I have numerous tips scattered around DIS that get referenced frequently, and wanted to add a compilation to my signature line for easier access. So I needed a thread to collect them all.
There is no need to post responses here, but if you want to then go ahead.
WHERE TO FIND GENERAL INFORMATION
My threads below tend to be pretty specialized, but if you want general DLR information there is a lot of it available on DIS that others have written. First, there is the
Disneyland menu bar on the forum. You should be able to see it above and the first entry is
Theme Parks. Go to the menu items there for lots of great information!
Second there is Mary Jo's sticky thread:
* DLR Info/Links - Maps, Hotels, DISer Reviews, Hydroguy's tips, NEWBIE INFO here! where she gives links to some of my threads below and lots of other links as well.
My threads below tend to be a mixture of the informational and the observational/philosophical with lots of advice thrown in based on my opinion and experience over 50 years. The idea is to help you avoid common pitfalls by understanding park trends.
I am not and do not claim to be a super-duper expert Disney visitor. I only visit DLR about once per year. However, I do have a knack for taking different pieces of information, observation and experience and weaving them together into practical advice.
I hope it helps you have a more magical visit to the Disney parks.
HYDROGUY TIPS
ABBREVIATIONS
"DLR Abbreviations List" -
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520784
"WDW Abbreviations List" -
www.wdwinfo.com/abbreviations.htm (this is a general DIS thread and not mine)
"Disneyland Resort Lingo for Newbies" -
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2214012
RESORT GUIDES
"A DLR Guide for WDW Vets"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599
"An Introduction To WDW For DLR Vets"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=16541636
WEATHER
"Detailed Weather Data for DLR"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23004158
"Detailed Weather Data for WDW"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23004631
"Comparison of Weather For WDW and DLR"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1711098
FASTPASS AT DLR
"Thoughts on Maximizing FASTPASS in Today's Disney Parks"
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=50089263
"FastPass for Dummies and Smarties - A Photographic Explanation"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1186052
"Which Fast Pass First?"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1107718 (see my post #4 in that thread)
"The Fastpass Encyclopedia: Everything you need to know about FPs at DLR" by mysteriouspnai
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3094011
I did not author this next thread, but I reference it in so many of my other tips that I decided to include it here. It is a sticky thread on MiceChat, and is kept up to date by the author. It is the Bible of FASTPASS.
"The Joy of FASTPASS"
http://micechat.com/forums/disneyland-resort/142390-joy-fastpass-2010-edition.html
SEASONAL AT DLR
"Choosing When To Visit DLR: Summary of High and Low Season and When Each Happens"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36509602
"Understanding AP Blockouts and Impact on Crowds"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2365983
"Getting The Most Out of a Summer Visit To DLR"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1345319
"What You Should Know About Off-Season at DLR"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18462889
"HydroGuy's High Season/Off Season Tradeoff Rule"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199852
"List of American Holidays"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1937849
"Historical DLR Park Hours, Entertainment and Refurbs"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291124
"The Scoop on Grad Nights at DLR in May and June"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2298400
DLR SHOWS
"World of Color Superthread"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=37986447
"The Best World of Color Viewing Spots"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2655956
"Fantasmic! Superthread"
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2671983
DLR DINING
"What WDW Vets Need to Know About Dining at DLR"
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2914467
"From DLR to WDW and Back Again: My Challenge With WDW Dining Philosophy at DLR" -
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2449979
DLR AREA LODGING
"HydroGuy's Hotel Rule"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199862
"Choosing the Right DLR Area Hotel for You"
www.disboards.com/threads/choosing-the-right-hotel-for-you.3656512/
GENERAL STRATEGY
"Hidden Time Losses When Using a Car At DLR"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1381580
"HydroGuy's Fireworks Rule"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199851
"HydroGuy's How To Avoid Long Lines Rules"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199856
"HydroGuy's Make Sure You Get On Your Favorite Ride Rule"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199860
OTHER DLR TOPICS
"Ride Count Comparison Between DLR and WDW"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3221332
"The Psychology of the DLR Annual Pass Holder"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2244322
OTHER GOOD TIPS I DID NOT WRITE
"Early Admission (MM/EMH/APEE) Super Thread" by DLR29
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1675403
"Airport Proximity to DLR and Ground Transportation Information" by
@3TinksAndAnEeyore www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2318297
"Where do Uber and Lyft drop off at Disneyland?"
www.disboards.com/threads/where-do-uber-and-lyft-drop-off-at-disneyland.3629816/
"Walking Distance Hotel List w/ discussion & details of hotels" by OnTheRoadAgain
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2796786
2018 Calendar of Events & School Breaks and DLR by
@figment_jii
https://www.disboards.com/threads/2018-calendar-of-events-school-breaks-and-dlr.3635162/
"RideMax FAQs" by
@bellebookworm9 (note this FAQ is more oriented towards the WDW version but mostly applies to DLR)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35460390&postcount=945