best airport for DL?

b1wife · 03-26-2009

What is the best airport to fly into if going to Disneyland?

Thinking about the new buy 3, get 2 free promotion.

Thanks.

**WishUponAStar** · 03-26-2009

Well, a lot of people sware by the John Wayne airport (SNA) but I've NEVER seen airfare from where I live to John Wayne that was equal in price or cheaper than LAX. It's just too expensive for me to fly into John Wayne. We've used LAX every time & have never had a problem. It's fast, efficient, & the blue Super Shuttle runs straight from LAX to all of the DL resort hotels. Depending on traffic, the shuttle will get you there in as little as 30-35 minutes. Disneyland also runs a bus (kinda the same concept as 'Magical Express') but it runs less frequently than the SuperShuttle. I don't know if you have to pay for the Disney bus or not.

b1wife · 03-26-2009

Thanks, Jess.

I just looked into it, and it's about $50 a ticket cheaper into LAX. When you're booking for 5, that adds up. Thanks for the info.

**WishUponAStar** · 03-26-2009

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Originally Posted by b1wife

Thanks, Jess.

I just looked into it, and it's about $50 a ticket cheaper into LAX. When you're booking for 5, that adds up. Thanks for the info.

No problem. I don't know where to find the most recent rates on the official 'Disneyland bus' but I think SuperShuttle is great! They even pick you up right at the door of your resort when it's time to depart. Last time we booked a 'round trip' fare & they were offering a good discount if you paid ahead of time. Last year Daniel and I even had a driver who offered to stop at Wal-Mart for us just in case we wanted anything for the plane ride home. He was cool, and I guess he still had a little time before our 2nd pick up. We filled up on magazines & candy in Wal-Mart.

quartz7 · 03-26-2009

John Wayne is great!! We usally fly into there, but we have frequent flyer miles so we are probably going to fly into LAX.

We are trying to take advantage of the 5 for 3 offer too. We are trying for june 8-13. It's a great offer We have it on hold, just have to make sure we can really do this.

Hope you get to go!!!!

DisneyCheapo · 03-30-2009

If you got the scratch, fly into John Wayne. I live like 5 miles from SNA and have had an easy time getting in and out of there. I have heard that Long Beach Airport is pretty decent and Jet Blue has a hub there. But overall, LAX is the necessary evil. Cheap to fly into, pain in the you know what to get in and out of.

**WishUponAStar** · 03-30-2009

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Originally Posted by DisneyCheapo

If you got the scratch, fly into John Wayne. I live like 5 miles from SNA and have had an easy time getting in and out of there. I have heard that Long Beach Airport is pretty decent and Jet Blue has a hub there. But overall, LAX is the necessary evil. Cheap to fly into, pain in the you know what to get in and out of.

That's funny, I fly into LAX every single time and I always found it fast & easy. Never had a problem there.

Turnwrench · 03-30-2009

If JetBlue flies from your departure city, Long Beach is a great airport. It's very close to Disneyland and is an old-school, small, relaxed, and very convenient airport.

anaheimboy · 03-31-2009

John Wayne Airport is closer to DLR but LAX may have cheaper rates from airliners, but then you would have to pay for a taxi/rent a car or get resort transit from LAX to DLR (unless its included in your vacation package) so it usually seems to even out either way, IMO.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: best airport for DL? Well, a lot of people sware by the John Wayne airport (SNA) but I've NEVER seen airfare from where I live to John Wayne that was equal in price or cheaper than LAX. It's just too expensive for me to fly into John Wayne. We've used LAX every time & have never had a problem. It's fast, efficient, & the blue Super Shuttle runs straight from LAX to all of the DL resort hotels. Depending on traffic, the shuttle will get you there in as little as 30-35 minutes. Disneyland also runs a bus (kinda the same concept as 'Magical Express') but it runs less frequently than the SuperShuttle. I don't know if you have to pay for the Disney bus or not. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 11 hours 25 minutes

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b1wife Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 341	Re: best airport for DL? Thanks, Jess. I just looked into it, and it's about $50 a ticket cheaper into LAX. When you're booking for 5, that adds up. Thanks for the info. __________________ Rebecca in Texas proud wife to Prezcatz Paul "We're merrily on our way to nowhere." ~ J. Thaddeus Toad October 2000 Disneyland April 2005 All-Star Music December 2006 Shades of Green August 2008 Caribbean Beach Resort for Close To My Heart convention October 2008 Old Key West 1st DVC trip!! June 2009 Boardwalk Villas & Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Re: best airport for DL? John Wayne is great!! We usally fly into there, but we have frequent flyer miles so we are probably going to fly into LAX. We are trying to take advantage of the 5 for 3 offer too. We are trying for june 8-13. It's a great offer We have it on hold, just have to make sure we can really do this. Hope you get to go!!!! __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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DisneyCheapo Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 2	Re: best airport for DL? If you got the scratch, fly into John Wayne. I live like 5 miles from SNA and have had an easy time getting in and out of there. I have heard that Long Beach Airport is pretty decent and Jet Blue has a hub there. But overall, LAX is the necessary evil. Cheap to fly into, pain in the you know what to get in and out of.

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Turnwrench Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 138	Re: best airport for DL? If JetBlue flies from your departure city, Long Beach is a great airport. It's very close to Disneyland and is an old-school, small, relaxed, and very convenient airport. __________________ Turnwrench --"You're mocking me, aren't you?"

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anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,500	Re: best airport for DL? John Wayne Airport is closer to DLR but LAX may have cheaper rates from airliners, but then you would have to pay for a taxi/rent a car or get resort transit from LAX to DLR (unless its included in your vacation package) so it usually seems to even out either way, IMO. __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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