No...Tables of Wonderland is a Walt Disney World ONLY thing.
That was fast answering doc and you don't even have one!
I had already looked into it...
Dec 28, 2016 at 11:50am Options Post by drwadadli on Dec 28, 2016 at 11:50am
Dec 28, 2016 at 11:30am DisneyfanDean said:
DW and I are thinking about doing DLR in a couple of years. Since the Grand Californian is Dvc. It'll just be Airfares, Tickets (unless I upgrade my annual pass), and food. I wonder if Tables in Wonderland works there too.
drwadadli said: Tables in Wonderland is only a WDW thing.
Prior: Offsite most every other years from 1972 - 2000
Most recent: Offsite 2001 & 2003 / ASM 2006 / Offsite 2009 / Poly 2011 / POR 2013 / CR 2014 / GF 2015 / DS Hotel 2017 / BC 2017 / POR 2018
Kinda on the subject but also kinda off the subject. You mentioned the other parks. I know Disney Vacation Packages offer a SoCal CityPass which includes 3-day hopper for DLR, 1 Early Morning hours, 1 day admission to SeaWorld and 1 day admission to LegoLand. What is your opinion of LegoLand? Is it only for families as we are two adults?
Ive never been. I personally do not have an interest in it. I dont watch the movies either. That doesnt mean it isnt worth it, just that I havent done it.
I live in Phoenix now. I grew up in LA. Lego Land wasnt there when I grew up, the other parks were. since I get little time, I use it at DLR. Just my preference
Airport Target: If you can, arrive at John Wayne Airport (Closest to park), Burbank second. LAX is your last choice. Traffic in the area suxxors bad. Be prepared for a long drive from LAX and Burbank.
I suggest 3 days for the parks. Arrive in the evening and do downtown Disney. Next 3 days do the parks, check out next morning (that is 4 nights in hotel). The difference in cost between park property and good neighbor hotels is significant. If you target a park property, I suggest Disneyland Hotel. JMHO, this should be a historical landmark. If not, there are numerous hotels right across the street where you can walk across the street and be at the park.
There are packages that combine Sea World, Knotts Berry Farm (Walt actually helped design some of that park), and Universal Studios (A big disappointment to me). If you pull this sort of package, start at Sea world and do DLR last.
Knotts, Universal & Sea World are highly over rated if you ask me.
If you stay off property in a Good Neighbor hotel, I suggest you go to Target (1/4 mile south) and stock your fridge with cold cereal, plastic knives, bowls, milk etc. This will save you a bunch of money.
Since this is your first trip, to DLR places to eat: Disneyland: Blue Bayou. This is an absolute must. If you can only eat at one spot, this is it. I prefer lunch because of the Monte Cristo (ranked the best in the country). It is not available at dinner. The other Restaurants are good but not great. Rancho Zocalo is pretty good if you like Mexican.
CA: First thing is get your fastpass for World of Color. Good seats are a must. If you eat lunch at the Trattoria (Italian) and order off the special menu, if comes with front and center passes to World of Color. Pricey food but very good food.
Schedule your trip home on the last day to leave around 4ish. This means you need to be at airport around 1-2. Check out early and go to Downtown Disney. The World of Disney store is incredible (3 hours to view whole store). Then you can do lunch at one of the DD restaurants or Tony Roma's which is a decent rib place.
I highly suggest the Walk in Walt's footsteps tour. You get to visit his private apartment above the Fire Station and they will share with you the significance of the light in the window. Neat story.
If you wish to explore the area around the city I highly recommend the beach. I personally am particular to the South Bay area (I grew up there). Redondo Beach, Huntington, Manhattan Beach. Del Amo Shopping Mall used to be the largest in the world.
If you go in winter, Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead are snow areas that are an hour away. 6 Flags Magic Mountain is about 90 minutes away up the 5 Freeway depending on traffic. This is a white knuckle park.
Hope this helps
Kinda on the subject but also kinda off the subject. You mentioned the other parks. I know Disney Vacation Packages offer a SoCal CityPass which includes 3-day hopper for DLR, 1 Early Morning hours, 1 day admission to SeaWorld and 1 day admission to LegoLand. What is your opinion of LegoLand? Is it only for families as we are two adults?
Doc, I’m an adult and I LOVE Legos!!!
"Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved." — Pooh, Winnie the Pooh
Kinda on the subject but also kinda off the subject. You mentioned the other parks. I know Disney Vacation Packages offer a SoCal CityPass which includes 3-day hopper for DLR, 1 Early Morning hours, 1 day admission to SeaWorld and 1 day admission to LegoLand. What is your opinion of LegoLand? Is it only for families as we are two adults?
Doc, I’m an adult and I LOVE Legos!!!
LOL...I guess I can't disagree as I just finished a Lego model of The Louvre and did The Beatles Yellow Submarine last month...LOL
Prior: Offsite most every other years from 1972 - 2000
Most recent: Offsite 2001 & 2003 / ASM 2006 / Offsite 2009 / Poly 2011 / POR 2013 / CR 2014 / GF 2015 / DS Hotel 2017 / BC 2017 / POR 2018