Disneyland Day 1 - Part 3
Now we were all quite full and very content from the wonderful meal we had at Big Thunder Ranch. The food really was something special and was the first of two times we would actually eat there. I also loved the fact that the soda actually came out in what looked like old jam jars. Just another touch that did not go unnoticed.
So, with the crowds heading off to get spots for the fireworks we thought we would take the opportunity to head over to Toontown........................and oh boy, am I sure glad we did.!!!
Stopped to get a few night time pics of Small World on the way.
So, in to Toontown we went and the place was literally deserted. There was just no one about. I thought this was a great opportunity to snap some photos.
Christmas Tree Toontown style!
The pic that you just can't leave Toontown without!!!
The Gag Warehouse
As were were wandering about, we spotted a certain big brown dog lurking about with his cast member. We went over to see if we may be able to get a pic, CM said sure, but Pluto was about to be replaced. No problem we thought and smiled for the camera!!!
Now I didn't even think to ask who was about to replace him as I was chatting to the CM. She happened to notice my hat, and my shirt and my jacket and asked if Minnie happened to be a favourite. "Since I was old enough to know who she was"! I replied. I also mentioned it was my Birthday soon and I would be celebrating by having breakfast with Minnie and had a shirt made especially for the occasion! She then asked me to come with her so we just followed along!
She headed over to a door just past Minnies house and asked us to wait right there and don't go anywhere. In what was just a couple of moments, she reappeared with none other thatn the wonderful Miss Minnie herself. I could have just pinched myself.............. What was to happen next will be moments I will remember for the rest of my life!!!
Minnie took me by the hand and beckoned us all into her house. We stopped for a couple of quick photos out the front.
Her letterbox
She then took us inside and proceeded to show us all of her wonderful little house. Now when I mentioned earlier that it was quiet in Toontown, I meant it was quiet! We literally had Minnie all to ourselves for at least 10 minutes!!!
I was just overwhelmed.....................so here is the night of nights with the wonderful Minnie herself.
Ready to sign DD's book
In her kitchen
With her wishing well
Showing us her dressing room
And the photo that I will treasure for the rest of my days................
I cried............tears of just sheer happiness! I was hoping to get at least one great photo with Minnie and I would be happy! So, I am sure you can imagine just how elated I was!!!
I must say, this was THE best charcter interaction anyone could have hoped for. The CM that was with her was just so amazing suggesting all the spots for photo's and Minnie was just so obliging. She is also DD's favourite and she too has a special moment that will feature later on in the report. I loved the pic so much that I did a few versions of it!!!
Here is just one!
After we had said our goodbyes to Minnie and the wonderful CM, we headed out and into Mickey's house. We went through and took some pics on the way before being stopped and we all watched a little cartoon with Mickey and Donald. When it had finished, we were ushered through a door to none other that the main mouse himself!!!
Mickeys house
The mouse himself!
Wow! What a most magical and fun day we had for our first day in Disneyland. We ended up on so many rides and could not have asked for a better start to the trip. In just one day we rode......Haunted Mansion, Indina Jones ( more than once!!! ), Winnie The Pooh, Pinocchio, The Jungle Cruise, Alice In Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean, Matterhorn Bobsleds, It's A Small World, Buzz Lightyear........................yippee!!!
It was almost surreal. All the lead up to this one big day and it had gone perfectly. DD's reaction to the park was exactly how I had hoped it would be for her and she too has the Disney spirit now...................just like her Mum!!!
So, join me for the next exciting episode................Universal Studios and then we return to Disneyland for a breakfast with someone special.......another real live Aussie Diser!!!
Thanks for reading...................take care!
Sue
And thanks for the tip about the coupons, we are staying at Grand Californian and will look out for them.
We are hoping to head back to California next year and plan to stop in San Francisco! Your pics have just about cemented that plan for me! I don't think we'll get to Vegas but I enjoyed seeing it thru your eyes!
Can't wait for more!
We are getting so excited for our trip and the kids just can't wait! 
