The traffic in and around Los Angles has increased since the 1950's

Try to find a place to stay that is close.

We stayed at a motel just outside of the park, if I recall correctly. That would have been about 1967. Things may have changed since then.

Whenever we go, I try to stay in one of the park hotels. It may cost a little more, but they offer busing to and from all the parks and Downtown Disney. That saves on the parking cost. also, they drop off and pickup right at the front gate - no walking or taking a shuttle to your car. A lot of the resort hotels also offer character breakfast/dinners. If the little one is into the characters, you could try this. It beats standing in line to meet the characters. If there is one ride you have your heart set on, get a Fastpass for it. It will give you a time you can return and get on the ride, usually in less than 15 minutes. Disney is pretty good about allowing you to bring snacks in. We usually carry a backpack with snacks, just check ahead of time what you can bring. Try to mix indoor activities with the outside ones, to give yourself time to cool down. There's a lot more, but you can find all that on the websites previously mentioned. Just have fun.

That will probably be one of the busiest times of the year. Definitely use the PastPass system and read up on all the websites that others have listed. How old is your daughter? Do you know where you're staying? I would make reservations asap.

Yeah we know it's the busiest time of year, but we are going with friends to Irish Dancing National competition that week. Staying in one of competition hotels ((The Marriott)) I think.
So that part is already done We are part of the cheerleading crowd. We went with them 4 years ago when the competition was at Disney World--so have to go again.

Daughter is 8 yr--she is excited becuase she can see Sleeping Beauty's castle (her favorite) instead of Cinderella's castle.

will your boss keep your job open for you?

I think 8 is the perfect age for Disneyland. They can walk by themselves and carry their own stuff, and I don't get hit in the ankles with the stroller.

Sorry simple math, step in front of the stroller get hit in the ankle.

Ps do not look back for an apology or I may tell you that it is your own fault.

That was my last trip to disney with a 3yr old in a stroller.

And do not be the security personel who will tell you to park the stroller in a area that is to small to fit said stroller even if it was not occupied by 4 people. I have been know question the mental ability of said security person.

I had forgotten that The last time we were there, we had the stroller--this will be the first time (since my honeymoon) that I won't have worry about stroller parking

She loves getting autographs from the characters. Last time we spent so much time in lines waiting to see someone and get them to sign the book--but she never complained and loved every minute and couldn't wait to go find the next one.


As far as I know I will still have a job when I get back

On the other hand, the stroller was great for carrying everything and leaving it conveniently nearby.