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| Subject | Date Asked |
| The Magic, The Memories, and You show | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: Hey there Susan I have a question about The Magic, The Memories and You. We are planning on going to ... A: This show is in front of Small World. I haven't seen this show but I would get there 30 minutes - ... | |
| Fantasmic! & World of Color question | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions for you regarding the Disney Parks entertainment. We are planning to ... A: I don't have an absolute answer on Fantasmic being open. Usually, May is considered a busy month so ... | |
| Medical question | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: i am 52% dis-able and I am waiting for ok on knee replacement surgery from insurance company. I was ... A: Most rides have modified lines for people in wheelchairs that are shorter but if there are a lot of ... | |
| Storage lockers onsite | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: We are taking a bus to Disney and will take bus from Disney to San Diego same day....after spending ... A: Here is the info. The ones outside the park are convenient if you just need to store your items and ... | |
| Travel to SeaWorld | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: What is the best transportation to get to SeaWorld from Disneyland if you do not have a rental car ... A: I'm not a 100% sure which is the best way to go. I know that Amtrak runs up and down the coast and ... | |
| disney princess | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I was told once summer was over the Princess are only out on the weekends, true or false? This is a ... A: The characters are out year round but definitely have more availability during weekends and high ... | |
| Disneyland and More | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: My husband, daughter (10 years) & I are visiting Disneyland from out of country. Apart from staying ... A: My favorite hotel in Southern California is Embassy Suites. THey have a great free hot buffet ... | |
| Disneyland April 5-8 | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: We will be going to Disneyland April 5-8th. Do you think this will be awful for spring break or ... A: Some schools have spring break during this week. Los Angeles unified does not but a lot of other ... | |
| When should we go??? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning! My wife and toddler and I have been enjoying our Annual Disneyland Passes that expire ... A: Some schools have spring break that week - I know LA unified does. So I think there will still be ... | |
| When should we go??? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning! My wife and toddler and I have been enjoying our Annual Disneyland Passes that expire ... A: School breaks vary but most schools are on break between March 28th and April 8th. I think the ... | |
| Guest Service | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Can you rent a motorized scooter for people who have trouble walking? If so, do you need to see a ... A: You can rent it for $50 a day and I don't believe there is need for any proof. I believe you just ... | |
| World of Color fastpass | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have read that the Grizzly River Run fastpass machines dispense fastpasses for the World of Color ... A: I'm sorry but I have never used these fastpasses so I'm not sure. I do know that you can't select ... | |
| Holiday Visit to DLR | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: We are meeting some family on Dec 23rd. Are we crazy to consider Disneyland due to the crowds? If ... A: It will be extremely busy. If you just want to see the holiday decor then okay but not sure you ... | |
| Traveling week after Easter 2011? | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: We are planning on taking our little girls (3 and 5) to DL the week after Easter, April 27 - May 1. ... A: That week is a busy time do to it being the standard Spring break time. As far as going a week ... | |
| spring break 2011 dates | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: What dates in April, 2011 will be overly crowded because of Spring Break? A: April 16th through the 30th are the most crowded. However local schools have off the the first and ... | |
| getting a motorized cart for park | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Just had a knee replacement, and planing on going to the park during Christmas. Can I reserve a ... A: You can rent a motorized wheelchair. The location for this is right outside the park near the ... | |
| March 2011 | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: We were thinking about visiting the park in March 2011 between the 19-27. Is that a good time to go ... A: That is a good time to go since you are not hitting any holidays. Weekdays will always be your less ... | |
| Disneyland on November 5, 2010 | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: We've got a one-day, one-park trip planned for 2 parents, 2 kids under 7, on Friday, November 5th. I ... A: Very smart thinking indeed. The two week period between Halloween and Christmas with no decorations ... | |
| Disneyland Spring 2011 | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to take my family (2 kids ages 10 & 7) to Disneyland in the spring of 2011. When would ... A: My kids are the same age and we like to hit the parks as early as possible to avoid the crowds on ... | |
| December 12-15 Crowd level? | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: We will be at Disneyland Sun-Wed. (12/12-15) and were wondering what you think the crowds will be ... A: Christmas time is always busy at the parks. You are going during the week but expect Sunday to be ... | |
| Disneyland in December | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: We are planning a trip for the 2-3 of December. Do you think it will be crowded? Also, do you ... A: Here is a link of park closures. http://www.mouseplanet.com/9367/Disneyland_Resort_Update#Rehabs ... | |
| World of Color | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you've had some experience with the new World of Color show at DCA. Our family of 6 will ... A: Unfortunately, i haven't seen it but this is what i know. You can stand in line for the fast pass ... | |
| travel to disneyland | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Is this going to be a very busy time? Any special suggestions for our trip? I have twin 8 year old ... A: That is going to be somewhat busy but compared to December, that is definitely a better time to see ... | |
| Sunday vs. Monday Disney | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: My guests will arrive this week and I am wondering if there will be a significant difference in ... A: Disney is less crowded this year but I have gone for a Sunday - Tuesday trip and the difference in ... | |
| November Hours | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering if the park is very busy on November 10-11th? Our boys are out of school and we are ... A: I would say that the time of year is good but I heard that Veterans Day is a particularly busy day ... | |
| attractions | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: we are traveling to disneyland nov. 2-6, do you know what attraction swill be closed then. also is ... A: The three attractions listed to be closed are Star Tours, Alice in Wonderland, and Roger Rabbit in ... | |
| New years Eve | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: We are a family of 4 from Australia and we are travelling around the US this Christmas. We are ... A: As a local, I have always avoided Disneyland near major holidays. Sure to be extremely busy. I ... | |
| Disneyland Dining Options | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: My family (2 adults, 3 kids)is planning a trip to Disneyland after Thanksgiving and I had a question ... A: The dining options are new to Disneyland so I can't say I have ever utilized it. However, it looks ... | |
| when should i go | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I want to plan a trip to disneyland next year and i was wondering which month would be better. My ... A: The weather is mild. Not sure where you are traveling from but figure around 70 degrees, rains ... | |
| when should i go | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I want to plan a trip to disneyland next year and i was wondering which month would be better. My ... A: March would definitely be less crowded, if you want to go in April go as early as possible. The ... | |
| Hours for October & November | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: We will be taking our 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son for the first time this fall. We are ... A: They don't post the hours that early in the year yet. If you go in October you will see the parks ... | |
| Visiting in Nov/December 2010 | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: We are planning on going to Disneyland in either November or December with our 8, 4, and 3 month old ... A: If you want to see the Holiday decorations then the best time would be right after Thanksgiving or ... | |
| Disneyland | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: Starting to plan our families 2011 trip to Disneyland. Which would better time to visit Disneyland ... A: I believe hotel prices are going to be high regardless of which week you choose. It is a busy time ... | |
| Which days are better to visit Disneyland vs California Adevnture? | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: We are planning a Disneyland vacation October 9th - 16th, 2010. We will be getting a 6-day pass and ... A: Thats a good question. The parks are really close together so you may want to hit Disneyland in the ... | |
| October? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: We want to go to Califonia in October and visit your theme park. However we don't want to go if the ... A: The Halloween decorations are up in October. They usually go up late September through Halloween ... | |
| Paradise Pier hotel | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out when the new laundry in the Paradise Pier hotel is going to be ready. Not ... A: My info is that the laundry facilities are at the Disneyland hotel only and that Paradise Pier only ... | |
| disneyland | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: do u think this is a good weekend to go? it is are first time going and we have two 3 year olds and ... A: May is a nice month weather wise but you will see some crowds. However it is definitely better than ... | |
| Disneyland October 2010 | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My family and I are planning a huge family trip to Disneyland, this October 2010. I'm wondering if ... A: We always go in October for my daughters birthday. I would avoid Fridays and Sundays - they arent ... | |
| july vs. sept. | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to decide if it would be better to come from July 13-16 to celebrate our daughters ... A: Definitely September - it's one of the least crowded months. Plus the weather is cooler. There may ... | |
| easter/spring break | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: my family and I are hopeing to visit California march/april and of corse to disneyland also,question ... A: Spring break for us is the first week of April. I would try for March if possible since it gets ... | |
| disneyland visit May 4-6 | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Just wondering what your thoughts are on a trip to DL and CA Adventure May 4-6, 2010. Do you think ... A: Being that it is during the week helps out with the lines. Goth weekend is only problematic on the ... | |
| DLH- Standard Rooms | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: We booked 3 nights at DLH. We will be arriving late Saturday afternoon and will have until bedtime ... A: I know that the dreams tower is the first tower going through renovations so you may want to call a ... | |
| best time to visit Disneyland | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: We are coming from Oz with our 8 and 10 year old's. When would be the quietest time to visit between ... A: I would recommend the earlier the better in that time period. I like Embassy Suites or Doubletree ... | |
| feb 1-5 2010 | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: to keep it short, myself, my wife and my two kids are planning a trip to Disneyland February 1-5 ... A: I don't have the answer for sure but my guess is it might bring in some unexpected crowds. If you ... | |
| Disneyland In January | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: We are bringing our children Girl6.5, Girl 8 and boy 9.5 from Australia to stay at California Disney ... A: There are a lot of great things that are must do's and some that depend on your kid's interests. I ... | |
| new years 2010 | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are taking our three kids to DL Dec. 29- Jan 2. We are staying at the Anaheim ... A: It is definitely a busy time so the one suggestion I would make is get to the parks early. The ... | |
| christmas at disneyland | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Is Disneyland attendance traditionally low on Christmas Day? A: I'm sorry to say I've never attended during christmas week much less on Christmas day but I did some ... | |
| rental cars near Disneyland | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: We are planning to visit Disneyland during Thanksgiving week. Is there a rental car agency near or ... A: Your best bet is to get a rental car at the airport you are coming in to. There are not rental cars ... | |
| Weather in December | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: How is the weather at Disney land during the first week of December? Also is it cheaper to go ... A: California weather is hard too predict but it never gets that cold here. It depends where you are ... | |
| preffered seating and best character meal | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: We are headed to Disneyland in Feb 2010. Still trying to decide whether to book the trip seperately ... A: February is not a busy time so I wouldn't worry to much about preferred seating. I love Ariels ... | |
| Childrens Safety | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: we are taking our 5 kids to Disneyland 1-3 Jan 2010. We know about the crowds but could you tell us ... A: Safety is a very important thing to keep in mind with children in an amusement park. That said, ... | |
| Weather | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the weather around Nov. 10th-18th... as I plan to visit and would like to know what to bring ... A: It usually averages around 65 - 70 degrees during the day and down to 40 degrees at night. So ... | |
| Visiting in October | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know the hours for the Disneyland Park on Sunday October 25th. We will only have one ... A: The park is open from 8 - 12 which will give you lots of time if you have the stamina. I would get ... | |
| Disneyland the week after Thanksgiving 2009 | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: We would like to visit Disneyland when the crowds are the lightest. We are planning on the week ... A: If you want to see the holiday decorations then that is the best time. However, the holiday ... | |
| Veterans Day at Disneyland | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: We are going to Vegas for a wedding in November and want to take our girls to Disneyland. My ... A: The fall decorations have been taken down and the holiday decorations aren't up til November 13th ... | |
| Weather in Disnelyand in March | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Aloha, I'm from Hawaii and I'm planning to take my children 13 & 11 to disneyland during Spring ... A: March is a nice time of year in Southern California. It can rain but is normally nice in the low ... | |
| handicap assistance | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have some difficulty walking. Long distances between rides, etc. will be a problem. Is there ... A: When you get there you can go to the guest services desk and rent a wheelchair. Then there are ... | |
| december trip | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Ok so im going to disneyland december 27th-30th and we were wondering how bad the crowds would be, ... A: Disneyland has a couple of small rides closed for renovation now but my guess is they will be open ... | |
| december trip | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Ok so im going to disneyland december 27th-30th and we were wondering how bad the crowds would be, ... A: That is a very busy time, I would say the busiest of the entire year. You will probably wait a long ... | |
| Where to eat | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My family and I will be at Disneyland for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and I was wondering where ... A: There are several good choices. Reservations fill up quickly especially for such a busy time. 1. ... | |
| Birthdays and Best dates 2009 | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how the crowds might be from Nov 17 - Nov 20 OR Dec 27 - Dec 30? We are a family ... A: I would definitely select the November dates for less crowds however the holiday decorations are not ... | |
| Age | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: How old do you have to be to be considered a senior, and do you get any discounts? A: I have never seen senior discounts for park tickets or any other senior discounts. Check out the ... | |
| October 2009 in Disneyland | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: We are visiting from October 13 to 15th. In past visits,(usually in summer), we have used Ridemax. I ... A: I've never used Ridemax but I will say that October is not as busy as the summer but it is still a ... | |
| taking our family to Disneyland | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: we're planning a trip to Disneyland in December. We're taking my sister's family for their first ... A: You want to go as early as possible in December. Stay away from Fridays and saturdays because they ... | |
| Busy time | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: W found out today that we are unable to go to Disneyland the first week in December. How busy is it ... A: I personally have never attended those days since we are local, I have always been told that when ... | |
| Disneyland | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: In between the Jungle Cruise and the Tiki Hut, there is a show room of some sort - I think it has to ... A: The Aladdin show used to be running but I haven't seen the show being shown for some time. It was ... | |
| Disneyland Hotel and Disneyland park tickets | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering Disneyland offers many Fall discounts. We are planning to go Oct 12-17 2009 and I ... A: The problem is as soon as the fall decorations/season begins the discounts diminish. We are going ... | |
| Current Park Attendance | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: My family and I will be visiting the park the week of August 16-21. This a yearly event for us. I ... A: I usually try to avoid the summer peak season because of the large crowds and long lines. This year ... | |
| not understanding | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: my family and i would like to come to Disneyland for our four children birthdays next June but what ... A: The park hopper tickets include all the rides and events at both parks for the duration of the ... | |
| December visit | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Our family would like to come to Disneyland the first or second Saturday in December. We have never ... A: Christmas time at Disneyland is a beautiful time with the lights, decorations and the gigantic tree. ... | |
| fantasmic | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: what time does fantsmic start and how many shows tonight? A: The schedule for Fantasmic varies based on the day you are going. Today is at 9pm and 10:30 pm but ... | |
| DISNEYLAND | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: We are taking our kids 7 and 5 to Disneyland for 3 days at the beginning of October. Planning to ... A: That's a wonderful hotel - definitely eat at the Storytellers Cafe inside the hotel. I have never ... | |
| Disneyland hotel and Its a small world | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 sort of unrelated questions. First is when do they take small world down for the holiday ... A: Small world is usually shut down after Halloween through right before thanksgiving so chances are it ... | |
| Hotel Bookings in September | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that during the week of September 20th, many of the resort hotels and Good Neighbor ... A: The monorail is open same as the park and if you have already bought your tickets, it is an easy way ... | |
| Hotel Bookings in September | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that during the week of September 20th, many of the resort hotels and Good Neighbor ... A: September is usually a good month to go to Disneyland, especially the week after labor day. ... | |
| Hotels | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Do you know anything about the Anaheim Desert Inn and Suites? I know that it is close, which is ... A: I personally haven't stayed there but we have stayed at several hotels around Disney and most of ... | |
| disney shows | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: Is the turtle talk show worth the wait? A: I found that the turtle talk show is an entertaining interactive show but because it is interactive ... | |
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Susan Wood
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Expertise
I can answer questions specifically for families going to Disneyland, California Adventure and the resorts in that area as well as the Disneyland Hotel.
Experience
I have been going to Disneyland on a regular basis since I was a child. Growing up in southern California, it was a real tradition for our family to go as well as take all of our relatives to Disneyland. Recently, when my daughter was three and my son 10 months old, my husband and I started the tradition of getting annual passes and going to Disneyland multiple times a year. We average about 12 - 20 times a year and we have been doing this since 2003. This year we are going to Disney World to learn more about those parks. I have been reading books about Disneyland and Walt Disney including the 50th anniversary book and my daughter and I love the Hidden Mickeys book and I also read Mouse Tales which was very interesting indeed. I would love to share my love of Disneyland with families that are coming for the first time. There is nothing better than the joy on a child's face when they see their favorite character for the first time.
Education/Credentials
I have a bachelor's and master degree in psychology. I have my license as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist.
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