Question Why don't kids like DCA?

DCAfanatic · 09-01-2008, 09:57 AM

I recently purchased tickets to attend Mickeys Halloween treat for my kids and I, an event that is held at DCA every halloween season, they were so excited, but When I told them the event was held DCA and not in disneyland the excitement went from Woo-hoo to ok, I guess they were expecting you know the haunted mansion and the pirates otc etc etc any opinons on this or experiences on this? I think we'll have fun but any ideas?

PrincessY · 09-01-2008, 09:59 AM

Because kids are very perceptive?

Junthor · 09-01-2008, 10:06 AM

Wow, more DCA bashing?

Honestly, I don't see it as they don't like DCA, I see it as they would rather it be in DL.

But honestly, Who wouldn't.

darkfairycthulu · 09-01-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Junthor

Wow, more DCA bashing?

Honestly, I don't see it as they don't like DCA, I see it as they would rather it be in DL.

But honestly, Who wouldn't.

I don't see it as DCA bashing, the OP's kids weren't excited about the park and they were just wondering why that might be...and the answer is, from a kid's point of view likely Disneyland has more "magical" type experiences, even if DCA has some good rides.....less likely to view a raft ride or a roller coaster or a haunted abandoned hotel as magical than say, Peter Pan or Dumbo, or Pirates.

Sorcerer's Apprentice · 09-01-2008, 10:16 AM

My kids love it. Screamin', GRR, Soarin', and Hollywood Hotel! Can't miss 'em, every day we are at DL we go!

snorkeld · 09-01-2008, 10:27 AM

My kids must be crazy then they love DCA

DisneyIPresume · 09-01-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorcerer's Apprentice

My kids love it. Screamin', GRR, Soarin', and Hollywood Hotel! Can't miss 'em, every day we are at DL we go!

My kid hates those rides. Or I should say he is still afraid to go on them, even though he is 10. And Bug's Land is too babyish for him. He likes Soarin' Over California and Muppet Vision though. And I haven't taken him on TSM yet but I think he will like that. He HATES the idea of a Little Mermaid ride (he is a 10 year old boy) but by then he should have the courage to try out the other rides he doesn't like. And then there is Carsland on the horizon.

So for my son, DCA is a park that is both too old for him and too young for him at the same time. DL offers more of a mixture that makes him happy. But in time DCA should be offering more mid-level thrills.

Peoplemover Priit · 09-01-2008, 01:08 PM

There isn't much to do there from ages 5-13. There is little kid stuff, and older kid stuff, not much in the middle. And because Disneyland is across the walkway they can immediately compare DCA against something.

P.S. I'd love to go in your children's spot!!!

Disneyland Daddy · 09-01-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by snorkeld

My kids must be crazy then they love DCA

Thank you! Yeah - my son loves it too. He loves Sun Wheel, Zephyr and anything else that an 'almost 2' year old can get on. Loves to watch Calif Screamin'.......so, I don't know about this, but my son loves it.

LuvsLilo · 09-01-2008, 01:16 PM

Lil LL loves DCA and she's 5 years old.

Hakuna Makarla · 09-01-2008, 01:17 PM

my daughter loves DCA better then Disneyland. no kidding

we both love the open spaces, the shows and the rides. DCA is a winner to us.

Auroraflame · 09-01-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by darkfairycthulu

I don't see it as DCA bashing, the OP's kids weren't excited about the park and they were just wondering why that might be...and the answer is, from a kid's point of view likely Disneyland has more "magical" type experiences, even if DCA has some good rides.....less likely to view a raft ride or a roller coaster or a haunted abandoned hotel as magical than say, Peter Pan or Dumbo, or Pirates.

I agree. What really seems to be missing from DCA is the element of magic and fantasy and warmth that Disneyland has. Even a kid can see that.

Disneyland Daddy · 09-01-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Auroraflame

What really seems to be missing from DCA is the element of magic and fantasy and warmth that Disneyland has.

Remember....Walt didn't create DCA....

Kritter · 09-01-2008, 01:28 PM

I LOVE DCA! Even though I am 18 haha

Disneyland Daddy · 09-01-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kritter

I LOVE DCA! Even though I am 18 haha

I love DCA and I'm soon to be 37.

09-01-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
DCAfanatic Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SO Cal Posts: 209	Why don't kids like DCA? I recently purchased tickets to attend Mickeys Halloween treat for my kids and I, an event that is held at DCA every halloween season, they were so excited, but When I told them the event was held DCA and not in disneyland the excitement went from Woo-hoo to ok, I guess they were expecting you know the haunted mansion and the pirates otc etc etc any opinons on this or experiences on this? I think we'll have fun but any ideas?

09-01-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
PrincessY Winter in Oceanside... Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13,335	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? Because kids are very perceptive? __________________

09-01-2008, 10:06 AM	#3
Junthor DL Nerd Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 1,346	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? Wow, more DCA bashing? Honestly, I don't see it as they don't like DCA, I see it as they would rather it be in DL. But honestly, Who wouldn't. __________________ All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

09-01-2008, 10:16 AM	#5
Sorcerer's Apprentice Mischievous Mouse Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1178 Miles North of Disneyland Posts: 1,693	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? My kids love it. Screamin', GRR, Soarin', and Hollywood Hotel! Can't miss 'em, every day we are at DL we go! __________________ "We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun- together." -Walt Disney Myspace

09-01-2008, 10:27 AM	#6
snorkeld Dreams do come true Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 872	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? My kids must be crazy then they love DCA __________________

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Peoplemover Priit Lego Peoplemover Priit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tallinn, Estonia (Yes it is real) Posts: 1,100	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? There isn't much to do there from ages 5-13. There is little kid stuff, and older kid stuff, not much in the middle. And because Disneyland is across the walkway they can immediately compare DCA against something. P.S. I'd love to go in your children's spot!!! __________________ My Hollywoodland E-Ticket Idea: http://micechat.com/forums/disneylan...ttraction.html

09-01-2008, 01:16 PM	#10
LuvsLilo So fetch Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 14,389	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? Lil LL loves DCA and she's 5 years old. __________________

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Hakuna Makarla Banned User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: well thats none of your buisness Posts: 41,077	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? my daughter loves DCA better then Disneyland. no kidding we both love the open spaces, the shows and the rides. DCA is a winner to us.

09-01-2008, 01:28 PM	#14
Kritter Stop! You're scaring me!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tustin Posts: 5,339 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Why don't kids like DCA? I LOVE DCA! Even though I am 18 haha __________________ SOOOOORRRRAAAAA!!!!!

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