How Much Was It?!?!?! The tale of our best trip ever!!!!!!UPDATE 5/12/14 PG 30

[lucysmom]

Princess Caitlin, I love your photos. I have walked by these places many times and have not really seen them. Your photos are showing me what I have missed. You have a photographer's eye!

 

[MEK]

It always amazes me how much territory people cover at DL. It seems that you can go from one attraction to the next fairly quickly. It's pretty cool. Soarin looks really cute.

OMG - that picture of your dad wrapped up in the Boa is TOO funny!

Love the picture of your two on the coaster.

Bakery tour? That sounds interesting.

Bring on lunch!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Princess Caitlin, I love your photos. I have walked by these places many times and have not really seen them. Your photos are showing me what I have missed. You have a photographer's eye!

Thank you!!

Thank you I really appreciate that!

It always amazes me how much territory people cover at DL. It seems that you can go from one attraction to the next fairly quickly. It's pretty cool. Soarin looks really cute.

OMG - that picture of your dad wrapped up in the Boa is TOO funny!

Love the picture of your two on the coaster.

Bakery tour? That sounds interesting.

Bring on lunch!

Everything is much closer here than it is at the other parks due to the lack of space.

It is!

We were cracking up!

Thank you!

Yeah they have a tour of it and the tour mainly consists of a video with Rosie O' Donnell and seeing where they make it. They then give you a free piece of sourdough bread at the end!

 

[pkondz]

I just love this ferris wheel! ( I know it's named like a fun wheel or something but for all intents and purposes it's a ferris wheel with cars that could possibly move back and forth and cause people to throw up)

Yup. Friends of mine call it MNSFWOD
Mickey's Not So Fun Wheel of Death

Our first ride over here was

My first thought was, "Oh they're going on the coaster!

Didn't even see TSM.

I am not sure who won but the ride is essentially the same.

Whoever else you rode with won.
It's a known fact that on the disboards, if you can't remember who won...
that means you lost.

I like to look at the expressions of other people on the rides.
Then I noticed that the two behind you look like they are nudists.

Aw look mom and dad get a cinnamon bun and I get grapes! #glutenfreeproblems

That bun looks to die for. Sucks that you couldn't have one.

Best picture ever!

But then mom punched the woman in the face and started this huge bloody cat fight in the middle of the park what can I say my mom is territorial..

All right Dawn! Way to to go!

Just kidding!

Oh? So she's not territorial?
But the fight still happened, right?

We also saw this streetmosphere actress

Who had a dog puppet with her No judgement..

I just feel like they took DHS and was like "Let's make this epic" and we ended up with DCA

That's a very good description of it.
I read that and went, "Yeaaaaahhhhh."

Lining the walls they have pictures of famous fliers and what they accomplished. It was pretty cool and we got to read a lot about them because we were stuck in line for over 40 minutes due to the ride breaking down

The ride breaking down bites, but I would've loved to read all about the flyers.

Next up eating at Carthay Circle!

Thanks for posting!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Yup. Friends of mine call it MNSFWOD
Mickey's Not So Fun Wheel of Death



My first thought was, "Oh they're going on the coaster!

Didn't even see TSM.

It blends in very well!

Whoever else you rode with won.
It's a known fact that on the disboards, if you can't remember who won...
that means you lost.

I think I may have rode solo

I like to look at the expressions of other people on the rides.
Then I noticed that the two behind you look like they are nudists.

I never noticed that before!

That bun looks to die for. Sucks that you couldn't have one.

Agreed!

Best picture ever!



All right Dawn! Way to to go!



Oh? So she's not territorial?
But the fight still happened, right?

No unfortunately. My mom knows better than to get in to a fight with Disney and risk being banned!





That's a very good description of it.
I read that and went, "Yeaaaaahhhhh."

Thank you!

The ride breaking down bites, but I would've loved to read all about the flyers.

It was a neat experience and worth the wait!

Thanks for posting!

Thank you for reading!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

When we last left off we were headed to our lunch ADR! We were all excited to try out Carthay Circle!



It was so pretty inside! The first level of the restaurant was the bar area/waiting room.



The pictures were all from different premieres that had happened at Carthay Circle





All of the different memorabilia was really cool!



We took this for my grandma who has always been a big fan of Shirley Temple!

After a while we were escorted upstairs and saw this beautiful ceiling



The entire restaurant was very fancy!



We had gotten the World of Color package for that night which is very similar to the Fantasmic packages at DHS. You get an app, an entrée and a dessert.



I am going to guess this was what dad had Pumpkin Tortilla Broth - with Cilantro Grilled Chicken, Crisp Tortillas, Cream Fraiche.

Although I think it may have been something else It was good though!


The best part of this restaurant though?



The gluten free bread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so amazing!! Compare this to this



Yeah no contest

Even dad liked it! He usually tries the gluten free then instantly regrets it and this time he didn't!



Mom had Carthay Green Salad - Jicama, Cucumber, Cilantro, and Orange White Balsamic Vinaigrette.

For my meal I had



Skuna Bay Salmon -on Fresh Golden Tomato Salsa, Avocado and Cucumber Relish

Which was very good!

Dad had




Sauteed Short Rib Raviolis - Portobello Mushrooms, Red Pepper and Cabernet Jus.


Which he also enjoyed!

Mom had




Rigatoni Pasta with Roasted Chicken - Pancetta, Wilted Spinach, and Pinot Jus

We all enjoyed our food and it just looked so pretty!

For dessert Mom had



None of the descriptions fit what she got but I think it was good!

Dad had



Cordillera Chocolate Decadent Layer Cake - with Raspberry Sauce.


and I had




I definitely got stiffed on the dessert but oh well..


We enjoyed our lunch and were happy we chose Carthay as our big sit down meal for the World of Color package!

Once we were done we headed out and ran in to some Newsies!



Again DCA rocks with the shows!



It was a very cute show and after we got some pics around the new partners statue!



It's supposed to represent what Mickey and Walt looked like when they first got to California! This area was still fairly new when we went and I had been so anxious to see this!

After a picture we continued wandering around DCA

And found our way to Wonderland





This is a very cool area! They have dance parties back here and change it according to the movies that come out! Before Alice in Wonderland they had, had a Tron theme.

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Our next stop fit our clothing choice for the day





I have to say I kind of like that they have a ride instead of the Laugh Floor..






The area and the theming were again spot on!

No hanky panky on the rides they are watching...Always watching







So I guess Monstropolis hasn't made it to the "cell phone age" yet!





They also have this in the Laugh Floor!



I'm glad they don't actually sell this soda







Finally it was our turn!



It so looks like Mike is putting the moves on Celia!




It was so colorful in here



There were tvs on your ride vehicle which showed different newscasts about the child on the loose.





This one turned out especially well



Harry Hausen's



Someone is not happy!





Sorry Celia!

23-19 23-19

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

That face screams up to no good!





Saving the day!







When you exit the ride Roz interacts with you. She told my dad she liked his hair and laughed

We all loved this ride!!!

Up next: The parade I took way too many pictures of!

 

[pkondz]

The pictures were all from different premieres that had happened at Carthay Circle

I would've spent quite a while just looking at the photos.

We took this for my grandma who has always been a big fan of Shirley Temple!

That picture makes me sad on many levels.

After a while we were escorted upstairs and saw this beautiful ceiling

That's really nice!

The gluten free bread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so amazing!! Compare this to this

Yeah no contest

No kidding!

We all enjoyed our food and it just looked so pretty!

I definitely got stiffed on the dessert but oh well..

"Chef! That gluten free girl wants dessert now!"
"Eh? Sacre bleu! Well, give her two scoops of ice cream and throw in some blackberries."

It was a very cute show and after we got some pics around the new partners statue!

It's supposed to represent what Mickey and Walt looked like when they first got to California! This area was still fairly new when we went and I had been so anxious to see this!

Even before reading your description, I immediately thought, "I bet that's supposed to be Walt and Mickey when they first got to California."

This is a very cool area! They have dance parties back here and change it according to the movies that come out! Before Alice in Wonderland they had, had a Tron theme.

That would've been pretty cool to see.
Lots of glowing neon, I'd guess.

I have to say I kind of like that they have a ride instead of the Laugh Floor..

I had no idea.

When you exit the ride Roz interacts with you. She told my dad she liked his hair and laughed

Up next: The parade I took way too many pictures of!

Too many pictures? You???
I don't believe it.
Thanks for all the photos of the ride, it looks fun!
And thanks for the update!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

I would've spent quite a while just looking at the photos.

We had a bit of a wait before they opened so we did!

That picture makes me sad on many levels.

agreed...

That's really nice!



No kidding!







"Chef! That gluten free girl wants dessert now!"
"Eh? Sacre bleu! Well, give her two scoops of ice cream and throw in some blackberries."

I love how the chef is automatically French!

Even before reading your description, I immediately thought, "I bet that's supposed to be Walt and Mickey when they first got to California."

Good guess! I love that statue so much!

That would've been pretty cool to see.
Lots of glowing neon, I'd guess.

Yep!

I had no idea.







Too many pictures? You???
I don't believe it.
Thanks for all the photos of the ride, it looks fun!
And thanks for the update!

You just wait!!!

It's such a great ride!

Thank you for reading!

 

[pkondz]

I love how the chef is automatically French!

Nussing but zee best pour vous, Caitlin.

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Nussing but zee best pour vous, Caitlin.

Merci

 

[Imagineer5]

Love all the photos from the Monster's Inc ride!! I love that one, so excited to ride it again!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Love all the photos from the Monster's Inc ride!! I love that one, so excited to ride it again!

It is such a good ride!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Once we were done creating energy through children's screams it was back out in to the hot California sun!

We again just walked around and ended up passing by the Monsters University photo area



and the stage



and Mike Wazowski



We realized the parade was starting soon and it was on my DL to do list so we took a seat in the shade and relaxed. We saw Mr. Incredible greeting fans



It's so weird to me seeing characters without attendants!



Soon it was parade time! This parade is basically what Disney should have done with that horrible DHS block party parade.

It started off with a special Monsters University tribute



Which this girl was extremely excited about



It ain't a party without Roz!



Collegiate monsters



Art my favorite from that movie!





Sulley!!





23-19 23-19!!



Mike heading up the end of the float



Next up the Incredibles








The dancers costumes were super cute!





I love that Jack Jack actually caught on fire





This is why I am working at Disney because it seems like everyone is super happy



Violet

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Time for our under the sea friends!



Totally!



Now he is the only one who doesn't look too happy about being in a parade





The jellyfish costumes are too cute!



Then the bugs!!





I wonder if the people tell their friends "Oh yeah I play Heimlich's body"

"I'm the butt"





Flik and Atta








The toys are back in town!







The Lightyear girls



I love that they have Lotso's truck in the parade!









"I got a promotion I went from playing Heimlich's butt to Slinky Dog's butt"





And last but not least Cars!







It was a very cute parade and I am so glad we stopped to watch it!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

After the parade we decided to go wait by the Monsters meet and greet area. We had to meet them today because we were dressed for the occasion!



We waited there for a while and it turned out he was meeting near the ride instead. The CMs were very nice and lead everyone over there and proceeded to let us be first in line since we would have been had he made it to the right spot.



Once we had fulfilled that mission we tried figuring out what to do next! We bypassed Muppets which is the same as in DH and we all know I am not a huge fan of that show.



We decided to head back to get some adult beverages!






Dad got a beer from this truck



All of the beers they sell are made in California!



and I had a margarita!


While we were sitting down relaxing we saw this guy come out from the backstage area







He has quite the sound system!




We decided to follow him but first some pictures!







and some pictures of the area







I think it was at this point mom and I went in here and got matching hoodies for our November trip!

We really just liked wandering the park. We stumbled upon another performance and it was Goofy directing water.





It must be there way of making sure everything is set for World of Color but being sneaky about it! Why not turn it in to a performance?!

I am sure a ton of people love the Little Mermaid but here and now in Florida it's a walk on!



There set up is made to look like a museum in Cali



The rides are very similar

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Scuttle welcomes you to the ride













There used to be this huge deal about Ariel's hair in the ride. They had her hair floating up, which it would be if she was underwater, and everyone thought she looked like she had an ice cream cone head. They ended up changing it and the one here and in WDW now have "beautiful I am not really underwater" hair.



My hair does not look that good in a swimming pool



We of course waved hi to grandma and told her we missed her!





Then we sang along sha la la la la my oh my..







and they lived happily ever after!

King Triton has to be the most ripped animatron



When we got out of the ride we stumbled upon the end of the Phineas and Ferb show!



I swear every ten seconds there is a show going on at DCA and I love it!



While we were in this area there was one place we wanted to stop



No not the water ride! We are not water ride people!

We are Wilderness Explorer people though



The area is very cute and if you fill out the guide they give you then you can get your badge!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

We got our badges (which I am pretty sure consisted of us making fools of ourselves hopping on one foot) and stopped in this shop





We also laughed at the people who were going to get soaked!



Then we headed out of the park!

Up next! More Racers and World of Color![/

 

[declansdad]

and Mike Wazowski




Next up the Incredibles

Coolest Segway ever!

It doesn't look like you had to fight for a good parade spot.