Sunday, May 20, 2012

Cali Trip - Day 4 - California Adventure!

Tuesday morning we woke up, got ready, ate free breakfast at our hotel and walked across the street to California Adventure.
Paradise Pier
Zack gazing at Fisherman's Wharf
Awwww!  :)
The first ride we headed to was Toy Story Midway Mania.  The last time we were there (4 years ago), it hadn't opened yet.  The line was long (and remained that way every day we went), but it was an AWESOME ride!!


We found Jessie!


One of Tony's, Sadie's and my favorite rides is Grizzly River Run.  The boys were too small last time to ride it, so we were excited for them to try it this time. 
The view while we were in line
 Aaaaaand, this is how Drew felt about it at the end...
 Poor guy was drenched and terrified.  Needless to say, neither he nor Zack went on the ride again.  I hope they aren't scarred for life.  :P

Many things at CA are different than when we went 4 years ago.  One of those things is what used to be a Brother Bear (Disney Movie) inspired area.  Now it is inspired by Russell, the main character from the Disney movie, Up, who is a "Wilderness Explorer".  The kids got maps and did a bunch of challenges, like rock climbing, rope bridges, a rope swing, etc.


Right as they finished, it was time for the Wilderness Explorer show!


 And then they got to meet Russell!!

After we left, we found Mr. Incredible!
Then we headed over to catch the Aladdin show.  It is a full on musical production of Aladdin, and Tony and I were quite impressed.  It was SO good!


Genie was super funny
We left CA after the show and had dinner at the Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney.  YUM!


And that was the end of another fun day!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Cali Trip - Day 3 - DISNEYLAND!!!!

Monday morning we checked out of our hotel in Escondido and headed North to Anaheim.  We dropped our luggage off at our new hotel, returned our rental car and got dropped off in Downtown Disney.  After getting our free AAA lanyards and pins, we went straight to Disneyland!!  We first went to Tomorrowland, where the ride wait times were less than 20 minutes, even for Space Mountain!  We then went over to Frontierland, Adventureland and New Orleans Square, where the lines were again amazing.  We ended the day with a parade down Main Street. 
Too bad he isn't excited at all!
I see it!!
Outside the Lego Store in Downtown Disney
Outside the front gates!
We're THERE!!
Main Street, USA
First ride - Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters!!
 Second ride - Star Tours! (We did this ride 5 times during the week, it was definitely the favorite!!)

 The Jedi Training Academy is totally cool.  Zack was bummed that he wasn't chosen to fight.  
Maybe next time...


My Autopia partner!
 On the Disney train

 Tarzan's Treehouse


Arrrrgh!!
The fam in line for Splash Mountain

 Mickey's Soundsational Parade!





Now THAT was a fun day!!