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

[Captain_Oblivious]

The shoppers will have fun with this update.

My wife and daughter managed to stop by DTD when they were in California a couple of years ago. They highly recommend Tortilla Jo's. Not that it does you any good now, but there you have it.

 

[KatMark]

Thanks for the pictures of Downtown Disney at Disneyland. $70 for a robe? I think I'll pass on that purchase.

 

[Millie12591]

There have been soooo many changes since I was last at DL, I don't think I'll even recognize it. We've never ventured out of DL so I'm sure it would be fun to see
DTD.

Don't you just love how close everything is?!? The parks are close to one another, the hotels are close to the parks and (I'd probably stay at the Candy Cane Inn), restaurants. I really need to plan a trip there.

 

[eandesmom]

am I the only person that finds it odd to see the AK mug at DL? Doesn't work. But I love the GC wine glasses! I NEED a couple of those.

 

[Poolrat]

WOC looks amazing !!! Your pix are far better than moine would be !!1Just ask Marv , I made him feel like he was spinning !! Just counted in 100 days I will be in Disney

The only problem is zooming in does not really give perspective on how massive it really is. My guess would be like Fantasmic is it were all in a straight line instead of curved around the theater.

Trying to catch up a little. It was nice to start this day with World of Color and some browsing through World of Disney via your pictures.

I am glad I could put a bit of smile on your face this morning. I hope things are settling a bit after the festivities and vacation so you truly get some time off.

After debating about the Mickey mugs many times, I took the plunge in March and brought back one for Jill and one for myself, so we are truly official DISers now, I guess.

I am glad you have one for cocoa or milk or whatever else you choose since you are not a coffee drinker.

What are all those people in line for???

I had to look at the date of the picture but I believe those are just the line for DL to go in for the Halloween party.

I have this pillow and the DIS mug!

I read that! I thought it was cute and I had not seen one at WDW like that but now I know I can pick up one there. I think I need one.

Memom -you are more an official DISer than anyone! You and Jill should have had a mug a long time ago! Congrats!

They both need the DIS town Founders Mug.

 

[MeMom]

Memom -you are more an official DISer than anyone! You and Jill should have had a mug a long time ago! Congrats!

Well, I thought about getting them several times, but I kept putting it off, because I'm such a penny pincher when it comes to buying myself anything. Then I decided I would get Jill one, too, and that would make it easier to make the purchase, in my mind. I remember looking for them on one trip and couldn't find them, so in March when I saw them, I figured I better get them while I could. You know how Disney is with some things - they come and they go.

 

[Poolrat]

I didn't realize that -- it just moved way up on my list.

Here is the current dining in for passes.
World of Color Prix Fixe Meals: Dining packages, which include a ticket to the Reserved Viewing Area, are available at Wine Country Trattoria (lunch and dinner) and Ariel's Grotto (dinner only). These packages can be reserved up to 60 days in advance (subject to availability) by calling Disneyland Dining, 714-781-DINE. Each location offers a fixed menu with choice of entree. Prices range from $29.99-$41.99 for adults (depending upon location), and $18.99-$21.99 for kids.

On days when there is more than one World of Color show the time of the reservation determines the associated show time. Please verify the show time with Disney when making your reservation

Guests who dine at the Carthay Circle Restaurant for either lunch or dinner may also choose to receive a World of Color Fastpass. To be eligible they must order either an appetizer and entree or an entree and dessert. Those who dine before 7:00 receive a Fastpass to the first show, those dining after 7:00 receive a Fastpass to the second show. These passes allow guests to access the Center Stage Viewing Area.

That's not true. It's just not anything you really want to see.

True - You got me there.

Thanks for taking the picture of the price tag on that robe at Downtown Disney....you know your audience. I wanted to know the price!

When I saw the price I knew I had to share.

The shoppers will have fun with this update.

My wife and daughter managed to stop by DTD when they were in California a couple of years ago. They highly recommend Tortilla Jo's. Not that it does you any good now, but there you have it.

Sorry Guys. Those some of the odds and ends I had bunched in with CA. DL is next complete with Halloween party.

At the time I trekked down there I really wished Earls was open. I did grab something one night from a Mexican place. Maybe it was Tortilla Joe's

Thanks for the pictures of Downtown Disney at Disneyland. $70 for a robe? I think I'll pass on that purchase.

I did make good use of the one in the room though... I just didn't feel the need to bring it home.

There have been soooo many changes since I was last at DL, I don't think I'll even recognize it. We've never ventured out of DL so I'm sure it would be fun to see
DTD.

Don't you just love how close everything is?!? The parks are close to one another, the hotels are close to the parks and (I'd probably stay at the Candy Cane Inn), restaurants. I really need to plan a trip there.

Lots of changes and I really enjoyed the trip. I know if I get the chance to go back, I will enjoy it more since I have a basic idea of the lay of the land now.

am I the only person that finds it odd to see the AK mug at DL? Doesn't work. But I love the GC wine glasses! I NEED a couple of those.

It certainly did catch my attention in WoD. I thought it a bit odd too.

I also took the wine glasses pictures with you in mind. I thought you would like them.

 

[jenseib]

One of the reasons I really want to go to DL is WOC. All the pictures I have seen of it are just amazing!

 

[englishrose47]

I agree with Kathy $70 for a robe .... No Way!!!!

 

[GoofyFan1515]

What are all those people in line for???

I had to look at the date of the picture but I believe those are just the line for DL to go in for the Halloween party.

You have to line up for the Halloween party at DL??? You would think it would probably be like MK where you can just go in the park with your regular ticket and they herd everyone else out at normal park closing time if you don't have a ticket or armband to stay for the party.........

 

[Poolrat]

Well, I thought about getting them several times, but I kept putting it off, because I'm such a penny pincher when it comes to buying myself anything. Then I decided I would get Jill one, too, and that would make it easier to make the purchase, in my mind. I remember looking for them on one trip and couldn't find them, so in March when I saw them, I figured I better get them while I could. You know how Disney is with some things - they come and they go.

So glad you treated yourself to a mug. You if anyone deserve it.

One of the reasons I really want to go to DL is WOC. All the pictures I have seen of it are just amazing!

It is an amazing show!!!

I agree with Kathy $70 for a robe .... No Way!!!!

I agree too!!!!

You have to line up for the Halloween party at DL??? You would think it would probably be like MK where you can just go in the park with your regular ticket and they herd everyone else out at normal park closing time if you don't have a ticket or armband to stay for the party.........

That picture was taken about 6:15 on a Friday night. I just think it was a flood of people waiting to get in on a party night.
I do think the rules are the same but a rush people created the lines at that time.

 

[MEK]

Uhm,,,yeah,,,, don't think I would be spending the much $ for that robe.

I love that the official DIS mug (I mean unofficial, but whose counting) is at DTD in California. Very cool considering there is no AK theme there.

 

[eandesmom]

It certainly did catch my attention in WoD. I thought it a bit odd too.

I also took the wine glasses pictures with you in mind. I thought you would like them.

Aww, that is so cool!

I do like them. A LOT!

 

[Poolrat]

Uhm,,,yeah,,,, don't think I would be spending the much $ for that robe.

I love that the official DIS mug (I mean unofficial, but whose counting) is at DTD in California. Very cool considering there is no AK theme there.

The robes were nice for the room but no I would not be paying THAT much to buy one.

The mug looked so odd there I actually remembered to take a picture of it.

Aww, that is so cool!

I do like them. A LOT!

Put it on your DL list. If I drank wine they would have come home or been shipped home. I just got the coffee mug and it is in the regular rotation.

 

[Poolrat]

Disneyland- Sat Sept 28 2012

Looking back at the Grand Californian from the entrance to the esplanade to Disneyland.

Hours for the day.

Looking across to the parking lot entrance

So close to the hotel.

The family members from the couple in front of me that apparently slept in and then joined the line.

Some signs posted by the tents- I guess I should mention that it was really hot.

Let's get closer to the turnstiles

Waiting

Gates actually closed…

Exit??

Okay that’s better

Crowd behind me

Look how CLOSE California Adventure is.. And it looks like DHS.

 

[Poolrat]

No biometrics

Family of the day

Still waiting

This is the opening show…

This day according to time stamps opening
was on time. For the most part....Nothing opened on time the entire trip! Sometimes close but most times 5 min or MORE.

Outside entrance

Next time, We actually go in.

 

[MEK]

8am opening? Nice! And no crowds to speak of - even nicer. As far as the opening show - hmmmmmm.

I do think its so funny how most things didn't open on time. But I love the proximity to the parks. How great.

 

[englishrose47]

That was some opening show Waiing 5 minutes is a life time or am I just impatient

 

[MeMom]

Cute decorations!

Not being on time to open? That is not the Disney way at all.

 

[jenseib]

That opening show looks fantastic!!!!
Though I have yet to see the one at Mk at WDW yet, so I should keep my mouth shut!