I hope to also become a Disneyland veteran! I loved it! 
You use to not get wet on Spalsh Mountain at WDW at all and now you get soaked! They changed it and Im not too happy about it. I never got wet on that ride until resently. I like the way it use to be. Oh well...
The Premiere was amazing! It was such an experience! I can't wait to start posting the pictures! I know it's a day I will never forget! 
Great report! I can't wait to see if you saw Johnny up close
Yay!! I'm really enjoying seeing Disneyland. It's something I've always wanted to go do for the same reason as you. I know it's considered to be a 'lesser' park to WDW, but it was Walt's, he had a hand in it, he created it, that to me is cool
I hope you finish this trippie before we leave for our wedding next Monday because I want to see how it turns out
How exciting! 
You must contact me and I can help you set up a magical moment! 
I don't know if my Trippie will be finished before you leave and if it isn't, it'll give you something Disney to do when you get back! I can't wait to hear about your big day! 
We have always thought Casey Jr was fun...especially sitting in the cages. DL Fantasyland is much better IMHO than WDW. I was surprised at WDW's lack of outdoor ride theming too....but realized it has a lot to do with weather and lines being inside.
I can't wait to hear what you think of the Matterhorn.
Did you eat at Blue Bayou?
just a tidbit....have you heard of Club 33? We actually got the chance to eat there. very cool.
It'll be coming up in the Trippie! 
Aw, I love Fantasyland too!
Looks like you guys had a great first day at Disneyland. Its so true about the crowds though, the walkways get jammed up pretty quickly.
Love the pictures by the way.
I'm so glad you are enjoying my Trippie and pictures! So much more to write and post! I'm loving it !!! I just found out yesterday that there is a big possibility that we are going to be stationed in California when we leave here. SOOOOO Disneyland AP's are a possibility in our future.
You're pictures are definitely getting me excited. The castle would be something I would have to used to as well, BUT, I don't think it would take much
Thanks for the wonderful updates and I look forward to more!! Now I have to go work on my trippie, LOL.
I really liked Disneyland's Castle too and I am glad it is different. That's why I liked DL so much because it is totally different from WDW. They are each equally amazing and magical! Wow Thanks Lindsey... Now I have to plan a trip to Cali!!! My son is going to enjoy this one.. hehehehe but I think well have to take a miss on your wonderful accomodations...I can't wait to hear more!!
I hope I'll never have to stay anywhere like that again! It was still worth it! Next time, I will make sure there is room at a Disneyland Hotel! Loving it so far! Thanks for such a detailed description of DL. And great photos too!
Can't wait to hear about the premere!
I've always been on the east coast, so I'm so glad I finally made it to the west coast! I can't wait to go back and Disneyland has got me hooked! 
Oh, I know what you mean about the castle. It is a bit of a disappointment. We were like "whaaaaaaaaaaaat?" when we first saw it.It was still a beautiful park, but its not WDW. When we were there someone told us that the drawbridge is actually functional. Small or not, you can trap me in a castle any day!
I still love it though and the park is very beautiful! I know we were very impressed and we thought it was actually all around a better looking park than the Magic Kingdom. I'm glad you are loving my new Trippie! I've got a hair appointment this Friday and I am hoping they can get me back to a blonde! This has got to go! That's too bad about the Haunted Mansion! I really hope they make the one in WDW just as amazing as the one at DL! Then, you won't have to travel as far to see it! Disneyland is definitely worth a trip, especially if you've never been there! It's a blast! Well, we did know it was a roach motel and had no choice, since every other place was booked! No wonder this one still had availability! We made it work and it was still worth it! 
DH & I made our way back down Main Street to Disneyland's City Hall. 
I'll take the Captain Jack Sparrow that's pictured, please! 
I was wondering about your CA trip!
Hi Lindsey!
I love your trippie! It's neat to see DL through a newbie's eyes! I really like all the detail you captured (like you do in all your trippies). The detailing of DL is why I love it! The Indiana Jones queue? That is what made me go to architecture school. I wanted to design Disney queues! Am I doing that? No, but I digress...
Your pics give me the itch to get to the park...we haven't been since end of January...way too long! LOL
Can't wait for the rest! I hope you got a Mint Julep and fritters at the mint julep bar...
p.s. almost forgot to ask about that passionfruit brulee...you said it was your fave...I want to go to BB JUST to try that (b/c I'm obsessed with passionfruit, see? since it was in my wedding cake...lol)
I loved it that much! You sound like me with it being way too long and needing to go back! We can just never get enough! That's the life of us DIS'ers, I guess! That is so neat that the Indiana Jones ride made you decide to go to architecture school. What a great Disney inspiration! 
I guess that's why I loved it so much and it's the first fruit crème brule I have ever had! I can't wait to see the picture! I am so glad your DH loved the basket! That makes me very happy! Already 4 pages........go away for the weekend & miss everything.
Ok, I am here now. Going back to read what you have so far!!!!!!
Edited to add....all caught up. I love all your pics of Disneyland. I have only been once & loved every minute of it. I am trying to talk DH into going next Fall!!!!
Disney-Kim.....how cool about getting into Club 33. Do you have any suggestions for the rest of us as to how to do that? I would sooooo love to see that place.
You can't step away from The DIS for a minute! Disneyland is great! I am so ready to go back too! I'd also love to see those Club 33 pictures! I also heard about a basketball court in the Matterhorn. Is that still there? I've seen pictures and I love all that neat stuff they have there in Disneyland
Isn't Blue Bayou FANTASTIC!? I love that salad there, soooo good! Very romantic too.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed Disneyland so much. Alot of people who go to WDW first seem to think less of Disneyland. Its great that you two had such a great time!
Looking forward to the next installment. Woo hoo! Oh, and Happy 4th of July!
I just loved Disneyland and I didn't think less of it at all. I personally think Disneyland is a lot better than the Magic Kingdom! Happy July 4th to you too!!! 
He doesn't actually move either and there is just a strobe-light in him to give you the effect of movement. It still is a classic ride and I really hope I will be able to ride it again without all the distractions. 
There is nowhere to go to get out of the rain and I think it is odd because all of the rides are right out there in the weather elements. They must have to do a lot more work and upkeep on the ride, then they do at Walt Disney World. You can easily get out of the rain or even the hot sun for all of the rides at Walt Disney World, but you can't avoid any of that at Disneyland. I'm sure they decided that was a must, once they designed Walt Disney World.
We had made the entire bed with our own stuff! We had to shower and get ready for the big premiere because we had to be up around 2:00am. I knew I wouldn't be taking a shower at that time, no way! Well, the tub didn't drain at all and the water was half way up my leg by the time I got out of the shower. The sink also didn't drain at all, so forget about leaving the water running for even a second. We could barely wash our faces or brush our teeth before the sick was overflowing. It was an adventure staying in this place! That's for sure! 
I'm sure it was a combination of the dust and the air conditioning unit that was bolted on the side of the wall. I had to actually grab a chair and climb up and down to turn it on or off. I'll give you a heads up that I was sick for two weeks after we got back with a bad sinus infection and sore throat! More to come on that later...
I made my breakfast and watched the parade while I ate. DH walked in, 'what are you watching??' I say, 'Lindsey taped the DL parade'. 'Looks nice' says my Disney lovin' DH. 
Then, we made our way over to It's a Small World and the ride was huge! I also think it is so weird that all of the rides in Disneyland are actually outside. At least, one part of every ride is outside, like the loading area or the ride itself. Nothing is covered and I'm really curious about what they do when there is bad weather!
lol Anyway, it's like a minty, carbonated, limeade. I like them! Fritters are just fried dough with sugar, served with some kind of apple custard dip. The Mint Julep bar is in the back of the French market (walk around the back and there is a window) by the train entrance. Yum... this is a great first time report on DL!!!! It is on my must do list for sure! 
