We went to California the first week of March to enjoy a few days at the happiest place on earth. We have been talking about going for a long time and finally decided now was the time to go. We are so glad we did.
Disneyland
Highlights of day 1:
--Dave wasn't feeling well in the morning as we were getting ready to go. Warren gave him a priesthood blessing and he was able to get through the day. He never felt great but he was able to ride with us without throwing up.
--We ordered a large pizza at the Pizza Port for lunch and just munched on the snacks I brought the rest of the time.
Highlights of day 1:--Dave wasn't feeling well in the morning as we were getting ready to go. Warren gave him a priesthood blessing and he was able to get through the day. He never felt great but he was able to ride with us without throwing up.
--We ordered a large pizza at the Pizza Port for lunch and just munched on the snacks I brought the rest of the time.
--No lines. Because of the sparse crowds the park wasn't even offering fast passes. We were able to ride everything multiple times without much stopping.
DAY 2
California Adventure
Highlights of day 2:
DAY 3
Day 3 Highlights:
DAY 2
California Adventure
Highlights of day 2:--We loved the Toy Story ride. I think in the end it was Dave's favorite ride. We were never able to go back and ride it again because the lines were always long.
--We were actually in a different car but it was quite entertaining to hear Phyllis's screaming on the ferris wheel. Actually, in many ways it was one of the most frightening rides because there was nothing to hold you in and the cars swung back and forth.
--Grandma and Grandpa graciously stayed in the hotel room with Anne and Sawyer that night so that Dave, Emma, Slade, Nathan and I could all go back to Disneyland and ride some more.
DAY 3
Disneyland
Day 3 Highlights:--I took Emma and Slade back to California Adventure in the morning so that they could ride the big rides a few more times. Dave was happy to let me have that opportunity. It was sweet to walk through the park with both of them holding my hands.
--At the advice from our friends, we made a sign in order to get picked for Jedi Training. I just used hotel stationary to make one long continual sign. All four of the kids got to go up. Sawyer was totally adorable standing up there next to the Jedi. He could never quite figure out how to get his light saber out. When it was time to fight Darth Vader, Sawyer was first. As he approached you could see a look of panic slowly spread across his face and he couldn't hold back the tears as he refused to fight him. It was so sad and cute. I loved how Slade immediately put his hood over his head. It was just so him. Emma wasn't all that into the whole thing but I think she was still glad she got to participate. Nathan smiled the whole time.
--We ate lunch at the Blue Bayou which is the restaurant inside the Pirates of the Carribean ride. Dave loved the whole ambiance with everything dark. I hated it on the other hand. I did love my Monte Cristo sandwich though. Sawyer fell asleep on two chairs pushed together while we were eating. Anne didn't last very long and we had take turns with her out in the lobby. She was perfectly happy out there where it was light and she could crawl around. I'm not sure it was worth the $100 tab but it is fun to say we did it.
Overall highlights/thoughts:
--Anne was really quite good the whole time. Upon returning home and her reverting back to a sad, clingy baby, I realized she was so happy because we had nothing else to do but hold her. Still I am grateful she was able to go with the flow.
--I honestly don't know how anybody goes at peak times. We had such a wonderful experience I think largely because we didn't spend large amounts of time stuck standing in lines. The longest wait in line was 20 minutes I think.
--I honestly don't know how anybody goes at peak times. We had such a wonderful experience I think largely because we didn't spend large amounts of time stuck standing in lines. The longest wait in line was 20 minutes I think.
--We were so lucky to have gotten great advice from friends about how to do things. What a difference it made.
--Being together as a family with nothing else to do was wonderful.
--If it weren't a ten hour drive, I could see us going more often but as it is I think we won't be going back for a while.
--We wouldn't have been able to have such a fantastic time without Grandma and Grandpa being there. Thanks so much for coming with us, Warren and Phyllis!
I am so happy that we finally decided to go. We have many, many happy memories from the happiest place on earth.
If you happen to be interested. I uploaded many more pictures to a gallery here:
Some of them are mine. Some of them are Warren's. They are not in order. Nor did I edit them. Enjoy them if you care to.
5 comments:
I love it! We'll be heading there in June. It will be the first time we've actually been there in the summer (we usually go in February or April), and I know we'll have crowds, but hey, it will also be the first time we won't freeze at the beach, lol.
Looks like you had a fabulous time. I'm so glad!
You picked a great time to go! Glad you had fun. Can you believe we've only been once? Pretty sad since my parents live 15 minutes from there and we can stay for free, have a free babysitter, fly for free, and get free tickets from Kevin's brother who works for Disney? We are officially the lamest, laziest parents...
I love the picture of your mother-in-law on the ferris wheel. That is exactly how I felt when I went on that ride. We actually got off early because I was having a panic attack!
Such fun pictures. It makes me want to go again.
Disneyland needs me! What a great trip. I'm so glad all four kids got to do Jedi Training...the Force was strong with them! Love your pictures!
How fun you guys went to Disneyland. We are hopefully going to go again in September. I hear ya on the drive though, it's hard driving 10 hours like that. Looks like you guys had a blast though and had lots of fun.
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