Editor's Report
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I Love This Parking Lot
Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Impressions
Once again, please keep in mind, everything here is written based on previews of Disney's California Adventure. The park doesn't officially open until February 8th and everything is subject to change. It's possible that some of the experiences I had were incomplete or will be changed before the park opens.
California Screamin' and Paradise Pier
Back on January 9th I did an Editor's Report called First Impressions based on my trip into Disney's California Adventure (DCA). Since then I've had the opportunity to visit DCA four more times and experience much more of what it has to offer. In this report I continue in the same vein as the last sharing my likes and dislikes of the newest addition to the Disneyland Resort.
The Trips
As mentioned above, I've had the opportunity to visit DCA a total of five times now.
Through these visits I've had the opportunity to do almost everything DCA has to offer.
I've seen most of the park, done most of the attractions and seen the entertainment. I've
eaten at quite a few of the restaurants and soaked up the atmosphere. Crowds during these
visits have ranged from non-existent to what I would consider mild. During yesterday's
visit it was clear there were many more people in the park, but it didn't feel crowded.
However, I have no idea what the actual number of people was. When I left at 8:00 p.m.
(the park closed at 10:00 p.m.) Soarin' Over California had a posted 90 minute wait and
Superstar Limo had a posted 60 minute wait. Everything else was much, much lower. Having
not experienced DCA at its most crowded, I can't comment on how that might affect my
experience.
Looking back from DCA to where it all began
Before I go into specifics I want to give the same disclaimer I gave last time: I am an Annual Passholder who loves to just hang out at Disneyland enjoying the scenery, the atmosphere and the food. I do love the rides, but just don't go on them all that much. Keep that in mind when you read my views on the new park. My comments are on how the park appeals to me. Be sure to read some of our other articles over the next few weeks, our discussion boards and our DCA Attraction Guide for many opinions from a wide variety of people on whether or not DCA is a good park for you.