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Posted: **Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:02 pm**

awallaceunc wrote:I believe if you go anytime from the 2nd week in September through the first week of October, you'll miss Labor Day and Fall Break crowds. However, at WDW, after Labor Day (first week in Sept) concludes, there are NO crowds in the park until Halloween. I don't know if that's also the case at DL, but it may well be.

-Aaron

Thanks, A. Much appreciated.

Posted: **Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:18 pm**

MickeyMousePal wrote:I'm planning to go for the 50th Anniversary or later in 2005 since Space Mountain isn't opening until November.

im a constant visitor at the park and recent rumors find the space mountain opening significantly sooner than november. it may open in may or maybe in the summer but sooner than november. of course i wouldnt hold my breath but the ride is at the testing phase right now and it would be unlikely that it would take a month shy of a year to finish the ride after the testing phase.

either way, it will be a great period for the park when astro orbiters, space mountain, and the tiki room are open and i'll be there for it

Posted: **Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:23 pm**

JimmyJackJunior wrote:Hey Dana I will be there between the 18th to 21st and 30th to Feb 2nd.

Aaron - so you gonna come visit me?

Hey Aaron,
I'll be there from January 22nd through January 28th
-Dana

Posted: **Mon Jan 03, 2005 10:17 pm**

I am very sad to learn that Splash Mountain will be closed in Febuary

. It's one of my favs. Oh well, can't have them all when you choose to go in the off season. Last time it was The Matterhorn. Looks like that will be the only mountain open to ride this go around. Does anyone know if Thunder Mountain Railroad is open? I read about all the problems going on with it, rumors were it was closed for good. Is this true

Posted: **Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:02 pm**

Wrote DEREKG:

Does anyone know if Thunder Mountain Railroad is open? I read about all the problems going on with it, rumors were it was closed for good. Is this true.

I believe Thunder Mountain Railroad is open but I'm not 100% sure.

Posted: **Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:43 pm**

www.mouseplanet.com will get you the latest updates on what is open and closed now and what will be opening/closing in the near future.

-Aaron

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:29 am**

Aaron
Thanks for the link to MousePlanet. I found it to be very helpful.
-Dana

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:40 am**

Dana - you can also try www.miceage.com which is run by former Mouseplaneters. Usually covers the same information, but sometimes can have different stuff. Looks like we cant hook up, you are at the World while I am on my Disney cruise.

Posted: **Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:42 am**

JimmyJackJunior wrote:Dana - you can also try www.miceage.com which is run by former Mouseplaneters. Usually covers the same information, but sometimes can have different stuff. Looks like we cant hook up, you are at the World while I am on my Disney cruise.

Thanks, I will check that site out too.
-Dana

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 5:03 pm**

For those of you who have been there, is the Wine Country Trattoria restaurant at Disney's California Adventure worth going to?

I like a nicer meal every now and then, but I want to hear some feedback about the place before I commit myself to spending extra time eating instead of riding.

EDIT: Actually, I would be glad to hear any dining recommendations for either California Disney park.

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 5:53 pm**

Brandon, I loved the Blue Bayou when we dined there. The food was delicious and you just can't beat that atmosphere

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:00 pm**

We went to Ariel's Grotto when I was at Disneyland (AG is in California Adventure) last year. it was pretty neat.

And we did this one restaurant in N.O. Square at DL... I can't remembere which one, but the red beans and rice was excellent.

Posted: **Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:03 pm**

BrandonH wrote:For those of you who have been there, is the Wine Country Trattoria restaurant at Disney's California Adventure worth going to?

It is, you would probably enjoy it. Good enough food, pleasant atmosphere, good/fast service. Although for Fine Dining, you should consider The Vinyard Room which is on the second floor of the Golden Vine Winery (on top of Wine Country Trattoria).

Ariel's Grotto is good to, not so much for the food but it's nice to eat by the water and see Paradise Pier at night.

Posted: **Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:02 am**

I'm going on friday April 8th, I'm getting a year pass!

Will it be busy?

My spring break is next week and hopefully everyone will have had theirs by then.

Posted: **Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:07 am**

dizfan wrote:
BrandonH wrote:For those of you who have been there, is the Wine Country Trattoria restaurant at Disney's California Adventure worth going to?
It is, you would probably enjoy it. Good enough food, pleasant atmosphere, good/fast service. Although for Fine Dining, you should consider The Vinyard Room which is on the second floor of the Golden Vine Winery (on top of Wine Country Trattoria).

Ooh, that sounds nice actually. I might check it out when I go (definitely September now). Quick question to anyone: is California Adventure part of the Disneyland park, or is it an entirely separate place/ticket price?

Posted: **Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:11 am**

Loomis wrote:Quick question to anyone: is California Adventure part of the Disneyland park?

Quick Answer: it is an entirely separate place/ticket price?

(But they have the "2for" or "2ffer" deal going on...2-for-1...buy a Disneyland ticket, you'd be able to go into the Calif. Adventure free!)

At least when my sister went, they had that. And she went in the beginning of this month.

Posted: **Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:13 am**

Loomis wrote: Quick question to anyone: is California Adventure part of the Disneyland park, or is it an entirely separate place/ticket price?

Disney's California Adventure is one of two theme parks in the Disneyland Resort, the other being Disneyland. They do require separate admission, but you can purchase hopper passes that allow you to cross over from one to the other at will.

Posted: **Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:13 am**

RJKD23 wrote:
Loomis wrote:Quick question to anyone: is California Adventure part of the Disneyland park?
Quick Answer: it is an entirely separate place/ticket price? (But they have the "2for" or "2ffer" deal going on...2-for-1...buy a Disneyland ticket, you'd be able to go into the Calif. Adventure free!)

At least when my sister went, they had that. And she went in the beginning of this month.

Thanks, K. So much to find out before I go! Hopefully my DVD Planner will arrive soon and I can learn everything I wanted to know about Disney parks*

*but were afraid to ask.

Hong Kong Disneyland opens in September too. I wonder if I should make a stop-over on the way back

Posted: **Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:17 am**

Loomis wrote:Thanks, K. So much to find out before I go! Hopefully my DVD Planner will arrive soon and I can learn everything I wanted to know about Disney parks*

*but were afraid to ask.

Hong Kong Disneyland opens in September too. I wonder if I should make a stop-over on the way back

what's a DVD Planner...or are you just high-tech?

Oh, please go to HK Disneyland and take pictures!

Posted: **Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:21 am**

RJKD23 wrote:what's a DVD Planner...or are you just high-tech?

Oh, if you go to any of the official Disneyland websites in your country, most of them will send out an official "Disneyland DVD" to plan your trip. It goes through all the sights and sounds as far as I know. I have the old CD-Rom equivalent from a few years back, but Disney have gone hi-tech and are doing it on DVD now.

RJKD23 wrote:Oh, please go to HK Disneyland and take pictures!

I can't promise I'll try, but I'll try to try.

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