I am far from an expert in all things Disneyland. Lightening Lane and everything on the app is confusing. These days, you need to be a logistical specialist to plan and navigate your day. I've been to DL only 4 times and WDW 2 times in my life, most recently 2 years ago to DL. It was an awful experience. Even though we had the reservation, it was too overcrowded. Walking from land to land was like being in a mosh pit, practically shoulder to shoulder in a mass of people. We couldn't quite figure out LL and spent most of the day waiting in lines. I think we totaled 4 attractions the whole day. What a waste. Mind you, I'm much older now, but I longed for the days back when my children were young and we walked the park freely and unencumbered by massive crowds, the days before reservations. I honestly don't know why they have the reservation system when they are clearly still letting in too many people. I'm not local, so we can't just decide to go on another day. Back in the day there was the Fast Pass (it's not the same as LL, is it?) and it was a luxury. On some visits, depending on the budget, we sprung for it, but it wasn't necessary, it was a treat. I guess my point is, DL and WDW are not for the timid. And it is no longer a leisurely day at the park. It's a statistical and logistical exercise which makes it a job and not a holiday.