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[Belle Ella]

Yay for all kitties!! My girl isn't all black - she's a tortie so she looks more like a rusted black cat, lol. here she is with her shaved bald spot because of her owie:

Her coloring is gorgeous in the sunlight. There's a lot of red.

 

[Sherry E]

I don't know why it took me so long to get on and finally comment here...you know how some trip reports you follow along with but don't necessarily have anything significant to add in terms of commentary so you just end up lurking? Or some of them you follow but you forget to actually subscribe to, so you lose track of where it is on the Trip Report page?

Well, anyway, here I am!! I just quickly skimmed over all your fantastic photos again to jog my memory about what I wanted to say. Most of it has been covered by everyone else, but I did want to say that I totally understand those little 'moments' that occur when you travel with friends and loved ones, and when you start getting on each other's nerves. Even if you love your friend and/or family member and/or boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse/partner to death, a long, tiring day at Disneyland can bring out those moments. In fact, most of my DLR trips (at least the ones I can remember - I am very old) have involved some sort of mild conflict or some annoyance at some point in the trip, and sometimes it is easy to bounce back from it and carry on with the merriment, and other times it will annoy me for a few hours. I have friends with "time management" problems, and overall clocks that seem to be set to their own time and nobody else's....or friends who just don't want to let loose and have FUN!

I don't know if you have followed along with my Trip Report (which is also an ongoing one, encompassing all current or upcoming trips and many, many photos of old trips), but just this last December, I was getting irritated with my friend because she wanted to sit like a lump in a chair while I was trying to get us into a fun, colorful PhotoPass picture with Santa at the GCH. I had to actually leave her in her GCH chair while I went to blow off some steam and buy some gingerbread man cookies with Mouse ears at Marceline's, and then after I ate a cookie and sat back down with her, I was a bit less annoyed and then I eventually got her in the Santa shot! Then, she would shy away from any mob of people surrounding a character (for more PhotoPass pictures), but complained later on that PhotoPass needed to add more character locations!!! Arrrrrgggghhhhh......And we won't get into how she wanted to chat on her cell phone with her cyber-friend while I was trying to sleep...among many other things.

And on another DLR trip - back in 1991 - we had a flat tire as well. My friend who was driving tried to ignore that the tire was going flat...until it just couldn't be avoided on the freeway. So we had to pull over on the freeway and, fortunately, we had a male with us in the car who got out and changed the tire. (Picture in Trip Report!)

Also, I wanted to say that you are a girl after my own heart - I LOVE all your pictures of signs and statuettes!! I do the same thing (when I can). I was just saying to Jasmine (WazowskiLOVER) the other day that it is my goal to eventually get all the sign pictures I can - attraction signs, bathroom signs, restaurant signs, shop/store signs, hotel signs, etc. - in case I ever move away from California or lose my memory or something terrible and need to be reminded of every square inch of my favorite places in DLR! I am glad to find someone else who is sign-crazy!!

And a question - I don't have a cool DSLR, but I just finished using an old 35 mm camera I had for years, and then I bought this Canon point and shoot which comes with 3 books that I will never read all of. It is too much to read. I am still trying to get used to it, and get comfortable with just the basic functions. This may be a ridiculously stupid question, but I have not yet had to format a memory card - when is this necessary? It seems like I can just load the pictures to the computer and then delete them from the card and start filling up the card all over again without doing anything different. When would I need to format the card? (I see the section in one of the booklets that came with the camera about formatting, but it doesn't seem to be a priority in the book.)

 

[Belle Ella]

I don't know why it took me so long to get on and finally comment here...you know how some trip reports you follow along with but don't necessarily have anything significant to add in terms of commentary so you just end up lurking? Or some of them you follow but you forget to actually subscribe to, so you lose track of where it is on the Trip Report page?

Man, oh man, do I know what you mean. There are so many that I've been skimming and reading and just haven't even had the time to contemplate adding my own commentary. I love to let everyone know that I'm following them on their journey because it's like we all get to be one bigger happier family. It's awesome!! I have a lot to catch up on as I work on past TR's to keep my sanity before September!

And on another DLR trip - back in 1991 - we had a flat tire as well. My friend who was driving tried to ignore that the tire was going flat...until it just couldn't be avoided on the freeway. So we had to pull over on the freeway and, fortunately, we had a male with us in the car who got out and changed the tire. (Picture in Trip Report!)

Now that right there is my worst nightmare (well, close to it anyways). I never, ever, ever want to have to pull over on the freeway for anything - especially a flat tire. It makes me nervous. If there's one thing to be thankful for, it's that we were in the safety of the parking lot when we noticed it. Dumb construction, and dumb nails! I had an experience on the freeway once that ended up with me spinning out and facing the oncoming traffic and that's as close to being stopped on the freeway as I ever want to get that's not for traffic reasons. Even if there's a nice wide shoulder, no thank you.

Also, I wanted to say that you are a girl after my own heart - I LOVE all your pictures of signs and statuettes!! I do the same thing (when I can). I was just saying to Jasmine (WazowskiLOVER) the other day that it is my goal to eventually get all the sign pictures I can - attraction signs, bathroom signs, restaurant signs, shop/store signs, hotel signs, etc. - in case I ever move away from California or lose my memory or something terrible and need to be reminded of every square inch of my favorite places in DLR! I am glad to find someone else who is sign-crazy!!

I don't want to forget a single detail!! I tried to do it this time, but didn't quote succeed so much as I did in 2006 when I took photos of every single window display along Main St. during one of my MM's worship: for getting each MM when you stay onsite) since it wasn't as crowded. They are always so adorable!!

And a question - I don't have a cool DSLR, but I just finished using an old 35 mm camera I had for years, and then I bought this Canon point and shoot which comes with 3 books that I will never read all of. It is too much to read. I am still trying to get used to it, and get comfortable with just the basic functions. This may be a ridiculously stupid question, but I have not yet had to format a memory card - when is this necessary? It seems like I can just load the pictures to the computer and then delete them from the card and start filling up the card all over again without doing anything different. When would I need to format the card? (I see the section in one of the booklets that came with the camera about formatting, but it doesn't seem to be a priority in the book.)

I end up needing to reformat my cards every now and again, more often than I need to really, because of silly things that I do while transferring the images to my laptop or external HD. Sometimes extra folders sneak into the card which takes up space that you don't notice when it's on your camera, and sometimes I'll get these annoying files that had to do with which program I opened it with, but they all take ups space. You should always do it with a new memory card the first time you get one and I would just suggest doing it every now and again in case they are hidden files stored on the card that are taking up space.

 

[Sherry E]

Man, oh man, do I know what you mean. There are so many that I've been skimming and reading and just haven't even had the time to contemplate adding my own commentary. I love to let everyone know that I'm following them on their journey because it's like we all get to be one bigger happier family. It's awesome!! I have a lot to catch up on as I work on past TR's to keep my sanity before September!

Now that right there is my worst nightmare (well, close to it anyways). I never, ever, ever want to have to pull over on the freeway for anything - especially a flat tire. It makes me nervous. If there's one thing to be thankful for, it's that we were in the safety of the parking lot when we noticed it. Dumb construction, and dumb nails! I had an experience on the freeway once that ended up with me spinning out and facing the oncoming traffic and that's as close to being stopped on the freeway as I ever want to get that's not for traffic reasons. Even if there's a nice wide shoulder, no thank you.

I don't want to forget a single detail!! I tried to do it this time, but didn't quote succeed so much as I did in 2006 when I took photos of every single window display along Main St. during one of my MM's worship: for getting each MM when you stay onsite) since it wasn't as crowded. They are always so adorable!!

I end up needing to reformat my cards every now and again, more often than I need to really, because of silly things that I do while transferring the images to my laptop or external HD. Sometimes extra folders sneak into the card which takes up space that you don't notice when it's on your camera, and sometimes I'll get these annoying files that had to do with which program I opened it with, but they all take ups space. You should always do it with a new memory card the first time you get one and I would just suggest doing it every now and again in case they are hidden files stored on the card that are taking up space.

I find that reading other people's trip reports definitely keeps me excited to go on my next trip to DLR - if there is a large gap of time between my own trips.

Oh goodness - that spin-out on the freeway sounds terrifying and I can empathize with you. Anything happening on the freeway is very scary. One time a friend and I were en route to somewhere or other (it was back in our '80s hair band days, so we were probably going to a club to see a Poison or Warrant show or something), on the freeway, and she was stupidly eating French fries while driving. She glanced down for one second to grab fries, and in that instant while she looked downward, all the cars in front of us came to a sudden, sharp stop for some reason. I gasped and my friend looked up and slammed on her brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of us, and because it was such an abrupt slam on the brakes, the steering wheel gave out and we spun out on the freeway, ending up in a horizontal position perpendicular to the oncoming traffic - and all of the oncoming traffic was headed directly at MY side of the car. I saw my life flash before my eyes, assuming this was the end. I was bracing for impact. The lady who ended up slamming into my side of the car (because she couldn't avoid it) thankfully swerved away a bit, just enough to avoid plowing right into ME, but she hit the back end of my side of the car, shattering glass all over me. I was braced and had my face and eyes covered, so I basically just had to shake it all off of me. It could have been SO much worse, but I have been skittish about getting in cars on the freeway ever since. You are very vulnerable when you are on the freeway.

I love the MM's too! You can get so much accomplished, ride-wise and photo-wise, during that time!

So I guess every time I put a new memory card in the point and shoot, I should format the card before I start taking any pictures? And then maybe I should do it again after I have loaded all the pictures from the card and am ready to start shooting again? I would bet that a lot of people forget to do that or don't think it's necessary until it's too late and they already have photos on the card (like in your case the one time), but if there are hidden files on there, hogging up room, then it seems like it's a good idea to do it before I get into taking any pictures.

 

[Belle Ella]

The Drive
Day One - June 16, 2007

Life the night before we leave​

First let me say - the SoCal City Passes are just about the greatest things ever!! If I was going to do at least 2 days at Disney, why not throw in another day, and the opportunity to go to Sea World, the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park, and Universal Studios - all for a lower price than purchasing each ticket individually. We picked mine up from Costco just a few days before we left on the big adventure, and I swear I didn't put it down for a second. I was actually going to go to Disneyland!! That was all that mattered to me, I could have cared less about every other opportunity at the moment.

I don't think the drive down to SoCal has ever taken me as long as it did this particular year. When we went this past March we left earlier enough that we arrived early in the morning without hitting any traffic. This is what happens when I'm in charge. When you add into the mix 3 other 'kids' (only one of us was still in HS, but we were the kids of the group), and 3 'adults' (our parents) and a 13-passenger van stuffed to the brim with anything we could possibly need for a week leaving really early in the morning does not happen.

Then, of course, we couldn't get into the beach house until after 3, so we couldn't leave too early.

One of my cousins and I ended up driving down separately from everyone else because I needed to have my car since I wold be ditching everyone for some DL fun. My stay at the GCH wouldn't be until Sunday night so I had to drive to San Diego first. It was horrible! First of all, I made the mistake of not stopping often enough or taking turns driving with my cousin. I'm very protective of my car and hate when anyone driver her - and for very good reason as everyone will see later on in this TR thanks to my sister.

The drive was pretty uneventful until we hit L.A. I had never seen L.A. traffic before, and it was horrible. I swear it took 4 hours to get from L.A. to the beach house in San Diego, and by the time we did get there I was absolutely miserable. At least it was after 3, which meant we could access the house. We arrived before everyone else so we had to call and get the code to let us in.

The dark blue one is where we stayed​

I don't know what I was expecting in the place we had rented, but it was perfect. I'll admit, my favorite area was the balcony. I didn't spend a whole lot of time there except for some reading in the sun on that balcony. We were less than a block away from the beach, and it was just perfect.

The beach is just on the other side​

The only downfall? Parking. I don't know how anyone can possibly park their cars in spaces smaller than sardine cans. It took me a good 30 minutes to get my car parked, which was not what I needed in the mood I was in. But at least I did so without damaging my car. Wish everyone had been so lucky.

I can't say there was much else done that day. As soon as the rest of the family arrived we all had to pitch in to unpack the monstrosity that is my dad's blue bus/van thing. You can fit a lot of crap in a 13-passenger van. After some hamburgers for dinner I made my way to bed early since I was planning on starting my Sunday very early - I wanted as much Disney time as I could get my little hands on!!

 

[Belle Ella]

I find that reading other people's trip reports definitely keeps me excited to go on my next trip to DLR - if there is a large gap of time between my own trips.

Oh goodness - that spin-out on the freeway sounds terrifying and I can empathize with you. Anything happening on the freeway is very scary. One time a friend and I were en route to somewhere or other (it was back in our '80s hair band days, so we were probably going to a club to see a Poison or Warrant show or something), on the freeway, and she was stupidly eating French fries while driving. She glanced down for one second to grab fries, and in that instant while she looked downward, all the cars in front of us came to a sudden, sharp stop for some reason. I gasped and my friend looked up and slammed on her brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of us, and because it was such an abrupt slam on the brakes, the steering wheel gave out and we spun out on the freeway, ending up in a horizontal position perpendicular to the oncoming traffic - and all of the oncoming traffic was headed directly at MY side of the car. I saw my life flash before my eyes, assuming this was the end. I was bracing for impact. The lady who ended up slamming into my side of the car (because she couldn't avoid it) thankfully swerved away a bit, just enough to avoid plowing right into ME, but she hit the back end of my side of the car, shattering glass all over me. I was braced and had my face and eyes covered, so I basically just had to shake it all off of me. It could have been SO much worse, but I have been skittish about getting in cars on the freeway ever since. You are very vulnerable when you are on the freeway.

I love the MM's too! You can get so much accomplished, ride-wise and photo-wise, during that time!

So I guess every time I put a new memory card in the point and shoot, I should format the card before I start taking any pictures? And then maybe I should do it again after I have loaded all the pictures from the card and am ready to start shooting again? I would bet that a lot of people forget to do that or don't think it's necessary until it's too late and they already have photos on the card (like in your case the one time), but if there are hidden files on there, hogging up room, then it seems like it's a good idea to do it before I get into taking any pictures.

I'm a big ball of anxiety and everyone used to pick on my fear of something happening in a car. It's better when I'm the one driving, but it was really my first 'accident' and thankfully I didn't hit anything. Things get confusing when there is construction going on and there was still a sign up that said a lane was ending from pre-construction and to merge over and an SUV was coming into my lane - while I was there. I drive a little Civic, so it was very intimidating. I over corrected to avoid being hit and the next thing you know I'm facing backwards. Terrifying. I saw the same thing happen to someone else the other day and narrowly avoided hitting them.

The way I see it, unless you have photos on the car you don't want to loose, it never hurts to reformat it. It doesn't damage the card and you'll always be sure you have the available space and that it will be compatible with your camera. Better to be safe than sorry, right?

 

[Belle Ella]

Happy early Birthday to me
Day 2 - June 17, 2007​

Like I already said, I wanted to treat myself to Disneyland for my 21st birthday. Seeing as we were in SoCal, I couldn't pass up the opportunity, and decided that this birthday treat would just come a couple of months early!

The morning started off nice and early, which is nothing new for me. I work very early in the morning, so waking up before 5AM is my norm. I had made the genius decision that rather than drive the 6 hours (more with traffic) straight to DL and have less time and less energy in the park I would drive the 7 or so hours (again, more with traffic) to San Diego and then drive back to Anaheim another day after a long night of sleep. Sure it bit when it came to using more gas, but that was kind of why I had been saving my money for this vacation.

So I would probably say that I left the beach house in San Diego between 645 and 7 in the morning, and easily made it to DLR at some time between 8 and 820 arriving at my destination of choice: The Grand Californian Hotel. I absolutely love that place! I stayed there for the first time in December 04 on a vacation my family had won from my sister's softball league raffle. The style is very reminiscent of my grandfather's woodworking and the way that he has built the past two homes that he has lived in, always a big plus for me! After getting my car parked, and my luggage checked in, I realized that I had completely forgotten about the entrance into the hotel! I had to stare at it for a few minutes and completely forgot to get a photo of it, which is a bummer for me. 500+ photos I took, and I didn't get much of the hotel. That makes me sad. But checking in and stowing my luggage went quickly, I got some postcards to use when I get around to making my summer scrapbook (the CM gave me a couple more when I mentioned that so I had extras to use as well), and yes, I even got a birthday pin. I can't help it! My birthday may not have be until September, but I repeat, this was my birthday present to myself. So why not?

While I didn't get as many photos of the hotel as I had originally planned during the entire stay I did get a few from the lobby at random times:

I love these mini rockers for the little ones.

OK, not from the lobby itself, but I took it on my way out of the hotel to the park.​

There's more to come, like me actually making it into the park, and finally getting into my hotel room!

** Might I also add that every photo from this trip is with my pre-Nikon D40 camera, a Sony point & shoot with limited manual features. Not to mention, before my photography class.

 

[Sherry E]

Honestly, you may not have taken as many GCH pictures as you would have liked, but the ones you took are GREAT! Truly! They look like pictures I would expect to see in a DLR brochure or booklet in the GCH section. And to think you did that with a point and shoot! That is tremendous! I wish my point and shoot could do that - well, I say that having just bought the darn thing and not really being sure of what its capabilites are yet. Maybe my P&S can do that! I love the GCH too - ESPECIALLY during the holiday season when the tree is up and the carolers are lurking and the guitar player is by the hearth - and I wanted to get just a couple of decent pictures there. The GCH, as you know, is dimly lit, and it is hard to get a good photo, as you run the risk of either having pictures that are TOO dark or if you use a flash, the flash may illuminate the shot too much and overpower the natural, rustic, earthy tones of the GCH surroundings. Your photos do a great job of capturing the real essence and mood of the GCH in a way that is not too dark but not too bright. It looks very natural - and it makes me want to get back there soon and plunk down in those comfy chairs in the lobby!

 

[Belle Ella]

Honestly, you may not have taken as many GCH pictures as you would have liked, but the ones you took are GREAT! Truly! They look like pictures I would expect to see in a DLR brochure or booklet in the GCH section. And to think you did that with a point and shoot! That is tremendous! I wish my point and shoot could do that - well, I say that having just bought the darn thing and not really being sure of what its capabilites are yet. Maybe my P&S can do that! I love the GCH too - ESPECIALLY during the holiday season when the tree is up and the carolers are lurking and the guiater player is by the hearth - and I wanted to get just a couple of decent pictures there. The GCH, as you know, is dimly lit, and it is hard to get a good photo, as you run the risk of either having pictures that are TOO dark or if you use a flash, the flash may illuminate the shot too much and overpower the natural, rustic, earthy tones of the GCH surroundings. Your photos do a great job of capturing the real essence and mood of the GCH in a way that is not too dark but not too bright. It looks very natural - and it makes me want to get back there soon and plunk down in those comfy chairs in the lobby!

Thank you! I think the moral is I'm very hyper-critical of the photos I take, lol. I'm jealous because my friend is going to DL with her mom in 2 weeks and they'll be staying at GCH. Did I mention I was jealous. Very, very, very jealous. Heck, I would love to take a full day and just relax in the chairs in the lobby. They are very comfy!

 

[Belle Ella]

Summer Daze
Day 2 cont.​

Since my room was not going to be available until sometime around/after 3PM, I had plenty of time to go and hit to park (and I do say park because on this particular excursion, I never made my way over to DCA). I did have to make a detour and exchange my CityPass voucher for an actual 3-day PH. Then I was all good to go.

Looking back, one thing that I am really hitting myself for not doing was utilizing the PhotoPass system! When Dre and I went in March '09 we had a lot of fun with the PP opportunities and absolutely loved having those photos and the borders/frames when all was said and done. I learned my lesson the hard way, and never again will I make this rookie mistake. Although, I hope, that I'll have others to split the cost with any other time I go in the future!

Once I got into the park with a couple of character sightings on the way (most notable, Chip & Dale) I made my way towards SBC to start off my day!

The last time I was in DL in July '06 these paintings had been the "Happiest Faces on Earth" mosaics, so it was exciting to see the new artwork. Nothing has replaced them since, however, as I saw in March '09.

I love this fountain!!​

Now, since I was in Fantasyland at that point, it made sense to go on what rides I actually would go on at this point. This vacation was about the ambiance and relaxing more than seeing how much I could get done in one day. So ... I went on Snow White!! Actually, to the best of my knowledge, this was the first time I had ever gone on Snow White's Scary Adventure. I almost couldn't believe it myself.

I got the Happy cart, which made me ... happy!

Trying to get a photo in a moving 'vehicle' does not work if you can't control your settings correctly.​

I had a lot of DADD (disney attention deficit disorder) during my stay. I hopped around from one place to another with no real rhyme or reason other than "Wait, I want to see this"! Case in point, I went to do a little shopping and took some photos of the awesome decorations. I believe I was in Disney Clothiers, Ltd. But me and remembering things doesn't always work out in my favor!

Ladies, how'd you like to still be dressing like this ... and then spend a day in DL?

So purdy.

Then it was back to SBC and a little scenic route over to Snow White's Grotto, easily one of my favorite little 'nooks' in DL.

Then it was another split decision to head over to New Orleans Square and one of my favorite rides of all time, the Haunted Mansion.

Every time I rode HM while I was there I focused on a different haunted/stretching painting. My favorite went first.

Confession time ... I took flash pictures. I feel so ashamed of myself, but I must come clean. Never again, never again.

After that it was time to grab some food. Now, while in NOS it's impossible not to be reminded of the fact that I neglected to make a PS at Blue Bayou before I arrived. I love eating at BB, and had to see if I could get myself in at all over the weekend. I checked in with the Hostess and was able to get a PS in for the next afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. Score! But that didn't help the hunger pains of the moment so I waited a few minutes and had lunch at Cafe Orleans, which I don't recall ever having dined at before. I remember ordering a Salmon Salad that was too die for. I normally don't finish meals at restaurants, but I was so close to licking that plate clean. It was delicious!!

 

[Belle Ella]

It's always the Castle
Day 2 cont.​

I had myself lots of time to wander, wander, and wander some more, so I picked my around through Frontierland and passed by BTMRR and then found my way back to Fantasyland and SBC. I always seem to end up there no matter what I do. It really would be my home 'land' in DL - followed closely behind by NOS. These were also the days before Pixie Hollow when the area was Ariel's Grotto where you could meet & greet everyone's favorite mermaid.

How often do we take photos of the back of SBC?

Horses make me happy.

It is impossible to have too many photos of SBC.

She's my mom's favorite Disney character.​

 

[Belle Ella]

Happy Father's Day
Day 2 cont.​

Since I was back at Fantasyland by this point (like I said, I always wind up there) I stopped by to watch and listen to the Pearly Band.

As it turns out, June 17, 2007 was more than just my first day in Disneyland. It also happened to be father's day. My dad ended up getting exactly what he wanted. A week alone with the all the noise that is me. Apparently I talk to much - go figure. But I ended up stopping by the Castle Heraldry Shoppe while I was there to pick him up a gift. I walked out with one of the matted family Histories of our Clan (my dad's family is Scottish) and then went off on my way once more.

As I went back to my aimless wandering I took a stroll through some of the other little shops there in the castle and afterward, look who I saw!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Checking In
Day 2 cont.​

I finally got the go ahead that I could get into my room at about 345PM and I was ready to go take a quick nap before returning to the park for more fun. Rather than walk all the way back to the hotel I decided to hop over to Tomorrowland and take the Monorail and do a quick stroll through DTD as well.

This was also the year that the Nemo Subs opened! I was really excited about this, although not so excited about the wait times I had been hearing throughout the day. I can't see staying in one line for hours and hours when there are so many other things to do. So I hadn't gone on them yet. But it was exciting to take a peek at the subs from above while waiting for the Monorail. I think it was the time I ever had to wait in line for the Monorail, now that I think about it. But that's alright, because when it was our turn to board, we got the special yellow submarine Monorail

I really love watching everything go by when on the Monorail - and I totally forgot that it actually passes through the GCH so it was neat to see it from another perspective.

This wasn't the first time that I'd stayed at the GCH. I think I mentioned before that we spent Christmas in 2004 there after winning a free trip from my sister's softball league, but we never got any photos from the experience. I was so excited to go and find my room, get inside, and take a look around. I was very glad I made the decision to splurge and stay there though. I would have regretted it, had I not.

Originally my sister and 2 cousins were going to be coming along with me to DL so we had booked a standard room with 2 beds. At least I could pick which side I wanted to sleep on, and change my mind if I so desired.

Still my favorite.

I wish I had one of these in my room at home. Or anywhere at home. All of our televisions are crap.

This was my view.

 

[Belle Ella]

It was a day of dreams
Day 2 cont.

After a quick nap in the hotel, and an even quicker shower, I was back enjoying my time in the park.

I went over to refreshment corner for a chili bowl and some cherry Coke for dinner and was greeted by a very friendly face (make that two very freindly faces)!

I wish I had gotten a photo with them then and there, but they were just about to leave and I was still trying to stuff my face with food. I did manage to remedy the problem at a later time though.

Not long after I finished eating it was time to find myself a seat for the dearly missed Parade of Dreams, kicked off by everyone's favorite rat chef, Remy and friends!!

And the honorary Grand Marshall of the day ...

... Surrounded by friends.

^ This photo really reminds me of an old teacher I had in high school. And how funny - she worked at DL once, and I can't for the life of me remember what character she was.

Might I add, I have officially realized why these are all lower quality that I thought - I changed the resolution to 72. OUCH. Okay, that explains all the distortion and I will keep that in mind when I upload any more.

 

[kaoden39]

We didn't watch the parade in March 2007, and looking at your pictures I wish that we had. I especially enjoy the Ratatoullie (spelling?) float.

 

[Belle Ella]

We didn't watch the parade in March 2007, and looking at your pictures I wish that we had. I especially enjoy the Ratatoullie (spelling?) float.

I could never remember how to spell it - that's why I took a picture of the sign

It's a shame you missed it. I saw it in '06, and then when I was there in '07 I sat and watched it three different times from three different areas. There will be lots of pictures, and I'm going to see if I can go through and get the better quality ones 'cuz these are just frustrating me, lol.

 

[kaoden39]

I could never remember how to spell it - that's why I took a picture of the sign

It's a shame you missed it. I saw it in '06, and then when I was there in '07 I sat and watched it three different times from three different areas. There will be lots of pictures, and I'm going to see if I can go through and get the better quality ones 'cuz these are just frustrating me, lol.

I have a disc of pictures my niece took that trip that I have been so tempted to post on our thread.

 

[Belle Ella]

It's a Parade of Dreams
Day 2 cont.

More photos, less talk!

 

[Belle Ella]

I have a disc of pictures my niece took that trip that I have been so tempted to post on our thread.

Do it! Do it! Do it! It's never too late to share you pictures. I'm going backwards. When all this is said and done I'll add the ones from '06. The more pictures, the better!

 

[kaoden39]

Do it! Do it! Do it! It's never too late to share you pictures. I'm going backwards. When all this is said and done I'll add the ones from '06. The more pictures, the better!

Well, I guess I will have to add the pictures to photobucket. That's a good chore for tomorrow.

I love all of the pictures that everybody takes. It's so fun to see how everyone sees the park. And what they take pictures of.