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Thanks for all of the info. This is foreign territory for me so any additional help (besides reading for myself) I can get is appreciated. Keep it coming

Quote: Originally Posted by I LoveJack I have been to both parks in the month of August. Swore I would never do DL again in the first part of August. It was sooo crowded it was like hearding cattle. That is good to know... we are thinking more the end of August, between the 18th and 28th. I'm hoping some of the schools are back in session by then?? Still seems to be historically hot, but not as humid, I'm told. Again -- We would...

We've done both in August, and DL is not nearly as humid as WDW in my opinion (I have also done both in September, April and June and find this to be the case). I agree with ILoveJack and DVC2004, that the crowds at Disneyland were incredible (because it's a local day park, as well as a vacation destination), but they were not over at California Adventure (which we LOVED).

After reading this other post about staying in Alexandria, I was reminded that our hotel also had a free continental breakfast each day and the shuttle was free (although I believe a tip is expected from the driver). Additionally, they offered 1 bedroom suites and studios.

My daughter loves Universal...and the wildest ride she will consider is ET. And she's 10. I LOVE the Mummy. But I would NOT put a kid on it unless they have some tolerance for rides. It's frightening. I held hands with a total stranger (hey he wanted someone's hand to hold too - he asked me!!!) and I am NOT a hot babe! The Royal Pacific is my FAVORITE hotel any where. It's gorgeous. The service is wonderful.

Also, I don't know your girls ages but there is also Legoland and Knotts Berry that I've heard rave reviews about...but they aren't included in the pass.

Keep in mind, some of the rooms at Old Faithful Inn have no bathrooms. They are located down the hall and you share facilities. If you are shy, make sure to get a room with a bathroom. There are also cabins available in each area. They are cheap, but very basic.

As it's a Friday afternoon and I don't feel like working I uploaded some of my pictures. Here's where you can find them. http://2007yellowstone.shutterfly.com/ In my trip report I also left out the day we hiked Mt. Washburn. It took 6 hours to do but it was well worth it. I don't know how I forgot that. Another tip we got from the rangers was to go out early in the day to see some of the animals. We saw the grizzly bear at...

I visited in the winter a few years ago. The roads are closed; all transportation was by snow cats -- either big monsters that were like troop transports on treads, or modified vans on treads. OFI was closed, so I stayed at the OF Snow Lodge. It was a very comfortable modern motel with indoor corridors and good food. It doesn't have the views of OFI, but Old Faithful and the surrounding geyser basin are within easy walking distance. The...

The Holiday Inn Capital 650 C Street Southwest (near Maryland Ave SW and 6th St SW) is a great location. I have gone there a few times for work and then chose it for a family trip. It is a block or so away from the Mall near the Air & Space Musuem. I felt the room rates were more reasonable than some other hotels in DC