Taking advantage of early entry! The wait for Finding Nemo was about 30 minutes. It was a cute ride but nothing earth shattering (or worth waiting much longer than that especially with older kids) We were the last 4 aboard our sub. No flash was used to disturb my fellow sailors:
I do like those Disney touches:
After disembarking we hot footed it over to Space Mountain. Disney Land's version wins hands down over WDW. Smooth (ala Rockin' Roller Coaster) although no inversions. Rode Buzz Lightyears. DL difference - the laser guns are on a cord so you can hold them up to shoot at the targets. I found this a bit harder and used it as my excuse for the low score
The wait for the Matterhorn Bobsleds was 45 minutes so we headed over to adventureland. WAIT look what's here....flashback from my youth and another indulgence by my men:
OK the ride isn't a 'thrill' but I enjoyed my spin around London with Mr. Toad
Yo ho - Our first ride in adventure land was The Pirates of the Caribbean. Once again winning over the WDW ride. Slightly different theme with our ride through the Bayou. Longer ride too.
After we obtained Fast Passes for Indiana Jones and then rode utilizing the stand-by line. About a 40 minute wait. Now this ride is GREAT!! Worth the wait in line. The vehicles reminded me of the ones in Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom. Themeing is great, fun ride all the way around!
Right next door was the Jungle Cruise with virtually no wait. Let's go!
Time to head to the Haunted Mansion! Very nice ride in a totally different atmosphere than WDW. Southern Mansion. Our first Fast Pass 'special' Photo op! You'll find the FP photographer standing outside the gates. He was able to tell us where to find the others. I'll be sure to point them out as we go along.
WHEW we've done quite a bit. Time for our priority seating at Carnation Cafe. Look what comes up and down mainstreet!
It was HOT today. We really enjoyed the Carnation Cafe. Outdoor seating but lots of nice umbrellas.
TIP if you have reservations, don't wait in the queue. Walk up to the cast member and check in (ask me how I know) They will be in this little gazebo.
Our nice table that got some AC from the gift shop behind me
Don't ask me why I got hot soup on a scorching day but this loaded potato soup was YUMMY!! I recommend the pot pie as well
We went back for our fast pass ride on Indiana Jones after lunch. Next off to Tomorrowland to ride Buzz again (Space Mountain has too long a wait) We weren't walking like commandos now so I could take a couple of pictures.
At 3:30 pm we headed back to our hotel for a little down time. How nice to be able to walk 10 minutes and be at your hotel. The boys explored DTD a bit and started their obsession with Jamba Juice. DH and I explored the backs of our eyelids with the help of our pillows
At 5:30 we headed back out of our hotel and through DTD but took a left this time to head to Disney Land Hotel and our 6pm reservations at Goofy's Kitchen. Little did we know that there was a problem with the hot water and the restaurant was closed
We waited a bit to see if it might clear up. Some of the characters were about.
Outside the DLH:
Grumpy was living up to his name and we needed to find alternative plans for our dinner. I felt really bad for the group in the lobby celebrating their daughter's birthday. She looked to be about 4.
The cast members rebooked us for the following evening and we ate at Tortilla Joe's in DTD. Good food, no characters. A little excitement for the evening when my DH said, "you have red spots on your cheeks". By golly I did. I was having a mild allergic reaction to something I ate. Nothing a $10 box of benedryl didn't take care of thank goodness. Lord knows how long is sat on the cart in DTD.
Hope you are enjoying our trip!
Early to bed. Big day at California Adventure tomorrow!
Can't wait for more!
If you watch the little Tinkerbell she sprinkles Mickey with pixie dust
reaction from her. Oh well, I'll start planning for the summer.
