I'm going to Disneyland! - Page 47

Moonliner · 08-07-2012, 04:35 PM

So:

Rope Drop, FP RSR, Ride RSR. That should avoid the 2hr line.

Or go to DL first enjoy the lack of people and then just take the hit later in the evening at RSR.

Perhaps I should move this to "First World Problems".

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-07-2012, 05:06 PM

NO, don't go to DL first. I would FP RSR, and they've lately been running out for the whole day within the first half-hour or so that the park is open. So following your FP, you can do whatever you want after that until your FP is ready. Which may not be until night. In that case, hop the single rider for a daytime ride, and enjoy your FP at night.

I do recommend riding the other two Cars rides after you grab the FP. They're short and sweet but entertaining.

innerSpaceman · 08-07-2012, 05:11 PM

RSR is, imo, a thousand times better at night - so get your fast passes first thing - and use them later, after dark! (And right after you get your fast passes, you can either try the stand-by line or do single rider for your Gotta See It Now daytime ride).

If you want to do Luigi's Tires, however (and I for one think it's fun), it's imperative that you do it super early. SLOW going otherwise.

Mater's Junk Yard is also kinda fun, but also SLOW (though not nearly as slow as Luigi's).

Speaking of slow - you should know that the Matterhorn Bobsleds have been transformed from the fastest-moving queue in Disneyland to one of the slowest. Le sigh.

Moonliner · 08-07-2012, 07:08 PM

Yea! It's official, I heard back from my +1 and the day trip is on. So bear with me this is going to get a bit weird, even by my standards.....

My +1 is my Mom. It was her father (my grandfather) that worked as an engineer on Disneyland during it's construction. Unfortunately he died an early death. My mom has always held Disneyland as a warm memory of her dad. I'm sure that's the root of my love of the place as well.

It's been years since she has made it to the park and she's starting to slow down a bit so I'm not sure how many good visits she has left. I want to make this the trip of a lifetime for her. I want to stay with her so we can reminisce and enjoy all the park has to offer together at her pace. Of course the rub is the gazillion other people busy making their own memories. So I need a plan. A Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith type of plan.

I need a "mothers helper" for the day. Someone that can make fastpass runs, wait in lines, save spots etc... That way we can spend our time together, keep to a pace that's comfortable for her and still make the most of our time in both parks.

It's a paid position of course, park tickets if needed plus extra for food. I'm hoping perhaps that one of the teens of LoT might be interested or know someone who is. Saturday Sept 1st starting at 8:30am. Wear comfortable shoes... Any takers?

Kevy Baby · 08-07-2012, 08:21 PM

I will need an AP day pass for me, but I will be your day slave. Susan will probably join me, but she is Premium.

katiesue · 08-07-2012, 09:15 PM

I have no plans as well. I'm happy to be a relief hitter if needed. I'm sure I can pressure the kiddo into action as well. Plus she moves faster than I do.

Moonliner · 08-08-2012, 10:26 AM

Can I just say, LoT people are the bestest people there are!

innerSpaceman · 08-08-2012, 11:52 AM

I'd gladly help, too, if I wasn't going to be in the Bay Area. But, heh, maybe I can still get an invite to your great aunt's 90th birthday bash!

Moonliner · 08-08-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'd gladly help, too, if I wasn't going to be in the Bay Area. But, heh, maybe I can still get an invite to your great aunt's 90th birthday bash!

Can you foxtrot? If so we could get a Harold and Maude type thing going...

Moonliner · 08-09-2012, 08:10 AM

I had a planning talk with mom yesterday. I'm thinking it might have been longer than I thought since she was last in the park.

She listed the Skyway and Subs (not nemo) as two of her to do's. I don't have the heart to tell her about the Rocket Jets or what they've done to the shooting gallery.

Also she has never been on Dumbo! I need to dive deeper into this but for some reason she was not allowed to back in the day.

08-07-2012, 04:35 PM	#1
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	So: Rope Drop, FP RSR, Ride RSR. That should avoid the 2hr line. Or go to DL first enjoy the lack of people and then just take the hit later in the evening at RSR. Perhaps I should move this to "First World Problems". __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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08-07-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	NO, don't go to DL first. I would FP RSR, and they've lately been running out for the whole day within the first half-hour or so that the park is open. So following your FP, you can do whatever you want after that until your FP is ready. Which may not be until night. In that case, hop the single rider for a daytime ride, and enjoy your FP at night. I do recommend riding the other two Cars rides after you grab the FP. They're short and sweet but entertaining.
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08-07-2012, 05:11 PM	#3
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	RSR is, imo, a thousand times better at night - so get your fast passes first thing - and use them later, after dark! (And right after you get your fast passes, you can either try the stand-by line or do single rider for your Gotta See It Now daytime ride). If you want to do Luigi's Tires, however (and I for one think it's fun), it's imperative that you do it super early. SLOW going otherwise. Mater's Junk Yard is also kinda fun, but also SLOW (though not nearly as slow as Luigi's). Speaking of slow - you should know that the Matterhorn Bobsleds have been transformed from the fastest-moving queue in Disneyland to one of the slowest. Le sigh.
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08-07-2012, 07:08 PM	#4
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Yea! It's official, I heard back from my +1 and the day trip is on. So bear with me this is going to get a bit weird, even by my standards..... My +1 is my Mom. It was her father (my grandfather) that worked as an engineer on Disneyland during it's construction. Unfortunately he died an early death. My mom has always held Disneyland as a warm memory of her dad. I'm sure that's the root of my love of the place as well. It's been years since she has made it to the park and she's starting to slow down a bit so I'm not sure how many good visits she has left. I want to make this the trip of a lifetime for her. I want to stay with her so we can reminisce and enjoy all the park has to offer together at her pace. Of course the rub is the gazillion other people busy making their own memories. So I need a plan. A Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith type of plan. I need a "mothers helper" for the day. Someone that can make fastpass runs, wait in lines, save spots etc... That way we can spend our time together, keep to a pace that's comfortable for her and still make the most of our time in both parks. It's a paid position of course, park tickets if needed plus extra for food. I'm hoping perhaps that one of the teens of LoT might be interested or know someone who is. Saturday Sept 1st starting at 8:30am. Wear comfortable shoes... Any takers? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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08-07-2012, 08:21 PM	#5
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I will need an AP day pass for me, but I will be your day slave. Susan will probably join me, but she is Premium. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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08-07-2012, 09:15 PM	#6
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I have no plans as well. I'm happy to be a relief hitter if needed. I'm sure I can pressure the kiddo into action as well. Plus she moves faster than I do. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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08-08-2012, 10:26 AM	#7
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Can I just say, LoT people are the bestest people there are! __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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08-08-2012, 11:52 AM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'd gladly help, too, if I wasn't going to be in the Bay Area. But, heh, maybe I can still get an invite to your great aunt's 90th birthday bash!
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08-09-2012, 08:10 AM	#10
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I had a planning talk with mom yesterday. I'm thinking it might have been longer than I thought since she was last in the park. She listed the Skyway and Subs (not nemo) as two of her to do's. I don't have the heart to tell her about the Rocket Jets or what they've done to the shooting gallery. Also she has never been on Dumbo! I need to dive deeper into this but for some reason she was not allowed to back in the day. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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