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HitterD · 10-01-2009, 02:35 PM

I just got back from Disney on Sunday, very slow this time of year, and i've heard december is as well, you will have fun. We didn't even need Fastpasses except for Space Mountain as it had just opened on Friday with new Halloween themes, the wait was over 1 hour. Other than that, most rides were 15 minutes and under.

Some tips.... I'd recommend staying at one of the hotels on Harbour Blvd, rather than one of the resort hotels. The hotels on Harbour (The Carousel, Fairfield Inn, Camelot etc...) are usually cheaper (about 90-100/night) and are actually a closer walking distance to the park than the resort hotels (except Grand Californian of course, but that will cost +$300 per night)

Certainly make sure you purchase park hoppers rather than disney only tickets, California adventure is a blast.

If you are only going for a few days, i wouldn't bother renting a car. You can purchase airport bus transfers for around $20 per person and i find it much more relaxing to just have bus take you to your hotel and then just walk to the park everyday.

If you are looking to save time and money, try to plan meals outside of the park. The food in the tends to be more expensive than the neighbouring restaurants.

Some rides are better to fastpass than others. Space Mountain will cut a 1hr wait into 10 minutes with a fast pass because they let you right inside the building while there is an additional 45 minute line waiting outside. California Screaming is another good one to fastpass. Some other rides (indiana jones or thunder mountain are not as beneficial, as the only cut about 15 minutes off a lineup).

Since you are going with a 3 year old, you will likely make use of the passes where they let one parent ride while the other parent watches the little one. After the one parent rides, the let the other parent on the ride right away. Cant recall what those passes are called but they give them out at the line entrace for most of the "non" kid friendly rides.

That's all i can think of now. My wife and I have been to Disney 4 times now in 3 years, so let me know if you have any other specific questions.

10-01-2009, 02:35 PM	#9
HitterD Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In my office...is it 5:00 yet??? Exp:	I just got back from Disney on Sunday, very slow this time of year, and i've heard december is as well, you will have fun. We didn't even need Fastpasses except for Space Mountain as it had just opened on Friday with new Halloween themes, the wait was over 1 hour. Other than that, most rides were 15 minutes and under. Some tips.... I'd recommend staying at one of the hotels on Harbour Blvd, rather than one of the resort hotels. The hotels on Harbour (The Carousel, Fairfield Inn, Camelot etc...) are usually cheaper (about 90-100/night) and are actually a closer walking distance to the park than the resort hotels (except Grand Californian of course, but that will cost +$300 per night) Certainly make sure you purchase park hoppers rather than disney only tickets, California adventure is a blast. If you are only going for a few days, i wouldn't bother renting a car. You can purchase airport bus transfers for around $20 per person and i find it much more relaxing to just have bus take you to your hotel and then just walk to the park everyday. If you are looking to save time and money, try to plan meals outside of the park. The food in the tends to be more expensive than the neighbouring restaurants. Some rides are better to fastpass than others. Space Mountain will cut a 1hr wait into 10 minutes with a fast pass because they let you right inside the building while there is an additional 45 minute line waiting outside. California Screaming is another good one to fastpass. Some other rides (indiana jones or thunder mountain are not as beneficial, as the only cut about 15 minutes off a lineup). Since you are going with a 3 year old, you will likely make use of the passes where they let one parent ride while the other parent watches the little one. After the one parent rides, the let the other parent on the ride right away. Cant recall what those passes are called but they give them out at the line entrace for most of the "non" kid friendly rides. That's all i can think of now. My wife and I have been to Disney 4 times now in 3 years, so let me know if you have any other specific questions.