Oh what a horrible trip!!!! Now for something completely different-Final blast ......

[Poolrat]

Once again I am going to apologize for the lengthy time between updates. Between work, lawn care and trying to get a kitchen remodel off the ground I have been occupied. My goal once again if I find the time is to finish up Disneyland buy the time I leave for my Oct. Trip.

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A couple of " not at WDW rides" - Both dark rides are in Fantasyland and are made for the younger set. They were what you would find at Snow white or Pooh but with that movies theme obviously .

Hard to get great pictures in the dark in a moving car but I tried.

Alice in Wonderland ride

Most curious thing here was that you went back outside for a short bit during the ride.

Pinocchios daring adventure

If I get lucky Tomorrowland may be tomorrow.

 

[MEK]

Those rides look adorable. There is something so quaint about DL. I really need to go there. It seems like any DISer who has been there lately just falls in love with it.

Kitchen Remodel? OMG - I know how disruptive that can be but the end result is SO worth it. You must post pictures when its done.

 

[Poolrat]

Those rides look adorable. There is something so quaint about DL. I really need to go there. It seems like any DISer who has been there lately just falls in love with it.

Quaint is a good word. DL is very history, we were the first one and proud, and for the most part they try to preserve that.
I absolutely enjoyed DL but I feel I will love it even more the next time I go.
Now that I know the lay of the lands, it may be easier for me to be comfortable in both DL and CA.

Kitchen Remodel? OMG - I know how disruptive that can be but the end result is SO worth it. You must post pictures when its done.

Well nothing has been disrupted yet.... But it is coming in a couple of weeks. I am fully aware of how bad it can be and I think I am ready.
I am excited for it and more than ready.

 

[rndmr2]

I don't mind that you took a long time between updates, I am behind anyway! LOL

I really like that swirly Mickey Jewelry too! I am not a real big jewelry wearer but I would love that little charm on a necklace.

Great memorabilia pics! Looks like similar to some of what's in One Man's Dream, I love all that stuff.

I love those rides in Fantasyland, Alice and Pinnochio, they look so cute! I always liked that type of ride.

 

[natebenma]

Pat! It has been a good, long while since I have visited here, but this morning I binge-caught up on your wonderful report.

A few preliminary comments- a belated Happy Birthday to you-hope you had a great day.

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Shiny- our furry companions are such important parts of our family. I hope time and your happy memories have helped to heal some of the pain.



Thank you for the fantastic introduction and overview of Disneyland. Love all your pictures!!! I know I would adore spotting the similarities and differences between DL and DW!

The rope at Cars Land rope drop is really a gas!

Seriously, the details there are so incredible! Great job on the video at dusk as the neon started to come on.

I can see why there is so much excitement about the Radiator Spring Racers. Looks beautiful and so much fun.

Not sure I entirely understand Luigi's Tires ride- Like bumper cars? A slow tea cup type ride? Or if you have been on AstroBlasters at DTD, is it anything like that?

The food from Flo's V-8 looked good and homey and not unlike what you might find at 50's Prime Time.

The Paradise Pier area looks like so much fun. Heights don't bother me, so I think I would be ok on the Fun Wheel, especially with the promise of the great views and pictures opportunities. The Grizzly Mtn picture really is fabulous.

Your Little Mermaid Ride pictures and World of Color pictures are really interesting. How would you rate World of Color vs. Fantasmic?

Your meal at Carthay Circle looked YUM!!! Those biscuits!!! Love a place that can charge $13 for bread!

A couple of impressions- I love how empty the parks are early and like you said, us East Coast folks are definitely at an advantage. Which is a good thing since there seem to be a LOT of "slow loaders" here.

I will really try to do a better job keeping up here!

 

[Poolrat]

I don't mind that you took a long time between updates, I am behind anyway! LOL

There is slow and Slooooww- I hope to have more regular updates. I really want to be done by Oct.

I really like that swirly Mickey Jewelry too! I am not a real big jewelry wearer but I would love that little charm on a necklace.

I get in moods to wear jewelry and I really like that set but can't seem to find it on a regular basis. May need to stop in the jewelry store on Main street in Oct.

Great memorabilia pics! Looks like similar to some of what's in One Man's Dream, I love all that stuff.

I think the whole park is like One Man's Dream I guess mainly because t really was and he brought it to life.

I love those rides in Fantasyland, Alice and Pinnochio, they look so cute! I always liked that type of ride.

I especially likes Mr. Toad's wild ride since it is still at DL. But I will say the memories of the ride from when I was a kid are much different now. Back then it was much larger than life.

Pat! It has been a good, long while since I have visited here, but this morning I binge-caught up on your wonderful report.

WOW it sure sounds like it. Thanks for reading..

A few preliminary comments- a belated Happy Birthday to you-hope you had a great day.

I did have a great Birthday !! Thanks

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Shiny- our furry companions are such important parts of our family. I hope time and your happy memories have helped to heal some of the pain.

I will tell you for a while I would look outside for him or would expect him to come running up. After he was gone I realized how slow he was and that it was time to let him go. I really cherish my memories, he was a good cat.

Thank you for the fantastic introduction and overview of Disneyland. Love all your pictures!!! I know I would adore spotting the similarities and differences between DL and DW!

Thanks. This part is more of a photo essay but I will try to comment as I go along.

The rope at Cars Land rope drop is really a gas!

Seriously, the details there are so incredible! Great job on the video at dusk as the neon started to come on.

It was neat to walk up and catch that. I really felt like I was IN radiator Springs.

I can see why there is so much excitement about the Radiator Spring Racers. Looks beautiful and so much fun.

I hope DHS get CARSLAND but I am hearing Star Wars land and then Carsland, I hope they do both.

Not sure I entirely understand Luigi's Tires ride- Like bumper cars? A slow tea cup type ride? Or if you have been on AstroBlasters at DTD, is it anything like that?

Kind of like Astroblaster but you are in an open tire and you are a giant hockey puck on an air hockey table. Slow bumper cars.

The food from Flo's V-8 looked good and homey and not unlike what you might find at 50's Prime Time.

Flo's was really good. My rookie mistake was really not eating better. Sure Carthay Circle was fabulous but next time I will research more food. Flo's will be a repeat, that's for sure.

Since DL was new to me - I was back in go, go go mode and forgot about eating.

The Paradise Pier area looks like so much fun. Heights don't bother me, so I think I would be ok on the Fun Wheel, especially with the promise of the great views and pictures opportunities. The Grizzly Mtn picture really is fabulous.

I was okay with height it is the falling out that gets me. Once I was used to it I was okay and could let go and take pictures.

Your Little Mermaid Ride pictures and World of Color pictures are really interesting. How would you rate World of Color vs. Fantasmic?

I like WoC only because it was sooo big you really didn't have to follow a story. Fantasmic there is a bit of a story line that can be hard to follow if you are not front and center it seems. WoC being unique to DL also makes it a must see.
LM is the exact same ride but with a different load area.

Your meal at Carthay Circle looked YUM!!! Those biscuits!!! Love a place that can charge $13 for bread!

I know really!!! But they were worth it , they were fabulous.

A couple of impressions- I love how empty the parks are early and like you said, us East Coast folks are definitely at an advantage. Which is a good thing since there seem to be a LOT of "slow loaders" here.

I can only imagine if lines were long. Since most queues are outside, and it being near record heat when I was there it would have been brutal to be waiting outside.

East Coast time was a huge help.

I will really try to do a better job keeping up here!

Hang on because I need to speed it up a bit, well faster than once every month or so.

 

[englishrose47]

I need to get Vegas done and the plans for Disney in October So excited to have you join us again !!!!!

 

[Poolrat]

It’s a small world - First at night...

 

[Poolrat]

Some of the character dolls added- Alice and rabbit

Pinocchio

Aladdin

Drunk hippo

Donald

Ariel

Nemo

Woody

 

[Poolrat]

Its a small world daytime clock show.

Teacups during the day

Teacups at night

Snow White

King Arthurs Carrousel

Look familiar- like from NFL?

Back to Snow White.

 

[Poolrat]

I need to get Vegas done and the plans for Disney in October So excited to have you join us again !!!!!

I am counting down Rosie- I am really excited to be able to spend more time with you, Carol and a new group.

 

[englishrose47]

First I loved the It's A Small World pix , if only they didn't play THAT song Yes we are looking forward to you joining us again. At least 1 is from our agency, another is a maybe , some health issues may prevent him going !!!I really haven't thoroughly checked the list yet !! Too involved with Vegas and those dang shuttle tickets !!!

 

[Poolrat]

First I loved the It's A Small World pix , if only they didn't play THAT song Yes we are looking forward to you joining us again. At least 1 is from our agency, another is a maybe , some health issues may prevent him going !!!I really haven't thoroughly checked the list yet !! Too involved with Vegas and those dang shuttle tickets !!!

I hope for Vegas you have a good crew going.

Yes get those shuttle tickets straightened out!!! You certainly do not need THAT kind of drama as soon as you land.

We should still have a month to get Oct all ironed out.

 

[MeMom]

That's cool that the Small World characters come out.

I think I am one of the few, but I like the Small World song.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Still enjoying the tour. It's always fascinating to compare the differences between the parks.

But man, it's hard work trying to keep THAT SONG from being stuck in my head when I look at the pictures.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

i really like how alot of the rides in DL have outdoor parts to them seems really neat.

thanks for sharing.

 

[jenseib]

I'm loving all the pictures. And don't worry how slow you are going. I know very well how real life keeps getting in the way.

 

[Millie12591]

It's fun looking at all your pictures. You must be crazy busy since there is more pictures than words.

I love reading yours and MEK's TR's because you document the trip so well with pictures.

 

[GoofyFan1515]

I like the variety of how IASW looks in your two sets of pictures.......almost like the difference between night........and day.........

Yeah, I tried to stop myself, but the words just slipped right out of my fingers!!!

 

[Poolrat]

That's cool that the Small World characters come out.

I think I am one of the few, but I like the Small World song.

The clock works in WDW too but does not have the characters. I liked the little show- ever quarter hour I suppose.

I do not mind the song in small doses. If I am not mistaken, there was a version where the song just blared full blast all through the ride. Now it is mostly the melody with some singing.

Still enjoying the tour. It's always fascinating to compare the differences between the parks.

But man, it's hard work trying to keep THAT SONG from being stuck in my head when I look at the pictures.

It was like being in an alternate reality. Familiar yet different. Very interesting when familiar rides are in unfamiliar places.

Yes that song just keeps giving doesn't it. In fact it is in my head right now.

i really like how alot of the rides in DL have outdoor parts to them seems really neat.

thanks for sharing.

Yes it was a pleasant surprise over and over. You wait to just get inside the building and BAM you are in the loading area.

I'm loving all the pictures. And don't worry how slow you are going. I know very well how real life keeps getting in the way.

Real life is in a transition space right now- Not too busy with regular things but now doing all the non priority things that got put on hold. Throw in a kitchen renovation that is about to get crazy soon and I will be loony tunes again.

It's fun looking at all your pictures. You must be crazy busy since there is more pictures than words.

I love reading yours and MEK's TR's because you document the trip so well with pictures.

This was going to be more of a photo essay than a play by play. Honestly the play by play would have been I went here , then here, etc. I grouped them by category not by when I did what when. That's why they go from night to day and back again.

Pictures and when I do blow by blow time stamps are the easiest way to take notes.

I like the variety of how IASW looks in your two sets of pictures.......almost like the difference between night........and day.........

Yeah, I tried to stop myself, but the words just slipped right out of my fingers!!!

Okay funnyman, yes exactly why I had to do both. For night and Day.