Thanks for all the advice and tips!! It is really helpful!!... Then mid-week head down to Disneyland for three days (Need suggestions for place to stay). Budget friendly, but not a dump. My thought is we won't be in rooms very much on this trip. I don't want to spend a lot on a room that we are only sleeping in. Staying close to Disneyland that we could walk or catch shuttle is ideal. I have never been to Disneyland but have been to Disney World many times. Is it better to go thru them to book rooms and tickets, or do I book room and go to somewhere like Undercover Tourist to get tickets? Defiantly want the hopper pass with fastpass. Any other suggestions are welcome! Thanks again!
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Disneyland (California) board -- the DLR trip planning forum:
Start with this sticky at the top of the first page:
* DLR Info/Links - Maps, Hotels, DISer Reviews, Hydroguy's tips, NEWBIE INFO here! -- TONS of great information and threads here!
From that sticky:
A DLR Guide for WDW Vets -- this is pre-SWGE, but still very, very helpful!
HydroGuy Tips Compilation -- so much good information here!
Hotel Info: Read these threads then ask any questions on the DLR board
"HydroGuy's Hotel Rule"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199862
"Choosing the Right DLR Area Hotel for You"
www.disboards.com/threads/choosing-the-right-hotel-for-you.3656512/ -- at DLR, it's all about location, location, location! If you can be walking distance to the gates, great! If not, be walking distance to one of the parking lots so that you can catch the free shuttle buses or the tram. Or be a quick Uber/Lyft ride away. But the less commuting you have to do to get to/from the parks, the easier your trip will be.
Book hotel and tickets separately -- you'll save more money that way. Unless you find a package deal that gives you perks that you want, e.g. Costco packages. But at DLR, booking separately is easy and cost effective. UT is well liked here, and they now offer MP with their tickets. LMT is good, too -- use Google to find a free membership code. Check Mousesavers.com for the latest deals on hotels, tickets, car rentals, etc. If a vendor is listed there, they are authorized and legit.