Dineyland w/Pics: updated 4/22/08, Pin Fun? pg 89 #1325

[PirateFish989]

Goofster57! Thought I'd join in on your thread, seeing how nobody but you (and a few selected others) ever responds to mine...anyway, I like the idea of an ongoing trip report.

I'm enjoying it! Only on page 4 or so...so I'm still getting caught up, but I did see your Club 33 pictures...cool!

 

[Goofster57]

Glad you stopped by Erin,

I have been having a lot of fun doing the reports.

I need to get back on track and get back to the park to do some updates.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

This is why we quit going to DL.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hq07fejwOXY

 

[blue_river]

Goofster57! Thought I'd join in on your thread, seeing how nobody but you (and a few selected others) ever responds to mine...anyway, I like the idea of an ongoing trip report.

I'm enjoying it! Only on page 4 or so...so I'm still getting caught up, but I did see your Club 33 pictures...cool!

Welcome to our secret hideout

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Please excuse blue. She has a lot of gas.

 

[Disneyolic]

I saw that video before and almost didn't watch it again until I saw the "Benny Hill" part of it. I like the remix. That's even funnier!

 

[Goofster57]

I have never seen that before, it's pretty funny.

Buzz you need to come on out, I promise we wont put Spam in your stretchy shorts.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Buzz you need to come on out, I promise we wont put Spam in your stretchy shorts.

Funny you should mention that. I was noticing last night that my shorts are really starting to smell "Spam-like".... might be time to wash 'em. :

 

[Goofster57]

Funny you should mention that. I was noticing last night that my shorts are really starting to smell "Spam-like".... might be time to wash 'em. :

 

[blue_river]

Please excuse blue. She has a lot of gas.

That's okay Buzz, you don't even know where our "other" secret hideout is...I've been posting stuff about you there

I have never seen that before, it's pretty funny.

Buzz you need to come on out, I promise we wont put Spam in your stretchy shorts.

Funny you should mention that. I was noticing last night that my shorts are really starting to smell "Spam-like".... might be time to wash 'em.

That's just nasty.

 

[Goofster57]

Sorry I'm going to highjack this thread for a update to my Disneyland report.


So Friday and Saturday here is Southern California had been a little on the wet side so when the Sun broke on Sunday morning exposing bright beautiful blue skies we decided to head out to Disneyland for some clean air (well at least for a couple of hours) and sunshine.

I decided I would do a pictorial tour of Anaheim’s Downtown Disney (DTD).

Disneyland’s version is laid out a bit different then Walt Disney World’s version, here at Disneyland DTD stretches from the Disney Hotel to Esplanade for the entrance to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure.

We entered DTD from the DTD parking lot

On your right is the ESPN Zone

As you can see the sun was very bright this morning, so some of the pictures got a little washed out..Sorry

Here is the outside eating area for ESPN as you can see it is relatively close to Disneyland Hotel

On your left side is the Rainforest Café

Next to The ESPN Zone is a small building that used to be newsstand but has since been converted into a Jewelry store.

Next to the Jewelry store is the Compass Books and Espresso Shop

Next up is the AMC 12

Next to AMC 12 is a very unique store called Starabilias, were you can find genuine, one-of-a-kind collectibles such as Jukeboxes, Coca-Cola machines, unique Americana Movie posters and photographs signed by Hollywood's greatest stars

Here is the newsstand that used to be in the building that is now the Jewelry shop.

And here is the DTD Monorail Station; from here you can catch a Monorail to the Tomorrowland Station in Disneyland.

Well we haven’t got to far yet but check back and I’ll post the rest of the tour soon.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Sorry I'm going to highjack this thread for a update to my Disneyland report.

Ok, now I'll go back and actually read your well thought out, and colorful, report.

 

[Goofster57]

Ok, now I'll go back and actually read your well thought out, and colorful, report.

Man are you going to be disappointed....

 

[Disneyolic]

I was just thinking it was time for an update and Voila! an update...

I must have some mean ESP vibes sent out to you. Anywho, the monorail from DTD to the Tomorrowland Station...how do they control the people in and out? Do you need to show your tickets or what??

 

[Goofster57]

Ok back to Downtown Disney

Here is our version of “Pin Traders” it’s much smaller then Disney World’s, but I hear it makes it much easier for the “Pin Sharks” to consume their prey.

Here is a shot looking down towards the Esplanade

The next two shots are off the overpass of Disneyland drive

After Starabilias and next to the monorail track is the Lego Store

Next on the South side of DTD is Ralph Brennas Jazz Kitchen

Here is the outside dinning area

And their counter service location

Here is a cement thing with water in it

And here is a Tree

Across from the Jazz Kitchen is Tortilla Joe’s

You can dine inside or out on the Patio

They also have a Counter Service window (stay tuned)

*Side Bar-We walked back through DTD when we left and I took some more pictures of all of these places open and I will post them later.

This is looking back towards the Disneyland Hotel and you can see two of the three towers

Across from Tortilla Joe’s is the House of Blues

I’m at my limit again; here is a shot of things to come…..

 

[Goofster57]

I was just thinking it was time for an update and Voila! an update...

I must have some mean ESP vibes sent out to you. Anywho, the monorail from DTD to the Tomorrowland Station...how do they control the people in and out? Do you need to show your tickets or what??

Hey DM,
Is that what that was I thought I had gotten some bad Braised Chicken Feet

You do have to show your admission media to get on the Monorail at DTD.

If you board here it is a One-Way trip to Tomorrowland, you must disembark in Tomorrowland, if you board in Tomorrowland you have the option of disembarking at DTD or continuing back to Tomorrowland.

It's a much shorter ride then the route's in WDW.

Thanks for dropping by

 

[blue_river]

First of all I want to tell you that I appreciate these mini TR's because I may never get to see it for myself!

The second thing I want to know is, WTHeck time did you two get there? The place looks empty!!

The Rainforest Cafe looks much different that the one at WDW eh? or is it just my memory

You mentioned pin trader sharks...there is something I want to ask you about that but it will have to wait until I get to that part in my TR.

Thanks for sharing Goofster

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

And here is a Tree

You slay me Goof.

 

[blue_river]

You slay me Goof.

You know, I'm really starting to think Goofsters style of trip reporting is the way to go.

Lots of pictures......few words.

Faster, easier and requires little memory.

 

[Disneyolic]

Gee...I was wondering about that tree picture. Would you say that that particular tree was a good place to sit shaded after a long day of shopping in DTD in the summertime? Or would you suggest another tree? Do you have any other tree pictures that I could perhaps choose from? Thank you so much for your help....