We got to Disneyland at around 11 am due to some nasty traffic. We headed toward the tram to take us to the park. I have to admit, there were a lot more people there than I thought there would be, because of the rain. I would HATE to see how crowded it would be on a nice day!!!YIKES!
We just decided that we would go around the park in a circle which made our first stop... TOMORROWLAND. We went on what would later be Oliver's favorite ride of the day! "Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters" was a ride that had us aiming at lit targets in the world of Buzz Lightyear. There was a joystick on the dash of our little car which made us move in all directions. Oliver just loved it! It was pretty cool!
Next, we went on the "Star Wars Star Tours" which is a simulated ride that made me feel a little woozy! I was glad when that one was over.
"Space Mountain", a rollercoaster that takes you on a fast trip in the dark, was the next one up. I was iffy about going on that one. I was planning on waiting with my kids while everyone else went on it. I later changed my mind after my kids agreed to it! I couldn't believe that they actually wanted to go on it! Eden didn't like it, but Ollie said that he did... although it didn't look like it while he was on it!
After that we went to the Pizza Port for lunch and spent about fifty bucks for all four of us to eat! It was surprisingly tasty!
After that, we went on the "Matterhorn Bobsleds" and the kids didn't enjoy the glowing red eyes of the abominable snowmen that lurked in the corners.
Then we heard that Ariel, The Little Mermaid, was out meeting and taking pictures with the kids. We rushed over to FANTASYLAND since she is Eden's absolute FAVORITE Disney princess. As Eden was meeting her, she told Ariel that she was her favorite. It was so stinkin' cute! She was just beaming!
Off to "It's a Small World". It was decorated in Christmas lights for the holidays and they even sang different Christmas songs inside.
We ventured over to "Autopia", which was an outside ride. The rain had stopped so we thought we'd try it out! I rode with Ollie and stepped on the gas while he steered... or... didn't steer. He had let go and we went back and forth, back and forth off of the track that kept us on the road. I had a headache after that one that's for sure!
Eden was in heaven at the next place we went, the "Disney Princess Fantasy Faire". Here she got to meet Belle, Mulan and Jasmine. She also got some souveniers at the Royal shop.
Mom had told me to make sure that I should go on "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride" before we left. One word... WEIRD! You end up in judgement and then in hell with the devil. Hmmm... I don't think she quite remembered all of that! After that we went on "Snow White's Scary Adventures" and then to MICKEY'S TOONTOWN. I wish we could have gone there earlier in the day while it was lighter. My pictures didn't quite turn out how I would have liked. Also, Mickey and Minnie were getting ready for the parade when we went so we didn't get to see them there.
We then went to ADVENTURELAND and hit "The Enchanted Tiki Room". My mom said that I had to see that one as well. The kids were in a trance the whole time! It was pretty cute.
The parade was scheduled to start in about 30 minutes so we traveled to main street to find a good spot. YEEEAAAAAAAAHHH... we waited for two floats... the first and the last. Santa and Mrs. Claus drove by and waved to the kids and then a double decker bus crammed full of Disney characters drove by. We did get to see Mickey and Minnie on the top tier and got a photo of that at least. It was disappointing, but what can you do!? I'm sure they didn't want to electrocute all of the good paying guests!
We left to check in at the hotel a few miles from the park and have some sandwiches and such for dinner. Then off we were again, until the park closed at midnight! There was no stopping us!
Right as we got back, the fireworks started above Sleeping Beauty's Castle. It was misting and sprinkling a lot at this time! We thought we would head to some rides while everyone and their uncle were at the castle area. Yeah... it was so crowded and it was roped off... we didn't there as we had hoped. But hey... the lines were nothin' all day long... no complaining here! So, we went on "The Jungle Ride", and then headed to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Haunted Mansion" (Ed and my favorite rides!). "The Haunted Mansion" was decorated for the holidays in "The Nightmare Before Christmas" movie theme by Tim Burton. It was pretty awesome! Also, at the very end of the ride, there was a ghost named "Oogie"... which happens to be a nickname of my grandpa!!! Too funny!!!
Next, we went on "Peter Pan's Flight", "Pinocchio's Daring Journey", the "King Arthur Carrousel" and finally we got on the "Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage" which was a new ride and had the longest line of the day. After we came off of the submarine, the park had closed. We made our way toward the shuttle area and after a long wait and some misunderstandings we finally made it back to the hotel! We changed out of our wet clothes and crashed! A wet and wild day, that's for sure! It was great!!! I can't wait to come back!
4 comments:
That looked like such a fun trip! You can see how excitied and taken Eden was with the each princess! I also loved the picture of Ollie with Belle! Too cute! Anyway, it looked like a great time!
What a cute slide show. ... Looks like you guys had fun despite the rain. Lucky Ducks.. I am glad you had a great trip.
It looks like you had an amazing time, even with the rain!
SO JEALOUS!!!
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