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I love Fast passes.. always have and always will..
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Today was our flight and arrival.
CAST of Characters
Grandpa aka Gpa (50s), Grandma aka Gma (50s), niece aka Mulan (11), DS6 and DS5
Flight was 2-4pm
I woke up about 5am and wanted but then didn't want to wake up. But I did and DS5 and I took a bath. Then I tried to calm down, but it was an anxiousness that I knew wouldn't leave till I saw the castle. As I was getting everything ready I realized DS5 was wearing the wrong pants. They were too short (size 3T) and so I made a mad dash about 1 1/2 hours before we were going to leave for the airport to find size 4 pants.
He had worn them the day before and were covered with mud, so the first wash didn't clean them good enough. I ran them through again, but this time with other clothes, and it was washed fine. I threw it in with other dry laundry to dry and it was just barely dry before G-ma and G-pa arrived at 10am.
I can't believe it but on the way to the airport I missed our exit! So I had to drive forever on the back road to get back to it!. We made it though and the kids ate lunch at Wendy's in the airport, and they had a Quiznos. They didn't have a Veg Sandwich on their menu but the worker made it for me, and with a sprite I was happy to have no digestive issues. I actually had no trouble all week!
In checking through security I though I lost my car key. I forgot I had put it in the front pocket of my carryon. I was smarter than myself, and my brain wasn't working well. I think I had fairydust in my brain!
The boys both got to sit in the cockpit on the flight there!
The flight was good, it was DS5's first flight in a large plane. He liked watching till he got bored with just the clouds so we played musical chairs, and restroom visits.
On the decent DS6 got an ear ache, he cried, it was sad. I had brought gum, and sudafed (decongestant) but it took us landing to really fix it. But then he was ok.
Unloading was a snap. We flew into LGB airport, the rental of the carts was $4 compared with the $3 at PDX, but we needed one for the car seats at least. I am glad I brought both of them, because though they are big enough for just boosters their seats are much safer with a 5 pt harness up to 80 lbs. WE rented a Chrysler Mini-van from Alamo, it was super clean, but I missed my leather seats in my Honda. Anyway we then proceeded to take a wrong turn and so instead of a 15-20min drive it took us about an hour!
1st mistake, Gpa didn't get a map from mapquest
2nd mistake bad directions from Alamo
3rd mistake Gpa took a wrong turn
4th mistake I called Vons instead of our hotel, both numbers were on my sheet, if you look back you will see it.
5th mistake Got a lady from Worldmark who was clueless. Then instead of G-pa saying nevermind, he parked the van next to a taxi and yelled over me to a taxi driver for directions.
We finally made it and unloaded then we have a faulty cart! The wheel was coming off the rim! So the bellman helped us switch our luggage.
I should have taken better pictures of the set up before we destroyed it but here is the livingroom with the hide-a-bed.
From the outside looking up at the WorldMark Anaheim Trendwest Resort Hotel.
I call down to the maindesk and they have our Vons order but Vons f'd up. They left the food on a cart and didn't tell anyone! They also did not put in a # of items I ordered. I called them and they refunded me.. but I couldn't call them for a few days as they closed about 9pm.
We unpacked a bit and went to eat at The Cheesecake Factory, which I could see from our window, and I knew it was there in the Gardnenwalk, and I had checked their menu online so I knew I could eat there (I am vegan) if I didn't mention that.
The wait time was horrible, and Mulan had a cold
. DS5 fell asleep at the table during dinner.
But while we waited we did get to see the Gardenwalk area which was neat. They had 2 very neat fountains and a cool Harley Store, where we got DH a postcard.
Before we left we had left him a cute card in front of the computer, and at the PDX airport we picked up a funny cat card. I figured they could send postcards to their dad all week.. oh and they are still coming.
Then back to the Hotel where I was ready to crash by DS5 woke up and they still wanted to go swim so I relented. The main pool was too cold but neat, there was a kids wade pool that was warmer, and 2 hottubs, one was closed. they also had two on the roof. We stayed about 25-30min then headed up for baths and then went to bed finally sometime after 10pm.
I slept OK I took some valerian which is an herbal supplement. And the fan was a bit annoying, overall the bed was a bit hard, but I am used to my select comfort! Overall it was ok.
Stay tuned for the first day of the parks.
CAST of Characters
Grandpa aka Gpa (50s), Grandma aka Gma (50s), niece aka Mulan (11), DS6 and DS5
Flight was 2-4pm
I woke up about 5am and wanted but then didn't want to wake up. But I did and DS5 and I took a bath. Then I tried to calm down, but it was an anxiousness that I knew wouldn't leave till I saw the castle. As I was getting everything ready I realized DS5 was wearing the wrong pants. They were too short (size 3T) and so I made a mad dash about 1 1/2 hours before we were going to leave for the airport to find size 4 pants.
He had worn them the day before and were covered with mud, so the first wash didn't clean them good enough. I ran them through again, but this time with other clothes, and it was washed fine. I threw it in with other dry laundry to dry and it was just barely dry before G-ma and G-pa arrived at 10am.
I can't believe it but on the way to the airport I missed our exit! So I had to drive forever on the back road to get back to it!. We made it though and the kids ate lunch at Wendy's in the airport, and they had a Quiznos. They didn't have a Veg Sandwich on their menu but the worker made it for me, and with a sprite I was happy to have no digestive issues. I actually had no trouble all week!
In checking through security I though I lost my car key. I forgot I had put it in the front pocket of my carryon. I was smarter than myself, and my brain wasn't working well. I think I had fairydust in my brain!
The boys both got to sit in the cockpit on the flight there!
The flight was good, it was DS5's first flight in a large plane. He liked watching till he got bored with just the clouds so we played musical chairs, and restroom visits.
On the decent DS6 got an ear ache, he cried, it was sad. I had brought gum, and sudafed (decongestant) but it took us landing to really fix it. But then he was ok.
Unloading was a snap. We flew into LGB airport, the rental of the carts was $4 compared with the $3 at PDX, but we needed one for the car seats at least. I am glad I brought both of them, because though they are big enough for just boosters their seats are much safer with a 5 pt harness up to 80 lbs. WE rented a Chrysler Mini-van from Alamo, it was super clean, but I missed my leather seats in my Honda. Anyway we then proceeded to take a wrong turn and so instead of a 15-20min drive it took us about an hour!
1st mistake, Gpa didn't get a map from mapquest
2nd mistake bad directions from Alamo
3rd mistake Gpa took a wrong turn
4th mistake I called Vons instead of our hotel, both numbers were on my sheet, if you look back you will see it.
5th mistake Got a lady from Worldmark who was clueless. Then instead of G-pa saying nevermind, he parked the van next to a taxi and yelled over me to a taxi driver for directions.
We finally made it and unloaded then we have a faulty cart! The wheel was coming off the rim! So the bellman helped us switch our luggage.
I should have taken better pictures of the set up before we destroyed it but here is the livingroom with the hide-a-bed.
From the outside looking up at the WorldMark Anaheim Trendwest Resort Hotel.
I call down to the maindesk and they have our Vons order but Vons f'd up. They left the food on a cart and didn't tell anyone! They also did not put in a # of items I ordered. I called them and they refunded me.. but I couldn't call them for a few days as they closed about 9pm.
We unpacked a bit and went to eat at The Cheesecake Factory, which I could see from our window, and I knew it was there in the Gardnenwalk, and I had checked their menu online so I knew I could eat there (I am vegan) if I didn't mention that.
The wait time was horrible, and Mulan had a cold
. DS5 fell asleep at the table during dinner.
But while we waited we did get to see the Gardenwalk area which was neat. They had 2 very neat fountains and a cool Harley Store, where we got DH a postcard.
Before we left we had left him a cute card in front of the computer, and at the PDX airport we picked up a funny cat card. I figured they could send postcards to their dad all week.. oh and they are still coming.
Then back to the Hotel where I was ready to crash by DS5 woke up and they still wanted to go swim so I relented. The main pool was too cold but neat, there was a kids wade pool that was warmer, and 2 hottubs, one was closed. they also had two on the roof. We stayed about 25-30min then headed up for baths and then went to bed finally sometime after 10pm.
I slept OK I took some valerian which is an herbal supplement. And the fan was a bit annoying, overall the bed was a bit hard, but I am used to my select comfort! Overall it was ok.
Stay tuned for the first day of the parks.
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. Anyway the lady at the podium had it in the drawer! I had left it in the pocket of the rode, PTL!
At Mr. Toad's Wild ride we took lots of pictures, as DH loves Wind in the Willows,s then we walked on.
