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So DH and I have decided to start planning a trip for our 15th anniversay in October. He wants to go to Vegas and I want to go to Disneyland so here is our tenative plans.
Monday fly to Vegas, and take shuttle to hotel. Thinking about staying at the Topicana. From what I have read it has been newly remodeled and it is inexpensive. We are not the type to hang out at the hotel. We will be out and about seeing as much as possible.
Wednesday morning fly from Vegas to Orange County or LAX. We plan on renting a car in California. We would like to go to Disneyland and see a few "highlights" of California and definetely at least see the beach. I am wanting to stay at the Candy Cane Inn. We will then fly home on Saturday.
Anyone have any ideas? Should we plan on 2 days at Disneyland? Should we go directly to DL when we get in on Wednesday or should we do sightseeing that day and maybe stay somewhere else, then drive to CCI and DL on Thursday?
Which airport would be best for us?
We are not the type to really relax on vacation - more of a go go go type of attitude? We want to see and do as much as possible but still enjoy ourselves.
Any ideas and suggestions would be great!!!
We only needed one day in the actual parks, we then did a breakfast on the next day and went and checked out the hollywood sights. We are not the type to relax on vacation either.
If I were to have a choice of airports I would settle for John Wayne (SNA) in Orange County. I think it is closer to the DLR property than LAX and there is certainly less traffic going to DLR from SNA than LAX.
I agree that John Wayne (SNA) Orange County is the preferred airport. I would plan two days for DLR; one for Disneyland and one for California Adventure/Downtown Disney.
I would personally drive from Vegas to LA. We've done it twice now and each time it took us just under five hours. We found it much less stress than having to get to the airport on time for flights, then rent cars at the other end etc. The scenery along the way is lovely, although I will admit that dessert does become a bit much after a while!
I agree about driving instead of flying. There are some nice places along the way to stop and eat. Airline is a cable show and I have seen people spending more time getting some place by plane than flying. I would say about 5 hours is all you need to do Vegas to Anaheim. You could easily get to Anaheim at check in and then hit the parks or beach.
One day for DCA and the evening of that day at Disneyland or Downtown Disney. One day minimum for Disneyland but I would do two days. There are many sites to choose from as far as beaches go. I love Dana Point for the view.
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I agree with the two days - one for each park...but it really depends on what your interests are. Color of Wonder is supposed to be really nice at DCA and I like Fantasmic at DL better than WDW (but that's just my opinion ). DCA is smaller and you can do most of it pretty quickly, so I'd probably break during the day and check out downtown disney.
I also agree about driving down - it will most likely be cheaper than flying and a lot less stressful. I'd do beach and travel Wednesday - maybe check out hollywood, see a show taping, etc. Then head to Disney thursday and friday. Have fun!!
Would consider driving also. But if definitely flying and renting car then John Wayne rather than LAX. Much less stressful and closer to nice beaches - specifically Laguna Beach and Newport beach not that far from JWA. Loved Laguna Beach when we lived in CA and would like to visit when we do our HI and DL trip in 2012. I would even go into Ontario and drive to Anaheim rather than LAX. You can hit several beaches on PCH trip from JWA and then hit Knotts Berry Farm on way to DL/DCA. Have a wonderful time!
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). DCA is smaller and you can do most of it pretty quickly, so I'd probably break during the day and check out downtown disney.
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