You can have Edward Cullen...We'll take Mickey Mouse, and the trip begins on page 101

[kaoden39]

OK, all caught up!

The Tigger Tails sound SO good! I love when Disney keeps something a little special to just one place!

That Mickey Parade looks so cute! I would love to see it one day.

I like the HM but wouldn't be too happy about a breakdown either! Your poor girls!

Uh, that Chili Bowl looks AWESOME! It's only 8:30am right now and my mouth is watering,

Hope you are feeling better!

Hi Betsy!!
Thank you I am feeling better, I am still having a little pain. No fun. Kody is still really iffy about the ride. And says that she isn't even sure that the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay will be enough to get her back on the ride.
Mickey leads the band in a concert and then marches them down the street. It is a regular thing, I really enjoy watching it. There are so many little things like that that make Disneyland special to me.
I am so thinking about buying some on those Luigi loafs of sour dough bread and making our own chili in the bread bowl experience. It is soooooo good.

Oh, we definitely will plan a trip to DL..probably as a stopover to Hawaii, since DVC is opening a new hotel in Hawaii next fall. I'm thinking maybe before Elizabeth goes to Kindergarten.

We leave in 10 days (sorry just had to add that in!). It looks like no rides/shows are shut down during our stay and longer summer hours. So that hopefully makes up for the crowds and heat.

Well, you do know that they have added villas to the Grand California that are DVC?

10 days!! Wow it is so close. How fun.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

Sorry to hear you are still in pain. Hopefully it's getting better for you!

 

[kaoden39]

Sorry to hear you are still in pain. Hopefully it's getting better for you!

Oh it's better than it was for sure. I see the Dr again tomorrow, so that is a good thing.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

That is definitely a good thing! Glad to hear it's not as bad as it was. Here's to hoping the doctor makes it even better!

 

[kaoden39]

That is definitely a good thing! Glad to hear it's not as bad as it was. Here's to hoping the doctor makes it even better!

Thank you, I am sure that she will make it better.

 

[kaoden39]

I in my brilliant deductions decided that we should park in the DTD parking because I wanted to end our night here.

We went to look at some of my favorite things at the DLH on our way to the Monorail and back to the park.

Including the wonderful waterfalls. I love this a lot.

When we came upon this wonderful phone booth. I figured Scotty wanted to do some Dr Who stuff.

But, no our mild mannered man was a Superman instead.

And well I think Loho's picture says it all.

I wonder is WBG was trapped?

Somehow I think there may have been a sequence I missed with the pictures.

This sign for the Dreams tower struck WBG's imagination I think.

To me this is the gateway between DTD and the DLH.

I am not sure how many pictures per post are allowed so I am going to the next one.

 

[kaoden39]

When I last left you we were at the gateway to DTD.

Here is Bawb being way too nice to Nredy Cookies and carrying her back pack. I think she paid him like a quarter and then later took it back.

Our first view on Disneyland that night.

The Finding Nemo subs at night. Kind of a pretty sight I think.

I love this picture of Space Mountain. It looks almost iridescent.

The old rocket ship. Now it is decoration for like a coca cola refreshment place.

The subs in port.

This is Bawb with one of his childhood heroes. I wish it had turned out better.

The one of Loho turned out much better. I think he looks rather debonair.

WBG found someone taller than him...."Luke I am your father." For those of you that don't know these were taken at the Lego Store in DTD.

To be continued......

 

[kaoden39]

Us three girls obviously on our way to shop in DTD. Why else such serious faces?

Nerdy Cookies bought herself some ice cream while Berht and I visited Marceline's Candy Shop. Oh my goodness!! I got some fudge, it was a blend of milk and white chocolate. Sorry I didn't get any pictures of it.

Berht on the other hand bought herself five Cheshire Cat tails, she loves her sweets.

Before I forget these are what Berht got instead of a hat. She doesn't like hats.

Not long after the candy shop while we were sitting and enjoying our fudge or ice cream Nerdy Cookies went to the bathroom and dropped her cell phone in the toilet. Thankfully before she went and it only got a little wet, but we had a tragic teen for a while.

I don't remember the name of this shop but, I had to have this picture of this bird. It reminds me of my sun conure Cha Cha.

Weird Bike Guy got a kick out of this.


Okay so, we basically just goofed off in Disneyland that night we really wanted to do Downtown Disney so we did. I love window shopping and DTD is one of the best locations for it. The girls and I hit a few of the clothes stores, and the clothes did not fit their budgets, so they left empty handed. Berht had the most money to spend but she wanted candy so she didn't buy anything. She did find a few purses she liked but they were way too pricey. All in all it was fun.

All too soon it was time to leave. Now for my experience with the WoC. As we were leaving the DTD parking lot you could see WoC, the very tippy top of it. People stopped driving in the parking lot to watch it. Okay I get that we all want to see it, but come on, we are driving here lets get it done!! They had to have Anaheim police direct everybody. I have never seen such a mess in my life. Soon we were back in our room, and I was ready to rest. After I loaded the pictures that is.

 

[nerdylightbulb]

Here is Bawb being way too nice to Nredy Cookies and carrying her back pack. I think she paid him like a quarter and then later took it back.

It was $0.08 and he stopped carrying it and I demanded a refund. He carried it again, but never asked for the money back c:

 

[kaoden39]

It was $0.08 and he stopped carrying it and I demanded a refund. He carried it again, but never asked for the money back c:

That's my girl. Last of the big spenders.

 

[kaoden39]

Tuesday morning dawned bright and early.

At least for most of us....

I brought Boo to our room with began a habit that we kept for the next couple of mornings. So she could see the pictures from the day before. We all went in together this day. The girls once again separated from us, but for some reason I think Loho was with us. He was going to Fantasyland with Bawb, Boo and Belan. My mom had decided that she was too sore from the first day to go again on Tuesday. No comment because I am a nice daughter. Or I play one.

Obviously someone was ready to start the day!!

Some moments don't need description.

Someone made a conquest!!

This is my honey.

Boo playing at being shy.

Belan and Boo with Pluto.

The three B's and the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.

We separated at this point. WBG and I visited Aurora's Castle. He had never been up it and I hadn't since I was a kid. He knows how much I like the window displays.

That's all for tonight. Goodnight kids!!

 

[koalagirl5]

Loving the pics! I never get sick of seeing the little ones hugging characters like that. It's so adorable.

I'm so glad you explained the backpack situation. I did a double take, wondering why Bawb was wearing a Camp Rock bag. Nerdy Cookies may just be my new role model, even though she's younger.

 

[APX]

I guess it's not to late to say... I'm reading every page since 101, great trip. Cute kids you and your family have, hope they had a blast.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

More great pictures! I love the ones with Goofy. I also had to notice those benches!! They are so cool with the Mickey heads on the sides!!! Is that before you enter the park?

 

[kaoden39]

Loving the pics! I never get sick of seeing the little ones hugging characters like that. It's so adorable.

I'm so glad you explained the backpack situation. I did a double take, wondering why Bawb was wearing a Camp Rock bag. Nerdy Cookies may just be my new role model, even though she's younger.

Isn't she something else?

I guess it's not to late to say... I'm reading every page since 101, great trip. Cute kids you and your family have, hope they had a blast.

Well hi there!! Welcome to our zoo!!

More great pictures! I love the ones with Goofy. I also had to notice those benches!! They are so cool with the Mickey heads on the sides!!! Is that before you enter the park?

Thanks. Yeah those are out near the ticket booths on the esplanade. We met at the benches everyday. We drove and they took ART.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

I am glad I looked at all your pictures before I went to work, cause I can't see them now.

 

[kaoden39]

I am glad I looked at all your pictures before I went to work, cause I can't see them now.

Oh no!! I won't add anymore until later today so you shouldn't miss anything.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

Sweet! I should have plenty of time to see them between the time I get off work at 2 and lining up for our 10:15 Eclipse showing at about 7 or 8, lol.

 

[DizNee Luver]

More pics & trip report!!!!!

I love looking around the shops in DTD.....it's fun & free!!!! Only problem I have is somethings catch my eye & then ut-oh......me want!! Wasn't sure Mike was gonna get me out of the Anne Geddes store last year when we took the twins......sheesh I could have spent thousands in there!

The cheshire tails are purdy......but from having a tigger tail....they are WAY to sweet for my likings!!

We've never gone into the LEGO store.......Anthony would never want to leave & so we've avoided it...but think we'll venture in there this trip.

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

Love the update! I hate to say, I didn't even know there was is a Lego store in DTD. Guess I need to do more homework! We love the one in WDW!