How Much Was It?!?!?! The tale of our best trip ever!!!!!!UPDATE 5/12/14 PG 30


We grabbed our bags and headed outside, to overcast skies and 70 degrees, to find the not-so Magical Express. The shuttle service to DL is nowhere near as simple and efficient (or free) as the WDW ME. We had to wait about half an hour before it arrived but finally we boarded and after half a dozen more stops we were on our way to Disneyland!!


I'm following along....we're WDW folks too and we leave for DLR in less than 4 weeks! Did you pay for the Not-so Magical Express ahead of time? I have coupons to use it but can't see how to use the coupon on the website and my flyer actually says no reservation required. I was just wondering how you all handled that.....the coupon says to present to the ticket agent. Hm...we'll be flying in to LAX and landing at 7:35 pm......I don't want to start off our vacation with anything but magic!
 
I'm following along....we're WDW folks too and we leave for DLR in less than 4 weeks! Did you pay for the Not-so Magical Express ahead of time? I have coupons to use it but can't see how to use the coupon on the website and my flyer actually says no reservation required. I was just wondering how you all handled that.....the coupon says to present to the ticket agent. Hm...we'll be flying in to LAX and landing at 7:35 pm......I don't want to start off our vacation with anything but magic!

Lucky you to see the parks decorated for the holidays!! I hope you love it!
We did pre-pay for the shuttle and then we just had to show the driver our confirmation email. However, there were people on board with us who paid as they boarded.

 
Had to go back and get a little bit caught up.

I do love the Lego statues they have in DLR. Belle and the Beast are definitely the best.

It's so nice that the parks are right across from each other, isn't it?

Beautiful view at Paradise Pier! We've had the DTD Disney view at GC before, which was nice, but there's nothing like a theme park view.

We've never done Club Level before, but I've wanted to. I love the food options.

Trader Sam's looks great! Love cheesy craziness. And drinks. Definitely the drinks too. Haha!

Indiana Jones is certainly my favorite DLR ride also. The queue is really the best part. So well themed.

I do like Pirates better in DLR than in WDW. I think it's the two drops part. I'm easily amused.

In the majority of my experiences, I've actually found the Disneyland CM's to be even better than the WDW ones. I wonder why people have felt the opposite?

I'm totally a fan of character randomness! I actually miss the days back in WDW when you would totally just run into random characters.

Can't believe that you go back to WDW in a week! Have fun on your trip!

Space Mountain in Disneyland is my favorite version. It was closed when we went in April. *sob*

I would definitely love to hear about your birthday trip. :thumbsup2
 
Had to go back and get a little bit caught up.

Glad you're all caught up :)


I do love the Lego statues they have in DLR. Belle and the Beast are definitely the best.
Aren't they the cutest?!

It's so nice that the parks are right across from each other, isn't it?

Yes, we loved that!

Beautiful view at Paradise Pier! We've had the DTD Disney view at GC before, which was nice, but there's nothing like a theme park view.

The view was the reason we went with Paradise Pier but next time we would love to try the GC. It is just gorgeous!

We've never done Club Level before, but I've wanted to. I love the food options.

We do too and we do find it is worth the money.

Trader Sam's looks great! Love cheesy craziness. And drinks. Definitely the drinks too. Haha!

It is the most fun bar!

Indiana Jones is certainly my favorite DLR ride also. The queue is really the best part. So well themed.

It is such a great ride and queue. I wish DHS had that instead of the stunt show.

I do like Pirates better in DLR than in WDW. I think it's the two drops part. I'm easily amused.
We are too :rotfl:

In the majority of my experiences, I've actually found the Disneyland CM's to be even better than the WDW ones. I wonder why people have felt the opposite?
I really don't understand. I hear a lot of complaints that DL does not compare to WDW but we certainly did not feel that way.

I'm totally a fan of character randomness! I actually miss the days back in WDW when you would totally just run into random characters.

Ah the good ol days before the character handlers.

Can't believe that you go back to WDW in a week! Have fun on your trip!

Actually we go tomorrow! Thanks

Space Mountain in Disneyland is my favorite version. It was closed when we went in April. *sob*

I would definitely love to hear about your birthday trip. :thumbsup2

Well she will be writing all about it so she'll be glad to have you along :goodvibes
 

We are super excited to be celebrating Caitlin's birthday at Disney. Our plans include: adrs at Be Our Guest, Ohana and California Grille. We'll also be going to a Dessert Party, MVMCP and Caitlin is running in the Jingle Jungle 5K. We'll also be hitting the Food and Wine Fest, Osborne Lights and we are having a very special Dis-Meet. Should be an amazing week!! Anyway, time to get back to August in Disneyland....

When Caitlin left off they had ridden Space Mountain and then we were headed over to Fantasyland to catch a showing of "Mickey and the Magical Map".

If you aren't familiar with the show, here is a synopsis: Mickey stars as the Sorcerer's Apprentice and he is working on a magical map (hence the name) Mickey gets into some trouble with an unfinished bit of map, named Spot, and is transported to the songs of some of your favorite Disney movies. There are big production numbers and it is absolutely amazing! If you ever get to DL you MUST see this show! It really is magical, and myself and the young lady I was travelling with just may have been moved to tears :rolleyes1

I'll be curious to read your new trip report from WDW. We went almost a year ago and I'm just now writing mine! We did the ADRs at BOG, Ohana, and CG also but we were too late for F&W. Someday! We are headed to DLR in less than a month for our first west coast trip so I'm loving this TR. I love all things musical so Mickey and the Magical Map is right up my alley.....of course, dh will be happy to attend too :rolleyes2
 
I am so excited to see your trip report! We are going on our first DL trip in July. We chose club level at PPH for the exact same reason...the theme park view! I hope we get the same view you received! I can't wait to show my family your pics; the pics are getting me SO excited for our trip!

Have a great trip at WDW this week and Happy Birthday Princess Caitlin!
 
Hey Gang! Time for one last quick update before we leave for Disney World! :cool1:

Depending on when you read this....

Hope you're having/you've had a great trip! :)

It really is magical, and myself and the young lady I was travelling with just may have been moved to tears :rolleyes1

You may have been....

but I'm sure Dale was!

Then we went under the sea (look at the guy in the bubble! So cool)

I keep thinking of the Seinfeld Bubble Boy episode.

Honestly, it was amazing! It was my favorite stage show at DL and I wish they would bring it to WDW!

Sounds like it was pretty good!


Hmmm..... I see Caitlin's purse in the foreground...

So I'll assume she's picking up her hair barrette that fell out of her purse.

Cute refreshment stand

I could be wrong, but isn't that Goofy's?

Caitlin borrowed a car and went for a drive before running into some trouble

Are you expecting a young driver or woman driver joke here?


I would never stoop so low! :rolleyes1:

Guess who lives here?

Okay, I'll let my ignorance show.


Who?

And Dale found a spot for a nap


That cracks me up! :laughing:

You'd think a star as big as Mickey would have someone to do his laundry

He's just a humble mouse....


With a really, really, really big bank balance.


Cute pic of you two.

That's the end of our Toon Town tour so I'll end here.
Up Next- trapped behind Honey Boo Boo at the train queue

That sounds ominous... and funny.
Can't wait to read all about it.
Thanks for the update! :goodvibes
 
Hi girls! Just getting to read this now while our enjoying your WDW trip!
The Mickey and the Magical Map show looks awesome! I really wish they would have something like that at WDW! Toon town is so cute! I loved Chip & Dales house with the little acorns hanging from the tree. Can't wait to hear about your Honey Boo Boo story!
 
Wow!!! The Magical Map show looks/sounds great! I am so excited for this and the Princess Fantasy Faire - all new since our last trip! :woohoo:

Isn't Toon Town at DLR so fun? Great pics!!!!

Hope the birthday trip is going/went well!!!
 
Caitlin, You and your family are so adorable! I love you pictures. So glad you had such a wonderful time. // Love your saying best trip yet. I just did a mini WDW trip with my son who is 18 and OMG it's even more fun going with your kids when they are big than when they are little. // I've been looking at these forums, as we'll be doing a mini Disneyland add on to a Los Angeles / Hollywood trip.
 
I am so excited to see your trip report! We are going on our first DL trip in July. We chose club level at PPH for the exact same reason...the theme park view! I hope we get the same view you received! I can't wait to show my family your pics; the pics are getting me SO excited for our trip!

Have a great trip at WDW this week and Happy Birthday Princess Caitlin!

I hope you enjoy PP and DL as much as we did :goodvibes
 
Depending on when you read this....

Hope you're having/you've had a great trip! :)
We did thanks!


You may have been....

but I'm sure Dale was!

It had him crying like a little girl :rotfl:

I keep thinking of the Seinfeld Bubble Boy episode.
:rotfl2:


Sounds like it was pretty good!

Yea I may have enjoyed it a little :rolleyes1

Hmmm..... I see Caitlin's purse in the foreground...

So I'll assume she's picking up her hair barrette that fell out of her purse.

She's a total gym rat so the barbells were quite fitting.

I could be wrong, but isn't that Goofy's?

:thumbsup2

Are you expecting a young driver or woman driver joke here?


I would never stoop so low! :rolleyes1:

The irony is she has a perfect driving record. Knock on wood!

Okay, I'll let my ignorance show.


Who?



That cracks me up! :laughing:
He humors me sometimes.


He's just a humble mouse....


With a really, really, really big bank balance.

:rotfl:

Cute pic of you two.



That sounds ominous... and funny.
Can't wait to read all about it.
Thanks for the update! :goodvibes

Thank you :)
 
Hi girls! Just getting to read this now while our enjoying your WDW trip!
The Mickey and the Magical Map show looks awesome! I really wish they would have something like that at WDW! Toon town is so cute! I loved Chip & Dales house with the little acorns hanging from the tree. Can't wait to hear about your Honey Boo Boo story!

We loved that show and I really wish WDW would get it!
 
Wow!!! The Magical Map show looks/sounds great! I am so excited for this and the Princess Fantasy Faire - all new since our last trip! :woohoo:

Isn't Toon Town at DLR so fun? Great pics!!!!

Hope the birthday trip is going/went well!!!

We loved Toon Town and all of DL. So much fun!
 
Caitlin, You and your family are so adorable! I love you pictures. So glad you had such a wonderful time. // Love your saying best trip yet. I just did a mini WDW trip with my son who is 18 and OMG it's even more fun going with your kids when they are big than when they are little. // I've been looking at these forums, as we'll be doing a mini Disneyland add on to a Los Angeles / Hollywood trip.

Thank you. I really think you can enjoy DL and WDW no matter what age your kids are. They never outgrow the fun and magic
 
Hi All! We are back from a magical week at WDW. There is really nothing quite like Disney World with the Christmas decorations and holiday magic :goodvibes


Today is Caitlin's 23rd birthday so a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the princess:

 
Happy Birthday Caitlin.

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Signing on and loving this TR so far. Thanks for all the great details!

I am sure I just can not find it, but what were the dates of your trip? It does not seem very crowded, so I assume Sept.?
 















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