Hi
We are thinking of taking the 2 grandkids and their parents to Disneyland for 5 days. Kids are 8 %26amp; 10.
We are 55 %26amp; 65. Parents in their 30%26#39;s.
Question is will we be able to handle all the walking?
I was excited to go until my daughter%26#39;s friend said that I would probably find the walking a bit much. And would be so tired after walking all day that if we went back to our hotel in the late afternoon we probably would not feel like going back to the park later in the day. Would like to hear from some older tourist on how they felt there. Thanks in advance.
will walking around be too much for us
I think you can answer that questions better than anyone. I have a 95 year old grandmother who can walk longer than most 30 year olds. You are on your feet and walking all day - but there are plenty of shows to sit and relax at, rides to take, enjoy the train, etc... We often go back to the hotel room in the afternoon - often shower and then eagerly return to the park.
You best know your health and exercise limit. If you travel and spend the days exploring cities - you%26#39;ll be fine at Disneyland.
will walking around be too much for us
I remember my mother who loved going to Disneyland even when she was older and not in good physical health due to complications from diabetes really like going on the Mark Twain steamboat. I think there are seats on that boat, but I don%26#39;t remember for sure. Perhaps someone can remind me. If there are seats, that boat ride is a great way to relax. As you pointed out, if you leave you will probably be too tired to come back so you really find places to sit down in the park. Unfortunately, at busy times a lot of the benches may be taken! Oh, another great way to relax is to take the train which goes around the park. That is really fun, too, and there is plenty of seating once you get on the train. I haven%26#39;t been to Disneyland in a few years, though, so hopefully some more people will respond and give you perhaps some more suggestions.
I cannot answer your question. How much do you walk at home?
My husband and I have walked about 7 miles a week for the last 7 years, And we are OLD.
However, if I had a problem with the walking, I would find a wonderful little lemonade (or beer) stand and tell the rest to go on and pick me up later. If I did not feel like going back to the park later in the day after leaving it, I would say ';sayonara';, put on my swim suit and take a dip in the pool, then watch Oprah on TV.
Relax.
* ';I was excited to go until my daughter%26#39;s friend said that I would probably find the walking a bit much. And would be so tired after walking all day....'; *
Don%26#39;t let anyone spoil your anticipation by telling you how much THEY think YOU can walk. You are the best judge of that. If someone else tires easily, that doesn%26#39;t mean you will, so don%26#39;t let them project that on you.
Living in a big city, you probably do a lot of walking routinely, maybe more than you realize. If you want to get in even better shape, take an extra stroll or two each day leading up to the time you go to Disneyland.
If everyone is excited and having a good time, especially if you%26#39;re enjoying the kids, who%26#39;s going to notice how tired they are? And as everyone said, there are plenty of opportunities to stop and rest, see a show, eat, or just sit and watch other people having fun. Have a good time, wear yourselves out, and go back to the motel or hotel at 2:00 or so for a dip if you want, and you%26#39;ll probably feel re-energized for the afternoon. You can always crash when you get back to your rooms at midnight.
5 Days Disneyland is a little bit much, you are in Southern California, one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Why not take a brake and spent maybe a day by the beach. I am sure the kids would love it
I agree with Alex. It%26#39;s only in recent years that Disney has introduced the multi-day passes. Before that, you bought a ticket for every day and, honestly, I don%26#39;t know anyone that went more than a day or 2. Our family spent one exhausting day at the park -- which we loved -- and there was no mention or expectation that we would be doing anything more than that.
In addition, paying for 5-day passes for 7 people is very expensive.
The greater Los Angeles metropolitan area (which includes Anaheim to the southeast) is packed with hundreds of attractions for families to enjoy. The 5 amusement parks in the region are just ONE EXAMPLE of the way to spend your time.
Don%26#39;t miss out on spending time in Los Angeles. (Your current itinerary limits the time you are spending in our city to only your arrival and departure from LAX!!
Here are some examples of things you can do:
1. In Long Beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific -- a wonderful indoor and outdoor aquarium. Adjacent to the aquarium are boat rides of the harbor as well as day trips to Catalina Island. There are whales to be seen, glass bottom boats to ride (to see the fish!), and you can swim and snorkel on the island.
2. We have wonderful beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County. Santa Monica has a Pier with rides and attractions and there is a ';bike path'; that you can ride on (bike rentals are everywhere) that will allow you to explore the neighboring communities. Ride to Marina del Rey and have lunch overlooking the boats of the inland waterway, for example. And, of course, you can enjoy any of the beaches (swiming, sunbathing, etc).
3. The California Science Center is very popular with kids as there are lots and lots of ';hands on'; exhibits as well as an Imax theater (that%26#39;s the one with the GIANT screen) that shows science-related short films).
If you go to the LOS ANGELES forum (this is the CALIFORNIA Forum that we%26#39;re in, now) and type in
THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS
in the SEARCH IN box below and to the right of the NARROW green stripe (like the one above but in the LOS ANGELES FORUM), you can see many more ideas. Here%26#39;s a quick link to previous discussions on this topic.
http://tinyurl.com/6ktglk
Good luck!
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