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About Martin Hoover
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Expertise
I can answer almost any question you have in regards to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. I am an ex-castmember, who worked as an Attractions castmember for 2-1/2 years at Disney's California Adventure Park. I am knowledgeable on how the Resort runs, what guests can expect when visiting, and the history of the parks. I am knowledgeable of the on site hotels(Grand California, Disneyland Hotel, and Paradise Pier Hotel) and the Downtown Disney District as well

Experience
Castmember at Disney's California Adventure Park for 2-1/2 years, and worked at numerous locations in the park.

Awards and Honors
One year Service Pin;

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Questions Answered By Expert Martin Hoover
In Category Disneyland

Subject	Date Asked

What to wear and expect Nov 12th.2009	10/20/2009
Q: We will be arriving on Nov. 12th.2009 to the 16th. What type of clothes should we bring from ... A: Asia, I would recommend that you wear pants and t-shirts on your trip. Sometimes the daytime ...
Christmas at Disneyland, CA	10/5/2009
Q: My daughter, niece, and I were thinking of a going to Disneyland at Christmas time and were ... A: Debbie, From what I see, the petting zoo in Frontierland and 'it's a small world' in Fantasyland ...
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Disneyland Hotel	9/20/2009
Q: There will be 8 of us including 2 children under 8 yrs, spending Thanksgiving at Disneyland this ... A: Wendy, If my memory serves me right, there is no musical performance in the ballroom. I am unsure ...
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Disneyland Hotel	9/20/2009
Q: There will be 8 of us including 2 children under 8 yrs, spending Thanksgiving at Disneyland this ... A: Wendy, From what I understand, it is the atmosphere. If you liked Goofy's Kitchen before, I would ...
schedule in December	9/16/2009
Q: We would like to go to Disneyland during Christmas break in December of 2009. I can't find the ... A: Merlene, Disneyland will not be closed on any day during the year (they are open 365 days a year). ...
Disneyland in September	9/5/2009
Q: We will be visiting Disneyland September 14-16. I am wondering what to expect in terms of crowds. ... A: Ellen, I would be prepared for a spill over in attendance from the expo on the 14th, but they ...
handicap admission	9/4/2009
Q: We are planning a trip with our 2 young grnadchildren and their parents to Disneyland in April, ... A: Susan, An admission ticket is needed for entrance. However, please keep in mind that there is ...
Disney Xmas 2009	9/1/2009
Q: Martin, My family is planning a trip to Disneyland for xmas of '09, in your opinion is it better to ... A: Gillian, In recent years both days are busy, with Christmas Day being the worst. Now granted, ...
2009 Candlelight Processional	8/31/2009
Q: ...my family would like some information on this years' Candlelight Processional at the Disneyland ... A: Karen, As of today (September 4) no information has been provided for the Candlelight Processional. ...
Disneyland in December.	8/30/2009
Q: My family and I are taking a special trip in December and we're wondering when in December you'll be ... A: Alisa, Because this is one of the busier seasons for the parks, they are open usually till 10pm or ...
Attendence	8/16/2009
Q: We are considering going to Disneyland November 11th (Veteran's Day) through the 15th. Is that ... A: Mike, Veteran's Day itself will see a large influx of guests since it is a federal holiday. The ...
The Grand perks	8/15/2009
Q: You were so great getting back to me a year ago about the park last year so here I am again! I tried ... A: Naomi, Glad to see it when people return for more advise! Unfortunately, there are some people who ...
Best time to go	8/12/2009
Q: My husband and I are both teachers, so we are limited on the times we can go to Disneyland. We have ... A: Deanna, The 8 year old will love it. The younger daughter might have some issues. Might I ...
Disneyland Sept/Oct 2009	8/11/2009
Q: We are to be at Disneyland from Sept 28 to the weekend of the 3rd/4th October. We have three boys ... A: Tom, Let's go down the list of questions like you have it listed here. First, don't purchase ...
Question	8/6/2009
Q: My grand daughter is almost 3 years old and going to California Adventureland in a couple of days. ... A: Terrie, There are no age restrictions on the attractions, but there are height restrictions that ...
disneyland	8/2/2009
Q: Right by the Jungle cruise, next to the Tiki room, there is some kind of show room that does some ... A: Polly, It used to show the "Aladdin's Oasis" show. However, that was moved out of the way about ...
Grand Californian Hotel	8/1/2009
Q: Martin, I'm staying at the Grand Californian in late September. What are some things I should take ... A: Tom, Try to get upgraded to Concierge service after your arrival. Sometimes this can be obtained ...
So Cal Annual Pass	7/21/2009
Q: I have a family member in LA who is kind enough to give me a gift of a So. Cal annual pass; however, ... A: Jeff, Unless you live in Southern California, the pass is invalid. I would recommend that you talk ...
Disneyland in December 2009	7/21/2009
Q: My husband and I will be visiting Disneyland December 10-12th. This will be our 1st adult only ... A: Anne; Yes, the holiday events will be in full swing during your visit. The Christmas layover ...
september 29- october 2 trip	7/16/2009
Q: i am planning a trip with my cousin from the midwest who has not been to Disneyland since she was 5 ... A: Plan on seeing many construction walls up at California Adventure during your visit as they are ...
september 29- october 2 trip	7/16/2009
Q: i am planning a trip with my cousin from the midwest who has not been to Disneyland since she was 5 ... A: Lisa, The following attractions will be closed at Disneyland during your visit: Great Moments with ...
Disneyland planning help needed please	7/15/2009
Q: My family is meeting up with my sister and her family for a trip to Disneyland in September. We ... A: Karen, You will probably see an increase in attendance, but nothing too drastic to cause a damper ...
Going for a day trip on August 7th for my birthday.	7/12/2009
Q: I'm planning a trip on Friday, August 7th, with two of my friends for my birthday. From reading the ... A: Jane, It will be a little busier than normal, but you shouldn't have too many problems. I would ...
Cameras at Disney	7/9/2009
Q: I have a nice DSLR camera and all the people I'm going with to Disneyland next week will be riding ... A: Krista, Unfortunately, there is really no way to check camera in at attractions prior to riding. ...
Late September 2009 refurbishments	7/7/2009
Q: My husband and I are taking a trip to Disneyland from Sept. 24th-27th, 2009. I was wondering what ... A: Courtney, Mouseplanet is a very reliable source in regards to ride refurbishments. However nothing ...
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: Thomas, It does not matter what day you show up, plan on park attendance being up. Usually ...
Hotels	6/28/2009
Q: We are heading to anaheim next year from NZ and we are currently looking at hotels in the area we ... A: Jen, Both are pretty much the same. I had an opportunity to stay at the Carousel, and it was okay. ...
How busy?	6/26/2009
Q: We were hoping to go to Disneyland August 31 to September 4 2009. Is this a good time to go or is it ... A: Maureen, It won't be as busy as it is during July and the beginning of August. Usually the crowds ...
Princess	6/23/2009
Q: My daughter is 3 and in love with all of the Disney Princesses. I have heard that you can have ... A: Sara, The character breakfast is at the Plaza Inn on Main Street. Some (but not all) of the ...
Crowds in August	6/21/2009
Q: we (myself, husband, 2 teens, 17 and 14) are going to DL in August, from the 8-13th (couldn't pass ... A: Kelly, Plan on the parks being very busy in August (as this is the month families try to go before ...
Disney in September	6/21/2009
Q: We have been to Disneyland numerous times in the summer months and again at Christmas time. This ... A: Audrey, The week after Labor Day should be pretty nice, crowds will be less than what they were ...
Disneyland in October	5/26/2009
Q: Our family wants to go to Disneyland in October, when the Halloween stuff is going on. Can you tell ... A: Patricia, Disneyland has not released the dates for their Halloween season for 2009. Check the ...
September or November for low crowds?	5/25/2009
Q: We took our 2 children to Disneyland the first week of December 2007 and I was surprised by how busy ... A: Karen, I would recommend either week. September would be better for crowds, as many kids have ...
2fer tickets used at same park?	5/11/2009
Q: My family and I purchased 2fer tickets and used them at Disneyland. We want to go back but want to ... A: Stephanie, You must go to the California Adventure Park. Your park ticket is scanned when you ...
2fer for non-socal resident-gift	5/1/2009
Q: we're from another state, my relative bought us that 2fer tickets for socal residents. are we going ... A: Budang, I would try to use it, and should any questions arise, let the main ticket desk know that ...
Busy seasons	4/28/2009
Q: When is the best time to go to Disneyland during the Summer months if you do not want big crowds A: Keri, Try February! Honestly, you are going to run into crowds during the summer. I would ...
Annual passport	4/27/2009
Q: If I have family that use to work for the park and they give me a ticket. Can I use that ticket ... A: Bryce, I don't believe that complimentary tickets can be used towards an annual pass (since no ...
Dineyland	4/6/2009
Q: I am planning to go to DL on May 9,10 or 11th. We are having trouble trying to figure out if we ... A: Sandy, You should be fine for the weekend. Granted, there are more people in the parks on a ...
Special needs child	3/31/2009
Q: We will be visiting DL and DCA April 6th - 10th. I have a special needs child who is on maintenance ... A: Christina, You can obtain a guest assistance pass at City Hall on Main Street in Disneyland, or at ...
Pirates of the Carribean	3/15/2009
Q: Do you know if the Pirates of the Carribean will be open on March 19-22? My Grandson can't wait to ... A: Chuck, Pirates of the Caribbean is scheduled to be open and operating on those dates (I hope so, I ...
Disneyland Resort "standard room"	3/13/2009
Q: I book a package through disney web page and it included a standard room in the package. They give ... A: Melissa, A standard room at the Disneyland Resort is a basic room that you would receive at another ...
Monorail Downtown Disney	3/11/2009
Q: Can we check in here instead of the main gate A: Mike, I believe that if you have already purchased a ticket, you can enter through the Downtown ...
Attendance	3/10/2009
Q: What should our expectations be on crowds during the week of March 22. Sunday March 22 - Wednesday ... A: Ed, Attendance will be up due to some schools being out on Spring Break. I cannot pinpoint a ...
Elderly Mom getting around in D'land??	3/5/2009
Q: We have been to Disneyland many times with our (now grown) children. One time my son had broken his ... A: Michele, Yes, you can still rent manual and electric wheelchairs at the entrance of Disneyland or ...
Disnelyand 3/15/09	3/4/2009
Q: We are planning on being at Disneyland Sunday March 15th, 2009. I've done a bit of research and ... A: John, Like most weekends, it will be busier than a weekday, but shouldn't be too bad. In fact, I ...
front of line passes?	2/21/2009
Q: we are going to DL March 23-27 and bought our passes at Costco. Can/should we upgrade to front of ... A: Marie, Disneyland does not offer front of the line passes. However, they do offer a free service ...
Disneyland	2/20/2009
Q: My partner and I are travelling from Australia to the USA in June/July this year. I was wondering if ... A: Megan, June and July are very busy at the parks. I would recommend a three day park hopper, as ...
disney questions	2/14/2009
Q: We are arriving February 20th, what is your opinion on this time, busy, or will it be enjoyable. ... A: Jessica, I have always enjoyed going the last few weeks in February, right after the holiday. ...
crowds in march	2/14/2009
Q: We have booked our trip for March 9 - 13 and now I have noticed that the convention center is ... A: Amy, It is always difficult to gauge how crowded the parks will be based on an event at the center. ...
Weather, Busyness, and Ride Closures	2/13/2009
Q: We will be visiting Disneyland on April 2nd, through the 4th 2009, is it going to be too busy during ... A: Eli, You can plan on the parks being busier than normal, with average waits in line anywhere ...
Hotels	2/13/2009
Q: We are going to DLH for a week the first of March. How busy will the hotel be? Is there a chance for ... A: Mary, Your best bet is to ask at check-in if there is anyway to upgrade. I know it all depends on ...
weather	2/8/2009
Q: I will be visiting Disneyland late February early March and I was curious what the weather would be ... A: Suzanne, The weather is usually cold or mild, with temperatures dropping in the evening. Be sure ...
Our Trip the end of this month	2/5/2009
Q: We finally booked our trip for the 28th of February to the 6th of March. I noticed that the ... A: Mandy, The Electrical Parade is currently getting refurbished, and will not be back for a while. ...
Disneyland Annual pass	2/4/2009
Q: If my friend has an annual pass, but wants to go on a blackout date, is he allowed to buy more than ... A: Gabby, I had a little trouble understanding the question. They do offer, from time to time, ...
April 9-14th at Disneyland	2/3/2009
Q: We are trying to plan a trip to Disneyland for April 9-14th. Are most spring breaks in California ... A: Carla, There will be come schools in the area on Spring Break. Plan on the park being busier than ...
disneyland/seaworld may 3rd-9th?	2/2/2009
Q: We really want to spend 3 days in Disneyland and then go to SanDiego for the rest of the vacation. ... A: Emily, I would recommend any time in February (minus President's Day weekend) and early March. ...
Disneyland schedules and rides	1/31/2009
Q: We are coming to California from March 15- 24th,2009. We have been to Disneyland once before and ... A: Colin, The Matterhorn Bobsleds and Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland might be closed during ...
Spring breaks	1/30/2009
Q: Coming from Canada. We will be there on Monday Mar. 23 to 25. Is there any spring breaks in the LA ... A: Scott, The date in March should not be too busy. There are a few schools in the area that will be ...
Feb. 23- 28 2009 at disneyland	1/27/2009
Q: just wondering when it will start to get busy in march for spring break? is the second week in ... A: Crowds should be fairly small. Wait times on most attractions should be no more than 15-20 minutes ...
crowds	1/25/2009
Q: just wondering when it will start to get busy in march for spring break? is the second week in ... A: Lori, The second week is when the parks start to pick up, then it gets busier from there. Plan on ...
Disneyland February or March 2009	1/20/2009
Q: I'm thinking about going to Disneyland after President's Day weekend from February 17th to the 20th. ... A: Matthew, I would recommend that you go during the first week of March. President's Day weekend ...
Character greetings	1/15/2009
Q: I was prepared for some ride closures but when researching my trip I found a picture of a map from a ... A: Patti, No, the Resort still has character meet and greets. Pick up a map on your arrival and it ...
luggage lockers	1/12/2009
Q: We are visiting Disneyland soon and have a flight leaving our last day at Midnight. So we want to ... A: Heather, I know that the lockers are on a first-come first-serve basis, and some of the larger ...
Closed Rides	1/9/2009
Q: I called DL today and they said there aren't any rides scheduled to be closed in March. Where are ... A: Greg, I still have contact with those individuals who work at the resort. This is how I get some ...
crowds/conventions	1/8/2009
Q: We are trying to decide between a 2/9-2/13 visit and a 2/23-2/27 visit to Disneyland. There will be ... A: Sharon, I would recommend your first option. The reason why the 9th has extended hours is because ...
best time	1/7/2009
Q: I want to go to take my family to Disneyland for my birthday the second week in march. Is this going ... A: Traci, The 2nd week in March should be fine, as the end of March and all of April is the busy ...
closed rides at disneyland march 2009	1/5/2009
Q: I am going to Disneyland March 8 through 11 1009. Do you know what rides will be closed at magic ... A: Karin, With the information I have, I see that Pirates of the Caribbean is closed starting on Feb. ...
When to visit	1/4/2009
Q: My family is planning a trip to Disneyland for either the last week of February (we are on Rodeo ... A: Shannon, I would recommend that you go in February, as the closer you get to Spring Break, the more ...
March 9-11	1/3/2009
Q: After finding cool sites like this I realized going in March we are going to miss some of my ... A: Jennifer, With the information I have, I see that Pirates of the Caribbean is closed starting on ...
Visiting Disneyland...	12/23/2008
Q: My family and I are planning to visit Disneyland on Feb. 12-14. This is the week before President's ... A: Corey, Friday evening and all day Saturday should be really busy! The weekend is the worst, just ...
renewal of annual pass/black-out dates	12/20/2008
Q: I read the rule that when you buy an annual pass, you can use it even on a blackout date. Is the ... A: Onshulee, If you have an annual pass and it is blacked out, you cannot enter the park. You can buy ...
First time	12/18/2008
Q: I'm bringing my family to Disneyland for the first time ever in January. I know very little about ... A: Michael, If you are interested in characters, be sure to grab a map and schedule at the front gate ...
Annual Passport Process	12/12/2008
Q: I recently purchased e-tickets for Disneyland online, including a Deluxe Annual Passport for myself. ... A: Kathy, If you have a ticket for an AP, you can park hop all afternoon and evening, but must have it ...
Rain at Disneyland	12/11/2008
Q: we are planning a 4 day trip to Disneyland next week (Dec.15) with our 4 year old and 11 month old. ... A: Karen, Yes, it will still be fun and worth the trip. Many attractions are indoor, and crowds are ...
Disneyland in December	12/4/2008
Q: With all the news about the economy, do you think this will slow down park attendance. With all the ... A: Paul, You would figure that attendance would go down with everything happening in the world, but ...
attendance/tickets	12/3/2008
Q: Has attendance been lower because of the economy? We are planning to go mid Dec. midweek which is ... A: Franci, The attendance at the parks has stayed the same, no real big changes. You can plan on it ...
Disneyland in March	12/3/2008
Q: I am planning a trip to Disneyland with my 9 yo son (some one on one time)...I was thinking one of ... A: Colleen, The earlier in March, the better. Usually the last two weeks in March get busy. The ...
Actual Disneyland attendance numbers	12/3/2008
Q: I was wondering if there is any way we can find out actual Disneyland attendance figures. We came ... A: Penny, Disneyland does not release it's park attendance to the general public, and therefore I ...
Crowds for 1/2/09-1/6/09	12/2/2008
Q: My family and i are going to disneyland between these dates. How are the crowds. my mother is ... A: Natasha, This is just after New Years, and you can plan on the park being busy (families are still ...
Disneyland trip	12/1/2008
Q: We are from Canada and we are planning to come to Disneyland from May 15th-May 26th 2009. Could you ... A: Colin, The park hours for May are not available at this time. They usually will release future ...
disneyland during christmas	11/15/2008
Q: I can go to disneyland during christmas from 14th-20th or 21st-27th. Which do u suggest is the ... A: Irem, I hate to bring you the bad news, but plan on that entire time being crowded. The Christmas ...
X-mas	11/11/2008
Q: we are taking our first vacation ever with my two girls ( 9&12) we are going Dec 23-27. I am hoping ... A: Karen, Plan on it being busy the week before and the week after Christmas. Many schools are out ...
Disneyland	11/6/2008
Q: I would like to know when the snow starts at Disneyland in Anaheim. I would like to come when I know ... A: Kathy, The Christmas season begins on November 21st and last until January 4th. You can expect to ...
April 2009	10/25/2008
Q: I'm from New Zealand and looking to visit Disneyland the week after Easter, from 19 - 26 April 2009. ... A: Areta, Spring break usually stars around the end of March, and park attendance really doesn't slow ...
Disneyland/California Parks	10/24/2008
Q: we are coming from Australia travelling to Disneyland/California parks from 17 Dec - 22 Dec. Will ... A: Kim, On those days, the park operation hours are 8a to 12a at Disneyland, and 10a to 9p at ...
April 2009	10/20/2008
Q: I'm from New Zealand and looking to visit Disneyland the week after Easter, from 19 - 26 April 2009. ... A: Areta, They will be busy around this time due to Spring Break for the local schools in the area. ...
Dec 22-24 Attendance	10/19/2008
Q: We are thinking of going to Disneyland Dec 22-24 (we also may go on Christmas day). What will the ... A: Dan, Please keep in mind that from about the time of Thanksgiving to New Years, the attendance at ...
Disneyland	9/30/2008
Q: My husband and 2 small children are planning a trip to Disneyland in the next month or so. Are there ... A: Laurel, Thanksgiving week is usually busy, and anything after the 2nd week of December. Try to ...
Mickey's Halloween Treat	9/22/2008
Q: What was the first year that Mickey's Halloween treat at California adventure opened? We went in ... A: Trisha, When I worked at the resort, I remember working this event in 2004. I would go out on a ...
Clothes to wear in Disneyland in October.	9/20/2008
Q: My family and I are going to Disneyland October 15th-20th. I was wondering what to wear when we are ... A: Nikki, October is the weird month in Southern California. There are heat spells where the ...
When is the best time to go to Disneyland?	9/18/2008
Q: Me and my family are planning to go in February and we where wondering if this is a good moth to ... A: Tara, This is a good plan just make sure you try to avoid the President's Day weekend, as this seem ...
Trip to California in 2009 with 4 year old	9/16/2008
Q: we are planning to take our 4 YO daughter to CA next year. We want to visit Disneyland, Sea World, ... A: Bethany, I would recommend at least two to four days at the resort, depending on how much energy ...
How many days	9/13/2008
Q: How many days do you think is good to make sure we hit all the rides and attractions in the two ... A: Diane, To enjoy all of the attractions at both parks, I would reserve at least four days. Two and ...
SLOW DAY IN THE NEXT MONTH	9/9/2008
Q: My friends and I are planning on going to Disneyland and California Adventure one day during the ... A: Julee, I would recommend Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. As Saturday and Sunday are weekends, and ...
The Grand	9/1/2008
Q: You were so great answering my last question that I have another for you! By the way, I have got ... A: Naomi, Call ahead to request a room with a view of California Adventure. Castmembers are not ...
veterns day week	8/31/2008
Q: Veterans day falls on a Tuesday this year... I am planning to come to California from Saturday ... A: Anita, You can normally expect crowds to be bigger than normal during the holidays. I know that ...
Miley vs Disneyland fan	8/30/2008
Q: I am interested on your take on Disneyland's decision to close their park at 5pm for Miley Cyrus's ... A: Naomi, Believe it or not, this is not the first time Disneyland has closed to the public for a ...
Disneyland Fireworks	8/27/2008
Q: If you were to watch the Dreams Come True fireworks show from a less populated location (new orleans ... A: David, I believe music can still be heard in the Small World Mall (the area right in front of 'it's ...
early close time in Dec.	8/25/2008
Q: Our family is going to DLR in the second week of December, and I saw on the calendar that on Mon and ... A: Shiralea, I am pretty sure that these are the Cast Holiday Parties. This is something that has ...
new years eve	8/25/2008
Q: we have purchased 3 day hopper passes, months in advance, however, is it possible that we may be ... A: Karol, New Year's Eve is tricky. I would suggest that you get there early, and plan on staying ...
disneyland ticket stub	8/11/2008
Q: A couple of weeks ago while leaving Disneyland about an hour before closing we were approached by 2 ... A: Brooklyn, Some individuals will try to enter the park, posing as someone who had already visited, ...
Cast Complimentary passes	8/5/2008
Q: I have someone wanting to sell cast complimentary passes, but I have never seen them before. Can I ... A: Jim, Yes, while they are intended to be given to family & friends, sometimes the main gate ...
Fireworks	8/2/2008
Q: My husband and I are going to Disneyland mid August; we have four days and the fireworks are showing ... A: Sabrina, The best area to view the fireworks show is directly in front of the castle. The show has ...
Cast Complimentary passes	8/2/2008
Q: I have someone wanting to sell cast complimentary passes, but I have never seen them before. Can I ... A: Jim, Cast complimentary passes CANNOT be sold. That castmember can be terminated if it is found ...
When is Disneyland busy?	7/24/2008
Q: My aunt is planning to visit either in late Sept or the week after Thanksgiving. I was wondering ... A: Tami, I would try to go the week after Thanksgiving. Most of the holiday decorations are up, and ...
Best time to go to Disneyland	7/21/2008
Q: We are considering going to Disneyland either during our Spring break in 2009 which is March 14-20 ... A: Cindy, I would recommend that you go during May 30 - June 5, as the March Spring Break season is ...
slow time?	7/10/2008
Q: Is there a slower time at Disneyland during January/February? I would be willing to go during the ... A: Cindy, Really, any time during the month of February (excluding President's Day Weekend and ...
pet sitting	7/5/2008
Q: does disneyland have a daycare for dogs A: Lisa, Yes. There is a kennel available for dogs just outside of Disneyland Park, to the right of ...
re where to stay!	6/21/2008
Q: just wondering our family from Australia are trying to plan a holiday to Disneyland Anaheim. Hoping ... A: Tracey, With the Disneyland Hotels you are paying for two things: the first is the Disney name and ...
christmas lunch in disneyland	6/3/2008
Q: hi i know you have to book early to get into blue bayou at the other places in dl do you need to ... A: Paula, Best times to visit with limited crowds are late January and February (minus Valentines), ...
Disneyland at Easter	5/26/2008
Q: Would you consider the week leading up to Easter or the week after Easter busier at DL? A: Jaime, It varies by when schools are out of session. Usually, the week leading up to Easter is ...
Disneyland during	5/25/2008
Q: I'm planning a trip to Disneyland for 2 days during the second week of June. I could go any day from ... A: Adam, The Timon parking lot is closer in walking distance, and the closest to Harbor Blvd. and the ...
Disneyland during "Grad-Nite" week	5/21/2008
Q: I'm planning a trip to Disneyland for 2 days during the second week of June. I could go any day from ... A: Adam, You will want to avoid the 11th and 12th, as these will be the two Grad Nites during your ...
September 2008 hrs...	5/19/2008
Q: We r planning a trip sept 19-26 2008, my question is, does Disneyland on the weekdays ever stay open ... A: Magic Morning is generally offered every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It allows guests ...
September 2008 hrs...	5/19/2008
Q: We r planning a trip sept 19-26 2008, my question is, does Disneyland on the weekdays ever stay open ... A: Michelle, You are going during a 'non-peak' time. Which means attendance is down because more ...
Sea World tours	5/18/2008
Q: I do have one more question. We are carless and are staying at a hotel within walking distance to ... A: Brenda, I know that the Disneyland Resort offers Southern California tour packages, but I am not ...
Current Weather Conditions	5/18/2008
Q: I'm spending May 20-24 at Disneyland and I'm wondering what your current weather conditions are. ... A: Brenda, First off, we are in a hot streak in California. Today, temperatures were in the high 90s. ...
Disney Question about child 4yrs old	5/12/2008
Q: I have a child 4 1/2 yrs old that cannot walk or talk yet. I am wondering what do I need to know ... A: Sean, As for access to attractions for those needing special assistance, you will need to talk to ...
May 12-16 Ride closures;suggested ittinerary	5/10/2008
Q: Martin, I appreciate your knowledge and time spent in answering queries here. Thank you, in ... A: Janet, There will be two major attractions closed during your time at the resort, and these are due ...
Best place to see Fantasmic	5/9/2008
Q: I read on this blog somewhere that the Cafe Orleans patio is a great place to see Fantasmic. I made ... A: Kelly, Cafe Orleans is a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal and a show. However, it is not the ...
churros	5/6/2008
Q: do you know the name of the company that supplies churros to disneyland? A: Tracey, Sorry, not off the top of my head. You can contact the parks directly, and they might be ...
fireworks	5/6/2008
Q: is it a real person that flies over the castle or just a model? A: Tracey, This is a real person, and has been since day one. Tinker Bell began her flights over the ...
bringing a 8 month old to DL	5/4/2008
Q: I had a question regarding bringing a baby to DL. We are from Philadelphia, and will be traveling ... A: Sabrina, I always recommend that you visit Fantasyland with children. There are numerous ...
Wait times second week in June	4/24/2008
Q: We're considering a 1-day trip to Disneyland on Friday, June 13. It looks like schools will be just ... A: Heidi, Wait times should be anywhere between 20 minutes, to just over one hour. Of course, this is ...
disneyland resort	4/22/2008
Q: MY husband and I are planning on visiting the park June 1-3rd. Do you know of any major events ... A: Kristin, According to the information I have there is no major events happening around your visit. ...
Best time to visit May or June?	4/20/2008
Q: We are thinking of booking two week break in either May or June 2009 when is the best time to come ... A: Some schools end around the last week of May, many schools will go into the first week of June. ...
Best time to visit May or June?	4/18/2008
Q: We are thinking of booking two week break in either May or June 2009 when is the best time to come ... A: Kim, I would recommend early May if possible as come June, many area schools will be out of ...
annual pass	4/13/2008
Q: My sister has 4 tickets (2 days left of a 5 day pass). They expire April 26th. I would like to ... A: Luis, They must be present to update them to an annual pass, as their pictures will be taken for ...
May 29 thru June 1st	4/9/2008
Q: I am taking my 3 and 6 year old sons to DL and DCA From May 29th thru June 1st. We will be staying ... A: Fran, As for the crowds, it should be okay, though schools will be letting out around this time, so ...
Disneyland in August	4/8/2008
Q: I am wanting to go to Disneyland on a Thursday & Friday before the Haunted Mansion Halloween overlay ... A: Victoria, Usually it is right after Labor Day that crowds start to die down. I would try to go on ...
THE FIREWORK SHOW	4/5/2008
Q: I WAS VERY CURIOUS TO KNOW IF TINKERBELL IN THE FIREWORK SHOW IS AN ACTUAL CAST MEMBER IN COSTUME, ... A: Ana, Tinkerbell has always been a real individual. In fact, the castmember is a female individual. ...
April 24-26	4/4/2008
Q: I'm taking my husband to Disneyland from April 24 through April 26, 2008. How busy do you think ... A: Amy, It shouldn't be too busy, with Spring Break season behind us. In fact, the parks will be at ...
Disneyland Apr 24-26	4/3/2008
Q: My wife and I will be at Disneyland from April 12 through April 16, 2008. How busy will the park ... A: Nathan, The Spring Break crowds should have died down by April 12th to where you won't have to ...
mid April crowds	4/3/2008
Q: My family and I will be at Disneyland from April 12 through April 16, 2008. What should we expect ... A: David, The Finding Nemo attraction is open everyday(providing it is in operational order and ...
disneyland in august	4/3/2008
Q: I had emailed you earlier today about advice on going to disneyland in june. I was ... A: Michelle, The later you go in August the better. You will notice that attendance at the parks deal ...
disneyland visit in June	4/2/2008
Q: I am planning a 2 day visit to DLR in June. Can go either June 4,5 (Wed., Thur.) or June 18, 19 ... A: Michelle, June tends to be the pick up month, as schools in the area are letting out for the summer ...
mid April crowds	4/2/2008
Q: My family and I will be at Disneyland from April 12 through April 16, 2008. What should we expect ... A: David, This week shouldn't be bad, as many schools have returned to class after their Spring ...
Fantasmic & Fireworks shows	4/1/2008
Q: What is the difference between the Fantasmic and the fireworks show? Fantasmic is scheduled a 9pm & ... A: Karen, Fantasmic! opened in 1992 and was never expected to run as long as it has. It was an instant ...
DIsneyland end of Aug	3/31/2008
Q: we are going to Disneyland Aug 28-Sept 2/08 I am a little nervous about the time but it was what ... A: Bonnie, Crowds should start thinning out during this time, as schools will start going back into ...
Disneyland crowds first week of April	3/12/2008
Q: We will be going to Disneyland during the first week of April. Since Easter is early this year I ... A: ChaRee, Many schools will schedule their spring break around Easter, so yes, many times, the weeks ...
What week in May is Better	3/11/2008
Q: We have 2 choices and will be going Tues-Saturday. May 13-17th or May 27-31st. I'm wondering which ... A: SumnerMom; As for the hours of operation, the parks are open later during the second week of choice ...
First week in June	3/9/2008
Q: How is attendance the first week in June? We know it gets super busy all summer are we going to hit ... A: Linda, Some schools in the area are out around that time, but it shouldn't be too busy. My ...
Week of March 10th crowds	3/4/2008
Q: I've been getting mixed answers about how crowded Disneyland is going to be next week (3/10/08). ... A: Rob, The week of March 10th shouldn't be too bad, but might be busy on the weekend do to some ...
crowds	3/2/2008
Q: how crowded will the parks of disney california be during march 16 through march 23? A: Maria, Plan on the parks being busier than normal because of Spring Breaks in the area. You should ...
may or june?	2/21/2008
Q: Would Disneyland be more crowded the week of May 27 (after Memorial day) or the week of June 15? ... A: Sandy, It is going to be busy both dates. May 27th is busy because of the holiday, and June 15 is ...
Last Weekend in March	2/17/2008
Q: How will the crowds be at the Disneyland Resort the last weekend of March? This is the weekend after ... A: Bart, Plan on it being busy these days, as it is a weekend, and that it is close to Spring Break ...
Disneyland around March 10th	2/15/2008
Q: I am planning on going to Disneyland March 10th through the 14th. Will it be too busy during that ... A: Ashley, The months of March and April bring Spring Break students and families to the resort. ...
Disneyland this weekend Feb.15-18 or 19 2008	2/11/2008
Q: We are planning a trip to Disneyland this weekend for my son's 3ed birthday is this weekend a good ... A: Kristin, Plan on this weekend being very busy due to the holiday three-day weekend. I would plan ...
Disneyland....	2/9/2008
Q: We are arriving Disneyland 2/17-2/21,2008 Do you think that we should AVOID the park Monday (pres. ... A: Lori, I would enjoy Monday at California Adventure, and try to visit the Disneyland Park later in ...
Last week in Feb.	2/9/2008
Q: You seem to be the pro...We are heading down the last week of Feb ( 25 - March 1st ) I picked this ... A: Honesty Mel, I am unaware of guest attendance trends of Universal Studios. I would say that they ...
attendance levels DURING Presidents WEEK	2/9/2008
Q: Are many schools in SoCal on vacation during President's WEEK? Looking at the Disneyland operating ... A: Sheldon, It is busier during that week than normal. However, as the week progresses, it should ...
Last week in Feb.	2/9/2008
Q: You seem to be the pro...We are heading down the last week of Feb ( 25 - March 1st ) I picked this ... A: Mel, There might be a small increase of people due to the convention, but you should be okay, as ...
Feb 11 2008 visit	2/7/2008
Q: Do you know if Monday February 11, 2008 is a local public school holiday for OC schools? We were ... A: Lou, You can plan on it being busy Monday, as it is a holiday for many schools in Southern ...
attendance	2/2/2008
Q: We are planning a family vacation at the DLR May17-21st. That is the weekend prior to Memorial Day ... A: Michelle, It shouldn't be too busy during the week. Most schools don't let out until the end of ...
when to go	2/1/2008
Q: Because of work schedules, we can go to Disnyland the last 3 weekends in Feb (Fri and Saturdays) or ... A: Camille, I would recommend the earliest weekend in February, that isn't a holiday, as this would ...
Disneyland April 19-24, 2008	1/31/2008
Q: My family and I (me, wife, and 9 year old daughter) are visiting family in the LA area on the week ... A: Jeff, Yes, it will be busy because of Spring Break. I would say that Monday and Tuesday is not too ...
Visiting over President's Day Weekend	1/17/2008
Q: This will be the first time we visit Disneyland with our 2YO (almost 3 YO) daughter and of course we ... A: Katie, I have heard both good and bad reviews in regards to RideMax. It just doesn't seem right to ...
First week of March	1/17/2008
Q: I keep hearing how busy March is due to Spring Break. But what about the first week of March. Do you ... A: Shannon, It should be fine. You might notice a small increase of people than usual, but not like ...
Going to Disneyland in June	1/15/2008
Q: We plan to go to Disneyland early June. Should we go on the weekend? We don't want to miss any ... A: Angela, Usually the start June is the start of the busy season. You are going to run into bigger ...
3 year old at Disney for 1 day	1/14/2008
Q: What should we see,not see, and where should be go with our 3 year old boy? This will be our first ... A: Ben, I would recommend Fantasyland. It has a lot of rides modeled after Disney movies, and have no ...
Memorial Week	1/14/2008
Q: I was thinking of going to Disneyland during the memorial week.. probably Tuesday the 27th through ... A: Patrick, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but plan on it being busy. Many local schools ...
disney with a child, a teen, and a senior	1/10/2008
Q: We already have our plane, van rental & condo reservations for our trip to Anaheim, March 13-21, ... A: Glenn and Rosa; Ok, let’s break this up into smaller questions, because you have included many, ...
February Attendance	1/8/2008
Q: We have tentatively planned to be at Disney Land on February 20, 21, and 22. We live in AZ and our ... A: Chad, While the week will be a little busier than normal, it shouldn't be too busy during your ...
Attendance	1/7/2008
Q: I know that Disneyland Resort is very crowded on President's day, but what about the remainder of ... A: Allison, Seeing as many people only have Monday off, it shouldn't be too busy because children are ...
Disneyland spring 2008	1/5/2008
Q: We're looking at a trip to DL either around 4/5 (when we would miss a week of school) or June 14 ... A: Tamara, Seeing as you will be going during April, which is a month that many schools and colleges ...
Ages for tickets	1/3/2008
Q: We are bringing our three children to Disneyland the fisrt week of February. We have a 6 month old, ... A: Debi, That is correct, children under the age of three receive free entry to the park. As for the ...
Disneyland Attendance	12/29/2007
Q: We are planning on visiting Disneyland between march 17-21 2008. Are you able to tell us how busy ... A: Bonny, While I can't say how busy it will be, I can tell you that area schools will begin to start ...
Visiting Disney in Feb (15-19) or April (4-8) 2008	12/27/2007
Q: We are planning to visit Disney in Feb ( 15th to 19th) or April (4th to 8th) in 2008. Could you ... A: Andy, Weather for this these times of the year are usually cooler. February is, on average, the ...
Disneyland in Feb 2008	12/27/2007
Q: I am looking at 2 travel dates for our trip of 5 nights. I was wanting to do January but the only ... A: Erika, I have double checked my sources and I don't see anything that would hamper your trip dates. ...
best dat to visit park one day visit	12/24/2007
Q: We're considering visiting Disneyland on xmas day. arriving about noon. what is the crowd situation ... A: Colette, Christmas Day used to be a very quiet day to visit the park. However, over the years, ...
February 2008 visit	12/17/2007
Q: We are planning a quick trip up to Disneyland sometime between the 7th and 11th of February, any ... A: Caroline, To my knowledge, there is no current offer for the 2fer. However, just keep your ears ...
Christmas Day at Disneyland	12/4/2007
Q: We are planning on being at Disneyland (for the 1st time with kids, a 6 and 8 yr old). I have ... A: Katie, Crowds on Christmas Days at Disneyland used to be very small. However, as the years have ...
annual passes	11/21/2007
Q: I know that DL is typically crowded the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas. In the hopes to avoid ... A: Aaron, That is correct, the year begins on your first use. However, should you decided to renew ...
Visiting DL Dec. 1-5	11/20/2007
Q: I know that DL is typically crowded the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas. In the hopes to avoid ... A: Aaron, Crowds shouldn't be too busy, as most individuals are back to work and school. The weekend ...
stroller	11/17/2007
Q: Is it a good idea to bring a large stroller, if we want to go on rides? Will they be attended to? A: Kimberly, Strollers which are big enough for a child and one small bag is perfect. Bulky strollers ...
Visiting - Sunday, 11/18/07	11/13/2007
Q: My boyfriend and I will be visiting Disneyland only (not doing combo park pass-just single pass) on ... A: Liz, Yes, arriving early will help. I would also recommend traveling the park from east to west, ...
Christmas at Disney	11/12/2007
Q: Mr. Hoover, I saw your answer regarding Christmas dinner at Disneyland. We are bringing our two ... A: Rebecca, If I had to pick between the two(and keeping in mind that young children are involved), I ...
Disneyland Vetran's Day Weekend	11/5/2007
Q: We're planning on going to Disneyland Nov 10, 11 or 12. Can you tell me which day would be less ... A: Nancy, You are right, the weekend will be busy. Honestly, it is difficult to pinpoint what day ...
How busy is it going to be?	10/28/2007
Q: We are going to Disneyland on the 16-22 and i was wondering how busy its going to be? A: Bonny, I assume you mean the 16th through the 22nd of November. Look for it to be busy due to ...
Disneyland in January 2008	10/26/2007
Q: I posted my question before with another person and never heard back, so I'm going to try this ... A: Michelle, Without beating around the bush, you can expect everything to be crowded New Years Eve, ...
Disneyland in January 2008	10/25/2007
Q: I posted my question before with another person and never heard back, so I'm going to try this ... A: Michelle, Plan for the 1st and 2nd to be very busy. As the week continues, the crowds should start ...
Disney Christmas dinner options	10/24/2007
Q: We're coming to Disneyland Anaheim at Christmas and are looking for the best places to have ... A: Bret, I always recommend the Napa Rose at The Grand Californian Hotel, or if you would like to eat ...
Turn Down Service	10/18/2007
Q: What is turn down service and is it free? We will be staying at the Grand Californian and I was just ... A: Lili, Turn Down service is a free amenity where your bed sheets are "turned down" and mints or ...
busy times	9/14/2007
Q: hi im going to disneyland april 1st through the 6th and i know it will be busy but is it gonna be ... A: Craig, The only reason it might be busy is because of schools that are out on Spring Break. Be ...
Crhistmas in disneyland	9/5/2007
Q: could you tell me how crowd is DL the week after Christmas?? how is the weather?? Thanks Sergio A: Sergio, The week of Christmas to New Years is the busiest time of the year at Disneyland (other ...
Disneyland	8/18/2007
Q: I have a tripped planned for October 1-5 2007 at Disneyland in California. Is this a crowded time to ... A: Joe, To my knowledge, crowds are not as busy during that time as they are during spring break or ...
disneyland	7/24/2007
Q: My family is planning to go to disneyland the second week in October. I was wondering if you know ... A: Chris, Look around the website near the middle to end of August. Also, you can check with AAA to ...
Access to the park at Christmas	6/14/2007
Q: as a visitor from the UK I've been to Disneyland on four occasions; most recently in May when we ... A: Nigel, Christmas Eve, while usually busy, does not fill the park up to capacity. Also, both ...
Disney archives	6/5/2007
Q: Martin, I didn't see a category here for the Walt Disney Company itself, so I'm sending this to you ... A: Sarah, These questions are out of my expertise area. However, I have managed to get some ...
It's a small world closure in October 2007	5/30/2007
Q: Is it usually closed the entire month of October, or just part? We were planning to go to ... A: Kathy, Last year, Small World was closed starting October 23rd. I believe they are looking at the ...
Busy Times	5/21/2007
Q: I am trying to organize an 11 person extended family vacation to Disneyland. My oldest daughter is ... A: Charlene, I can tell you that the week following New Years tends to be busy because some schools in ...
disneyland	5/16/2007
Q: My family and I are going to Disneyland this year. We were going to go early October but it turns ... A: Roderick, As of today, the Disneyland Resort has not announced any planed closures for attractions ...
our planned stay	5/9/2007
Q: We are debating whether to take our 2 children to Disney Nov 14-18. Is this a good time? What ... A: Penny, Usually that time is still considered part of the off season(but the past two years have ...
birthdays at disneyland	5/1/2007
Q: my husband will be celebrating his birthday while we are at disneyland for six days this month. We ... A: Pam, There are numerous things you can do for your husbands birthday while at the Resort. However, ...
medical and weight issues	4/27/2007
Q: my family and i will be staying at the disneyland resort hotel in May. I have reserved an electric ... A: Pam, The Disneyland Resort is the forerunner for many initiatives when it comes to guests with ...
What rides will be closed	4/14/2007
Q: We are going to Disneyland April 27th, I was wondering what the crowds would be like and also if any ... A: Rebecca, The parks will be busy, but not so much as in the weeks past due to Spring Break. ...
disneyland crowds	4/11/2007
Q: I will be going to disneyland April 17th and 18th. I was just wondering if this is the spring break ... A: Kaylee, It will be busy, but with Spring Breaks in the area winding down, it shouldn't be a ...
disney crowds	4/9/2007
Q: We will be in socal apr 10 thru 12 and would like to visit disney .Is there a web site or any other ... A: Bruce, There is no website or numbers that Disney releases about the croud sizes. However, because ...
disneyland prices	3/16/2007
Q: Martin, I need to purchase six 2-day hopper passes for my family. My oldest daughter who now lives ... A: Faith, Yes, there is a Southern California discount going on right now. You can get a two day park ...
A WONDERFUL VACATION EXPERIENCE	2/12/2007
Q: I AM LOOKING FORWARD FOR A WONDEFUL AND EXCITING VACTION FOR MY 15 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I. SHE HAS ... A: Carla, Just to give you a little heads up, Spring Break at the Resort can be very busy. You might ...
Disneyland in September	1/5/2007
Q: We are planning a trip to Disneyland in September. My question is when do they close the haunted ... A: Kristi, This year(as in years past) the Haunted Mansion was closed from September 11 to September ...
Club 33	1/3/2007
Q: Do you know anyone that has a membership to Disneyland's club 33? My fiance and I would love to go ... A: Taryn, I do not have membership to Club 33. Unless you know of someone that does before your trip, ...
Disneyland on MLK day	12/30/2006
Q: Martin, Thanks for the quick answer! Since it is a federal holiday, and people might be in from ... A: Erica, The best time to go to the parks is on an off-season weekend. So any normal two day weekend ...
Disneyland on MLK day	12/30/2006
Q: I am thinking about going to Disneyland on Martin Luther King day (January 15th), but am worried ... A: Erica, Being that MLK Day is a federal holiday, and most schools and offices are closed, you can ...
dec 25 2006 population at disneyland	12/26/2006
Q: Can you tell me how many people were at Disneyland on Dec 25, 2006? We were there and there were SO ... A: Shannon, Unofficially, Disneyland has a capacity of 70,000-80,000 in park attendace before it ...
THIRD Disney Family Apartment????	11/28/2006
Q: A friend and I play this Disney Trivia game to pass the time at work. He told met there were three ... A: Florence, To my knowledge, and my research on this subject, I have concluded that there are only ...
Ca ADventure	11/20/2006
Q: Is Christmas Day a busy day at the park? Any day between Dec 24th and Jan 1 not busy? A: Lee, Yes, Christmas Day is busy, and the day after is worse. Christmas Eve might be busy, and ...
Disneyland in March	11/19/2006
Q: I am from Utah (born and raised) I back in 1998 at the age of 18 went to disneyland for the first ... A: Michelle, The Disneyland Railroad is closed February 5 to late March for track work and to allow ...
room reservations	11/12/2006
Q: We have stayed in all the DL hotels at various times of the year, and have found we really like the ... A: Mary, While I'm not a huge expert of the hotels, I can try to help you with this question. Since ...
2 dates to go	10/25/2006
Q: I need an expert opinion. We go to Disneyland about once a year for just day. This year I am ... A: Kerry, I would suggest that you go the week before Thanksgiving. Many schools in the area are not ...
Crowds on Thanksgiving Day	10/23/2006
Q: We are visiting Southern California from Nov 19 thru Nov 25th and want to visit Disneyland and avoid ... A: Denise, Not to give you a quick cut and dry answer, but you are going to probably be looking at ...
Disneyland visit in Oct	10/9/2006
Q: I will be visiting on 10/20 & 10/21 for my 3 yr old's first time. I have heard that even in the ... A: Lance, There is an event called Mickey's Halloween Treat, and will be held on October 13, 20, 22, ...
Christmas and New Year for ADULTS	10/1/2006
Q: Kurt here form Kurt & Lori spending Christmas/NY at DLR. Thanks for the recommendation on dining at ... A: Kurt, Your best tour guide is the regular Cast Member, who can probably inform you a lot more on ...
Christmas and New Year for ADULTS	9/27/2006
Q: Unlike many folks, we are looking for good restaurants with great food that DO NOT cater to the ... A: Lori and Kurt; My favorite resturant is actually one that you can't find in the parks, but rather ...
after thanksgiving 2006	9/24/2006
Q: We went all out and took the kids out of school and went in April and it was so crowded because it ... A: Jane, You might be able to miss the crowd if you attend the first week of December. Most schools ...
christmas	9/4/2006
Q: How packed does the park get during the Christmas holiday - esp. Christmas eve/day, and/or that date ... A: Dennis, During the holiday season is one of the two times that Disneyland sees the most guests come ...
Disneyland in October.	8/9/2006
Q: I just went to Disneyland in July and I have never seen it so crowded. We had a horriable time. I ... A: Bunny, June through August is the busiest times of the year for the Disneyland Resort. Children ...

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