Confused about planning

[fielin]

Hi !

I am thinking about planning a first trip to California, and just cannot find anything about value, moderate and peak seasons at Disneyland...

Where can I find this information for 2009 ?

Thank you !

[NotaGeek]

High Season -- June-August/Dec 15-Jan 2
Mid Season -- Sept-Oct 15-ish/April-May
Low Season -- Jan 2-March-sih/Oct 1-15ish-December 15

This is a pretty normal schedule ... low and mid seasons may find the resorts closing as early as 8pm, so be sure and check the calendar. There are always specials going on outside high season -- if you have an AP you can get some great hotel deals. March and April are iffy due to Spring Break and it seems those months fluctuate a lot depending on hotel capacity. You can check the Crowds Estimator for some more info on what to expect from groups, etc.

I hope this helps!

[fielin]

Thank you so much !

I'm going to look into the annual pasport info but I suppose it only becomes worth it if you plan to stay a certain number of nights, and I will only be in california 7 to 10 days... and probably in march or april !

Not the best time to get a discount !

[NotaGeek]

Thank you so much !

I'm going to look into the annual pasport info but I suppose it only becomes worth it if you plan to stay a certain number of nights, and I will only be in california 7 to 10 days... and probably in march or april !

Not the best time to get a discount !

Well, depending on the time that you go the pass can easily pay for itself, especially if you plan on going to the park for 3-4 days at a time. Just double check the black-out days don't apply and the Deluxe Pass price is doable. I am a Premium Passholder (no blackouts) and with the discounts and going 2-3 times a year for 3-4 days it more than pays for itself -- it's just always a chunk of change to shell out all at once!

[tdhiatt]

I am not sure if I spelled it right, but it has all the info you could want to know. Also Jan thru June kids fly free on Alaska, you won't see the deals until Jan. Just keep watching. The off season is worth it. Also stay across the street.

[fielin]

I just ordered it, along with a few guides to California. I'm thinking Knott's Berry Farm too.

Do you know if Magical Journey can help with those other parks ?

[NotaGeek]

I just ordered it, along with a few guides to California. I'm thinking Knott's Berry Farm too.

Do you know if Magical Journey can help with those other parks ?

Not sure, but you can definitely try them. They ROCK!

If not you can start a new thread as lots of people do Knott's as well, it's close and kind of fun in that quaint non-Disney sort of way.

[tdhiatt]

Sea World is really fun also. I saw that they are now advertising Kids fly free on the Alaska airlines. So you should check it out. You can also book over the phone, so if you needed help you could talk to someone. I have went through them a lot. Also we just stayed at the Best Western Anaheim inn last week,(its a cross the street and a small walk) but it was nice for a cheeper hotel. Our beds were comfy.