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Ok so we are leaving in a week for DL for our anniversary! This is where we went on our honeymoon so we are really excited to go back. Here's what we will do:
Day 1 - arrive at LAX and take Shuttle to Candy Cane Inn
go to DTD maybe catch POTC 3 as DH is dying to see it
Day 2 - check in at DLH (I have wanted to stay here since I was a little girl!!) in the morning and then head to DCA
take a break mid day to get room assignments and settle into room
dinner at Wine Country Trattoria and then Electric Parade
Day 3 - Breakfast in the Park with Minnie
Spend the day at DL and be sure to catch fireworks that evening
Day 4 - Walk in Walt's footsteps (I am really excited about this!!!)
then some shopping time at DTD
Day 5 - Do our favorites at CA then have some pool/relax time
Dinner at Hooks Point
Day 6 - Last day at DL
Lunch at Blue Bayou
Day 7 - Shuttle to LAX and back to reality
What do you think? Any suggestions? Should we take a cab from CCI to DLH or are we close enough to walk (don't know if I want to haul our luggage that far though)?
Ok so we are leaving in a week for DL for our anniversary! This is where we went on our honeymoon so we are really excited to go back. Here's what
What do you think? Any suggestions? Should we take a cab from CCI to DLH or are we close enough to walk (don't know if I want to haul our luggage that far though)?
It would be quite a walk, especially with luggage! But it could be done. I think since it is your anniversary, you should save your energy for more fun things and go for the taxi!
You will love both the Candy Cane Inn and DLH, I am sure. How fun! Have a great time. Hook's Pointe is a wonderful dinner option. I hope you get Andrea for the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour. She is fantastic!
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Picking up our Brasilian exchange student at the a/p
Congrats!! We will also be down there celebrating OUR anniversary! Ours is on the 26th.
The CCI is terrific - one of my favorite non-Disney hotels! Walking distance to DLR - nope. Like stated above; it is a bit of a hike. I would just plan on a taxi for a few dollars to make your transfer more enjoyable.
We love the DLR (actually, that is where we will be staying as well - so funny!).
I must say that I think that you have a great itinerary planned (since many of the items you have listed we are planning on as well). LOL
You probably already know this, but since you are staying at the Disneyland Hotel, be sure to take advantage of those early entries. You can go to all of them (currently Sat, Mon, Tues, Thu - but it is always good to check with guest services at the hotel to be sure). Beat the crowds and then head back to the resort for some R&R.
Happy Anniversary and have a terrific time! We will have to compare notes.
How funny, our anniversary is the 26th as well! Maybe we'll pass each other along the way! We will definitely have to compare notes. Y'all have a great trip too!
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I hope you get Andrea for the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour. She is fantastic!
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