GoofyforDisney3
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I'm looking at doing a trip, to include Disneyland, in May of 2020 for my daughter's high school graduation gift and need help / advice. Originally we had discussed going on a Disney cruise again, but after some discussion have decided to do a California trip and finally see Disneyland! (She's been to Disney World so many times we've lost count, but neither of us has gone to Disneyland.)
Here are my thoughts so far......we live in Virginia so we are flying....
Here are my thoughts so far......we live in Virginia so we are flying....
- Fly first to San Francisco and tour the Disney Museum (I was so disappointed I didn't get to do this when I was in SF last year for a work function that I kind of want to try and incorporate it into the trip if possible). Thinking just one day here.
- take the Amtrak scenic train from SF to LA. She would like to go to Universal and we would want to see some typical tourist things like the walk of fame and stuff. Would 2 days be enough in LA or should we do 3?
- Travel to DL for the rest of the trip. Would 3 days be enough? What is the best way to go from LA to Anaheim? I was looking at the train, but wasn't sure if that was a good option.
- What is the weather like in CA that time of year? We would be going out around May 22nd for a week or more.
- What all should we try to do in LA? Any places to avoid? Concerns with it just being myself and my daughter traveling alone?
- Has anyone taken that scenic train ride and is it worth it to see CA without actually driving and going to all of these cities? I kind of hate the thought of driving because I can't see the scenery when I'm driving so I thought the train ride would be an inexpensive way for us to "sightsee".
- Any hotel suggestions for LA and DL that won't break the bank? Is it worth the splurge to stay at a Disney hotel at DL? I always stay on property when going to DW, but they have some affordable prices that I don't think they have in DL.
- Any other suggestions on what someone who has never been to Southern CA should do?