Morning,
I've been to DL several dozen times... but haven't been there in almost 10 years. Even then it was only with my wife for one day. Now, we're 36, have a 37" tall three year old and would like to take him. He loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, is familiar with the characters from that and many films. I think he's about the right age to go but I want everything to go smoothly... at least, as smoothly as possible. We'll be driving over in mid December for 2 days in the park and three hotel nights.
Where should we stay?
I'd like to stay at the closest hotel possible. On property, the gc is out of our price range however, so that is out and we don't mind staying off property as long as the distance is walkable with a 3 year old. We will only be there for 3 nights so I figured we'd just get a 2day pass to DL. I'd rather concentrate on just one park this first time out. Two days with a three year old there ought to be ok I would think. I figure we can walk back for naps and hopefully being that close will be helpful. Looks like the disneyland hotel and paradise pier are both about the same distance to DL. PP seems to be cheaper and since the monorail isn't running I can't see any benifit to staying at the DL Hotel. Am I wrong? Which of the good neighbor hotels is closest?
In looking at room rates and rooms with tickets and packages with character meals and I'm getting rather confused by it all. In general, are packages(hotel,tickets,character meals) a better deal than putting it together yourself from seperate components?
Character Interaction
I'm thinking a character meal would be nice, but not something we have to absolutely have as we can see the characters in the park. But for a 3 year old, maybe that would be a better setting.. I dunno. Are there any meals with pooh or mickey, donald and goofy?
Is there somewhere I can find a list of where characters can be found and when?
Shopping
We might wander through DTD, but that really isn't why we are going, so it isn't that important to us.
Other
Rent or bring our own stroller?
Any tips on what rides or shows your 3 year olds liked or loved while there?
Anything that might be to scary or too much for him?
I'm sure I've left out a lot, but I would appreciate any feedback on this if possible. I realize it might sound like I want someone else to plan my trip for me, but I really just want the best time for my family that I can, so I am hoping to get the most information up front so I don't miss anything.
Thanks!
I've been to DL several dozen times... but haven't been there in almost 10 years. Even then it was only with my wife for one day. Now, we're 36, have a 37" tall three year old and would like to take him. He loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, is familiar with the characters from that and many films. I think he's about the right age to go but I want everything to go smoothly... at least, as smoothly as possible. We'll be driving over in mid December for 2 days in the park and three hotel nights.
Where should we stay?
I'd like to stay at the closest hotel possible. On property, the gc is out of our price range however, so that is out and we don't mind staying off property as long as the distance is walkable with a 3 year old. We will only be there for 3 nights so I figured we'd just get a 2day pass to DL. I'd rather concentrate on just one park this first time out. Two days with a three year old there ought to be ok I would think. I figure we can walk back for naps and hopefully being that close will be helpful. Looks like the disneyland hotel and paradise pier are both about the same distance to DL. PP seems to be cheaper and since the monorail isn't running I can't see any benifit to staying at the DL Hotel. Am I wrong? Which of the good neighbor hotels is closest?
In looking at room rates and rooms with tickets and packages with character meals and I'm getting rather confused by it all. In general, are packages(hotel,tickets,character meals) a better deal than putting it together yourself from seperate components?
Character Interaction
I'm thinking a character meal would be nice, but not something we have to absolutely have as we can see the characters in the park. But for a 3 year old, maybe that would be a better setting.. I dunno. Are there any meals with pooh or mickey, donald and goofy?
Is there somewhere I can find a list of where characters can be found and when?
Shopping
We might wander through DTD, but that really isn't why we are going, so it isn't that important to us.
Other
Rent or bring our own stroller?
Any tips on what rides or shows your 3 year olds liked or loved while there?
Anything that might be to scary or too much for him?
I'm sure I've left out a lot, but I would appreciate any feedback on this if possible. I realize it might sound like I want someone else to plan my trip for me, but I really just want the best time for my family that I can, so I am hoping to get the most information up front so I don't miss anything.
Thanks!