We're Sailing to....Disneyland? Lots of Pics! GANGSTA KINGDOM 8/31

[MAGICFOR2]

Thanks. The designs are done - they turned out really cute! I'm so glad my DIL knows how to edit them. We got them from RumblyTumbly's photobucket site. I wouldn't have known how to personalize them.

 

[Bloodhound]

Yeah! A poster! I thought I'd already lost my audience!

Alot of posters have said that Ontario is the cheapest - it's about a 45 min drive when there is not much traffic. Mon-Fri from 5am - 10am and from 4pm - 7pm are not the right times to be driving anywhere if you can help it. LAX is a total nightmare IMHO.

We always fly in to John Wayne International in Orange County. It is about 20 min from Disneyland, and it's where our family always wants to pick us up. The traffic is usually not too bad from there.

There is apparently a Disneyland shuttle you can pay for if staying on-site, you can get it at either LAX or JW.

BTW, I read your TR, I was just so late to the party, I didn't comment - looks like you guys had a crazy time and you're planning to go again? Or are you thinking DL next time?

Hi, we are planning a trip to Disneyland this Oct.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi, we are planning a trip to Disneyland this Oct.

It will be fun to compare all the rides and experience something differently!

 

[Bloodhound]

It will be fun to compare all the rides and experience something differently!

Yes it will...I cant wait we will start the planning Monday.

 

[Camster0307]

Hey Tammie - I'm still here; haven't lost me!

I have to check out rumbletumbly's photobucket site. I was over on the creative design boards earlier - my head was spinning! I can't wait to see how yours turn out!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm excited to see how they turn out, too!

We bought our E-tickets for DL today! Can't really get any deals on DL like we can at the World. But at least we have them!

 

[Camster0307]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Yay on getting your tickets! I think I'll be heading to the DVC site to order my APs today also! Gottal love that $100 discount!

Hope you enjoy your day!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Thanks! You Too!

Wow,, $100 That's great! We only come out there every other year. Once we get on our own schedule again, we could work it so we come toward the beginning of one year and the end of another so we could use the AP....

I'm thinking once they get the GCV done, we will be able to get better deals. They have a one time discount on AP out here, so I think I'll save it until a year I know I'll be back - we are doing WDW and Vegas probably back to back next year.

 

[Bloodhound]

Hi, we had our planning meeting last night and I have a new ticker...lol

 

[Camster0307]

Hi, we had our planning meeting last night and I have a new ticker...lol

Congrats!

 

[Bloodhound]

Where are good places to eat nerby offsite?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi, we had our planning meeting last night and I have a new ticker...lol

Yeah for a new ticker!!!

Where are good places to eat nerby offsite?

There are lots of places on Harbor - short drive, or 20min walk.
I'm trying to remember all I saw in October - we ate at Joe's Crab Shack, but I saw an Outback Steakhouse, I'll have to think about it some more. Jordan will probably chime in - he gave me some suggestions, too!

He said there is a P.F. Changs, Cheesecake Factory (my fav) - at the Gardenwalk. I'm not sure where that part is, but I think it's on the Ball Road side. There is also MiMis Cafe (Yumm - hometown cookin') , IHOP, McDonald's, Tony Roma's.

Okay, now here is a tip for a great Italian meal - different, cheap with huge servings! If you have a "night off" from the parks - head to Ontario - remember, I said it was one of the choices to fly into. Anyway, eat at Vince's. It is a mom and pop Italian place that is really simple and really good! It is kind of like the "soup nazi" on Jerry Seinfeld! They don't take ressies, and they serve "dinner" for at last visit, $8.99. That includes Minestrone soup or salad with fresh grated mozerella, Cheesy bread, Spaghetti with meat sauce, meat balls and marinara, or plain marinara OR Mastacolli with the same sauces. They also have meatball sandwiches. That's all - either you want it or you don't! They are always busy, and it is THE best red sauce we've ever had!!!! They sell the jars of sauce and the soup (which is delish also). They are famous around there, so they sell hats and T-Shirts, too!

So There you have my best imitation of a food critic!

Happy Planning!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Here are Jordanyosh's suggestions:

I think all the restaurant at the new Garden Walk have opened now..

Bubba Gumps
Cheesecake Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Roy's
PF Chang's

 

[Bloodhound]

Thank you very much Ive been wanting to try an IHOP we dont have them here. Ive always wanted to try Joes Crab shack thanks again...we do like to eat at bargain prices...lol

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Thank you very much Ive been wanting to try an IHOP we dont have them here. Ive always wanted to try Joes Crab shack thanks again...we do like to eat at bargain prices...lol

Thanks agaion and here is a Dole Wip for being so helpfull....lol

MMMM and thank YOU!!! I didn't see this edited in before..sorry for the delay! I have never had one...keep forgetting to look for one - this time it's on my list, which I WILL have with me

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I haven't posted much lately, mostly because I don't have much Disneyland news. Yesterday we got a box of Disney surprises for Mickey to leave in the hotel room each day for the kids - we're hoping to save on souveniers if Mickey leaves our surprises in the room!

Sorry the images are so big - every time I try to resize my photobucket images today it kicks me out of the internet. I have spent most of the day trying to download updates, which hasn't worked either, so please bear with me.

Minnies loot - Beach Towel, Beach Minnie, character phone, and Belle baby princess doll:

Donald's loot - Mickey's clubhouse beach towel, Surfin' Mickey, Buzz Lightyear playset, Buzz squirt gun, and Lightening McQueen sports cup:

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Okay, DDIL and I got most of our shirts done!!! We are really excited with how they turned out! I'm having a little trouble with two of the character prints - I think my printer pooped out when we were almost done - so I ordered a new printer, and those will be done by next week.

Here are the Princess shirts:

Here are the Pirate shirts:

Because we love baseball:

I'll be back later!

 

[stagemomx3]

Nice Mickey gifts, and great job on the t-shirts.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Nice Mickey gifts, and great job on the t-shirts.

Thanks! Still lovin' your TR - just keep falling asleep before I post - NOT because it's boring, just because I read TRs in bed!

 

[stagemomx3]

Thanks! Still lovin' your TR - just keep falling asleep before I post - NOT because it's boring, just because I read TRs in bed!

I read trip reports in bed too.