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

[MAGICFOR2]

Today we are wondering how well Donald will like the rides at Disneyland! Our itinerary may have a few holes in it - we went to the carnival this afternoon, and he had a rough time First he went on the little Dumbo-like airplanes with Mommy - at first he timidly smiled, then he laughed when the planes went up - after they dipped one time, he cried the whole time.
Next, he went on a tiny, slow roller coaster with Mommy - he cried the whole time. Then we went in an enclosed car on a small ferris wheel. He sat on Daddy's lap - Mommy and I were across from them. He hugged Daddy's neck the whole time, crying and screaming. Not sure what he'll like at DL
Tink says she is going to have him try the small kid stuff even if he cries, and maybe with the theming and everything he will start to have fun - should be interesting.

This Winter he had a great time sledding on a big hill, so we didn't think the kiddie rides would be a problem.

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Thank you! Did you go to Disneyland in April?

No, we didn't. So sad.

My DH and my friends decided they would rather go to a water park in Texas over the summer. I'm bummed, but I'm determined to go to DL before we move back to IL!

In your opinion, what is the best time to go to DL?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

No, we didn't. So sad.

My DH and my friends decided they would rather go to a water park in Texas over the summer. I'm bummed, but I'm determined to go to DL before we move back to IL!

In your opinion, what is the best time to go to DL?

Sorry you didn't get to go. When are you moving?

Since you don't have kids yet, I would say Early September, right after school starts, on Mon-Thurs. We were there on a Monday at that time a few years ago and everything was a walk on most of the day - at one time we were the only ones on the teacups - almost too empty, it felt funny! The weather was really nice - not hot, not cold, just sunny

Okay, I just remembered I may be wrong - All of the above is true, however all of the "mountains" were closed for refurbishing, and HM was closed to decorate for "Nightmare before Christmas" for October. I didn't know about the DIS then. You may want to check the main pages or the Disney website to be sure that isn't happening again before you make your plans!

If so, I would say on weekdays the middle of Oct could still be really nice - you'd like the Halloween theme - although it might rain.
Another good time to go is early December. There are Holiday decorations up and the Christmas parade, but the weather is still nice - you might need jeans and a light jacket, but not bad. There is a break between Holiday crowds at that time.

 

[rumblytumbly]

Your shirts look great and I LOVE the countdown calendar! Have a wonderful trip!

 

[Camster0307]

Hi Tammie - just checking in.

I'm so sorry Donald had a hard time at the amusement park. Like a pp mentioned, hopefully once he gets engulfed in the whole Disney atmosphere, he feel a little more adventurous.

The first time we went, younger DD was 2 1/2. Our first day at MK, she was only interested in riding the carousel and river boat, and playing at Mickey & Minnie's house; stuck to my side during the whole Dumbo ride - wouldn't even look! We had an 8 day trip ahead of us and I was determined to get her on some rides. She was even afraid of the pool at OKW - too big and overwhelming! For our second day at MK, what really helped was getting her on a ride that had a story going on. We got her on IASW; I talked to her the whole time and was constantly pointing out different things in the scenery. She was distracted about being on the ride (plus singing the song helped also!) We then ventured onto Peter Pan - same thing. I just kept her attention on the scenery and singing the song and she was fine with it. After "conquering" those two rides, she was quite proud of herself and gained some confidence. She wanted to tackle the Tea Cups. She didn't mind those because they were outside and she could control the spinning(on the other hand, we were now dealing with Mommy having a problem on the ride! ) Once she did the teacups, she was good to go on Dumbo again and enjoyed it. Now, each year we've gone back, she worked up the courage to do more and more!

I'll keep my fingers crossed it works out for all of you!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Your shirts look great and I LOVE the countdown calendar! Have a wonderful trip!

Thanks so much! Your designs are great - thanks again for sharing them with all of us! We'll finish our character shirts this week and post pics of them here, too. After all, it IS the DIS thing to do!

Hi Tammie - just checking in.

I'm so sorry Donald had a hard time at the amusement park. Like a pp mentioned, hopefully once he gets engulfed in the whole Disney atmosphere, he feel a little more adventurous.

The first time we went, younger DD was 2 1/2. Our first day at MK, she was only interested in riding the carousel and river boat, and playing at Mickey & Minnie's house; stuck to my side during the whole Dumbo ride - wouldn't even look! We had an 8 day trip ahead of us and I was determined to get her on some rides. She was even afraid of the pool at OKW - too big and overwhelming! For our second day at MK, what really helped was getting her on a ride that had a story going on. We got her on IASW; I talked to her the whole time and was constantly pointing out different things in the scenery. She was distracted about being on the ride (plus singing the song helped also!) We then ventured onto Peter Pan - same thing. I just kept her attention on the scenery and singing the song and she was fine with it. After "conquering" those two rides, she was quite proud of herself and gained some confidence. She wanted to tackle the Tea Cups. She didn't mind those because they were outside and she could control the spinning(on the other hand, we were now dealing with Mommy having a problem on the ride! ) Once she did the teacups, she was good to go on Dumbo again and enjoyed it. Now, each year we've gone back, she worked up the courage to do more and more!

I'll keep my fingers crossed it works out for all of you!

Thanks for the advice. I'll share it with Tink and Goofy. I'm sure we can make it come out happy for all of us, it is just going to take a little more effort!

 

[Bloodhound]

Thank you! Did you go to Disneyland in April?



Then Oct can't come fast enough, can it?

Nope it sure cant...Ive purchased the tickets for mickeys halloween party today...were making progess yet again.
all we have left is the rooms(off site) Ive herd the longer you wait the better deal you fined on Hotwire? anyone know?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Nope it sure cant...Ive purchased the tickets for mickeys halloween party today...were making progess yet again.
all we have left is the rooms(off site) Ive herd the longer you wait the better deal you fined on Hotwire? anyone know?

I'm not sure... Congrats on the tickets - do you know what your costume will be?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi everyone! I've heard about the paintbrushes to be found on Tom Sawyer's Island at MK - does anyone know if there is something like that at Pirate's Lair in DL? It doesn't seem like the paintbrushes would be a part of the theme anymore

 

[Camster0307]

Hi Tammie! I don't know the answer to your question; I'm just stopping by to give you a ......... 16 days!!!!!!

 

[tinkermell]

Hi!!

I decided to catch up again on you trip. I love your T-shirts. I'm thinking about doing something like that for my GSs, for Mickeys Trick or Treat Party this October.

Don't forget to get a dole whip and corn dog for me!!

 

[Bloodhound]

I'm not sure... Congrats on the tickets - do you know what your costume will be?

Donald mentioned the new trip report is going to be Beatles related so there you have it ....there are 4 of us as the Beatles or maybe pirates we havnt discussed it yet.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Tammie! I don't know the answer to your question; I'm just stopping by to give you a ......... 16 days!!!!!!

THANKS, CAMMIE! I'm going to start packing on Sunday - I have a crazy 2 weeks coming up!

Hi!!

I decided to catch up again on you trip. I love your T-shirts. I'm thinking about doing something like that for my GSs, for Mickeys Trick or Treat Party this October.

Don't forget to get a dole whip and corn dog for me!!

Thanks, I have one more set of shirts to post, I've just not been "with" my camera when I'm posting Have fun making your shirts!

I will definately eat both a corn dog and a dole whip!

Donald mentioned the new trip report is going to be Beatles related so there you have it ....there are 4 of us as the Beatles or maybe pirates we havnt discussed it yet.

That will be so cool! You'll have to post lots of pics on your TR!

 

[Bloodhound]

I will definately eat both a corn dog and a dole whip!



That will be so cool! You'll have to post lots of pics on your TR!

Hey...that corn dog and dole whip sure sounds good....now Im hungry


Im getting a new camera that will fit in my pocect for the trip for lots of good pics.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hey...that corn dog and dole whip sure sounds good....now Im hungry


Im getting a new camera that will fit in my pocect for the trip for lots of good pics.

That will be great! I broke my small camera, the lens is stuck - I wonder if I can get it fixed before our trip - probably not if I don't take it in

 

[Bloodhound]

That will be great! I broke my small camera, the lens is stuck - I wonder if I can get it fixed before our trip - probably not if I don't take it in

yup taking it in would help

 

[MAGICFOR2]

We now have 14 DAYS!!!

Our excitement is a little bit tempered by the fact that we have Goofy and Tink graduating from college tomorrow, and a huge party at our house, so our Disney prep will have to take place next week!

I have an update. My parents decided to go to my DBs house in Bakersfield the same week we are there - and they don't want to do DL! Can you imagine? Since they live close, my DB has decided not to come to DL either. They will be at US the next week for my nephew's birthday. So, it's back to the 6 of us for Goofy's kitchen!

Okay, here is a pic of our shirts for our Favs day shirts:

Thanks to everyone who is reading and posting so I don't feel like such a nerd! I promise lots of pics when I get back! Have a great weekend!

 

[Camster0307]

Tammie - I love the colors you used for the new shirts. They look so good!

I promise to have my shirts (all of two) made this weekend; still searching for a good v-neck sleeveless. May just wind up back at WalMart or Target. I don't have the time to make this a huge production!

 

[Brenna&Noah's Mom]

We now have 14 DAYS!!!

Our excitement is a little bit tempered by the fact that we have Goofy and Tink graduating from college tomorrow, and a huge party at our house, so our Disney prep will have to take place next week!

I have an update. My parents decided to go to my DBs house in Bakersfield the same week we are there - and they don't want to do DL! Can you imagine? Since they live close, my DB has decided not to come to DL either. They will be at US the next week for my nephew's birthday. So, it's back to the 6 of us for Goofy's kitchen!

Okay, here is a pic of our shirts for our Favs day shirts:

Thanks to everyone who is reading and posting so I don't feel like such a nerd! I promise lots of pics when I get back! Have a great weekend!

We will be there the same time as you are.If I see anybody with those shirts on I will say hi!

 

[punkin413]

cute shirts!