April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[kab407]

ahem. Just a reminder...

calories do not count when you're on vacation!

come on people. That fact is fundamental and universally accepted.

amen!!!!

 

[corky441]

But the Double Double has lettuce and tomatoes on it...those are vegetables...that has to counteract some of the bad stuff, right??

And don't forget the benefit you reap from the tomoatoes in the ketchup that you inevitably add to those fries!

- Bill

And the special sauce...they don't call it special for nothing.

Ahem. Just a reminder...

CALORIES DO NOT COUNT WHEN YOU'RE ON VACATION!

Come on people. That fact is fundamental and universally accepted.

Okay, Marilee is officially banned from the In-N-Out trip - she is a burger buzz kill!!!

Okay Okay - I promise to be a good adventurer from now on. Please don't banish me from In & Out burger
I will have extra lettuce & tomato to counter the offfensive components

I also believe if you eat the food from someone elses plate there are no calories

 

[Tonya2426]

Okay Okay - I promise to be a good adventurer from now on. Please don't banish me from In & Out burger
I will have extra lettuce & tomato to counter the offfensive components

I also believe if you eat the food from someone elses plate there are no calories

That's the spirit!!!

And if we want to get technical, vanilla and cocoa beans are grown on trees/plants so therefore count as vegetables thereby making vanilla shakes and chocolate shakes not only a dairy item but a vegetable too.

 

[corky441]

That's the spirit!!!

And if we want to get technical, vanilla and cocoa beans are grown on trees/plants so therefore count as vegetables thereby making vanilla shakes and chocolate shakes not only a dairy item but a vegetable too.

As is the sugar cane

Who would have guessed that the milkshakes could be so healthy

On a happy note also, Disney has started posting the park hours for April on their site. Right now on the 15th & 16th are listed, but I'm sure the other days should be posted by early next week.

Thursday 15th - DL 9am to 11pm DCA 9am to 7pm

Friday 16th - DL 8am to midnight DCA 9am to 9pm

 

[skunkvette]

Check your email.

Nuff said.

Gotcha.

Funny thought - that email triggered my "Wow - we are really going to do this thing" moment.

 

[Dodie]

Gotcha.

Funny thought - that email triggered my "Wow - we are really going to do this thing" moment.

Me too. That and the realization that ABD and Disney may be starting to figure out what they're getting themselves into with this particular group of fanatics.

 

[skunkvette]

Me too. That and the realization that ABD and Disney may be starting to figure out what they're getting themselves into with this particular group of fanatics.

I am also trying to figure out what I am getting myself into with this particular group of fanatics!

Actually - we are really starting to look forward to the adventure!

 

[slapwhitey]

I am also trying to figure out what I am getting myself into with this particular group of fanatics!

Actually - we are really starting to look forward to the adventure!

"THIS" group of fanatics. We have to include you Frank. Heck, between the 2 of us we paid almost 5G's for 2 T-shirts....we might be considered a little crazy in some circles....lol. I forgot to mention the incredible dinner and company that came with those shirts...sorry team.

 

[skunkvette]

"THIS" group of fanatics. We have to include you Frank. Heck, between the 2 of us we paid almost 5G's for 2 T-shirts....we might be considered a little crazy in some circles....lol. I forgot to mention the incredible dinner and company that came with those shirts...sorry team.

I thought everyone might have already forgotten about that little bidding war you and I got into last spring.....

Then I guess I must also fall into the "card carrying member category" of this fanatic little group.

Looking forward to seeing you and Tracey in a few short weeks!

 

[Tonya2426]

I've started buying travel size toiletries - must mean our trip is soon!!!!

 

[stenogoddess]

Tonya: ME TOO!! I've never wanted to start packing for something SO much!

 

[Tonya2426]

Since I have started buying my travel sized products, I got curious about what was available in our rooms at the Grand California Hotel - so I found a thread on the DL Board. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2396588 And my inner uber-planner came out so I thought I would share with my fellow Adventurers who have been repressing their inner uber-planner also.

Both the VGC and GCH use the same toiletries - H20 Spa - Sea Marine Shampoo and Conditioner, Body Butter and Peppermint Foot Spa Lotion. They are so wonderful that my teenage son asked several years ago after staying there for me to buy them for him! The hair dryers are normal hair dryers and work just fine.

Edited: 3/6/10

Standard Room/Studio

The classic Arts & Crafts design, abundant amenities and spectacular views make our standard rooms feel like a luxury suite.

Standard Guest Room Services & Amenities
Free WiFi Internet
Views of Disney's California Adventure® park, Downtown Disney® District, hotel pool areas, or Brisa Courtyard
Writing desk equipped with two-line telephone with computer/fax-accessible data port
Balconies
Spacious King-size bed or two queen-size beds. Rooms with a King bed include a sofa bed. Rooms with two queen beds include a sofa bed or bunk beds.
In-room safe
Lighted wardrobe
Mini Bar
Coffee maker
Robes
Connecting rooms available

Guest Room Bathroom Amenities

Italian marble double vanity
Abundance of vanity storage space
Make-up mirror
Hairdryer
Plush towels
Assortment of guest amenities

Specifications:

353 square feet
(713 rooms)

City/Standard View Room (sleeps up to 5 guests*) - features a view of Disneyland Drive, the garden, or the convention center. Available bedding options include either 1 King Bed with a Queen Sleeper Sofa, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Beds with a Daybed, or 1 Queen Bed with a Junior Bunk Bed (bunk bed includes a trundle bed for fifth guest; trundle bed is recommended for guests no taller than 5 ft. and under 90 lbs). Standard Room Floor Plan
Downtown Disney® View Room (sleeps up to 5 guests*) - features a view of the Downtown Disney® District. Available bedding options include either 1 King Bed with a Queen Sleeper Sofa, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Beds with a Daybed, or 1 Queen Bed with a Junior Bunk Bed (bunk bed includes a trundle bed for fifth guest; trundle bed is recommended for guests no taller than 5 ft. and under 90 lbs).
Theme Park View Room (sleeps up to 5 guests*) - features a view of Disney's California Adventure® park, or the park and the resort pool area. Available bedding options include either 1 King Bed with a Queen Sleeper Sofa, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Beds with a Daybed, or 1 Queen Bed with a Junior Bunk Bed (bunk bed includes a trundle bed for fifth guest; trundle bed is recommended for guests no taller than 5 ft. and under 90 lbs).

* 5th Guest may require a sleeping bag provided by the hotel

Studio

* Sleeps up to 4
* Full bathroom
* Queen-size bed and one queen-size sleeper sofa
* Flat-panel TV and DVD player
* Wet bar, small refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker
* Private porch or balcony

 

[Tonya2426]

Here some info on the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxrh-renaissance-hollywood-hotel-and-spa/

I had to go to the Marriott website since the hotels individual website didn't give any real information.

 

[tmli]

Great information!!! Thanks for sharing!

Kevin,

DO we know what view we have at the GCH?

 

[DisneyKevin]

Great information!!! Thanks for sharing!

Kevin,

DO we know what view we have at the GCH?

I believe it will be "luck of the draw" as far as views are concerned.

 

[macman752]

Our ABD package just arrived! Neat things inside.

 

[corky441]

ooooooooooo - very cool

Nothing for us yet, but it's great to hear that Disney's sent the packages

 

[DisneyKevin]

Our ABD packages arrived today!!!!!

 

[jmccormick]

No ABD package yet in Kentucky, but did get a letter from Disney Cruise Line about PC2.0.

 

[Dodie]

No ABD package yet in Kentucky, but did get a letter from Disney Cruise Line about PC2.0.

This is exactly what happened here in Indiana too. I was surprised to get something from DCL this far out from the cruise.