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[tjslgs]

I am going to Anaheim for a convention during the first week of June. Unfortunately, the family can't come along due to band commitments for DS. This will be my first solo trip to Disney and my second at DLR. Any hints or suggestions for doing DL and DCA solo?

[MelissaL]

Check at your hotel to see whether you can get specially-priced tickets. When I stayed at the Hilton across from the convention center a few years ago, a desk in the lobby had deeply discounted tickets good only after 4 pm, and slightly discounted tickets good anytime, that could be purchased by convention-goers.

I know Soarin' has a single rider line -- I'm not sure if any other attractions do, but that could save some time.

If you haven't seen Fantasmic! at Disneyland, you should try to catch it. As a solo traveler, you might be able to squeeze into a good viewing location without camping out for an hour beforehand.

Those are the only specific suggestions I can think of. Have a great trip!

Melissa

[disney777]

I would hit the rides they don't have at WDW - get a FP for Indiana Jones. Alice in Wonderland, Pinnochio, Casey Jr Train, Storybook Land & Mr Toad's in Fantasyland if you're into those type of rides. At least do a walkthru for ToonTown, since it's much better than WDW. Roger Rabbit is an ok ride, but I wouldn't wait in a long line for it.
Pirates and Haunted Mansion are different, so definitely see them if you have time. I love the Space Mtn here, I hate it at WDW. (Looking forward to the newly refurbished SM at WDW!)
DCA is torn up right now. Soarin' is the same as WDW. ToT is different. Monster's Inc also cute, usually not a long line. Bug's Life is the same. The California Screamin' coaster is good.
If you like corn dogs, you need to try one at the Corn Dog Castle (DCA) or the Red Wagon (DL). Fresh dipped and fried up just for you, they are huge.
Downtown Disney is right there, and also a fun place to visit.

[HeatherD]

If you like corn dogs, you need to try one at the Corn Dog Castle (DCA) or the Red Wagon (DL). Fresh dipped and fried up just for you, they are huge.

Corn Dog Castle's are fabulous! The last time we had the Red Wagon (outside Plaza Inn at end of Main Street), they were normal sized hot dogs, though, not the monsters that feed an entire family that you get in DCA! I may be thinking of the wrong place, though, because I also didn't realize they made them for you at the Red Wagon....

[Tricia Davids]

Single Rider lines were one of my suggestions too. I've traveled to DL solo before due to a convension also. I just did the things that interested me since I didn't have to take into consideration anyone else's opinion. I highly recommend the firework show at DL!

[disney777]

Originally Posted by HeatherD

Corn Dog Castle's are fabulous! The last time we had the Red Wagon (outside Plaza Inn at end of Main Street), they were normal sized hot dogs, though, not the monsters that feed an entire family that you get in DCA! I may be thinking of the wrong place, though, because I also didn't realize they made them for you at the Red Wagon....

I think you might be thinking about the Coca Cola Refreshment Center? It's in the same location as Casey's at WDW, and they serve regular hot dogs. It's next to the candy store. The Red Wagon is across the street from that, near the photo shop, and they only serve the hand dipped corn dogs, chips or sliced apples, and beverages. It's actually an overgrown wagon, and they can roll it away if they want. (They did this for the Candlelight Procession in December, and my heart skipped until a CM told me it was just temporary.
Corn Dog Castle also has a hot link corn dog, and a cheese corn "dog" - it's a big hunk of cheese dipped in batter and fried up. It's all good.

[Tink and co.]

We used the single rider lines at Indiana Jones just a few days ago, and it was great. 10 min. wait instead of 2 hrs. We had a good experience with the single rider line at Toy Story Mania too. Have a great trip!

[Aubree's Travel]

Try to catch the Billy Hill & the Hillbillies Show in Frontierland. SOOOO great.

[Donald_Quackers]

I'll be going solo in July because I'll be in San Diego. I'm looking forward to doing this too. Can't wait to see Fantasmic!

[Sandy_N]

I'll be solo in July too! Can't wait for some DL fun.