I just got back from my first trip to DL/DCA, after 20+ trips to WDW. We arrived on Feb. 20, 2004, and left the morning of the 22nd. We stayed at the Paradise Pier, which was OK, but we had a problem with the room. My mother and I requested two queen beds in a rennovated room, but received a king bed in an old room. Only after a lengthy discussion with the front desk did they manage to find two queen beds (still on an unrennovated floor). They had the nerve to say they had "upgraded" me to a pool view room for my trouble, but it wasn't any kind of upgrade.
Still, it was nice to stay "on property" with the special entrance to DCA. I had been told that, after going to WDW so many times, I would be disappointed by DL. Nothing could be further from the truth! It was so great to ride Mr. Toad and see the original Tiki Room one more time. The rides seemed more detailed, and the landscaping was wonderful. Toontown was a lot better that the one in Orlando.
DCA was great. It reminded me of the Disney MGM Studios. Soarin', the Aladdin show, and the animation building were the highlights.
In short, I had a wonderful time and hope to go back some day.
Still, it was nice to stay "on property" with the special entrance to DCA. I had been told that, after going to WDW so many times, I would be disappointed by DL. Nothing could be further from the truth! It was so great to ride Mr. Toad and see the original Tiki Room one more time. The rides seemed more detailed, and the landscaping was wonderful. Toontown was a lot better that the one in Orlando.
DCA was great. It reminded me of the Disney MGM Studios. Soarin', the Aladdin show, and the animation building were the highlights.
In short, I had a wonderful time and hope to go back some day.