"Don't Miss" at Disneyland

crazyaboutdisney · Post by **crazyaboutdisney** » Jun Fri 16, 2006 1:51 pm

I definitely agree with many of the rides/attractions listed above and my list would be:

At DL:
Fantasmic!
Pirates
Haunted Mansion

My 5 year old would add:
Winnie
Buzz Lightyear
Small World
Pinocchio

At DCA:
Light Parade
Aladdin
Soarin' (My dad and husband would add this)

My 5 year old would add:
Disney Playhouse
Muppet 3d
Monsters Inc
Heimlich's Train in Bug's Land

She might add the Golden Zephyr she went on it for the first time this week.

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Jun Sun 25, 2006 10:06 am

My one attraction not to miss is neither a ride, nor a place to eat. It's not even a show. The attraction I would never miss Esmeralda herself. She is the fortune teller located front and center at the Penny Arcade on Main Street USA. So don't forget to bring a quarter and have your fortune told!

Hathaway · Post by **Hathaway** » Jun Mon 26, 2006 2:21 pm

I was obsessed with getting a card from Esmerelda. Every time that I went to DL on an overnight trip there when I was in high school I had to get a card from her. It was amazingly important to me. Although I would make it a point to try and ride space mountain more that I ever had before, Esmerelda was a must do. I still have most of the cards.

Beaker · Post by **Beaker** » Aug Tue 15, 2006 6:58 pm

Thanks for all the tips! Looking forward to getting out there for my first time.

On the fortune telling subject, I've also heard Shrunken Ned. How does a decapitated English explorer become a fortune teller? Is it just because his head was shrunk? Where can I find this soothsayer and are there any more of his kind?

Post by **sockfire** » Aug Tue 15, 2006 7:07 pm

Beaker wrote:Thanks for all the tips! Looking forward to getting out there for my first time.

On the fortune telling subject, I've also heard Shrunken Ned. How does a decapitated English explorer become a fortune teller? Is it just because his head was shrunk? Where can I find this soothsayer and are there any more of his kind?

Technically, Ned is a "self-service witch doctor". I don't believe he tells fortunes. But there's always "Aladdin's Other Lamp".

soupsoupgirl · Post by **soupsoupgirl** » Aug Fri 18, 2006 10:17 am

We loved the Matterhorn and, of course, Priates. But I think my favortite thing at DL is Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams. LOVE the music and I think it is the best daytime parade I have ever seen, at any Disney property I have been to (WDW, DL and DLP)

Gizmata · Post by **Gizmata** » Aug Mon 21, 2006 10:13 pm

Definetly see Fantasmic as it is 300% better than the WDW version.

Disney Gallery is a great place to see and take a seat on the balcony for a bit and watch the Mark Twain sail by.

Halvogirl · Post by **Halvogirl** » Aug Fri 25, 2006 2:50 pm

I have a few so listen up.
Fantasmic. It is a must, save a spot early for the best veiw or you can lay down some cash and reserve as spot on the balconey of the Disney Gallery, but you have to do that something like 60 days ahead. On the plus side they give you food. Try reserve for the first showing, they let you stay longer so you can watch the fireworks from there untill they kick you out for the next show.
If you make the 50th the fireworks are my favorite. the best place to veiw them in my opinion is at the end of mainstreet between Coke Corner and the Camera shop. that way it surrounds you more
They Disney Gallery is great, ask for the tour to see what it would have been like if it had been Walts apartment. Take time like Gizmata said to watch from the balcony. It was one of Walt's favorite views of the park, he would work out there when it was being built.
Take the Grand Circle Tour on the rail road. My favorite as a child was watching the dinasaurs. Also it gives your feet a nice break.
Most of all Explore, Explore, Explore! There is so much detail every where and bits of history to uncover.

Gizmata · Post by **Gizmata** » Aug Tue 29, 2006 2:12 am

On the 28th "Ned" didn't give me a souviner card.

He did however tell me all about how I was obsessed with Fashion.

SpaceyMounty · Post by **SpaceyMounty** » Sep Fri 01, 2006 3:25 pm

Whenever we go to Disneyland, we always go to Adventureland first....Im not sure why...we just gravitate to the left first. Interesting.

James

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Sep Fri 01, 2006 5:40 pm

SpaceyMounty wrote:Whenever we go to Disneyland, we always go to Adventureland first....Im not sure why...we just gravitate to the left first. Interesting.

James

I don't think that's weird. If Space Mountain weren't the first attraction on my list- Adventureland would be at the top.

SpaceyMounty · Post by **SpaceyMounty** » Sep Sun 03, 2006 3:16 am

But its not like we go to Adventureland on purpose pers'e, (sp?) I just think that its funny we go to the left even though were right handed like Spaulo said....maybe Im the only oine who thinks this is weird....

James

Just Believe · Post by **Just Believe** » Sep Tue 05, 2006 7:51 pm

Thaz really funny SpaceyMounty. That's the way we always go, unless we're getting Fastpasses for Space Mountain. I think we go that way every time because we're so use to going on Indiana Jones ride first because it always was the worst line a long time ago. Now its not as bad but can get real bad on weekends and summer vacation.

Post by **js3901** » Sep Tue 05, 2006 8:52 pm

I think it's because most people tend to think/move in a clockwise motion. I know I go that same route when I approach the parks (I've only been to WDW, but it'd be the same in DLR)

Post by **sockfire** » Sep Tue 05, 2006 10:32 pm

I'd say we usually head to New Orleans Square first via Adventureland...