My last day in California arrived on Saturday. Check out day for me at
Disneyland Hotel. I spent the morning trying to pack everything in my little bag. As always I had way over packed for this trip and took home quite a few clothes I never even wore. Packing my candy from the party was an issue as was the little bottles of toiletries for Stella and her "Spa". A good bit of the candy had to be abandoned or given away.
After stowing my luggage with bell services I set out to find Wayne, who was taking photos of the resort. We walked around and talked about the history of the resort and the many changes.... very interesting.
We walked over to the park to meet up with Nancy and her family. Tom Bell's wife Kristi and son West came down for the day too. We met in Fantasyland and were surprized to find Pryncesschrysty and her family waiting too. I finally got my ride on the Storybook Canal boats.... How fun!!! I want all of the little villages and storybook lands in my yard. Stella and I would be out there playing and hanging all the time. Orlando needs this!!!!
We had a fairly decent lunch at Pizza Port in Tomorrowland. Which is where Mary Jo and Kelly joined us. We had a great visit and Kristi helped me with my 3rd grade math issues. After lunch we were in time to catch the Celebrate street party.(I think that's what it was). High energy dancing and singing. I do have to say I like the Peter Pan better out here. Orlando's kinda creeps me out.
I really needed to ride haunted Mansion again before leaving and was willing to stand in line today. With our visiting and looking at the decorations the time flew by.
We all walked down mainstreet toward the front. I realized my trip was coming to an end. My time with my personal travel guides was almost over. What a great week. The first few days I spent alone, in the rain, getting to know Disneyland. By midweek the friends started arriving and adding to my adventure and Disney knowledge.
Mary Jo had offered to take me to the Airport and I accepted. After collecting my luggage we were on our way and my trip was at an end.
This past week was great!!! Did I miss my family? yes! But seeing Disney this way and having the time alone was priceless. I now know that I really need to get my girls out here to see what I have seen. They need to experience "THIS DISNEY".
I will be heading to the Magic Kingdom soon and I know that I will be saying to whoever will listen how different it is from the original.
This trip is only the beginning for me. I need to know more now. I can't wait till April and what it will bring.
Thanks Boss,
T.
