DAY 3 - Friday 26th October 2012.
Today saw us up at 7am and all excited for a fun day at DCA abd our first ever look at Cars Land. We knew we had to get to park early so we get the elusive Radiator Springs Racers fast passes. So, no breakfast for us today and we arrived at DCA at 8am. It was an early entry day so we knew we would have to be lucky to get a fast pass as the park would have already been open for an hour! In we went, and of course made a bee line for the......................wait, what are ALL those people lining up half way down the street for
Oh my word, I mean I knew we would have to line up, but this was a line for a fast pass that would enable to stand in another line
Ok, we joined the masses of people and I am happy to say the line moved consistently. All up we were in the line for 15 minutes so it wasn't too bad after all! And this was the result................
Big smiles all round and boy where we excited! Right, what shall be the first ride...................Toy Story of course! Off we went with our fast passes safely stashed in our bag and with a song in our heart. After all, we were in the land of the mouse and friends!!!!
With a short wait of only 10 minutes, we had a blast on the ride and I got beat by the ever efficient DD. Looks like a re match will just have to be on the cards!!! Next it was off to King Triton's Carousel as it was another ride we needed to cross off the "go on every attraction" list!
Quite cute and I love the detail. I rode in the seat they had so I could take some pictures.............
Loved the real pipes!
And my seat
Ok, so where too next?! Well, we were right next to California Screamin' so off we went to line up. Only waited for 5 minutes and we were on! A bit disappointed as the music in our carriage was not working
. Oh well, would just have to make up for it another time
The next stop on our way around Paradise Pier was not something I was looking forward to at all! I don't mind heights at all, but there is just something about Mickey's Fun Wheel that has me all a flutter! So I thought as I had to go on it ( yep, back to THE list!!! ) a nice non swing carriage would be the lesser of two evils! Ha, that was like asking DD if she was ready to go home!!!! So with a feeling of trepidation we walked straight on to a swinging carriage! I swear if it had of been any other ride we would have had to line up for ages and at least I would have had time to get use to the idea! But not this time
Up we went.............
Yes, I understand "it's a lovely view from up here Mum", but I was glad when it was over!!!! A big tick off the list for THAT ride!!!!
Right, next up was a another walk on to Silly Symphony Swings. I was a little hesitant with this one as I had never actually been on it before. But, I loved it and stuck my hands out like I was flying and was a little kid again!
Next was a 5 minute wait for Goofy's Sky School. Another ride neither of us had been on as it was not running on our last trip. We both enjoyed it and it was another tick off the list!
It seemed it was a morning of firsts as we headed up to The Little Mermaid as this was another ride we had not done previously as it was not finished on the previous trip! So, we rode it twice in a row with no wait at all! In fact, I don't think I ever saw a long line for this in the whole time we were there! I have to say I think it is very well done but the thing I liked most is the authentic music from the movie as you are going around. It just made it seem all the more "real"!!!
And can you believe we have done all of the above and it was only 10:20am! What a fabulous start to our day!!!
Soarin' was next on our way around and again we were lucky enough to find another walk on!!!! I absolutely adore this ride.............I just love it! DD on the other hand can take it or leave it!!!
So after our trip over California DD decided it was time for some nourishment so we popped in to Taste Pilots Grill and she had some cheesy fries topped with sour cream. I had a couple too, they were yummy!
Now at this point we were getting quite excited as were nearly ready to see Cars Land for the first time. I had imagined over and over how I would react and would it really be as good as all the hype..................well, there are no words really. This place really is like walking into the movie. The attention to detail is like nothing I have ever seen before............we were completely in awe. For anyone reading that is thinking of going.................think no more, just go!!!! You will so glad you did. I must admit I was also thinking of DH here and how much he would love it!!! So glad I will be able to show him all the wonders of Radiator Springs on our trip next year!!!!
We found the entrance and in we went in the FP line much to the envy of those poor souls waiting in the stand by line!
I just wanted to take pictures of, well, everything!!!!!
In the queue............
Nice pun here don't you think!!!!
A shot of the stand by line!
To say it was amazing was an under statement! I never thought in a million years that there would ever be any ride that would rival my mansion as my favourite. Let me tell you folks, this comes very very very close! This would be the first of 3 times we would ride and each time I fell in love/awe just a little bit more...................Kachow!!!!!!
Continued next post...............
, but the standard of all of the fantastic TRs on the Dis are a lot to live up to!
A few more traditions to come yet
I will be most interested to hear all about the East Coast. You will lurve Halloween..........so much fun!!!! And yes please, oodles of pictures!!!!
And yes, you must go to build a bear................I love that place and it is so nice to have something that reminds you of your special trip that you made yourself! I will have pics of my bear coming up soon!
your TR looks like you had an amazing time!
), now that should be fun and hopefully you will get to catch up with Maleficent again!!!
