Discovering Another Mad Dash (Oct 14): Heading Home and Finally finishing this TR #1523 (05/03)

[ACDSNY]

Now I can't get the Yellow Submarine song out of my head.

 

[dolphingirl47]

You definitely did well with the rides that morning. What a shame that Buzz Lightyear was down.

Corinna

 

[Aussie Wendy]

Looks like a great start to the day. The lagoon looks so bright and shiny after the refurb!

 

[PrincessInOz]

The continental breakfast location at CCI looks very nice especially right next to the pool.

Very nice pictures of you, DH and DS in front of MS RR station until we got there that morning.

It was nice to go on a lot of rides that day and we were lucky to get on those rides that morning from Star Tours, Space Mountain and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. I was surprised that DAF rode Star Tours with us that morning since she hasn't rode the new version of Star Tours until that trip. It was nice to ride the FNSV after it's long refurbishment. It was down for over 9 months since early January and the lagoon looks so nice and clean. Nice to see the pic of DH and DS inside Neptune 707. I was hoping that we got the starboard side since it is mostly open while the port side has that wall side when riding the FNSV. But it was nice to ride it that morning.

Great updates.

I was pretty glad that DAF got on with us; especially when she said that she hadn't been on the V2.0 of Star Tours.

Thanks!

Now I can't get the Yellow Submarine song out of my head.

Just. Wait. I'm sure there might be a ride coming up that'll get that song out of your head.

You definitely did well with the rides that morning. What a shame that Buzz Lightyear was down.

Corinna

The morning is only starting.

Looks like a great start to the day. The lagoon looks so bright and shiny after the refurb!

The lagoon was very sparkly. The colours were really good and I hope it stays that way.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Merry Christmas Everyone!


I hope you Christmas is filled with family, fun and food.

 

[skier_pete]

Merry Christmas from here in the States!!

 

[LegoMom3]

You take THE most stunning fireworks photos I have EVER seen...!!! For real!

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[franandaj]

I love all of your desserts! I can't believe that no one ate your Strawberry Chocolate Tree. I mean it is beautiful and all, but it says "eat me" all over it!

I hope that you had a Merry Christmas and we hear from you before you have a Happy New Year!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Merry Christmas from here in the States!!

You take THE most stunning fireworks photos I have EVER seen...!!! For real!

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Thanks!!!

I love all of your desserts! I can't believe that no one ate your Strawberry Chocolate Tree. I mean it is beautiful and all, but it says "eat me" all over it!

I hope that you had a Merry Christmas and we hear from you before you have a Happy New Year!

Thanks Alison. Yes, I had a great Christmas. And I still can't believe the family didn't want to eat that Strawberry Tree!!!

 

[PrincessInOz]

It's all about Rides Today....Driving a Classic


Discovery #44. Once a lead-foot, always a lead foot.


Autopia is one of those rides that we used to put on our Must Do list. But when DS turned somewhere between the ages of 11 and 12, he stopped requesting to get on this ride. I guess they all grow up after a while.






But this ride is a true classic at Disneyland. It was one of those rides that opened on 17 July, 1955 and is still operating in one form or another. It's also one of those rides that exists in one form or another at all 5 Disney parks. I couldn't just walk past and not drag everyone on board!


Automobile Utopia. Where the traffic is light, flowing and orderly.






And a carpark is just somewhere to park your car; rather than a bank of cars on a highway.






I had hoped to capture some pictures on this drive so I got DH to do the driving. I had forgotten that DH was a bit of a lead-foot. Even at the top speed of 7 miles/hour, DH can still manage to floor it. Sadly, all my shots are just a little blurred.






It really isn't a long drive.






With lead-foot, it didn't take us long to whizz round the track.






DH had been doing the driving and DS was behind us. I did keep looking back but with Speedy Gonzales driving, aside from the start, this was the only time I saw DS on the track.






That meant that Bret was ahead of us.







Thanks for this shot, Bret!







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[PrincessInOz]

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It's all about Rides Today....In Search of....Harold


Discovery #45. Always try something at least once for yourself rather than listen to other people. The refurbished Matterhorn is GREAT!


Since the Matterhorn Bobsleds were refurbished in 2012, I have not been on this ride. The chatter after the refurb was not positive with people complaining about the new vehicles and how bumpy the ride was.






Yes, I know.

Always try something at least once for yourself rather than listen to other people.



So, ride the Matterhorn we did. DAF sat this one out, which meant that all 4 of us could fit in the one sled. Bret sat in the back and took this picture of us. You can just see me with my camera.






I guess this is the shot I was taking!







This ride is GREAT! Yes, it is a little bumpy but right up the front of the car, it's fine. Especially because I can stretch my legs out rather than having it pinned to each side.







So, that left me with plenty of time to go in search of another Disney classic.

I was really pleased to find Harold, blurry shot and all!







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[PrincessInOz]

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It's all about Rides Today....Time for a Cup of Tea


Discovery #46. When going for a spin, three cameras are better than one!



By this stage, it was probably mid-morning and I really felt like a cup of tea.






I was amazed to find that only DS was interested to join me. I would have thought that DH would have been interested as well but he decided to sit this one out.






Anyone else spot DH in the right hand side of the above picture? He was shooting me and DS.





Well, it turns out there was a 3rd camera in action as well. Bret doesn't do spinning rides so he was watching from the sidelines as well. This is the equivalent shot from Bret's collection.






My camera? It was happy to be spinning around with DS.












I think between the 3 cameras, we really covered this ride from every angle. In any case, DS and I really enjoyed our morning teacup break.

 

[franandaj]

I finally rode that Yellow Submarine yesterday. Loved reliving your pictures.

I have never been on Autopia, perhaps I should try it sometime! I'm glad that you ignored everyone else and went on the Matterhorn. It's a little too jarring for me, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Teacups, another one that I can't do! Vertigo would kill me! You guys are having a great day!

 

[mvf-m11c]

It was nice to ride Autopia that day at the parks. Luckily I was able to get a shot of you, DH and DS while we were waiting. I enjoyed your pictures of Autopia. From your pictures, we were way ahead of you.

Riding in the bobsled of the Matterhorn is not very comforting. Luckily DAF didn't ride it that day and was able to watch our bags. If we rode Matterhorn with our bags, it would have been very uncomfortable. You know that there is barely any legroom. Can you imagine if you are a tall person and had to sit in the bobsled.

Just like DH, DAF and Alison, I don't like riding spinning rides. I can ride it but I don't like riding the Teacups. Your pictures of DS during the ride look very nice especially the background where it was blurry.

Great updates.

 

[LegoMom3]

Great idea to have DH drive the car while you took pics! I'll have to remember that.

Glad you enjoyed the Matterhorn! That's a DLR ride I've always wanted to try, when I ever get there.

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[skier_pete]

Blech to Autotopia.

Never rode Matterhorn before the refurbishment, but I liked it ok, but once is enough. Tea cups are great, just don't spin me!

 

[ACDSNY]

You were so close to the fastest spinning tea cup in Disneyland. The plain lavender tea cup is supposed to be the fastest spinning one.

I love the Matterhorn even if it's a little hard on my back.

 

[Aussie Wendy]

You got a piccie of Harold - yaay!

 

[Leshaface]

I've always wondered if it was worth the cost of going to the Halloween party. When I went to the MVMCP at the MK, it was totally worth it to me so i'd really want to check out this party. And because i'm a sugar/candy junkie, i'll do good at the Trick or Treating part

Love the Villans ending in front of the station! So cool and you grabbed a terrific spot.

I was very happy with the breakfast options at CCI compared to other Harbor hotels, and you're right, being next to the pool makes it feel like you're on vacation.

I'm late but Merry Christmas! Did you make those donuts?!

Autopia is on the list this year, since DS will make the height for it. Hopefully he'll like it. And i'll be doing what Bret did and sit in another car in front to take pics with the GoPro

I LOVE seeing spinning shots on the Teacups! And cool that you were being paparazzi'ed while on the ride.

 

[PrincessInOz]

I finally rode that Yellow Submarine yesterday. Loved reliving your pictures.

I have never been on Autopia, perhaps I should try it sometime! I'm glad that you ignored everyone else and went on the Matterhorn. It's a little too jarring for me, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Teacups, another one that I can't do! Vertigo would kill me! You guys are having a great day!

That refresh of the Yellow Submarine is great. It's one of the first rides I rode when I finally made my first visit to Disneyland. Of course, it was Captain Nemo's subs then.

We went on the faster side of the Matterhorn. I don't know if it would have been more jarring in the back seats. Might have to try it out again.


It was a great day. And about to get better when we catch up with you.

It was nice to ride Autopia that day at the parks. Luckily I was able to get a shot of you, DH and DS while we were waiting. I enjoyed your pictures of Autopia. From your pictures, we were way ahead of you.

Riding in the bobsled of the Matterhorn is not very comforting. Luckily DAF didn't ride it that day and was able to watch our bags. If we rode Matterhorn with our bags, it would have been very uncomfortable. You know that there is barely any legroom. Can you imagine if you are a tall person and had to sit in the bobsled.

Just like DH, DAF and Alison, I don't like riding spinning rides. I can ride it but I don't like riding the Teacups. Your pictures of DS during the ride look very nice especially the background where it was blurry.

Great updates.

Great idea to have DH drive the car while you took pics! I'll have to remember that.

Glad you enjoyed the Matterhorn! That's a DLR ride I've always wanted to try, when I ever get there.

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It is quite fun driving those cars as well. Perhaps you might have to go on twice.

I hope you have a trip to DLR planned?? I know you've got WDW next year.

Blech to Autotopia.

Never rode Matterhorn before the refurbishment, but I liked it ok, but once is enough. Tea cups are great, just don't spin me!

I have a few happy memories on Autopia. My cousin that got married? We took him and his sister to DLR when they were young and we had a ball on it with them. And it was one of DS' rides where he just used to beam with happiness when he was on it.

If we are ever in a Disney park together, don't get on a teacup ride with DH and DS. They spin fast and hard!

You were so close to the fastest spinning tea cup in Disneyland. The plain lavender tea cup is supposed to be the fastest spinning one.

I love the Matterhorn even if it's a little hard on my back.

Hmm. I'm going to have to seek out that lavender tea cup next time.

You got a piccie of Harold - yaay!

Pure luck! But I was glad to get that shot.

I've always wondered if it was worth the cost of going to the Halloween party. When I went to the MVMCP at the MK, it was totally worth it to me so i'd really want to check out this party. And because i'm a sugar/candy junkie, i'll do good at the Trick or Treating part

Always worth trying it out once. I think it'll be great when Calvin is T&T. Your family will totally clean up.
The MK version is a total production so there is a lot of value in it.

Love the Villans ending in front of the station! So cool and you grabbed a terrific spot.

I was very happy with the breakfast options at CCI compared to other Harbor hotels, and you're right, being next to the pool makes it feel like you're on vacation.

I am still happy with CCI and our other favourite is the Residence Inn Maingate; but it is time for us to go looking for a new Good Neighbour hotel....next time.

I'm late but Merry Christmas! Did you make those donuts?!

Merry Christmas to you too.

They are butter cookies that I piped into the donut shape and then made a lemon icing and dipped in the sprinkles.

Autopia is on the list this year, since DS will make the height for it. Hopefully he'll like it. And i'll be doing what Bret did and sit in another car in front to take pics with the GoPro

Congratulations on a very cool Christmas present! I'll be watching with interest on your TR for the GoPro videos.

I LOVE seeing spinning shots on the Teacups! And cool that you were being paparazzi'ed while on the ride.