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

[tdashgirl]

That is so cool about the animal sanctuary! I didn't know about the space above thing either.

 

[tayalltheway]

I normally don't like seeing any wild animals caged; but I love love love animal sanctuaries like this. Glad that someone is taking care of the furbabies most in need.

Sounds like you got a good deal with the accommodation.

We loved the work they were doing at the Sanctuary. Reading through the guidebook about all of their stories was definitely heartrending, but we were glad they had all ended up safe. And yep, we definitely got a good deal on the hotel!

I didn't know wild cats are okay with us walking above them, how interesting! I grew up near a park called Wildlife Safari in Oregon. I remember petting a cheetah while having a picture done at the park. We even rode elephants there. Of course, that was in the 80's, and I don't think they let you do either anymore. Probably for a very good reason too.

Yeah, it was really interesting to hear about how the wild animals define their "territory." The Oregon wildlife park sounds very fun, though I'm sure you're right that they don't (or at least SHOULDN'T) let you do those things anymore...

What an interesting wildlife park....love the concept!

Dizz4DL - we visited Wildlife Safari in Oregon a couple of times in the 80's too! I wish my kids had been old enough to take when we visited. We visited the San Diego Zoo Safari last fall and I was very disappointed. Guess AK's safari spoiled me lol

The moment I read that article about the Sanctuary, I knew we needed to go! It's such a great idea.

Yours is the first negative review I've ever heard of the SD Safari Park. We're planning a trip to the zoo finally sometime this spring, but I'm not sure if we'll have time to do the safari as well.

I LOVE these pictures of World of Colour! We always struggle to get good ones!! Amazing...

Also I echo your thought about kids at Disneyland...my husband and I have no kids and love the parks and sometimes wish there were no kids allowed! Not always, of course, but when you see the unruly and rude kids with even unrulier and ruder parents it makes it hard to feel the Disney magic...It's more for me about how parents control their kids in the parks, every child is going to be a little crazy on vacation but just because you're on vacation doesn't mean your on vacation from parenting! Though some parents clearly give up setting rules for their kids on holidays!

Glad you liked the WoC pix! I was very happy with how they turned out.

As much as I know it will NEVER happen, I just think it would be amazing to have an evening in the parks without any kids allowed. Of course, I agree that bad kids are ENTIRELY the parents' fault, so maybe there should just always be a rule that no bad parents are allowed at Disneyland

That is so cool about the animal sanctuary! I didn't know about the space above thing either.

I thought it was really fascinating. It makes you wonder how they did that research to figure it out and then who came up with the boardwalk idea to complement that research. Very cool on the whole!

 

[tayalltheway]

Chapter 140
Lions and Tigers and Bears——Literally​

 

[PrincessInOz]

Tigers and Lions and Bears. Oh My!
I get the feeling we're no longer in Kansas anymore.


Oh wait....Toto, we're in Denver.




That's one heck of a animal rescue. Good for them. I have to add them to my visit list if I'm ever in Denver.

 

[RGirl]

Hello!

I found your TR (or life report ) a bit ago and have been trying to get far enough along to be able to comment at least. I am really enjoying reading about your adventures at DLR and elsewhere.

I got APs for myself and my daughter this year (we live in Washington), and we made our first 2014 trip last month for her birthday. I decided we HAD to try a Tigger Tail based on your report - we loved it!

Looking forward to reading more and then continuing to follow along.

 

[tayalltheway]

Tigers and Lions and Bears. Oh My!
I get the feeling we're no longer in Kansas anymore.

Oh wait....Toto, we're in Denver.

That's one heck of a animal rescue. Good for them. I have to add them to my visit list if I'm ever in Denver.

You certainly do need to make a visit sometime if you're ever in the Denver area! I highly recommend it!

Hello!

I found your TR (or life report ) a bit ago and have been trying to get far enough along to be able to comment at least. I am really enjoying reading about your adventures at DLR and elsewhere.

I got APs for myself and my daughter this year (we live in Washington), and we made our first 2014 trip last month for her birthday. I decided we HAD to try a Tigger Tail based on your report - we loved it!

Looking forward to reading more and then continuing to follow along.

Hi there!

Thanks so much for reading along! I'm glad that you're enjoying hearing about our shenanigans.

That's awesome that you got APs and have already made your first visit! And I'm so glad you enjoyed the Tigger Tail as much as we do (which reminds me that we REALLY need to have one of those again soon!)

Hope you enjoy catching up the rest of the way

 

[tayalltheway]

Chapter 141
Home for Halloween​

 

[AussieMumma]

I love halloween at Disneyland, I didn't find the decorations and atmosphere the same when we visited WDW at the same time of year
We aren't used to going to Disneyland in March/April so I'm looking forward to seeing how we like it without either Halloween or Christmas theming!

 

[PrincessInOz]

You made it home safely. Glad to see that Tracey's parents home dried out.

Congrats to your friend and her new'ish baby. Hope they are doing well.

Lovely photies of the park, as always.


I was interested to see that you called CA "home". How long did it take you two to realise that OC was 'home'?

 

[franandaj]

I'm not sure how I missed the updates from the sanctuary. What a cool place! So nice that those animals have such a nice home. I don't even want to know what they went through.

I love the holiday season at DLR. First the Halloween decorations then Christmas. I hope this year is less hectic than the last so that we can make it out there a bit more often. Somehow with the construction and move I doubt it. So I love to relive what I've missed through your reports.

We did pick up a Tiggr tail on our staycation a week ago. Plus way too many other delectables from Marceline's too.

 

[BirdyGirl85]

I haven't read this thread in a couple months, but I just took the last couple of days to catch up.

My husband and I recently moved to California. We moved to San Francisco last month from Oregon so I can finish going to college, taking animation classes.

At times I wish I lived near Disneyland to be able to do what you and Tracy do. But I like northern California too. (It doesn't get as hot up here as southern California) I was born and raised in northern California and lived here most of my life. (Well 22 years out of my almost 29 year old life, the other 7 years I have spent in Oregon, and now I miss somethings about Oregon...)

But hey, I am thinking of getting of yearly membership to The Walt Disney Family Museum, makes me feel special that I actually live near something that I want to get a membership for, haha.

 

[Lyn-CA]

Hi guys, thanks for stopping when I called out to you guys earlier today by Big Thunder. It was nice to meet you both in person. As I mentioned, I am following your saga but I rarely post that is until today. Hope to see you around the parks-we're here all week.

 

[tayalltheway]

I love halloween at Disneyland, I didn't find the decorations and atmosphere the same when we visited WDW at the same time of year
We aren't used to going to Disneyland in March/April so I'm looking forward to seeing how we like it without either Halloween or Christmas theming!

We LOVE it too! We haven't been to WDW at Halloween, though, so I can't compare.

I'm glad you'll get to see Disneyland in it's "natural" glory without any decorations. Hopefully you'll enjoy it in its normal state as much as you do at the holidays.

You made it home safely. Glad to see that Tracey's parents home dried out.

Congrats to your friend and her new'ish baby. Hope they are doing well.

Lovely photies of the park, as always.

I was interested to see that you called CA "home". How long did it take you two to realise that OC was 'home'?

We made it out alive!!

The baby is doing well, and they seem to be taking really well to being parents, which is good!

I think "home" will always be where Disney is, at least for us . I have no idea whether SoCal will end up being our permanent home or not, but it always feels nice to come back to our routine and everything after being gone.

I'm not sure how I missed the updates from the sanctuary. What a cool place! So nice that those animals have such a nice home. I don't even want to know what they went through.

I love the holiday season at DLR. First the Halloween decorations then Christmas. I hope this year is less hectic than the last so that we can make it out there a bit more often. Somehow with the construction and move I doubt it. So I love to relive what I've missed through your reports.

We did pick up a Tiggr tail on our staycation a week ago. Plus way too many other delectables from Marceline's too.

The Animal Sanctuary is SUCH a cool place. We were really glad to hear how much it sounds like they are all well taken care of.

I'm glad that we can help bring you a little of the holiday magic since you haven't been able to get down as often as I'm sure you'd like. Sad that we missed you yet AGAIN when you were here on your "staycation." We have been traveling so much that we went through a couple weeks where we didn't get to the parks at all, and your trip here was in the middle of that time. We went today for the first time in what felt like forever! Hopefully next time you're here we can finally meet up

I haven't read this thread in a couple months, but I just took the last couple of days to catch up.

My husband and I recently moved to California. We moved to San Francisco last month from Oregon so I can finish going to college, taking animation classes.

At times I wish I lived near Disneyland to be able to do what you and Tracy do. But I like northern California too. (It doesn't get as hot up here as southern California) I was born and raised in northern California and lived here most of my life. (Well 22 years out of my almost 29 year old life, the other 7 years I have spent in Oregon, and now I miss somethings about Oregon...)

But hey, I am thinking of getting of yearly membership to The Walt Disney Family Museum, makes me feel special that I actually live near something that I want to get a membership for, haha.

Glad to have you back! Thanks for reading!

That's awesome that you just moved to SF!! Tracy and I actually visited there a couple weeks ago and LOVED it. Hope that everything goes well with you finishing school and all

We actually ended up getting a membership to the Walt Disney Family Museum when we were there. It will pay for itself as long as we go one more time this year, and now we have a reason to HAVE to go back. We thought the museum was FANTASTIC, so I hope you can get your pass and go pretty often because it seems like they always have such interesting things going on.

Hi guys, thanks for stopping when I called out to you guys earlier today by Big Thunder. It was nice to meet you both in person. As I mentioned, I am following your saga but I rarely post that is until today. Hope to see you around the parks-we're here all week.

Hi again!! Thanks so much for flagging us down today! It was so fun getting a chance to meet you and your family. I hope your lunch at BTR was delicious--that's easily one of our favorite restaurants at DLR. Hopefully the rest of your trip is great, and maybe we'll get to see you around again before you leave!

 

[tayalltheway]

Chapter 142
La La La La La​

 

[PrincessInOz]

Loving all the pumpkin shots.

I really like all the holiday overlay touches that Disney does. Always nice to see something a little different.

 

[tinkerbells mum]

I've never been to Disney for Halloween but I'd love to especially after seeing your photos. I've not commented on your TR for a while but I'm still reading along and enjoying your adventures xx

 

[BirdyGirl85]

That's awesome that you just moved to SF!! Tracy and I actually visited there a couple weeks ago and LOVED it. Hope that everything goes well with you finishing school and all

We actually ended up getting a membership to the Walt Disney Family Museum when we were there. It will pay for itself as long as we go one more time this year, and now we have a reason to HAVE to go back. We thought the museum was FANTASTIC, so I hope you can get your pass and go pretty often because it seems like they always have such interesting things going on.

Wow, only just in SF just a couple weeks ago, awesome! Yes, the Walt Disney Family Museum membership does pay for itself in just two visits, so it's worth it. My husband and I went there last year, (January 2012) and we were there I think for 4 or 5 hours and didn't have time to see everything so I look forward to going again. And they do have a of events that go on and movies at the theater there. Probably wont be until April though as I seem too busy with school and work. I'm hating my current job... There is an opening at a Disney Store here and I kind of want to work there, although I don't think it would pay that much. But I think it would be a fun retail job. (As fun as retail can be, anyways)

 

[Sherry E]

Taylor --

I haven't had much time to pop in and comment lately, but I am still reading and staying up to date.

The flooding ordeal you all went through in CO was harrowing -- even just to read about! I can't even imagine how exhausting and stressful that was for everyone involved. What a nightmare. I definitely agree that while it was not how you and Tracy had hoped to spend your time during your trip, it was a blessing that you were both there to help her parents out.

The animal sanctuary looks amazing. I know I would love it. I'm so glad those animals have a lovely home.

You're now (in the story) at one of my favorite spots during Halloween Time -- the Halloween Carnival/Round-Up/Jamboree/Ranch! I love that place. I absolutely adore the freshly carved pumpkins and how they change throughout the season. I even love the faux pumpkins -- especially the pumpkin people, like the Pirate that Tracy is posing with, and the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans pumpkins!

There is a good hidden Mickey at the Ranch/Round-Up too -- but I think it is there year-round and not just for Halloween and Christmas. I won't divulge where it is, though I will say that when I posted a photo of it in my DLR at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread last year, one of the thread participants said that it looked more like a "hidden Oswald" than a hidden Mickey! Have you seen it?

You posted photos of some of the things inside the Scare-Dy Crow Shack (like the pumpkins playing cards and the framed posters). The artwork and most of the knick knacks inside the Shack seem to have a decidedly vintage style. They all appear to be old school Halloween things, or made to look that way.

Seeing that the Scare-Dy Crow Shack has those wonderful retro-ish Halloween decorations, I don't know why the DLR Enhancement Team can't somehow come up with similar pieces for Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land. The Halloween decor has been almost totally eradicated from DCA since Candy Corn Acres was laid to rest a few years ago, and I think that a touch of old-fashioned Halloween decor would be fantastic in those spots! Do you agree?

One other thing -- do you remember that I mentioned quite a while back that I noticed some random, conspicuously autumnal trees in certain spots around DLR? They looked so perfectly Fall-like that I almost wondered if the leaves were fake. Well, the Halloween Carnival is one such place with at least one of those trees, but I began to notice more of them in December. One of them was near the Little Mermaid ride in DCA, of all places (which made little sense). They stick out because they just scream "AUTUMN!" in the middle of a bunch of green trees. It's like green-green-green-green-green-AUTUMN!!!!-green-green-green-green=green. It's not like there is a whole row of those trees, but just lone ones in seas of green.

Did you guys spot any of the conspicuously autumnal trees during Halloween Time or the holidays?

 

[RGirl]

Hello! I do believe that I am all caught-up now. I do not have a good enough memory to comment on everything, but hopefully, I can keep up from now on.

I do love reading about the Halloween season at DLR. We used to go to WDW in October and just loved it. Unfortunately, with the school calendar now ruling our lives, we don't get to go at that time of year anymore. I'm toying with an October trip this year to DLR on our APs though since DLR can be a relatively quick trip for us as opposed to having to put at least a week into WDW.

 

[DnA2010]

Newbie here

I have just spent the last week or so's evenings reading your reviews, they are so amazing! My DH and I have thoroughly enjoyed following your travels, from your exciting win, so your big move! We were both sad to "get caught up" and look forward to reading more of your adventures!
We have very much enjoyed your animal visits, being animal lovers ourselves, even living next to a wildlife park

We can not wait to get to DL at Halloween time, that is for sure!



from a fellow meal-sharing couple, thanks!!!