The Widow, the Spinster, and the Missus take on Disneyland - A little OT Interlude in Napa 4/14

[franandaj]

Popping in to quickly say you are right, Disney is planning on a Disney+ remake of the Swiss Family Robinson. Hoping it does the story justice!

Thanks for that confirmation. I'll be curious to see how it is. I'm not sure I saw the 1960 version.

 

[franandaj]

They did a really nice job with the Treehouse....they should have since it took so long!

I know! They started the renovations before the pandemic!

The entrance sign was carved by Raymond Kinman that did the sign for Indy, Hungry Bears, and more!

Yes! And he is also from Cupertino! He is in two different FB groups that I am a member, and it's an interesting intersection of groups!

 

[franandaj]

So there's room for one more, then.

I see what you did there.....

You'll have to refresh my memory... was there one there before? I know there's one in MK, but...

Well there was one there quite a while ago, but the folks at Disney must have decided that no one remembered the old 1960 movie, so they changed it to Tarzan's Treehouse. It may have already been down for refurb when you visited DL. As Jill mentioned, it's been down for a very long time. I went down for refurb right around the time when they widened the Adventureland walkway and moved the stroller parking into the shop that used to be next to the Jungle Cruise queue. They moved that shop into another shop location across the way. Closed one of the shops and turned it into seating for the Bengal Barbeque.

I believe that they took out part of the tree during the pandemic because I remember coming back to Disney and the walkway was wider and the tree was gone.

But you did get some really good ones through the mesh on wide-angle.

Well I finally figured out that if I put my camera all the way up against the mesh then I got a clean shot!

Jane???
Wrong movie. Was she visiting from afar?

I don't know, maybe in the new version that will be revealed. Or maybe it's a throwback to when it was Tarzan's Treehouse.

I remember that two of the boys had a bit of a crush on her and one got a bit angry when the other was chosen.

Yes, I read the plot synopsis on Wikipedia to make sure I had it right.

Gorgeous colours!

That happens in California!

Hmmm... I wouldn't mind seeing that. I enjoyed the 1960 movie.

I'm not sure I actually ever saw it.....

 

[pkondz]

Well there was one there quite a while ago, but the folks at Disney must have decided that no one remembered the old 1960 movie, so they changed it to Tarzan's Treehouse. It may have already been down for refurb when you visited DL

Oooohhh... Yeah! I remember that now! Not sure if we visited it or not, though.

Well I finally figured out that if I put my camera all the way up against the mesh then I got a clean shot!

I don't know, maybe in the new version that will be revealed. Or maybe it's a throwback to when it was Tarzan's Treehouse.

I suspect it's a throwback. Disney tends to do that a lot. Little bits of previous attractions in newer, replacement attractions.

That happens in California!

Here too!

I'm not sure I actually ever saw it.....

I've seen it at least twice. I'm sure once in the 70s on The Wonderful World of Disney, and again, more recently (within the last few years), probably on Disney+

 

[franandaj]

Oooohhh... Yeah! I remember that now! Not sure if we visited it or not, though.

Probably not. It wasn't all that exciting.

I suspect it's a throwback. Disney tends to do that a lot. Little bits of previous attractions in newer, replacement attractions.

Probably. They do like to do that.

Here too!

Beautiful Shot

I've seen it at least twice. I'm sure once in the 70s on The Wonderful World of Disney, and again, more recently (within the last few years), probably on Disney+

I'd say I'll put it on the list, but my list is so long I don't know if I'd ever get to it.

 

[DnA2010]

You guys are kinda matching in this!

There was even a point where one of them holds a pole on his shoulders with about 10 hats attached, signifying that most all the cast are singing together. It was quite hilarious!

hehe sounds like such a fun show indeed!

11/9: Steve Martin & Martin Short
11/10: Billy Crystal

Wow what a couple of nights, SM and MS together makes sense!

11/22: Will Ferrell

I'd love to see him!

11/25: Weird Al

I quoted Weird Al thinking in my mind he was a Canadian, decided to check, and ya, as I'm sure you know, he's from California...what on earth was my brain thinking!

Ohh this looks really pretty!

One thing that I did not expect, was that it was “a” cup of coffee. I was able to get one refill, but the server said that wasn’t normally something that they usually did.

I remember that from the year I lived in England- no refills on coffee or pop!

Eventually I broke down and got a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Twisted your rubber arm hey!

I’m sure it was perfect.

Looks pretty perfect!

I ended up eating it at the airport while we were waiting to board our plane.

It's like you were planning ahead!

I think we walked through the M&Ms store, but it was just a giant overpriced commercial.

I remember this from Vegas as well!

And a little mischievous. She has that look in her eyes sometimes.

Truth...she actually seems a lot better these days, however still has her moments here and there, but not so often anymore!


Annnddd change trips:

I'd never had it with noodles that way and it was surprisingly good! I always add the crispy noodles after cooking. Never thought to do it in the pan.

This is what I grew up eating as "chow mien" that my parents made- we never ate "bought" chinese food till I was older

Well, two gals with a guy pouring....

Very good point!

Now I understand when you posted before "foreshadowing".

Yup, I recognized him for sure!

I know we purposely skipped the Rose room, but there was another we didn't get to as well.

I think it was the one I call the "water" room which isn't hot or cold, just more of a "warm" temp

Such a big portion!

yup, I probably told you they used to have a fantastic buffet, so probably trying to keep the complaints down

Nice! I saw it at the Pantages in LA

I'm going to have to message my mom, as I'm sure I saw a show at the Pantages!

You think your Canadian dollar is stretched at Disneyland? Even more so in NY!

Totally! When we were in NY last, the dollar was at least par...I long for those days...

I love gnocchi. I need to put them on the dinner rotation!

So good! we need to come for an Alison dinner that has gnocchi involved!

 

[DnA2010]

These are the living quarters on the ground floor.

Wow this is so pretty!!

Look at all those cool instruments!

Hidden Mickey? Blue ears on red shell?

Especially love the lamp!

I really like the Mickey on the tree here!


Wow I think I'm caught up!!

 

[franandaj]

You guys are kinda matching in this!

We didn't plan it that way!

hehe sounds like such a fun show indeed!

It really was fun!

Wow what a couple of nights, SM and MS together makes sense!

It's amazing when you look back on how long they have been working together.

I quoted Weird Al thinking in my mind he was a Canadian, decided to check, and ya, as I'm sure you know, he's from California...what on earth was my brain thinking!

Yeah, he's a Californian through and through.

Ohh this looks really pretty!

I'd be happy to go back there when we go back to New York.

I remember that from the year I lived in England- no refills on coffee or pop!

So I guess they were being authentically European.

Twisted your rubber arm hey!

Never heard that expression.

Looks pretty perfect!

If you like almonds.

It's like you were planning ahead!

I can't take the credit for being that smart.

I remember this from Vegas as well!

Ah yes, there's one on the strip isn't there?

Truth...she actually seems a lot better these days, however still has her moments here and there, but not so often anymore!

Well now that she is a worldly gal of Disney.

Annnddd change trips:

Record screeching sound.

This is what I grew up eating as "chow mien" that my parents made- we never ate "bought" chinese food till I was older

Yeah, I never "made" Chinese food until I lived on my own. Didn't know what ingredients to use to make it taste right.

Very good point!

Yeah, guys are so transparent.

Yup, I recognized him for sure!

Could have been a her.....

I think it was the one I call the "water" room which isn't hot or cold, just more of a "warm" temp

That's why we need to go back.

yup, I probably told you they used to have a fantastic buffet, so probably trying to keep the complaints down

Makes Sense.

I'm going to have to message my mom, as I'm sure I saw a show at the Pantages!

Did you find out?

Totally! When we were in NY last, the dollar was at least par...I long for those days...

I bet.

So good! we need to come for an Alison dinner that has gnocchi involved!

I'm game.

Wow this is so pretty!!

They did a very nice job on this.

Look at all those cool instruments!

Hidden Mickey? Blue ears on red shell?

Good find!

Especially love the lamp!

I really like the Mickey on the tree here!

Actually that Mickey is a banner hanging between buildings on Main Street. You can see another one in the foreground of the picture.

Wow I think I'm caught up!!

Yay! Until I post again.

 

[franandaj]

So I had just been out at the park during the soft opening of the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House back in November, and about 10 days later my friend Brett was visiting from Sacramento with his cousins. I was able to come out for an afternoon and see them.

They really wanted to see the holiday parade, so we stayed close by in Disneyland. First we went on Space Mountain.

Then we took a spin on Autopia. This was only my second time riding this. The first time was in February and I drove, it was kind of traumatizing for me cause the car stalled out on a hill, so I don’t like to be the driver anymore. Plus, I drive enough every week around Southern California, I don’t need to pretend drive. But I was happy to be a passenger.

And there’s Bret and his Cousin behind us!

We still had a while before the parade started so we hopped in line for It’s a Small World since there was barely any line.

The Holiday show is so cute!

And here we go!

I was impressed with how they handled the holidays in cultures that don’t celebrate Christmas.

 

[pkondz]

I like how you can tell the pros from the rookies in this picture.

Then we took a spin on Autopia. This was only my second time riding this. The first time was in February and I drove, it was kind of traumatizing for me cause the car stalled out on a hill, so I don’t like to be the driver anymore.

Oh dear. I'm surprised they can stall at all!

Plus, I drive enough every week around Southern California, I don’t need to pretend drive.

Well... there's that.

we hopped in line for It’s a Small World since there was barely any line.

Gee... I wonder why there's no line for this?

And here we go!

Great, now I'm traumatized.

Santa!

Did the names on the list change?

I was impressed with how they handled the holidays in cultures that don’t celebrate Christmas.

I was thinking the same thing.

Now, after seeing your photos, I'm kinda wanting to go and see it (during the holiday overlay)... but I'll still wear earbuds and listen to headbanging music.

 

[jedijill]

We still had a while before the parade started so we hopped in line for It’s a Small World since there was barely any line.

I trust no one got naked and went for a swim?

Jill in CO

 

[DnA2010]

hen we took a spin on Autopia. This was only my second time riding this.

You will have to ride it next time we bring the kiddo, she loves it and it's actually quite fun once it's dark!

The Holiday show is so cute!

So cute! It really adds to the whole attraction

we really deserve a proper room...

Shouldn't there be a naked guy in here somewhere?!

 

[franandaj]

I like how you can tell the pros from the rookies in this picture.

Oh dear. I'm surprised they can stall at all!

Well they do run on some sort of fossil fuel. You can tell by the smell.

Gee... I wonder why there's no line for this?

Actually there was.....

Great, now I'm traumatized.

Did the names on the list change?

Change how?

I was thinking the same thing.

Now, after seeing your photos, I'm kinda wanting to go and see it (during the holiday overlay)... but I'll still wear earbuds and listen to headbanging music.

They do play a different song with the holiday overlay.

 

[pkondz]

Well they do run on some sort of fossil fuel. You can tell by the smell.

Still... figured they'd be pretty bullet proof. Guess they aren't!

Actually there was.....

Silly people.

Change how?

Like the one at MK says goodbye to people based on their Magic Bands.

They do play a different song with the holiday overlay.

Might be bearable then!

 

[franandaj]

I trust no one got naked and went for a swim?

Not in my party!

 

[franandaj]

You will have to ride it next time we bring the kiddo, she loves it and it's actually quite fun once it's dark!

I just don't like driving!

So cute! It really adds to the whole attraction

Did you ever get to ride it with the overlay?

we really deserve a proper room...

Shouldn't there be a naked guy in here somewhere?!

Not I any version I want to ride!

 

[franandaj]

Still... figured they'd be pretty bullet proof. Guess they aren't!

I don't think so.

Like the one at MK says goodbye to people based on their Magic Bands.

Ah, none of that technology going on here....

Might be bearable then!

It's definitely better than the original.

 

[franandaj]

So when I last left off we were riding It’s a Small World. Bret had hung around that afternoon because he wanted to see the Christmas Parade and he and his cousins had not had the opportunity to see it yet.

We hightailed it down to the parade route and were able to get a pretty good spot before the parade actually started.

Shortly the parade began….

These toy soldiers are actually real trumpet players who are hired for the season. They play special trumpets provided by Disney.

These snow people were so cute!

This Christmas Tree that was propelled by itself was a little weird.

The Step Sisters are always entertaining.

And the reindeer “pulling” Santa’s sleigh….

After that, we said our goodbyes and I headed back for home.

 

[rndmr2]

They do play a different song with the holiday overlay.

Oh, really?? What do they play?

These snow people were so cute!

They are cute. I have been at WDW a few times at Christmas and always liked the snowmen they had in their parade. They were a little different though but I just love snowmen in general

She should have the Christmas dress

Looks like a nice parade. I would love to go at Christmas time again someday. World or Land

 

[pkondz]

It's definitely better than the original.

Anything is.

Shortly the parade began….

Nutcracker. Good start!

These toy soldiers are actually real trumpet players who are hired for the season. They play special trumpets provided by Disney.

What?????
Really?? No way! I just assumed the song was piped in. I’ll be darned!

This Christmas Tree that was propelled by itself was a little weird.

Moving plants… the stuff of nightmares.

The Step Sisters are always entertaining.

And the reindeer “pulling” Santa’s sleigh….

I counted eight.