No way Jose! We are going to Disneyland! 3/13 - Movin' on Up!

[glennbo123]

I enjoyed reading about your character breakfast. Looks like the start to another great day!

 

[LovintheLodge]

for a Disneyland trip!!!!! The parks will likely be very busy during your dates. The dining package will get you into that "Green" area, so I'd go that route unless you want to line up early to get the best seat possible in your FP color. If we go back during busy months we'll do the dinner probably just to make it easier. What hotel are you staying at?

We are staying at the Candy Cane Inn. Is there a difference in the fast pass area if you do the WCT dinner package vs. Carthay? I'm not sure the Carthay menu will work for some of my family.

Oh I am a bit worried regarding regular opening time for off site hotel guests now that I've heard the new benefit for on site guests and early entry at both DL and DCA. Hopefully we can get to RSR in Carsland on at least one of the days!

Kerry

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[that's nice]

What a grrrrreat breakfast!!!!

It seems weird to me that the characters don't have handlers in DL... though it seems more natural. I seems that Cali (DL) is just way more laid back than Orlando. Must be an East Coast thang.

 

[LookinUp]

Hooray! Got the new laptop! And this new laptop actually works!!! sad2: Long frustrating story; happy ending; 'nuf said.)

Hoping the new apartment/neighborhood/commute are becoming a more and comfortable fit. Wish I could help paint or something. I'm sure you are putting some fun touches in Henry's new room by now. And didn't you mention the kitchen is bigger? Let's see some pics when you have a minute! And I'm looking forward to your LA "field trip."

 

[disneyfan61]

All caught up!!

Wow World of Color looks amazing!!! I hope they add something like that at WDW.

I would love to try the Cheesecake Factory. I love me some cheesecake!!

I also love those cherry sour balls. I am craving some now!!

So nice that you got to meet up with your friend & the pixie dust at World of Color. Glad you got to sit up close so Joe could see it.

 

[MeMom]

The music was Beach Boys and other bubble gum pop from the era - it was a GREAT way to start the morning and we were all smiling already from ear to ear!

This would be fun! You can't go wrong with The Beach Boys, and I love seeing the characters in different costumes. So glad Henry had a great time here.

 

[RGirl]

Glad to see you back and reporting again!

World of Color looked amazing. We didn't get to see it when we were there - definitely a "must do" for next time!

Can't wait for more Disneyland!

 

[Rainforest_Elf]

Look at the height on that water!

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I've been reading your trip report, on and off between cleaning my house today, and I LOVE your pictures. I know you're using a canon, but what sort of lens did you bring to the parks? The picture above has to be my favorite image so far. CANNOT WAIT for World of Color!!!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Hey Brook,

Omg...I know I haven't been on the boards for a long while but Henry isn't baby at all anymore...he's a real boy! He's still super adorable..

Love this tr- have been to DL before and hope to get there next June...(want to see the new changes to Cali Adv...

Really interesting to be able to make comparisons when you've been to WDW first and then go to Disneyland...

I really liked it and think it is a totally different experience although it is hard not to be comparing in your mind...

I totally agree about Pirates...awesome in DL and Indy may also be my favorite ride of all...

I do agree with you about the casualness of the CMs in California- that is one thing that I didn't like as much...I thought it took some of the "fantasy" or illusion away... and even though it is a more local park...there are many people that do come there from all over... I don't know-is that company policy?

Anyhow looking forward toward your take on Hollywood and Legoland...

 

[MEK]

Omg...I know I haven't been on the boards for a long while but Henry isn't baby at all anymore...he's a real boy! He's still super adorable..

3P's - How the heck are you? Hope all is well.

 

[jwwi]

I really am enjoying your TR. I just loved WOC. It is such an amazing show. Your pictures are so beautiful, mine were just OK. We did have a view of the show from our balcony at GCH, our standard room. Boy, what an upgrade that was! I caught the show every night from the balcony. Fabulous! I know it has been compared to the water show at the Belagio in Vegas, but for a Disney lover this doesn't even compare. It really is that good, isn't it?
Your walk and pictures on your way to Cheesecake factory were fun to see, they do have good food. And awesome specials for happy hour, the appetizers are so good. We live 2 miles from one, and it is at a mall that includes PF Chang's too.
Great report on your Character breakfast at PP. It sure looks like Henry was having a great time. It is hard to put a price on the character interaction at the meals, but it looks like this one was an overall winner for your family. The food looks good, even this late at night.
Can't wait to read about your trip to LA and the sights of the city.

 

[dmwang9]

Hello! I just found this TR and am joining in kinda late, but on the other hand, this gives me large chunks of Disney reading to do on my commute to school each day for a while!

Even though I live in San Francisco, I've always considered WDW my home parks. However, I just booked 5 nights at VGC using my DVC points, so I've started doing my pre-trip research -- hence my subscribing to this TR.

[A friend of mine just walked by, read that last sentence, and rolled his eyes at the phrase "pre-trip research". Muggles. What are you going to do with them? ]

Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting caught up here. I've really enjoyed your other TR's.

-- Dave

 

[dr&momto2boys]

I've only just started reading your TR, and am really enjoying it! Your first two posts have so many pictures...even of food...awesome!!! I can't wait to read more! Thanks for taking the time to put all those pictures in there. I know it takes a lot of time and work from my own TR experiences.

 

[dr&momto2boys]

I LOVE that map of the DL area! I know it pretty well after a few trips here, but it is still useful to me to map out our ride plans and choose restaurants since you can zoom in and out. It's great that it is so detailed. Easier than using park maps in guide books even. Thanks! Can't wait to see what else I learn from you!

BTW, we are Disney fanatics too. DH is currently doing travel agent course work too. (Currently he's a stay at home, homeschooling dad.) He would love to plan vacations and be a travel writer.

 

[kmrein]

Oh my goodness! I just wanted to subscribe here! I am a huge fan of your past reports and I am planning my first ever DL trip in just under a month (27 days, in fact, not that I'm counting every second or anything...), so I can't wait to read about your experience at DL. I am not sure how on earth I missed this until now but luckily the long holiday weekend is coming up so I will have plenty of time to enjoy! Hope you've been well.

 

[dr&momto2boys]

Awesome TR! I've never seen anyone take more pictures than I do and especially post them too! You did a great job! What kind of camera do you have? I loved your WOC shots. I'm disappointed in my current camera.
I know how time consuming TRs are...so I half joke when I ask...When are you going to post a TR for your cruise? And you're definately going to do a WDW TR right?
You're going to LOVE MNSSHP! We'll be in DL in October and going to Mickey's Halloween Party for the first time...we've been to MNSSHP twice. I'm working on my park plans and dining plans today. So glad we get ressies at the last minute at DL!

 

[Millie12591]

In 1989 a new “gold age” of Disney animation began with the premiere of The Little Mermaid. The animated windows created for The Little Mermaid included detailed figures sophisticated animation and for the first time music. Within the next few years, windows at the Emporium mesmerized viewers with miniature dimensional scenes from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin.

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This is what I experienced when I went to DL for the first time in 1989. I knew nothing about Little Mermaid or that it was going to be a movie, but I saw the windows and fell head over heels in love with the window display! My dad and step mom kept telling me to keep up! But all I wanted to do was look at the window displays. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen and I couldn't believe my eyes standing there, I was so in awe of the magic and beauty.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Is anyone still here?

Helloooooooooo?

Bueller?

I'm going to work on an update NOW!

 

[KristiMc]

I'm still here

 

[jenseib]

HMMM..... I kind of recall a name Brook....yes, now that I think about it...I can sort of place you!