We are going to Disneyland this time from Oct 17-23 so pretty close to halloweenI am hoping for somegood weather...the last 2 trips to Flordia have been closer there than igt was here
So hopefully California will give us some good weather
WOW!!! I would LOVE to go to Disneyland someday! A little bit farther for us! Someday perhaps.....
so Disneyland is so much closer and SOOOO much cheaper for us to fly too! I went to Disneyland almost every year as a kid (we would drive) but I haven't been since I met my DH 
It has always been a dream of my parents to take the Grandkids to Disneyland so we are all going together! It should be fun 
I KNOW!!! What's up with that??? I totally just can't wrap my head around that backwards part! I think it would totally mess me up for the rest of the day! Not sure if it is worth the risk?!
I KNOW!!! What's up with that??? I totally just can't wrap my head around that backwards part! I think it would totally mess me up for the rest of the day! Not sure if it is worth the risk?!
Must be the backwards thing!
I live on the other end of the country from you
I would LOVE to hear all about it - I really do want to go there some day! Our neighbours down our street are Disneyland lovers and had their first trip to WDW this year and they were NOT very impressed with WDW as a whole! Still much prefer the Original! I'd be interested to hear your comparison! 
It is definitely different than RNRC. I could ride RNRC all day. But when DS10 made me ride EE 2 times in a row I was done!
How was the first ride?? Did you do okay the first time??
Not a good idea!
Your AK days sounds perfect so far! Love Thumper and Miss Bunny!
I love Primeval Whirl too, I wished it spinned more -
The only part that freaks me out a teensy bit is when you go around that one corner and it feels like you are going to go off the edge! 
I totally had to close my eyes at that part! 
I have been on it several times before. But only once at a time. And that is fine. But this was the first time I went 2X in a row.
I will keep that under advisement! Perhaps next time I will take off my chicken suit and actually ride it! 
Chapter 6: Gettin' a little Wild!!!
After such a late night we decided that we would NOT be setting the alarm for the morning. We decided that we would attemp to sleep in a bit and get to Animal Kingdom when ever we happened to get there!
It didn't work. All of us were awake by 7:30!
Yes. This I blame on the other 3 getting up and turning on lights and saying inane sentences like “Get up sleepyhead.”
I have come to the sad conclusion that my family just can not sleep in on vacation! Well since we were up we decided to try to make Rope Drop! It worked! We arrived at Animal Kingdom at exactly 8:30! We leisurely strolled
Approximately 2.24 m/s or 5 mph
from the bus over to the entrance gates and on the way we were treated to a neat experience! There was a CM standing around with an Ostrich egg! Fun!
”Honey, take the picture so we can get to the rope. Did you take the picture yet?”
Not sure if Emily was going to ask me to make an omelette of it. The little girl in the background has the best expression though….
The girls were thrilled to see it and touch it and learn about Ostriches and their eggs! When they were done there we went over to the turnstiles. We were definitely NOT first in line today
but the crowds didn't seem to be that bad.
Seriously, I wonder if this is one of DIS boarder’s favourite rides, the rope drop, with the best seat being in front…
We were let through at about 8:45 and managed to get a fairly good spot about 5 people deep from the rope and we actually got to see the opening show this time! VERY CUTE!!! It is always a great start to the day when I get to see my favourite mouse!
I wish Mickey had an Aussie accesnt for that costume. “A wounded mosquito is a dangerous animal…”
When the rope dropped the girls and I linked arms and headed to Dinoland USA while Ken went in search of Fast Passes for EE!! The girls and I rode Triceratops Spin about 4 times in a row without having to get off! Natalie was in heaven! Emily was only a bit chagrinned as she had to wait for Dad to get back so she could ride Primevil Whirl!
I was walking at 2.68 m/s but it apparently wasn’t fast enough…
Since Ken had the camera and I did not, Here are some of the lovely pictures he took while on his journey to Asia! He is quite the photographer! He did some research on to proper settings and lighting techniques before our trip and it really did pay off! He took some amazing photos!
I am much in gratitude for the compliments of my wife and others on this. I read some articles from one of the Disney magazines which provided the assistance needed to understand the camera settings. Just like everyone is an above average driver, I like to imagine I’m an above average photographer. I’m glad the camera doesn’t keep track of how many pictures I deleted to get these right…
The joy of an empty area of the park. It was really this serene and vacant.
After he rejoined us in Dinoland, He and Emily rode PW 2x
(Ow, my hips)
and then we decided to go see the 10am Lion King Show! On the way to the theatre we came upon Pocahontas standing around with NO LINE!!! The girls had not had a chance to meet her yet so they were very excited!
Pocohontas is an intriguing character to meet at Disney for us. We live in a blended demographic where the First Nations/Aboriginal/Native/Indian population is prominent. I’ve been in a pow-wow and seen the ceremonial dress, and our local major attraction prides itself on the authenticity of period (19th century) native culture. It’s easier to disconnect and say she’s a character rather than a representative of that culture.
Nat looks like she just snuck a candy. Or else someone is sneaking up to scare me from behind…
It’s so nice when Emily relaxes and just smiles. She’s at that self-conscious age where she holds her grins back.
When we arrived at the theatre, it was not even half full yet so we asked the CM at the door where would be a GREAT place to sit! She pointed us in the direction of the LION section! We managed to get some SWEET seats! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
We discussed when we wanted to see the show. I said morning because I remember how busy it was last year. I wanted GOOD seats. Good idea.
continued in next post.....
Hopefully someone with a respirator after all that speedwalkingChapter 6: Part 2 - Animal Kingdom cont'd....
Low light conditions without flash make for hard pictures. These were the best of the bunch.
This is a show that will continue to be a must do for our family! It is probably my favourite of all the shows at WDW!!! Simple EXCELLENT!!! The girls were both invited to join in with the parade but Em didn't want to so Nat went by herself! She LOVES doing stuff like this!
I liked the show better the first time because I was trying to listen to the story more. This time I was attending to the dancing, costuming, sets and performance and it wasnt as enjoyable. It went by too quick and blended together.
When the show was over we headed out of the theatre and immediately saw Thumper and Miss Bunny! More new characters for us!!! Sweet! I had to make a mad dash for the washroom so I didn't have a chance to remind the girls about their autograph book. So it turned out that we have some very nice photos of the characters but no autographs!
How do you tell a girl bunny from a boy? The eyelashes. Thats it folks.
Because we spotted them first there was a growing line behind me as I snapped the pictures.
Emily was just about dying to ride Primeveil Whirl again so she and I went back to Dinoland to do that while Ken and Natalie went to procure some Fast Passes for Kali River Rapids! I LOVE Primevil Whirl!! It is so much fun!!! A bit herky Jerky but oh so much fun! After we were done there we went in search of Ken and Natalie!
As I drove Natalie forward to get to the fastpasses in time and get back I became aware of the raised monkey exhibit along the way. Then I recalled what monkeys throw. I now wonder if that has ever happened to someone
You see, Emily and I were supposed to have ridden EE with some of the Fast passes but at the last minute we both chickened out! She has ridden it before but I have not! I thought I could do it but that backwards part has me freaked out! I am not afraid, per se, I am just not convinced that the ride itself is worth feeling naucious for the better part of a day! I don't get bad motion sickness, I just can't handle backwards stuff!
Please no throwing. Please.
I waited there about 15 minutes with a tired but bored child waiting for them to return. After seeing people enter and subsequently exit the ride I became a little suspicious. Yes, they went and rode Primeveil Whirl one more time while we sat watching people say That was awesome, Im going again! Not even a single sick person to provide entertainment. All the while I became quite concerned about our next appointment. I didnt have a watch so I took pictures to check the time stamp. Im certain Im now on a Disney watch list as a result.
So we found Ken and Nat waiting for us near the exit to EE and then we all hot footed
2.68 m/s it over to Flame Tree Barbeque! It was time for some food and a VERY SPECIAL DIS MEET!!! I wonder who it will be?????
Great comments by Ken and SUPER CUTE photopass pictures!!!!
You guys look like you are havin SO MUCH FUN!!!! What a great family vacation! Your TR always makes me smile and laugh. Thank you!
