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  1. dadofnicholas

    Restaurant Recommendations for birthday boy?

    Kids and I are leaving for Disneyland tomorrow/Thursday morning. I was going to cancel our trip due to a last-minute gift of the fever but I think with Sudafed and gum, I'll be able to survive. Anyway, I only recently realized that the Rainforest Cafe no longer existed. It's my son's birthday...
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    December 2018 Check-in Thread

    Decided on Fairfield Inn Anaheim Resort - something new but closer always the better :)
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    Canadian Resident tickets are back!

    This is awesome! Thanks for posting!
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    December 2018 Check-in Thread

    Flights booked for December 13-18 to coincide with my son's birthday. Just have to decide on which hotel - might be fun to try something new :) Dollar not great for us Canadians but it's Disney!
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    Disneyland Hotel vs The Grand Californian

    Having stayed at both, I would vote GC because with kids, I found DLH too far. However, without the kids, I would personally choose the one that was cheaper :) especially since I would be out in the parks more than in the hotel. But I appreciate for some, the little touches are important and are...
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    Official September 2017 Disneyland Check In!

    Going September 20-25! My 9 y.o.'s 7th trip to DL but only my 4 y.o.'s 2nd trip to DL. Looking forward to it after skipping 2016. Splitting our time at Candy Cane Inn & Park Vue Inn. We've been to Candy Cane Inn once before but this will be our first time at the Park Vue Inn. Instead of...
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    Can't decide between PPH or Offsite - Need input!

    Just found out that the GCH shortcut has been taken away. It was a big selling point for me. We also are staying 5 nights so we can take our time (magic morning less important). We also have been to Disneyland on several occasions in the past 3 years so we know the park very well and we know...
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    Great times, Random Thoughts!

    Can't believe tomorrow is our last full day - we head back home on Saturday. It's been warm (for us) but the afternoon breaks back at PP are nice. My 7 yo son loving this 6th visit to Disneyland. My 2yo daughter loving her first visit - the first couple of "dark" rides were a bit uncomfortable...
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    What would you do?

    Thanks, everyone! Done - MHP it is! I've taken my son before but not my daughter. We did a mix of everything - spending time on the rides, collecting candy, watching, etc. Our (son and I) first night is usually at the Rainforest Cafe but this will be a nice change plus we can do RC later...
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    What would you do?

    I know the answer to this question will be a "it-depends-answer" but I'm curious what some of you might do in this situation. Plus it's less of a cost issue but perhaps more maximizing the cost/time??? We arrive early afternoon this coming Monday (I know - beyond excited) and leave Saturday...
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    Necessity of stroller for 6 year old in November?

    I agree with a previous poster. You know your child best. After saying that, my son (when he was 4, now 7) didn't like walking much back home but in Disneyland, he could go on, and on, and on, and on, etc. :) Disneyland brings the Energizer bunny out of him :) So never used one for him. It will...
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    Grocery delivery for Canadians?

    Have always assigned a temporary/secondary billing address and never had a problem. Good luck!
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    Almost time + Rider Switch

    Thanks for confirming and the extra info. Yes, we'll have a lot of time together as a whole - most of the rides are any-height rides as this is my daughter's first trip. It's the odd height-restricted rides where we should have a plan - granted there are several that I'm 100% sure my parents...
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    For those of you who say DLR is a 5-day trip...

    I think 4 days is not enough as a first-timer but after that it might be OK depending on your likes and dislikes. 4 days is enough for us now - we know which rides we like so we focus on those. We also know which rides we don't like (or are "time-wasters") so we skip those now. If you like to go...
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    Almost time + Rider Switch

    We're arriving next Monday! I'm pretty excited to bring my son back to Disneyland - he's a pro by now at 7.5 yo. I'm really excited to bring my daughter for the first time now that she's 2.5 yo. But I'm most excited to bring my parents who last visited Disneyland over 30 years ago when I was a...
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    Going in October!

    Halloween Party is fun. Worth it? Everything in Disneyland is costly so "worth it" is all relative :) Those who believe the experience is "priceless" will say it's worth it while others who are more practical (e.g., focus on the cost of candy) probably not. Recommend it if one or one's kids have...
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    September 2015 - Checkin Thread

    September 28 - October 3! Had a great time at the Halloween Party in 2013 so probably go again this year. Looking forward to returning to Paradise Pier!
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    How much value in Extra Magic Hours?

    It's been great for my son and I in the past. For us, Disneyland is all about riding as many rides as possible so that extra time helps a lot. Relative to others, I'm not sure if we are early risers (at home) but in Disneyland, we have no problems getting up early. We hit the available rides...
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    Will I get sick on Bobsleds?

    Space Mountain and Matterhorn are complete experiences for me personally. Matterhorn is fine except I don't find the seating comfortable - not a bit of nausea during or after the ride for me. Space Mountain - from the start with the lights, throughout the ride, and after the ride, I get motion...




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