridian. Might try a Beach or Yacht club soon. I love Epcot, so those may work. I need to book something. Have fun fellas.
We're doing our first stay at Beach Club in a couple days for the Epcot/DHS portion of the trip. Looking forward to walking from the hotel to World Showcase.
Love that area.

 
3 weeks from tomorrow, heading out to Orlando on Halloween. Can't wait, always a good time no matter what age you are.

I was looking into Fast Passes and whether you can get them in advance and not have to worry about sprinting around to each popular ride before all the good ride times are gone. Can this be done through your online reservation? Sorry if this was discussed somewhere else in this humongous thread just didn't want to have to go looking through 151 pages worth. Thanks!

 
3 weeks from tomorrow, heading out to Orlando on Halloween. Can't wait, always a good time no matter what age you are.

I was looking into Fast Passes and whether you can get them in advance and not have to worry about sprinting around to each popular ride before all the good ride times are gone. Can this be done through your online reservation? Sorry if this was discussed somewhere else in this humongous thread just didn't want to have to go looking through 151 pages worth. Thanks!
Are you staying on site??

yes yes yes!!! get them now. get an account at mydisneyexperience.com, link all your reservation numbers and start grabbing them.

they do not do the classic paper fast passes anymore. If you don't get them now, you'll have to go to kiosk locations to make them and then your standing in line just to NOT stand in line.

 
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I'm absolutely jones'n for a trip down soon. Probably April as usual. Is the Poly construction all done now? I stayed there three Years ago (pre construction) and its my favorite place to stay so far. Contemporary is probably #2. I just don't feel the Floridian. Might try a Beach or Yacht club soon. I love Epcot, so those may work. I need to book something. Have fun fellas.
We're doing our first stay at Beach Club in a couple days for the Epcot/DHS portion of the trip. Looking forward to walking from the hotel to World Showcase.
Love that area.
I did Wilderness last April. I love the grounds and the pool, but inside is meh for me. I didn't love the food or the restaurant environment much. :ketchup!: I am assuming that walk into Epcot will be a highlight for you. Have fun.
 
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It is freaky hot at disneyland today. Decided to take the monorail back to the hotel. Was stopped by the guy at the gate in tomorowland.

"Monorail is closed for the day on account of the heat"

Me: the heat is exactly why we want to take it.

Guy: "no see, the monorail doesn't have AC"

Me: :mellow:

I'm not in Orlando anymore.

 
Food and Wine was awesome yesterday. Loving the Polynesian so far. About to go out for a quick run. MK on tap today.

 
Food and Wine was awesome yesterday. Loving the Polynesian so far. About to go out for a quick run. MK on tap today.
Some of my favorites:

- crispy pork belly in Brazil

- scallop in Scotland

- beef in France

- empanadas in Patagonia

- shrimp taco in Mexico

Those are top of head, I'm sure I'm forgetting some - the only think that didn't go well during our trip was it rained both evenings we went to F&W. I still hit over half the countries but it definitely screwed things up

 

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