GoofyforDisney3
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- Joined
- Jan 19, 2004
After multiple attempts and cancellations I finally getting to take my DD for her graduation gift trip and I’m getting a little overwhelmed. I feel like so much has changed since this originally started in 2020 and nothing I learned before applies.
Our dates are May 13th to the 20th. Because she requested we end our trip with DLR we are hitting up Universal and LA/Hollywood stuff the first few days. I booked flights were we fly into Burbank and fly out of SNA because it was a) cheaper than flying in and out of LAX and b) the proximity to the areas we want to focus on. We want to see the Hollywood touristy stuff like Walk of Fame, The El Capitain, The Observatory, Warner Brothers Studio tour, Universal, etc.
Now my dilemmas and questions…..
1) anyone have better suggestions for a hotel than the Sheraton or The Garland by Universal? I saw Loews, the price is similar to the others and under $300 a night but I’m not sure I love the location. Is it a bad area to stay, be at at night? It seems convenient for what we want to do. Just wasn’t sure if I should be concerned about the area walking around.
2) how do we get from the hotel in LA to our hotel near DLR if I do not have a car? I’ve booked the Home2 Suites Anaheim already. Is there a better time of day to try and transfer or is it just luck of the draw?
3) how many days do you suggest for DLR if we’ve never been before? My DD is a Disney kid through and through and we’ve been to WDW upwards of 15 times. I’m worried we will want more time than I’m allotting but also don’t want to miss out on other things. Currently I’m planning two days, one for each park. Purchasing Genie+, but on the fence for hoppers. Should I do three days and add hoppers?
4) is Disney Springs worth spending any time at? I haven’t researched much but is it a good place to get dinner or should we stick to other places?
Our dates are May 13th to the 20th. Because she requested we end our trip with DLR we are hitting up Universal and LA/Hollywood stuff the first few days. I booked flights were we fly into Burbank and fly out of SNA because it was a) cheaper than flying in and out of LAX and b) the proximity to the areas we want to focus on. We want to see the Hollywood touristy stuff like Walk of Fame, The El Capitain, The Observatory, Warner Brothers Studio tour, Universal, etc.
Now my dilemmas and questions…..
1) anyone have better suggestions for a hotel than the Sheraton or The Garland by Universal? I saw Loews, the price is similar to the others and under $300 a night but I’m not sure I love the location. Is it a bad area to stay, be at at night? It seems convenient for what we want to do. Just wasn’t sure if I should be concerned about the area walking around.
2) how do we get from the hotel in LA to our hotel near DLR if I do not have a car? I’ve booked the Home2 Suites Anaheim already. Is there a better time of day to try and transfer or is it just luck of the draw?
3) how many days do you suggest for DLR if we’ve never been before? My DD is a Disney kid through and through and we’ve been to WDW upwards of 15 times. I’m worried we will want more time than I’m allotting but also don’t want to miss out on other things. Currently I’m planning two days, one for each park. Purchasing Genie+, but on the fence for hoppers. Should I do three days and add hoppers?
4) is Disney Springs worth spending any time at? I haven’t researched much but is it a good place to get dinner or should we stick to other places?