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Yeah,... I'm not stressing over it. Obviously since I haven't updated in a few days!
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Yeah,... I'm not stressing over it. Obviously since I haven't updated in a few days!
kaoden39
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Yay!! That is music to my ears!! I am a no stress person, I figure with your job you stress enough.
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The last time I left off I said my friend had fallen asleep during Aladdin so we were heading back to the room for a nap.
We had planned to head back to the parks around 4:30pm becasue we wanted to see the Pixar Play parade again which was at 5:15pm. Well I woke up from my nap around 4pm and my friend was still sleeping. When my alarm went off at 4:30pm I asked my friend if she wanted to sleep or go see the parade. She said she would rather sleep
I was shocked! 
She only had a few hours left at Disneyland and she wanted to sleep more??? So she slept for awhile longer and I played on my phone. Finally around 6:30pm I said we really should go back so we can do a few more rides and catch the fireworks or fantasmic.
So we finally get back to the park and use our fastpasses for Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy.
And our fastpasses for Buzz Astro Blasters
Then we head to Fantasyland because we hadn't spent much time there! We soon discover though that most of Fantasyland is closing due to the Fireworks and the lines are too long to ride any rides.
Instead we take pictures with stationary Dumbo!
We then decide we should probably go find a spot for Fireworks. But oh my word! The hub is PACKED! We look around looking for a place to watch the fireworks and I finally spot an empty area of pavement and go to ask if we can go there ir if there are holding it for soemone but my friend keeps walking.. Okay.. she wants a different spot. I said whats wrong with that one but I don't think she heard me so instead we headed to the Rivers of America to see if we can find a spot for Fantasmic. When I find a spot there that isn't good enough.. I suggest we just move on and come back to Fantasmic later so we start heading away from the Rivers and just as we are to the edge my friend thinks the view is decent enough... Unfortunatly it is also right next to a smoking area YUCK!
So we watch most of Fantasmic of which I can honestly say I don't remember much and was disapointed that we didn't come back to the later show. From where we were we stayed and watched the Fireworks.. again dissapointed because we didn't watch them from the hub...
The fireworks were great but felt like I was missing a lot.
After the fireworks we circled back around to catch some Fantasyland rides!
First up was Mr Toad's Wild Ride
However as we got in line it wasn't moving very much. We stood there for a few minutes and then all of a sudden a bunch of people start exciting the line.. We ask what is up and they say the ride is down and they aren't sure for how long. I said to my friend lets just wait a few minutes and she what happens...
Soon we were inside and the line was moving!
We ended up only waiting a bit more than 5 minutes when the wait originally said 20 minutes!
From Mr toad we ride Pinnochio
(sorry no pics of Pinnochio but I do have a pic of the castle from the window in Pinnochio!)
We also rode Snow White and Alice in Wonderland before my friend said she was too tired and wanted to head back to the room...
I was bummed once again but since I had 2 more days at the park I agreed. I was still astonished that she didn't want to make the most of her time but the choice was hers so we walked back to the room and I relaxed while she packed...
Day 4 and solo will be next!!
We had planned to head back to the parks around 4:30pm becasue we wanted to see the Pixar Play parade again which was at 5:15pm. Well I woke up from my nap around 4pm and my friend was still sleeping. When my alarm went off at 4:30pm I asked my friend if she wanted to sleep or go see the parade. She said she would rather sleep
I was shocked! She only had a few hours left at Disneyland and she wanted to sleep more??? So she slept for awhile longer and I played on my phone. Finally around 6:30pm I said we really should go back so we can do a few more rides and catch the fireworks or fantasmic.So we finally get back to the park and use our fastpasses for Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy.
And our fastpasses for Buzz Astro Blasters
Then we head to Fantasyland because we hadn't spent much time there! We soon discover though that most of Fantasyland is closing due to the Fireworks and the lines are too long to ride any rides.
Instead we take pictures with stationary Dumbo!
We then decide we should probably go find a spot for Fireworks. But oh my word! The hub is PACKED! We look around looking for a place to watch the fireworks and I finally spot an empty area of pavement and go to ask if we can go there ir if there are holding it for soemone but my friend keeps walking.. Okay.. she wants a different spot. I said whats wrong with that one but I don't think she heard me so instead we headed to the Rivers of America to see if we can find a spot for Fantasmic. When I find a spot there that isn't good enough.. I suggest we just move on and come back to Fantasmic later so we start heading away from the Rivers and just as we are to the edge my friend thinks the view is decent enough... Unfortunatly it is also right next to a smoking area YUCK!
So we watch most of Fantasmic of which I can honestly say I don't remember much and was disapointed that we didn't come back to the later show. From where we were we stayed and watched the Fireworks.. again dissapointed because we didn't watch them from the hub...
The fireworks were great but felt like I was missing a lot.
After the fireworks we circled back around to catch some Fantasyland rides!
First up was Mr Toad's Wild Ride
However as we got in line it wasn't moving very much. We stood there for a few minutes and then all of a sudden a bunch of people start exciting the line.. We ask what is up and they say the ride is down and they aren't sure for how long. I said to my friend lets just wait a few minutes and she what happens...
Soon we were inside and the line was moving!
We ended up only waiting a bit more than 5 minutes when the wait originally said 20 minutes!
From Mr toad we ride Pinnochio
(sorry no pics of Pinnochio but I do have a pic of the castle from the window in Pinnochio!)
We also rode Snow White and Alice in Wonderland before my friend said she was too tired and wanted to head back to the room...
I was bummed once again but since I had 2 more days at the park I agreed. I was still astonished that she didn't want to make the most of her time but the choice was hers so we walked back to the room and I relaxed while she packed...
Day 4 and solo will be next!!
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Yeah... it was difficult for me to get a good pic of it because I have a pretty old camera.
I couldn't believe almost everyone got out of line! I planned on leaving too if the line didn't start moving pretty soon but just wanted to wait a few minutes to see what happened.
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Day 4 was here! The day began with having breakfast with my friend at the motel before she was catching the shuttle back to the airport. After she left I had to pack up my bags to change rooms because my room had switched from a 2 double room to a room with one queen. I went down to the front desk with my stuff fully expecting them to have to store my bags but lo and behold they had a room all set for me! To make it better it was on the 1st floor so I didn't have to trudge up the stairs again!
After putting my stuff in the room it was off to the parks!
It was a Sunday and that normally means Magic Morning however today was the day of the CHOC walk so therefore the park was not opening till 9am. When I got to the gates there was already pretty long lines. I found a line next to where the CHOC walkers were exciting the park and because it was roped partially off no one was standing in it. I decided when it was 9am I was going to go over the rope to get in the line. There was a guy and his son in front of me that I stood and talked to who was planning the same thing.
It seemed like it took forever to get to 9am and the CHOC walkers just kept coming! Finally the park was empty of the walkers and it was time for the mad dash!
I was off to Fantasyland! I had a plan!
Can you guess what was first??
Yup it was Peter Pan's Flight! I knew I had to ride that first or not at all! The wait was already about 10 minutes by the time I got there but that was nothing compared to the wait there would be at a later time!
Next up was Dumbo! I don't remember EVER riding Dumbo at WDW and knew this was a definite this time around and hopefully for all trips in the future!
The following pics are taken while flying Dumbo
The yellow Dumbo was mine!
Next up was Casey's Train
Most of the pictures I took while on the train are actually from the Storybook Canals...
After the little train ride I headed over to the Rapunzel Meet & Greet. Unfortunately we were informed that she was brushing her hair and there would be a short delay. The delay ended up being about 15 minutes and then another 10 minutes before I was able to meet her.
Unfortunately Flynn must have been out on his adventures because he was not there to meet ME!
Next up was a trip to Princess Fantasy Fair.
After about a 25 minute wait I finally got to meet some Princesses.
Up first was Tiana.
And then Ariel (Blurry Pic)
And Jasmine
I asked how often the Princesses change as I was walking out and was told approx 25-30 minutes. Well since they had changed right before I went in and my wait was about 25 minutes I figured why not. I'll just get back in line and hopefully meet 3 more Princesses.
It worked out KINDA. The Princesses changed out just before I entered but unfortunately the only new Princess out was Cinderella. When I got to the front I said to the CM.. I just need to see Cinderella. She said go ahead!
After PFF I headed back into Toon Town to see Mickey!
Anybody else's closet look like Mickey's?
So as I was leaving Mickey's I see Goofy is out again so I go to get another Pic with Him
After Toontown I headed back over to the Villian Meet & Greet to see if I can catch some more Villians.
Unfortunatly I just missed the Red Queen and the Hag
And instead end up with the Evil Queen AGAIN
And now I need to pause because it won't let me post more pics in this post!
After putting my stuff in the room it was off to the parks!
It was a Sunday and that normally means Magic Morning however today was the day of the CHOC walk so therefore the park was not opening till 9am. When I got to the gates there was already pretty long lines. I found a line next to where the CHOC walkers were exciting the park and because it was roped partially off no one was standing in it. I decided when it was 9am I was going to go over the rope to get in the line. There was a guy and his son in front of me that I stood and talked to who was planning the same thing.
It seemed like it took forever to get to 9am and the CHOC walkers just kept coming! Finally the park was empty of the walkers and it was time for the mad dash!
I was off to Fantasyland! I had a plan!
Can you guess what was first??
Yup it was Peter Pan's Flight! I knew I had to ride that first or not at all! The wait was already about 10 minutes by the time I got there but that was nothing compared to the wait there would be at a later time!
Next up was Dumbo! I don't remember EVER riding Dumbo at WDW and knew this was a definite this time around and hopefully for all trips in the future!
The following pics are taken while flying Dumbo
The yellow Dumbo was mine!
Next up was Casey's Train
Most of the pictures I took while on the train are actually from the Storybook Canals...
After the little train ride I headed over to the Rapunzel Meet & Greet. Unfortunately we were informed that she was brushing her hair and there would be a short delay. The delay ended up being about 15 minutes and then another 10 minutes before I was able to meet her.
Unfortunately Flynn must have been out on his adventures because he was not there to meet ME!
Next up was a trip to Princess Fantasy Fair.
After about a 25 minute wait I finally got to meet some Princesses.
Up first was Tiana.
And then Ariel (Blurry Pic)
And Jasmine
I asked how often the Princesses change as I was walking out and was told approx 25-30 minutes. Well since they had changed right before I went in and my wait was about 25 minutes I figured why not. I'll just get back in line and hopefully meet 3 more Princesses.
It worked out KINDA. The Princesses changed out just before I entered but unfortunately the only new Princess out was Cinderella. When I got to the front I said to the CM.. I just need to see Cinderella. She said go ahead!
After PFF I headed back into Toon Town to see Mickey!
Anybody else's closet look like Mickey's?
So as I was leaving Mickey's I see Goofy is out again so I go to get another Pic with Him
After Toontown I headed back over to the Villian Meet & Greet to see if I can catch some more Villians.
Unfortunatly I just missed the Red Queen and the Hag
And instead end up with the Evil Queen AGAIN
And now I need to pause because it won't let me post more pics in this post!
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By now you have probably figured out what my goal for the day was.
Yup Autographs!
So I was pretty excited when I came across Pocahontas! I never thought I would see her!
Pocahontas was right by the Round-up area and inside that area was Woody!
After meeting woody I was finally going to ride another ride! I went to Critter country and went in the single rider line for Splash Mountain.
So The party that I am placed with is a party of 5 which means I am the only one in the log not part of their group. I end up in the 5th seat from the back because one of the kids wanted the back row. The whole time I am on the ride the mom is snapping pictures and I am sure I am in a few!
As we are heading to the drop and the picture spot the guy in front of me ducks down and the kid in back of me ducks!
As we get off the group goes to look and at the picture and they are like Dad and whomever is missing and we picked up a straggler, lol
To make things even more interesting they were going to purchase the photo so I am now featured in their keepsake!
After I am done with Splash Mountain I head back to the hub but as I am passing through New Orleans Square I see Jack and Sally! Unfortunately the line is closed but the CM says they will be back around 3pm.
I continue my trek through New Orleans Square... It is PACKED! Apparently there is a Scavenger Hunt of some sort going on and the park is packed with people!
At the hub I stop to have some pics taken
I also stop to get a locker as I am tired of carrying around my bag!
At the start of Main Street I am looking to find more Characters!
Unfortunately(I'm using that word an awful lot!) everyone has just gone inside!
While I am waiting for them to come back out I get another Mickey Pumpkiin picture
Soon I see Mickey in his costume!
And Minnie too!
I also find Goofy doing some entertaining!
At this point i head back to New Orleans Square to see if I can find Jack and Sally. The CM from before had mentioned that they will be out but that they may be in a different spot. I was hopeful it would be the same spot though as it was SO crowded I may not find them otherwise.
Happily they came back to the same spot and being only 3 groups back it didn't take long to see them!
Yup Autographs!
So I was pretty excited when I came across Pocahontas! I never thought I would see her!
Pocahontas was right by the Round-up area and inside that area was Woody!
After meeting woody I was finally going to ride another ride! I went to Critter country and went in the single rider line for Splash Mountain.
So The party that I am placed with is a party of 5 which means I am the only one in the log not part of their group. I end up in the 5th seat from the back because one of the kids wanted the back row. The whole time I am on the ride the mom is snapping pictures and I am sure I am in a few!
As we are heading to the drop and the picture spot the guy in front of me ducks down and the kid in back of me ducks!
As we get off the group goes to look and at the picture and they are like Dad and whomever is missing and we picked up a straggler, lol
To make things even more interesting they were going to purchase the photo so I am now featured in their keepsake!
After I am done with Splash Mountain I head back to the hub but as I am passing through New Orleans Square I see Jack and Sally! Unfortunately the line is closed but the CM says they will be back around 3pm.
I continue my trek through New Orleans Square... It is PACKED! Apparently there is a Scavenger Hunt of some sort going on and the park is packed with people!
At the hub I stop to have some pics taken
I also stop to get a locker as I am tired of carrying around my bag!
At the start of Main Street I am looking to find more Characters!
Unfortunately(I'm using that word an awful lot!) everyone has just gone inside!
While I am waiting for them to come back out I get another Mickey Pumpkiin picture
Soon I see Mickey in his costume!
And Minnie too!
I also find Goofy doing some entertaining!
At this point i head back to New Orleans Square to see if I can find Jack and Sally. The CM from before had mentioned that they will be out but that they may be in a different spot. I was hopeful it would be the same spot though as it was SO crowded I may not find them otherwise.
Happily they came back to the same spot and being only 3 groups back it didn't take long to see them!
kaoden39
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A scavenger hunt at Disneyland might be fun. I can only imagine.
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So as I am sure you can all figure out this trip report will not be completed before I begin my next trip!
I'm leaving in just a few hours for Disneyland! I can't wait to see it in all it's holiday splender!!
I am NOT taking my laptop with me this trip so I will not be doing any major updating while I am gone. I may post small tidbits here and there from my iPhone...
I'm leaving in just a few hours for Disneyland! I can't wait to see it in all it's holiday splender!!
I am NOT taking my laptop with me this trip so I will not be doing any major updating while I am gone. I may post small tidbits here and there from my iPhone...
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It probably would be fun but not when the park is already packed because it is a weekend during Halloweentime and from the CHOC walkers in the park!
I had read that the CHOC walkers did not influence the crowds that much but I have to disagree and say that I saw people with CHOC shirts on all over the place.
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Have a great trip!!
I wouldn't want to do one in a big crowd. It never fails that those things would go on when the park is full. I bet the CHOC walk makes a difference no mater what anyone says.
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I Made It!!
I'm exhausted though and going to try and get a few hours of sleep!! I may just sleep till tomorrow morning... Well see how Fast I fall asleep! I'm betting pretty quickly!
I'm exhausted though and going to try and get a few hours of sleep!! I may just sleep till tomorrow morning... Well see how Fast I fall asleep! I'm betting pretty quickly!
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Glad to hear you made it okay. Thanks for posting that you made it. I was worried about you.
you made it!!!! and oh i am going to see you wednesday so that will be fun!!! have a good sleep!!!
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My day is going pretty good! I was at DL for park open and went straight to Candy Palace to see about candy canes but the tickets were all gone to MM guests...
I then went to get a FP to Space mountain and rode it with no wait. Then did Buzz Astro Blasters with no wait.. From there I headed to DCA to get FP for WoC.. Very little wait for that n then headed to Toy Story.. I wasn't going to ride it as it's not really a solo ride but since I was at the frot of the pack I went ahead! Then it was off to California Screamin!!
I've also spent time with Crush and net Sully! And now I am in line for Aladdin as this is the only day it is playing while I am here.
I then went to get a FP to Space mountain and rode it with no wait. Then did Buzz Astro Blasters with no wait.. From there I headed to DCA to get FP for WoC.. Very little wait for that n then headed to Toy Story.. I wasn't going to ride it as it's not really a solo ride but since I was at the frot of the pack I went ahead! Then it was off to California Screamin!!
I've also spent time with Crush and net Sully! And now I am in line for Aladdin as this is the only day it is playing while I am here.
kaoden39
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Sounds like a great day!! Keep having fun you earned this trip!!
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Awesome Paula! I've never seen Aladdin, I hope you enjoyed it enough for me too.
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