I agree. Just like adults they get tired especially running around the park all day. I am an AP holder so when we go, I try to stay about 5-6 hours depending on the events or holidays. I know a lot of people that live out of state don't have the same luxury but if you are planning on having a long day at Disneyland, just remember it's a lot for the little ones. Between the crowds and sometimes over stimulation for the small ones. It does take some extra patience from the parents for them on those busy days. My child is 8 so its getting a little easier. But I do make sure we try and sit down for some rest and have a snack. Sometimes that can make a difference. - kbeenss  181.5 #1846 12:30PM

My theory is that it happens when te family involved feels the expense of the trip and is trying to "get their money's worth". APs don't feel the same pressure to cram so much into one day. - cenicienta  323.8 #508 12:37PM

I agree. You feel like you didn't drop 1200 bucks on tickets so you could sit in a hotel room. That said - an hour in the hotel pool really improves the rest of the day. - Nickelnorm  101.4 #3020 12:40PM

I've only been once but after lunch we took them back to the hotel for a nap then back to park we went and no whining. There is no way I would do that to them and torture them and myself with the whining. - GonzalezCrew  28.4 #4465 12:42PM

Yeah I'm a AP holder so it really doesn't matter to me how long we stay. But the most important thing to me is making sure my Lil girl takes a nap and eats before we go in. Or else I know she will be grumpy. I always make sure she has snacks and juice thought the time we are there also until it's time to eat. And even if we do go all day I try to sick to her schedule of when she takes a nap and push her around in the stroller till she knocks out , which never takes long around her nap time lol. You know that saying a happy wife is a happy life, well a full tummy and a well rested kids is a happy time at Disneyland! At least that's what I believe. Lol - nanibear  29.1 #4419 12:51PM

I agree. We are heading down from Seattle in 4 weeks for their first DL trip. We are taking 3 days at the park. We will go slow, use are fastpasses and if we don't get on everything, no worries here :). Just going to take out time and soak up all of the kids happiness. Their growing so fast, no need for stress at the most wonderful place on earth :) - jeana121180  12.2 #6191 12:54PM

When we go to DL we always go for a few days so we don't feel rushed. When my daughter starts getting fussy we head back to the hotel for a nap or little break. I'd rather take things slow & have a happy child than be miserable trying to do too much. - VikkiMouse  182.2 #1835 1:03PM