ONLY 56 MORE Days to go!!!!
Okay, so now it's time to start some more serious planning!!! YAY!!I LOVE this part, it keeps me busy and I don't have to think about my stupid diet when I'm busy.
List of things I need to do before our trip
1. Find Dog Sitter
* Usual dog sitter will be in florida at the time.
2. Get a tune-up on van
3. Come up with the rest of the money for trip.
* Waiting for our stupid insurance refund check, was supposed to be here on thursday.
4. Loose at least another 20lbs
* Down a total of 33 so far! YAY ME!!
5. ((if #4 is accomplised)) Get a pedicure/manicure/hair cut as a reward
6. Buy some new clothes! Because HECK! I'm going to be over 50lbs lighter.
7. Buy the kids some Disney stuff. ((toys, books, etc. etc.)) as a "gift" from Mickey when we arrive to the hotel.
8. Buy some Disney Clothing for Me, DH, and DD
9. Load up the Ipod with new songs and Last 2 Harry Potter Books.
I'm sure there is a bunch more, but that's all I can think of right now.
I'm joining your trip report.
Your daughter is adorable. I'm only on page one right now but hopefully I'll catch up soon!
Glad you've decided to join me. 
Judging by your photos you don't look like you need to loose any weight my dear. That's the hardest part of going on vacation. Finding someone to watch my rugrats.
Day 2 ~ September 22nd
Another LONG drive today, but nothing compared to the previous day.
We have a 384 mile/6 hour drive
6:30 am - Wake
7:30 am - Wake up DD
8:00 am - Leave room to have breakfast
We will be eating our yummy free breakfast at the hotel before we hit the road.
I have to admit for a free breakfast they sure do offer a nice spread ~
* Waffles
* Pancakes
* Eggs
* Biscuts and gravy
* Sausage
* Bagles
* Juice
* Donuts
* And much more!!
Mmmmmmmmmm ....... Like I said my diet goes right out the window when I'm on vacation.
Right after breakfast we will be on our merry way!! Disney Land here we come !!!!
After our long 6 hour drive we will hopefully arrive at our hotel around 4:30 pm, if not a little earlier. I am a little fearful that there will be a lot of rush-hour traffic at this time.((Crossing my fingers it won't be that bad))
We are staying at the Anabella Hotel ((I'll post pictures later)) which is situated directly across the street from California Adventure. However all the literature I've been reading states that it's about a 10-15 minute walk to the main gate. Has anyone stayed here before? If so I would LOVE some more information on it. Anythng you could offer would be helpful.
I booked a Concierge room. It's supposed to be an upgraded room with the following amenities:
* Newly renovated
* Exclusive check in and check out desk
* CD clock radio
* Full granite bathrooms
* Bathbobes and slippers
* Luxury Bedding ((VERY IMPORTANT))
* Complimentary continental breakfast
* Concierge service
* Complimentary business center usage
* Extended fitness center hours
* private patios
* Exclusive club anabella buildings
The room we are staying in has a King Sized bed for my husband and I, and a double bed for my DD. This is important because the last time we stayed at a hotel we all shared a King and my husband ended up getting kicked off by DD.Poor thing ended up sleeping in a chair.
Be back with some more Septebmer 22nd plans and pictures ....
I have a few questions for you DL pros before I can continue on with my Day 2 plans.
1. Has anyone eaten at Tortilla Jos before, if so how is the food?
2. Are there any GREAT restaurants NOT on Disney Property that you would recommend? I don't want anything to far, would like to stay in the area. Any good take-out restaurants would be a huge plus.
3. Has anyone eaten at a restaurant called "TIFFY'S"? It's right next to our hotel and I was wondering if it's worth going to.
4. Has anyone done the CLUB LIBBY LU thing? And if so, is it something a 4 year old would enjoy?
5. Anything you would recommend that I need to see or do when I'm at DTD?
Also..... I'm going to be making gift baskets or bags filled with Disney items for the kids. I'll leave those in the rooms at night(( From Mickey and Tinker bell of course))
before they retire the first night. Does anybody have any cute or unique ideas for me on how to go about this?
So far some of the items I'm planning on incuding are:
1. Disney Dollars
2. Disney Snacks
3. Disney beach balls for playing in the pool
4. Disney coloring books and crayons
5. Disney beanies
6. Sand pail and shovel for when we go to the beach
7. Autograph books
I'll probably change it up a little for each kid.
I've already been told to check out my local Dollar Tree store. ((never shopped there before)) So I'll definitely do that soon.
Thanks so much for your help.
More pictures from our California road trip.....
SKY RIDE at SD zoo
Well my Dad is claustrophobic, and my DD seems to get really annoyed when her "personal" space is invaded so maybe the two of them should skip out on the ride. However, I think the rest of us will try to make a go of it. ((providing the line isn't to long)) I'll let you know how it all pans out.You two have been very helpful and it's nice to have both points of view.
ONLY 46 DAYS TO GO!!
September 24th- Day 4
6:45 am: Wake up
7:45 am: Pick up free continental breakfast/put in fridge for snacking later
8:15 am: Have breakfast at Cocos ((has anyone eaten here, is it good?))
9:15 am: Start walking over to front gates of CA
10:00 am: Opening!!
PLANS PER RIDEMAX
10:07am: Heimlichs Chew Chew train **5 min wait**
10:16am: Flik's Flyers **6 min wait**
10:26am: Princess Dot Puddle park
Let the kids play around for 15 mins or so
10:44am: It's tough to be a bug **9 min wait**
*******Have someone run to get FP's for ToT
11:15am: Animation
Explore for 45mins ((Is this enough time???))
12:13pm: ToT ~ Use FP's
******Send runner to get FP's for California Screamin
Day 4 to be continued ..................
Thank you.
Speaking of my list....... I am sooooo happy as of an hour ago I got to scratch the first item off. I GOT A DOG SITTER!!! YAY!!!!
I got married in California in 2006 (where I lived at the time.) My family (parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins) all stayed at the Anabella. I stayed there the night before the wedding too. It was nice.
We actually walked down the street and crossed over to the Disney parking lot (Timon lot?) and hopped on the tram that took us to the entrance.
Here's a photo....
red square = Anabella
blue line = where we had to walk to catch the tram
green line = tram route
Sorry about that. Should be fixed now so you can view them.
Yes I did! My DD LOVED that ride, so maybe she'll like the one at DL. I'm a little worried though because she doesn't like really small spaces or loud noises. I'm hoping that she does much beter with the rides this year then she did last. Poor thing was terrified of almost everything except the Haunted Mansion ((go figure))
And Buzz lightyear.
Were there any other restaurants within CLOSE walking distance that you would recommend? I love sub sadwiches to bring back to the room. Is there a subway or quiznos within walking distance do you know?
Was that faster then walking down S. Disneyland Drive and going through DTD?
I love it. She's going to be so thrilled with Halloween this year. I remember all my kids first years of trick or treating. The look on their faces when they see they can get a bunch of candy is just so funny.
