Solo at the park Dec 2-6. Haven't been in a long time.... Questions

[StephPlum]

As the title says, I haven't been to DLR in a long time, since 2015 - back when there were paper FPs to use anytime! I think I have Lightning Lanes down but a few other questions I hope someone can help with.

1. First time flying in to SNA. Thinking of taking an Uber on arrival. For departure, my flight is at 7:30am. What is best to get to the airport early in the morning?

2. Photo pass that comes with Lightning Lane Multi-Pass - how do I make sure I get the ride photos? Do I need to snap a pic at the end of the ride to get a code or does it automatically line up with my Magic Band +? Also I think this comes with all the PhotoPass (not sure if that is the same name now) pictures. So I can get some solo pics this way?

3. Does anyone use Lines /Touring Plans to set a plan for the day? I don't know if I should just wing it or have a pretty detailed plan for ride order.

4. It will be my first time at DLR at Christmas. Any must dos that might not be obvious?

Thanks for any help. I retired this year and set up this trip to celebrate. Getting very excited!!

 

[disneychrista]

I can only answer the ride photo question. Yes you should snap a quick pic of the ride photo at the end for the code. It does NOT automatically link to your account with a MB+. Also yes it includes all the photos you take with a photo pass photographer.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

2) Yes, snap a photo or type in the code into the Disneyland app in the link photo section but Id snap a photo to make sure to have the photo code
3) I go with the flow...I have plans like food and shows but besides that you can't predict rides going down...so just go with the flow outside of shows/food.
4) Disney ¡Viva Navidad! on weekends and The Encanto/CoCo shows on weekdays at DCA are worth it. Along with Storytime with deadpool at DCA. I'd check the app and look at all the limited time entertainment, I'd hit as many rides as you can in the morning and later watch shows to fill the time when you are waiting for your next Lightening lane.
Also slow down and just walk around at nighttime the area's they cover in lights are magic on their own.

Lastly here is the website highlighting some more things to do at the resort now

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/holidays-at-the-disneyland-resort/

 

[StephPlum]

I can only answer the ride photo question. Yes you should snap a quick pic of the ride photo at the end for the code. It does NOT automatically link to your account with a MB+. Also yes it includes all the photos you take with a photo pass photographer.

2) Yes, snap a photo or type in the code into the Disneyland app in the link photo section but Id snap a photo to make sure to have the photo code
3) I go with the flow...I have plans like food and shows but besides that you can't predict rides going down...so just go with the flow outside of shows/food.
4) Disney ¡Viva Navidad! on weekends and The Encanto/CoCo shows on weekdays at DCA are worth it. Along with Storytime with deadpool at DCA. I'd check the app and look at all the limited time entertainment, I'd hit as many rides as you can in the morning and later watch shows to fill the time when you are waiting for your next Lightening lane.
Also slow down and just walk around at nighttime the area's they cover in lights are magic on their own.

Lastly here is the website highlighting some more things to do at the resort now

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/holidays-at-the-disneyland-resort/

Just what I wanted to know. I won't be there for a weekend but I'll try to see the Encanto/CoCo shows. I love Christmas lights so that will be magical!