This thread is for DISers who are going to Disneyland NYE and to ask questions, and give strategies. I myself will be going with my family to Disneyland NYE and are planning to be there by rope drop.
On NYE last year people were already waiting in the hub at lunch time for the fireworks. I opted to watch the 9pm fireworks from Fantasmic after the show and then did actual NYE at DCA since that's the only time DCA ever launches fireworks.Thanks for this thread! The 31st will be my first of three days in the parks. Though I'm a DLR vet, I haven't been since July 2014. There have been some significant changes that I definitely need to come up with some sort of plan.
I think my family will take it easy on the 31st since we're driving down they day before and because of the crowds.
Our main goal that first day will be to see the Star Wars stuff and the parades. I'm a little weary of how long we have to wait for PTN. I've read that some people stake their curb spot right after the daytime parade, which would mean several hours of waiting. Not sure if my family would go for that!
I heard that people start staking spots by 8 AM! My goals are to hit Star Tours, Hyperspace Mountain, Nemo Subs, Matterhorn, & It's a Small World by 10 AM. Then I'm hoping we could stake out a bench. After thatOn NYE last year people were already waiting in the hub at lunch time for the fireworks. I opted to watch the 9pm fireworks from Fantasmic after the show and then did actual NYE at DCA since that's the only time DCA ever launches fireworks.
DCA did not hit capacity last year. I would say you would want to be there by late morning just to be safe.We are going 12/27-1/1. What are your estimates as to when we need to be in DL on NYE to avoid a capacity closure? Right at rope drop or do we have any leeway? And do you think DCA will be open all day or will it hit capacity?
And do you think DCA will be open all day or will it hit capacity?
On NYE last year people were already waiting in the hub at lunch time for the fireworks. I opted to watch the 9pm fireworks from Fantasmic after the show and then did actual NYE at DCA since that's the only time DCA ever launches fireworks.
Thank you for this thread! We're going (2 Moms, 3yr old daughter and 6yr old daughter), dec 28-Jan 2. Staying at GCH.
I've never wanted to be at DL during this time of year due to the crowds, but my niece's high school band is marching on NYE in the parade. So, that's fun.
I've made at least one or two dining reservations every day b/c I'm sure QS lines will be crazy. My wife is diabetic, so she has to eat frequently. I also made some dining package reservations for Fantasmic and WoC. Wish there was one for the Fireworks and PTN.
If the park closes for capacity, are hotel guests allowed in?
Anyone know if the whole week is going to be crazy busy, or just NYE?
I'm excited, but nervous. Hopefully the kids will be ok. This could be really fun or really overwhelming and stressful or probably both!
I heard that people start staking spots by 8 AM! My goals are to hit Star Tours, Hyperspace Mountain, Nemo Subs, Matterhorn, & It's a Small World by 10 AM. Then I'm hoping we could stake out a bench. After that
Sorry, I don't believe hotel guests get in if it hits capacity. If you go in the morning and leave you have your hand stamped which means they'll let you back in if it's crowded, but.... if it hits full capacity i don't think you could get back in. Also, now i'm debating doing DCA because i've seen PTN & Disneyland Forever. Plus if we go to DCA the day probably won't be as hectic as DL. If I go the DCA route we'll hit RSR, fast pass it, TSM, California Screamin', TOT, & Soarin' Over California, & Ride RSR again by 12 PM.Thank you for this thread! We're going (2 Moms, 3yr old daughter and 6yr old daughter), dec 28-Jan 2. Staying at GCH.
I've never wanted to be at DL during this time of year due to the crowds, but my niece's high school band is marching on NYE in the parade. So, that's fun.
I've made at least one or two dining reservations every day b/c I'm sure QS lines will be crazy. My wife is diabetic, so she has to eat frequently. I also made some dining package reservations for Fantasmic and WoC. Wish there was one for the Fireworks and PTN.
If the park closes for capacity, are hotel guests allowed in?
Anyone know if the whole week is going to be crazy busy, or just NYE?
I'm excited, but nervous. Hopefully the kids will be ok. This could be really fun or really overwhelming and stressful or probably both!
Thank you for this thread! We're going (2 Moms, 3yr old daughter and 6yr old daughter), dec 28-Jan 2. Staying at GCH.
I've never wanted to be at DL during this time of year due to the crowds, but my niece's high school band is marching on NYE in the parade. So, that's fun.
I've made at least one or two dining reservations every day b/c I'm sure QS lines will be crazy. My wife is diabetic, so she has to eat frequently. I also made some dining package reservations for Fantasmic and WoC. Wish there was one for the Fireworks and PTN.
If the park closes for capacity, are hotel guests allowed in?
Anyone know if the whole week is going to be crazy busy, or just NYE?
I'm excited, but nervous. Hopefully the kids will be ok. This could be really fun or really overwhelming and stressful or probably both!
Hi All -
Looking forward to spending NYE at DCA! However, my family is lucky enough that our college football team will be playing in the College Football Playoffs at 5PM that night. Does anyone recall any locations at DCA that happen to have televisions? I'm assuming no but wanted to make sure I wasn't forgetting anywhere. Current plan is to leave and head to ESPN Zone for the game, but I get nervous about the park being busy on reentry!
Yes it does. Last year they had a separate machine distributing FPs for the midnight show.Bumping this thread!
Does the midnight WOC require a FP?
I currently have a F! Dining Reservation at River Belle Terrace on NYE at 3PM. Anyone know which show I will get a FP for since there are three that day (8:30, 10:15, 11:59)? I'm hoping to enter DCA first thing and grab a FP for the midnight WOC if possible/necessary. Then, I'd hop across to Disneyland and spend the bulk of the day there. If my meal provides a FP to the 8:30 F!, I'll watch that and the fireworks from the ROA, and then hop across to DCA for the rest of the evening.
We just decided to go for NYE!This thread is for DISers who are going to Disneyland NYE and to ask questions, and give strategies. I myself will be going with my family to Disneyland NYE and are planning to be there by rope drop.