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Originally Posted by hiner

DLR has three resorts, BUT, there are the Good Neighbor Resorts. Ok I understand there is no room for DLR to build more resorts, but what makes them a GNR and do you get the same perks as DLR resorts? AND....then there are the passes. If you purchase a 3 day hopper pass or more, you get Early Morning Access. This is not just for DLR Resort guests is it? Does that mean it is really, really crowded on the Early Morning Access days?? Is it worth going??

No special deals with the GNR.. Just Disneyland's attempt to make them folks who can't afford to stay on Disnyland Property feel just as special as everyone else.

I've never done early morning access. Wouldn't know..

Originally Posted by hiner

Crowded and non-crowded days oh my!!!!! It appears the only good day would be Wed. or Thurs., forget the weekends because of the locals, and the summer months make Mon. and Fri. crowded too. Then they suggest you contact reservations to find out the park hours and happenings a day before you arrive, WHAT, A DAY BEFORE YOU ARRIVE???? ARE THEY NUTS!!!!!!

Prepare for crowds. Some days are worse than others. And yes, the weekends can be murder in the summer, which is why lesser premium passes block those days out..

Remember, Disneyland is relatively small, and you can adjust your vacation to accommodate crowds or specifically, crowded rides.

Sometimes it's good just to relax and take that trip to the tar pits on a really huge day where no one is going to have fun because of the crowd level..

Originally Posted by hiner

We normally rent a car for WDW and are planning on doing the same for DLR (we are also planning on seeing other things around the area). The guide in so many words basically tells you to walk everywhere or use shuttles/trams/taxis/monorails due to the congestion and overcrowding. If we stay at a DLR resort, is parking free at the parks, ie, like WDW?? Is it even worth driving or should we be at the mercy of a shuttle and rent for the days we are planning on doing non DLR activities.

You pay for parking. In fact, most hotels hit you up in Anaheim for parking fees.. DLR is no different.

Again, the walking is not as bad as WDW, and you can arrange to avoid the parking fee if you just go with transportation to the hotel upon arrival. BUT, when you want to use your "too crowded to enjoy the park" day somewhere else, transportation is a necessity..

Hope this helps.

There are a few of us who know Disneyland in and out, and it IS a different park than WDW. You might as well get used to the idea. Besides, we have Mr. Toad's Wild Ride!