We slept pretty well, but I was still up by 530 am, which is crazy when your plane isn't until 1045 am. I got the other two up at 730. When they were ready we went down to the continental breakfast. I thought it was okay, but both DH and DD11 thought it was terrible. They had cereal (I had raisen bran) boiled eggs, toast, yogurt fruit and you could make fresh waffles! DH had cereal adn coffee, and DD tried the boiled eggs, which had been sitting in a steamer since 5 am when they opened. The eggs were terrible and I made her go back for cereal. I am still not sure why she didn't have the fresh waffles, which she loves. I moved the car out of the Air Alaska parking lot and into the only available spot which was right in front of the hotel.
We caught the 9 am shuttle and were at the airport by 920! We walked into the airport and we were at the front of the line. Our check in was completed in less than 3 minutes luggage and everything! I was impressed.
DH had one last cigarette outside and then we headed to security. Everything moved quickly and we were at our gate by 945. DH and DD went off to the shops and came back with chinese food to make up for their breakfast. I was given a couple pieces aof vegetables and it was good. I guess when you buy it first thing in the morning it is really fresh. Our plane arrived on time and we loaded and were ready to pull away on time. As we went to leave the Captain announced that there was an warning light for engine #2 and it would have to be checked by maintenance. We sat on the plane for forty five minutes, when they announced that the problem was a computer error and everything was okay, they just needed to complete the paper work on it. It was another 45 minutes for that. This is the part that drove me crazy, we aren't good flyers DH and I so I was a little nervous, and DH was started to resent how long he would have to go before he could have another cigarette! He was complaining a bit and he had two naps while waiting. The only good thing was that the plane was brand new (Virgin America) and had the TV in the back of the seats. They were totally interactive, you could listen to music, play games, watch TV, rent a movie and later that was how you ordered food. DD and I watched the DIsney channel together so we could make silly comments to each other. Okay I'll admit it Hannah Montanna and those two kids that live in the hotel were more interesting than news, police shows or sports! They helped to pass the time. We were so happy when we finally tooked off. The other thing the "TV" did was to track the flight on a google map. It was great to be able to figure out what we were flying over. DH had the window seat (I'm not comfortable there) but as it was so clear I could see lots in the distance. The flight was uneventful after that, other than ordering the snacks. Almonds for me, Pringles for the other two.
We landed at around 350. After we got our luggage, DH headed out to smoke his lungs out, and I tried to figure out where to catch our bus. It was actually pretty easy, the island was right in front of us and the "green area" was only a little way away. We went to wait. According to my pamphlet the next bus was at 430. We kept watching all the buses and the same companies kept coming around and around. I was pretty sure it was a bus type but when it was 445 I started to worry. I began holding up our passes and the drivers would look and then shake their heads, but one who did stop confirmed the bus and that we were in the right area. Our bus finally came and we were on our way, right through rush hour traffic! DD and I got excited when we saw the turn-off for Disneyland Drive! We were finally here!
We were supposed to have been there to meet DD27 and her Boyfriend, who had flown in on Thursday and spent Friday in Hollywood, at 5 pm but we arrived at our hotel an hour late. We caught them as they left the hotel room.
Our room was very nice we were on the 11th floor. My first elevator ride was in the glass one that is outside the building, I have a thing about heights so it was exciting. We had two beds and a small pull out couch, and cute Mickey shampoos etc.
We quickly dropped of our luggage and headed to Downtown Disney. We had a 630 PS for the Rainforest Cafe. We meandered through DTD noticing where everything was and soaking up the ambiance. The trees were beautiful (once I get DD26's photos I'll put in some pictures. DD26 and BF headed to Disneyland to get his entrance pass while we andered around and headed to RFC. We were seated after only 5 minutes, upstairs near the elephants. Right away there was a storm.
Dinner was fantastic (especially since we hadn't eaten since breakfast). we started with a fancy drink - Mai Tie (don't know how to spell it) for me in one of their flashing cups! We had the mixed appetizers and artichoke dip. I had the Rasta pasta for my entre. The walnut pesto was good. DH had the steak and shrimp, which was to big for him to finish. DD11 had the kids alfredo pasta. It was a large portion but nothing too exciting (which kids love). DD26 and DBF shared the bacon cheese burger and the pasta alfredo, but I think DD26 liked the pasta so much DBF didn't get much!
After supper DD11 went to build a bear to make a Disneyish bear. She made Sidney (pretty smart huh!)
I thought of Dizzy which DD26 used for her bear. After this DD and DBF went to DL while we went back to the hotel
to look around and relax. We were in bed by 11 and didn't even hear the other two come back!
We caught the 9 am shuttle and were at the airport by 920! We walked into the airport and we were at the front of the line. Our check in was completed in less than 3 minutes luggage and everything! I was impressed.
DH had one last cigarette outside and then we headed to security. Everything moved quickly and we were at our gate by 945. DH and DD went off to the shops and came back with chinese food to make up for their breakfast. I was given a couple pieces aof vegetables and it was good. I guess when you buy it first thing in the morning it is really fresh. Our plane arrived on time and we loaded and were ready to pull away on time. As we went to leave the Captain announced that there was an warning light for engine #2 and it would have to be checked by maintenance. We sat on the plane for forty five minutes, when they announced that the problem was a computer error and everything was okay, they just needed to complete the paper work on it. It was another 45 minutes for that. This is the part that drove me crazy, we aren't good flyers DH and I so I was a little nervous, and DH was started to resent how long he would have to go before he could have another cigarette! He was complaining a bit and he had two naps while waiting. The only good thing was that the plane was brand new (Virgin America) and had the TV in the back of the seats. They were totally interactive, you could listen to music, play games, watch TV, rent a movie and later that was how you ordered food. DD and I watched the DIsney channel together so we could make silly comments to each other. Okay I'll admit it Hannah Montanna and those two kids that live in the hotel were more interesting than news, police shows or sports! They helped to pass the time. We were so happy when we finally tooked off. The other thing the "TV" did was to track the flight on a google map. It was great to be able to figure out what we were flying over. DH had the window seat (I'm not comfortable there) but as it was so clear I could see lots in the distance. The flight was uneventful after that, other than ordering the snacks. Almonds for me, Pringles for the other two.
We landed at around 350. After we got our luggage, DH headed out to smoke his lungs out, and I tried to figure out where to catch our bus. It was actually pretty easy, the island was right in front of us and the "green area" was only a little way away. We went to wait. According to my pamphlet the next bus was at 430. We kept watching all the buses and the same companies kept coming around and around. I was pretty sure it was a bus type but when it was 445 I started to worry. I began holding up our passes and the drivers would look and then shake their heads, but one who did stop confirmed the bus and that we were in the right area. Our bus finally came and we were on our way, right through rush hour traffic! DD and I got excited when we saw the turn-off for Disneyland Drive! We were finally here!
We were supposed to have been there to meet DD27 and her Boyfriend, who had flown in on Thursday and spent Friday in Hollywood, at 5 pm but we arrived at our hotel an hour late. We caught them as they left the hotel room.
Our room was very nice we were on the 11th floor. My first elevator ride was in the glass one that is outside the building, I have a thing about heights so it was exciting. We had two beds and a small pull out couch, and cute Mickey shampoos etc.
We quickly dropped of our luggage and headed to Downtown Disney. We had a 630 PS for the Rainforest Cafe. We meandered through DTD noticing where everything was and soaking up the ambiance. The trees were beautiful (once I get DD26's photos I'll put in some pictures. DD26 and BF headed to Disneyland to get his entrance pass while we andered around and headed to RFC. We were seated after only 5 minutes, upstairs near the elephants. Right away there was a storm.
Dinner was fantastic (especially since we hadn't eaten since breakfast). we started with a fancy drink - Mai Tie (don't know how to spell it) for me in one of their flashing cups! We had the mixed appetizers and artichoke dip. I had the Rasta pasta for my entre. The walnut pesto was good. DH had the steak and shrimp, which was to big for him to finish. DD11 had the kids alfredo pasta. It was a large portion but nothing too exciting (which kids love). DD26 and DBF shared the bacon cheese burger and the pasta alfredo, but I think DD26 liked the pasta so much DBF didn't get much!
After supper DD11 went to build a bear to make a Disneyish bear. She made Sidney (pretty smart huh!)
I thought of Dizzy which DD26 used for her bear. After this DD and DBF went to DL while we went back to the hotel
to look around and relax. We were in bed by 11 and didn't even hear the other two come back!
Looking forward to more! 
