We Moved to Disneyland!! Now What ? Stories from New DLR Locals - Updated 1/15

[AussieMumma]

The beach looked like a great way to spend the afternoon/evening. I had to google what "pot-luck style food" was lol, we would just call that a "plate to share"
I've always been amazed at how much time they spend on the gardens at Disneyland, but it is worth it they are gorgeous.

 

[tayalltheway]

It's taken me forever, but I'm finally caught up after my vacations!

Hey we are now confirmed to perform on November 10th at 1:45 PM at the Hollywood backlot. Are you folks in town or still going to CO that weekend? If not there are a few other days we are planning on being there. I'll have to check the calendar, as to when they are but maybe we can say "hi"!

Yay! Hope your vacations were awesome!

We are going to be in CO that weekend, unfortunately, so we'll miss you performing. But definitely let me know when else you plan to be at the parks so that we can meet up!

I have read and totally enjoyed your trip and food reports as much as Taylors. I wish I was going to be at DL when you are preforming. Yes, Please keep a performance time line up for your other dates. I will be at DL end of Feb '14 for sure --Hope you will be there then.

Agreed

That's a nice selfie of you and Tracy on the Mark Twain. Love the pictures of all the animals....and the flowers.

Thanks! We loved all the animals. And the flowers.

The beach looked like a great way to spend the afternoon/evening. I had to google what "pot-luck style food" was lol, we would just call that a "plate to share"
I've always been amazed at how much time they spend on the gardens at Disneyland, but it is worth it they are gorgeous.

I never think of the colloquialisms that don't translate to those of you overseas! We are always amazed at the gardens in Disneyland too! I would love to see a video of them following around one of the groundskeeping cast members for a few days just to see everything they must have to do to keep it looking so beautiful.

 

[tayalltheway]

Chapter 84
Mark Three, Quarter Left Three

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[tdashgirl]

Whew, caught up I love Monsters Inc's queue too. So cool about closing out the park. And yum, love me some DL popcorn

 

[PrincessInOz]

How stinkin' cute is that dumbo popcorn container?

You know...I don't think I've been on the Mark Twain for at least 5 years. But I love being on board it....and the Columbia.

 

[dizneefan13]

Great updates, Taylor! I've read the last two each twice! Not only are you a very captivating TR narrator, I am living breathing Disney right now. We F-I-N-A-L-L-Y leave tomorrow! Mickey Mouse HERE WE COME!

No, wait. That’s not a horse, it’s a rabbit. Let’s try that again.
I really cracked up at this one!

Pancho preferred eating to being pet by you??? What's up with that!

We LOVE the Mark Twain too. Most of the time its easy to get on and not too crowded. Great place for when you need to relax a bit. The views from the boat and the boat itself are very cool. And to think Walt walked around on it! At least I think its the same one...in my head it is.

Riding around on the train is another great way to chill. And with a snack, even better! When we're getting tired, we hop the train and go to a different land. The only complaint I have is on a hot busy day, that diorama tunnel sure gets stinky!

That Dumbo popcorn bucket is adorable. I love how you point out that Dumbo has two different looks: fly and non-fly.

Don't you just love floating through Pirates in your own boat? Last time we were there we were the only ones in the queue first thing in the morning. When we got done with the first ride we asked if we could ride again. We ended up riding three times before we were yo-ho'd out.

Well won't be long now and we will be on our long-awaited magical vacation. We will surely be keeping an eye out for you!

 

[sophies*mom]

Love the Dumbo popcorn bucket!! We were there that same week and I didn't see those! Bummer.

 

[tayalltheway]

Whew, caught up I love Monsters Inc's queue too. So cool about closing out the park. And yum, love me some DL popcorn

Way to get caught up! I know I've been rapid-fire updating recently. We definitely loved closing out the park. It's the best to be the only ones left there. And YES, Disney popcorn is delicious!

How stinkin' cute is that dumbo popcorn container?

You know...I don't think I've been on the Mark Twain for at least 5 years. But I love being on board it....and the Columbia.

We love the Dumbo popcorn bucket! It's sitting on our TV stand now in a place of honor.

You should definitely ride the Mark Twain again sometime. It's still as nice as ever!

Great updates, Taylor! I've read the last two each twice! Not only are you a very captivating TR narrator, I am living breathing Disney right now. We F-I-N-A-L-L-Y leave tomorrow! Mickey Mouse HERE WE COME!

No, wait. That’s not a horse, it’s a rabbit. Let’s try that again.
I really cracked up at this one!

Pancho preferred eating to being pet by you??? What's up with that!

We LOVE the Mark Twain too. Most of the time its easy to get on and not too crowded. Great place for when you need to relax a bit. The views from the boat and the boat itself are very cool. And to think Walt walked around on it! At least I think its the same one...in my head it is.

Riding around on the train is another great way to chill. And with a snack, even better! When we're getting tired, we hop the train and go to a different land. The only complaint I have is on a hot busy day, that diorama tunnel sure gets stinky!

That Dumbo popcorn bucket is adorable. I love how you point out that Dumbo has two different looks: fly and non-fly.

Don't you just love floating through Pirates in your own boat? Last time we were there we were the only ones in the queue first thing in the morning. When we got done with the first ride we asked if we could ride again. We ended up riding three times before we were yo-ho'd out.

Well won't be long now and we will be on our long-awaited magical vacation. We will surely be keeping an eye out for you!

I'm so glad to hear our adventures have kept you entertained right up until the last minute! Can't believe you leave tomorrow!! I hope your trip starts out fantastically!

The Mark Twain is totally the same boat! They take really good care of it (hence why it was down for a several month refurb), and it always looks as good as new.

We also love the train. I could kill hours on the train any day of the week. It's so nice to just sit and see the park going by in front of you. Though I agree that the tunnel can get quite stinky at times...

We really like our Dumbo popcorn bucket. And he MAY have gotten a friend in the form of R2-D2 not too long afterwards...

Your solo Pirates experience sounds awesome. I think we've gotten our own boat 2 or 3 times at this point, and it's the best thing ever!

Be sure to keep an eye out for us when you're down here. If you see us in the parks, please come up and say hi! Safe travels!!

Love the Dumbo popcorn bucket!! We were there that same week and I didn't see those! Bummer.

Sorry you missed the Dumbo buckets! I think they had just gotten them in that week, and we suddenly saw everyone had them. So then we had to get one too... But they still have them now, so hopefully you can get one the next time you're here!

 

[tayalltheway]

Chapter 85
A Taste of Heaven

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[Luisa]

Oh I'm so glad someone else feels the same way about the creepy Little Mermaid! She looks like she would come alive after the park closes to go hunting....

Couldn't agree more about that fried chicken too, the first time I had it was on my birthday in 2011, loved it so much I had to go back again later in that trip and it's on my list of 'things I must eat' for my upcoming trip.

Finally got to the podcast too, it was great, very interesting and now I have a voice for reading your trip report, if that makes sense!

 

[PrincessInOz]

What yummy food porn! Love it! I can practically taste it right now......close but not close enough.

As for Ariel......if you traded in your tail and your voice box for a pair of legs that you had to drink some potion for......well.....who knows WHAT was in that potion. Right? Just sayin'....

 

[sophies*mom]

Ooh, Plaza Inn! LOVE their fried chicken! AND they give free refills on soda, which was awesome. We had gotten dinner there and sat on the patio to watch the parade and one of the CMs working there offered me a to-go cup for my refill since they were closing.

 

[tayalltheway]

Oh I'm so glad someone else feels the same way about the creepy Little Mermaid! She looks like she would come alive after the park closes to go hunting....

Couldn't agree more about that fried chicken too, the first time I had it was on my birthday in 2011, loved it so much I had to go back again later in that trip and it's on my list of 'things I must eat' for my upcoming trip.

Finally got to the podcast too, it was great, very interesting and now I have a voice for reading your trip report, if that makes sense!

I wonder who or what Ariel hunts after dark? How creepy...

YES, FRIED CHICKEN! We haven't had it for a couple months, and I'm craving another trip there soon.

I'm glad you enjoyed the podcast! Thanks for listening

What yummy food porn! Love it! I can practically taste it right now......close but not close enough.

As for Ariel......if you traded in your tail and your voice box for a pair of legs that you had to drink some potion for......well.....who knows WHAT was in that potion. Right? Just sayin'....

I would try to send you some fried chicken, but I have a feeling it wouldn't taste too good when it got there...

I don't want to know WHAT was in that potion if it made Ariel look like that... Yikes.

Ooh, Plaza Inn! LOVE their fried chicken! AND they give free refills on soda, which was awesome. We had gotten dinner there and sat on the patio to watch the parade and one of the CMs working there offered me a to-go cup for my refill since they were closing.

Didn't know about the free refills! That's cool. We usually get water, but occasionally, we'll be in the mood for a soda. That's great that the cast member gave you a to-go cup. We've actually had awesome experiences with cast members at that location. They really go above and beyond.

 

[tayalltheway]

Chapter 86
Always Something New

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[PrincessInOz]

All those little details that you and Tracy have time to explore.....I just love it. Thanks for sharing.

Personally, I would prefer to see either a revamped Monsters area OR a revamped Muppets. I'm not a fan of that space right now.

Love the pink princess hat!

 

[tdashgirl]

We saw a lot of drug addicts on the subways when we were living in New York, and most of them looked like that Ariel. I’m just saying.

I love the Pocahontas one

I don't think I've ever seen the chocolate sign at Trolley Treats. Super cute.

Having a 9 year old, I'm very familiar with Uncrustables. I have to admit they're pretty tasty

Tracy's hat is super cute, I like the letters-as-princesses thing.

Isn't that chicken amazing???? SO good. Totally lives up to the hype. And it's a good dish for sharing

 

[APears]

@tayalltheway I just finished your WDW trip report...since you guys live in SoCal now, you should head to Whimsic Alley in LA (near the grove). It's an awesome Harry Potter/Dr. Who fan store. They even have a Great Hall and they have a Triwizard Tournament each year!

 

[Ms. Belle]

Hi Taylor! I listened to your interview on The Dis podcast last week and spent the better part of this weekend reading your trip report. It is the best trip report I've read in a long time! You and Tracy are the cutest! I love your writing style and was so sad when I got to the end; I'm not sure if you will be continuing, but I (selfishly) hope you will!

I appreciate all your work in keeping this going; have a nice day!

 

[Eddygirl]

Enjoyed the updates...as usual!!!

The chocolate sign is so cute....I wonder if they reuse it or stash it?

I read the fried chicken is good....and yet we never got in to try it! It was on my list to try when I was there solo, but actually ended up meeting up with my Aunt and Uncle that have a winter place in Palm Springs. They have annual passes too.....lucky ducks! We ended up going to Uva bar for a glass of wine and tapas for lunch. Something I definitely don't do with the family in tow! It felt so....adult! I am embarrassed to say I never had any park food that day! I still can't figure out how that happened!!

I love Tracy's hat!!! Too cute!

 

[franandaj]

We love the Fried Chicken at the Plaza Inn! Best park meal in DL (besides the Monte Cristo!). We normally split meals like you and Tracy, but when we go there, we also get the Cobb Salad and then we split both. The salad is awesome and it makes a great starter for the chicken. You're right the sides are great too! I need to get me some of that soon, but I also want to try the Chili Verde you two have said is to good. I've been meaning to try that since Carsland opened and we just haven't had the chance!

Tracy's hat is really cute and the pictures of the two of you on the Mark Twain are just adorable!

I hope that your Disney cat (I forget the name already!) is still there. I looked on Friday when I went out there and didn't see any cats near Soarin. Too bad you won't be there the weekend our band is playing, we will be spending a lot of time in the parks. We plan to be out there on Nov 20, but that will be in the daytime. We have plans to meet friends for dinner on the 24th of November and then going back again on the 20th of December. Both times are to meet friends for dinner.