ABCs of Trip Reporting, Pt. 2-Life Can Be Crappy and Then You Move On (3/7)

[All7OfUs]

Well, actually, yes, I've been holding out some, and it might perhaps explain why I've been MIA more than normal.

All the details haven't been worked out AT. ALL. But it's a pretty sure thing I"m getting to go to DLR during the week of the 21st with my mom and aunt. I have VERY mixed feelings about the trip in general, as it will likely be the last place I ever see my aunt who is dying of ALS. Most of you already know my thoughts on doing Disney with my mom... She's great company, but tires as Disney early and easily.

I have some questions into Brook but would love, LOVE, LOVE any help you guys can offer as well!!

1. Can I book a room only at PP?

2. Where can I get discount tix? Undercover??

3. Any CS recommendations?? TS??

4. Never done CA Adventure- what are the must-dos??

 

[All7OfUs]

Great poetry, Liesa!!

Ditto!

Agreed!!!!!!

Thanks, Ladies! It was fun to mix it up this time!

 

[All7OfUs]

You wrote that entire update in rhyming verse?! Wow. Well played, Liesa.

What can I say; I have a whole day to kill while waiting for the girls to pull this double performance, so I mixed it up some.

Such creative TRing.

Thanks!! I enjoy doing something different, if I have the extra time.

I love how creative you have been with this report, definitely one of the most unique reports on the board.

I would say there are many other GREAT TRs, and LOTS of other great writers who are MUCH wittier than I. Besides, these days, I am just not feelin' the witty or deep or funny. Too much going on- all my own fault.

 

[chloe770]

Well, actually, yes, I've been holding out some, and it might perhaps explain why I've been MIA more than normal.

All the details haven't been worked out AT. ALL. But it's a pretty sure thing I"m getting to go to DLR during the week of the 21st with my mom and aunt. I have VERY mixed feelings about the trip in general, as it will likely be the last place I ever see my aunt who is dying of ALS. Most of you already know my thoughts on doing Disney with my mom... She's great company, but tires as Disney early and easily.

I have some questions into Brook but would love, LOVE, LOVE any help you guys can offer as well!!

1. Can I book a room only at PP?

2. Where can I get discount tix? Undercover??

3. Any CS recommendations?? TS??

4. Never done CA Adventure- what are the must-dos??

Yeah for DLR. That's my early childhood playground. I would LOVE to go back someday.

Don't they say slow and steady wins the race? At least you'll be at Disney.

Isn't Brook the best TA? So helpful.

 

[All7OfUs]

Very nice poem Liesa! I like it And I spotted a badge for the O.P.P (which is our police here) which I don't think I've seen before in that glass case. Very cool!

REALLY?! How totally cool that you saw that one! I just thought they all made a neat collage all put together like that! It must make every department very proud to have their badge up there!

Love it, Love it and Love it.

Loved the update,
All about Main Street,
and everything it had in store,

A great way to tell the story,
You kept us all engaged,
And keep us wanting more

AWESOME work, Pat!!! Stupendous!!!! BRAVO!!

Nice work, 7
Love the Rhymes
More updates, please
When there's time

Cool Main Street pictures
Castle never gets old
Especially in Autumn
When its not cold

You guys are SUPER!!! See how much fun you make this thread!!!

Liesa, I have said it before and I'll say it again, I just love the way you tell your TR. I do love the Halloween decorations and colors at the MK. And you are just so photogentic with your shots.

Aren't the Halloween decorations fun?? I honestly didn't think they'd be up when we were there, since there was to be no party!

I never thought I was very photogenic at all. I think I kinda lucked out; and it didn't hurt that I really slowed down and concentrated on each one, rather than just snapping away.

There once was a woman from Oregon,

.....well, so much for that limerick, I'm stuck already.


Very impressive chapter!

I like the fire company's jack-o-lantern.

There once was a woman from Oregon,

Who teetered on making us bored again.

She went to the world,

With her feet hair all curled,

Then drank a couple of lapus for a grin.




I sought that jack-o-lantern out specifically....

Wow! This thread is full of talent!

Hey Liesa~ What's up with the over on Brook's TR ? Are you holding out on something?

See post above....

Ok finally able to post a reply. Shhhhesh



Yes I have just read that wonderful tidbit on Brooks report and must know more!!!!

See above.... BIG news.

 

[All7OfUs]

Yeah for DLR. That's my early childhood playground. I would LOVE to go back someday.

Don't they say slow and steady wins the race? At least you'll be at Disney.

Isn't Brook the best TA? So helpful.

Mine too. I've been too many times to count, but sadly moved away before CA Adventure was open. So know NOTHING about it! Seriously. NOTHING!

I know I won't get to do much at all, but in this case, it's truly the company that is important. I'm having to completely "die to myself" in this one.

I don't know yet... she hasn't gotten back to me..... brooooookkkkkk... where aaaaaaaare you????

 

[glennbo123]

There once was a woman from Oregon,

Who teetered on making us bored again.

She went to the world,

With her feet hair all curled,

Then drank a couple of lapus for a grin.

 

[chloe770]

Mine too. I've been too many times to count, but sadly moved away before CA Adventure was open. So know NOTHING about it! Seriously. NOTHING!

I know I won't get to do much at all, but in this case, it's truly the company that is important. I'm having to completely "die to myself" in this one.

I don't know yet... she hasn't gotten back to me..... brooooookkkkkk... where aaaaaaaare you????

I've been keeping her busy.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

All the details haven't been worked out AT. ALL. But it's a pretty sure thing I"m getting to go to DLR during the week of the 21st with my mom and aunt. I have VERY mixed feelings about the trip in general, as it will likely be the last place I ever see my aunt who is dying of ALS.

I am so sorry to hear this. One of my first patients was a lovely man with this disease. I hope that you have a wonderful time with your mother and aunt.

 

[pooh'smate]

REALLY?! How totally cool that you saw that one! I just thought they all made a neat collage all put together like that! It must make every department very proud to have their badge up there!

Our last night at Disney we stopped in to see the firehouse. My DH asked the lady that was there where all the badges come from. She told us that the firehouse is run by volunteers and the badges are from other fire/police departments who have either donated or volunteered there.

 

[All7OfUs]

I've been keeping her busy.

Ooooh, now I understand...

I am so sorry to hear this. One of my first patients was a lovely man with this disease. I hope that you have a wonderful time with your mother and aunt.

It's been a tough road; heartbreaking to watch in every way. I think having some lasting memories of us together at our collective happy place will be a good thing.

Our last night at Disney we stopped in to see the firehouse. My DH asked the lady that was there where all the badges come from. She told us that the firehouse is run by volunteers and the badges are from other fire/police departments who have either donated or volunteered there.

I wondered about that. I 'd read that folks are just able to give them to be put up too, so who knows. Either way, it's a great and fun way to remember to be thankful to those who serve us!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

CARP! I mean Yay for you!! I just spent about 20 minutes typing out lots of advice for you, and then it disappeared when I hit the space bar Call me! I have lots to say, and I don't want to type it again! DLR is our stomping grounds, so I am excited to talk to you.

I'm excited for you!

 

[ladylyons]

Well, actually, yes, I've been holding out some, and it might perhaps explain why I've been MIA more than normal.

All the details haven't been worked out AT. ALL. But it's a pretty sure thing I"m getting to go to DLR during the week of the 21st with my mom and aunt. I have VERY mixed feelings about the trip in general, as it will likely be the last place I ever see my aunt who is dying of ALS. Most of you already know my thoughts on doing Disney with my mom... She's great company, but tires as Disney early and easily.

I have some questions into Brook but would love, LOVE, LOVE any help you guys can offer as well!!

1. Can I book a room only at PP?

2. Where can I get discount tix? Undercover??

3. Any CS recommendations?? TS??

4. Never done CA Adventure- what are the must-dos??

Ok I've been lurking and haven't posted in a long, long time!! Disneyland is our favorite place to go just because I refuse to pay for airfare for 4 from California to Florida (baby would be a lap baby)!! Here are the best answers I can give for now.

1. Yes you can book room only.

2. We've used getawaytoday.com in the past and have not had any problems.

3. We normally eat in our room or off site so sorry can't help you too much there. But one of our favorite places to eat is Storyteller's Cafe for the Chip and Dale breakfast. It's my husband's favorite Character dining!! We do it every trip.

4. Must do's at California Adventure for us are California Screamin (roller coaster), Toy Story Midway Mania, Tower of Terror and the Aladdin show. My kids favorite is Monster's Inc. they get a kick out of Sully and Boo every time!! My favorite place to eat is the Wine Country Tratorria, I love the meatballs sandwich!! But unfortunatly I don't get it everytime because we try to do our trips on a very low budget. Another must see would be World of Color if you can manage to stay late. We've done the dining option at Wine Country Tratorria and ended up with an awesome view/location during our Christmas trip.

We actually just got Annual Passes to Disneyland/CA Adv and we're hoping to be down there about the same time your talking about. We're probably going to be helping my best friend move to San Diego on 6/18 and then head to Disneyland for the week. Hope this helps some. If you have any other specific questions let me know and I'll answer them as bet as I can!! (Want maps? I have extra from our trip last month.) Have a great time!!!

Sandra

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Do you have a Costco card? Costco Travel has some good deals on Good neighbor hotels or onsite hotels with choice of park hoppers (how many days) and $20 gift certificate and a character meal. You can only get about a 10% savings on tickets anywhere. Most close hotels have shuttles, and some are right across the street.

Do you know any CMs? I have a little inside info about that.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Originally Posted by All7OfUs
All the details haven't been worked out AT. ALL. But it's a pretty sure thing I"m getting to go to DLR during the week of the 21st with my mom and aunt. I have VERY mixed feelings about the trip in general, as it will likely be the last place I ever see my aunt who is dying of ALS.

Liesa, I'm so sorry.

Disneyland is the park of my childhood and has always remained my favorite. It is truly special - how lovely for to you spend time with your mom and aunt in such an enchanting place for a few days. It will make memories to treasure.

If you are doing the planning, I can highly recommend the Candy Cane Inn. They do participate as a Good Neighbor hotel, have a park shuttle (not sure if the shuttle is HC accessible though), nice clean rooms and offer various discounts - some can be very good - and can be found on the website or calling. Everyone I know who has stayed there LOVES this little Inn. http://www.candycaneinn.net/

I must recommend The Plaza Inn in the MK ..it's the original, of course - always gets great reviews and practically a MK landmark. LOVE this place.

Bengal Barbecue in Adventureland.

p.s Just noticed Tammie has lots of great info for you!!

 

[vamassey1]

Loved your rhyming update. The pictures were fab too.

I'm sorry you're going to DL for a goodbye but I'm happy you'll be doing it at such a great place. Wish I had some advice but I've never been to the West Coast. Have fun planning.

 

[Flossbolna]

Wonderful Main Street pictures and poetry on top!

And you get a trip to DL! I hope you can avoid the possible negative things that seem to linger in this plan and come back with loads of happy memories nevertheless.

As others have said: Do look at the good neighbour hotels. We stayed at the Candy Cane Inn in 2005 and thought it was very good. Not sure the prices for the Disney hotels are worth it there. The Howard Johnson also gets generally good reviews.

Don't forget the new rides that just opened at DLR: The Little Mermaid at DCA and Start Tours 2 at DL. They also just started a new afternoon parade which looks like a lot of fun (well, maybe not for you, I remember that you like parades nearly as much as I do...). Otherwise, I really enjoyed DCA a lot in 2005, but it is undergoing a lot of change at the moment and it seems that large parts of it have building fences(especially the entrance). Someone else suggested already the World of Color picnic deal. That seems to get rather good reviews and helps with getting a decent viewing location for World of Color if you want to see it. I think you would enjoy the bread making tour at DCA, which is a neat little diversion. And then Grizzly River Rapids is the best raft ride ever! It is truly beautiful and lots of fun. Make sure to put your valuables in the locker to keep them dry though...

Can't really comment very much on dining, just read recently that the Hungry Bear restaurant at DL has a new menu which sounds rather interesting and does not consist of only burgers. Oh, but if your mom tires of Disney, but would be interested in an adult beverage the new Trader Sam bar at the DL Hotel sounds like a great tiki bar: special glasses for every drink, neat effects in the decor etc.

 

[tinacaplan]

Sorry about your aunt. But that's fantastic that you're going to get to spend some time with her at Disney! Never even set foot in California, so I have no advice to offer there.

 

[eandesmom]

1. Can I book a room only at PP?

2. Where can I get discount tix? Undercover??

3. Any CS recommendations?? TS??

4. Never done CA Adventure- what are the must-dos??

1. Can I book a room only at PP? YES.

2. Where can I get discount tix? Undercover?? There really aren't any. All we found were some resident discounts which we definitely didn't qualify for.

3. Any CS recommendations?? TS?? Our best meal was honestly the fried chicken over at Knott's, the breakfast at PP and a lunch at Tortilla Joes. Ralph Brennan's is a lovely atmosphere but pretty pricey and maybe not quite worth the prices. Didn't go to HOB there but have always had good food at HOB. I am no help on the CS.

4. Never done CA Adventure- what are the must-dos?? You'll want to see TSM and Soarin just to see the differences, especially at Soarin. Grizzly River Run is great and Mickey's fun wheel. I'm sure there is more but those are popping into my head at the moment. TOT seems much tamer for some reason.

Will respond later on your update. Very sorry about this, I know you have mixed feelings but hope this is a very special trip.

 

[Poolrat]

Never been west to DL so I can't help you there but I am watching and reading if they occasion every arises.


I know you will bring back the happy memories from the happy place.