Disneyland - First Timers
Oct 10th, 1998, 09:28 AM
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O.K. Sharon, here goes... I have not been to Disneyworld, but I know that it is much smaller. You could easily see everything in three days, and that is with a slow, relaxed pace. For kids in your age range, do not miss the Indiana Jones ride, Star Tours, the new ride in Tommorowland, (ummm I forgot what it is called but it makes a lot of noise, you can't miss it), Space Mountain (may be a little scary for 6 year old), Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and the Matterhorn (may also be a little scary). There are height restrictions on these particular rides, so if your 6 year old is small for their age, they might not meet them. Just to also let you know, Disneyland has just created a new policy for closing down prime attractions. About two hours before closing time, they will shut down particular rides. Call beforehand to find out which ones, and you can make sure to get on them first. Rides that have no height restricions and are not "thrill" rides that I would recommend are: Toad's Wild Ride, Peter Pan, anything in Mickey's Toontown (especially geared for children, the 12 year old may find it a little boring), Pirates of the Carribbean, Haunted House, and especially for the kids, Tom Sawyers Island. Another thing I would recommend is taking the monorail and visiting the Disneyland Hotel. This is something to do when you are kind of tired and want to relax a little, but don't want to leave the park yet. There is a waterfall, a lake, an arcade, shops and restaurants. To get a more comprehensive view of the park before you get there, go to Disney.com, and click on Disneyland. It will tell you about all the rides and attractions. Oh, and if Fantasmic is playing at night, that is also a must-see. Please e-mail if you have any more questions, I am an annual passholder for five years and have been to Disneyland a minimum of once a year since I was born (which was a while ago!) Have fun!
Oct 10th, 1998, 06:15 PM
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Ooooops, what I meant to say is that Disneyland is smaller than Disneyworld! 
Also, I forgot to tell you that the train is also a great way to relax, as well as convenient for travelling from land to land. If the Hunchback of Notre Dame show is performing, that is also a must see. For a neat lunch, eat inside the Blue Bayou, where you are inside the Pirates of the Carribbean ride, dinner is a little pricey. All the food is expensive, though. The park states that you cannot bring any food into the park, but if you bring a backpack and fill it with water, chips, granola bars, etc... no one will ever know. Not many people should be there at this time of year, and the weather should be great. Whew, now I think I'm finished!
Also, I forgot to tell you that the train is also a great way to relax, as well as convenient for travelling from land to land. If the Hunchback of Notre Dame show is performing, that is also a must see. For a neat lunch, eat inside the Blue Bayou, where you are inside the Pirates of the Carribbean ride, dinner is a little pricey. All the food is expensive, though. The park states that you cannot bring any food into the park, but if you bring a backpack and fill it with water, chips, granola bars, etc... no one will ever know. Not many people should be there at this time of year, and the weather should be great. Whew, now I think I'm finished!
Oct 12th, 1998, 01:49 PM
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Everything you want or need to know about visiting Disneyland can be found in one book - "The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland" by Bob Sehlinger published by Macmillan Travel.
Our family has found it utterly indispensable. It rates all the attractions, gives great strategies for avoiding the lines (the bane of all themeparks)and quite simply you should not consider leaving home without it. We have also used his guides to Disneyworld, New Orleans and Las Vegas and have found them to be useful, honest and comprehensive.Go down to your local bookshop and browse. I'm sure you'll agree with my endorsement.
Enjoy your trip.
Our family has found it utterly indispensable. It rates all the attractions, gives great strategies for avoiding the lines (the bane of all themeparks)and quite simply you should not consider leaving home without it. We have also used his guides to Disneyworld, New Orleans and Las Vegas and have found them to be useful, honest and comprehensive.Go down to your local bookshop and browse. I'm sure you'll agree with my endorsement.
Enjoy your trip.
Nov 5th, 1998, 02:39 PM
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Here is another good "unofficial" Disney Site: http://www.wdn.com/dwills/
