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First trip to Disneyland!!
I'm looking into finally taking my first trip out to Disneyland possibly sometime this fall. I'm so excited! The thing is, I've been to Disney World loads of times so I know a lot of the "must do's" and the secrets that the "regulars" know. But I'm completely in the dark when it comes to Disneyland! So my question is, what are the things that I must do and see? What restaurants should be on my list to try - CS and TS?? I just would hate to miss something. What makes Disneyland Disneyland?
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Me too! This year will be my first trip to DL. Thanks for posting this - can't wait to see the replies!
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Hey there, there are quite a few threads like this in Vacation Planning ... if you search back you can find quite a few. Here's one good post that has lots of INFO...
My favorite hint is to NOT compare WDW to DLR. It's apples and oranges. Just enjoy Disneyland for what it is ... it's smaller and really great ... the magic and Walt's influence is everywhere.
Be sure and check out those things that aren't in WDW ... and ride EVERYTHING, even the rides at both parks are different.
Good restaurants for TS, Hook's Point, Blue Bayou inside DLR, and Goofy's Kitchen for a great character breakfast.
TS breakfast at Carnation Cafe on Main Street or in Steakhouse 55 at Disneyland hotel are amazing ... there' sTONS to see and eat.
The best cheap TS breakfast is Tomorrowland Terrace!
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I was just looking up prices of the food items available at the DL restaurants. Is it just me or is it much more expensive then WDW? We normally eat pretty cheap while in WDW, but even breakfast looks like it is going to cost a lot. Guess we will be eating breakfast in our room. I will miss my morning Mickey waffles with whipped cream and fresh strawberries
Good thing we will have a car.
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Taking DW here for the first time as well, but it has been a while since i have been, so I would appreciate any tips as well.
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Originally Posted by Magic Smiles
I was just looking up prices of the food items available at the DL restaurants. Is it just me or is it much more expensive then WDW? We normally eat pretty cheap while in WDW, but even breakfast looks like it is going to cost a lot. Guess we will be eating breakfast in our room. I will miss my morning Mickey waffles with whipped cream and fresh strawberries
Good thing we will have a car.
You can find breakfast for less than $10 a person, I don't think DLR is any more expensive than WDW, I have done both and any TS is about $10-15 with tax and tip no matter where you go.
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Originally Posted by NotaGeek
You can find breakfast for less than $10 a person, I don't think DLR is any more expensive than WDW, I have done both and any TS is about $10-15 with tax and tip no matter where you go.
I guess maybe that is the difference. We don't usually do TS but CS when in WDW. Actually many of our meals were probably eaten at the food court in the POFQ while in WDW. We love it. We have done some TS meals over the years, but were never impressed and found that they just take too much time out of our day. Eating is not a high priority for us, can you tell?
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A must for me is breakfast at the River Belle Terrace. It's so relaxing and quaint and just creates a perfect start to the day. It's a counter service place so no reservation needed. The menu includes things like pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, orange juice and so on. It was also supposedly one of Walt's favorite spots. We like to sit out on the patio and eat.
Try and get to some of the attractions that are unique to Disneyland such as the Indiana Jones ride and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride as well as fantastic versions of Pirates and Small World.
I think you'll love Disneyland. I know I pictured it as so small and crowded before I went my first time but I soon learned otherwise. Now when people ask if I like Disney World or Disneyland better... I honestly can't decide! Disneyland has a bit of extra magic - maybe Walt left a special presence there.
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