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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Disneyland Part 3

We left off at the end of day 2. You can catch up on day 1 (here) and day 2 (here).

Day 3 started off in California Adventure. We headed right over to the Radiator Springs Cars ride and only had to wait about 15 minutes. We LOVED that ride and rode it several times that day.
Radiator Springs in California Adventure

The girls had Minnie Mouse outfits to wear that were capris and short sleeves, but it wasn't as warm as they forecasted, so they opted for these outfits instead.

We spent the morning in California Adventure riding our favorite rides and then had lunch on the Pier at the soup place, Pacific Wharf Cafe. The soup was really good. Then we headed into Ghirardelli's Soda and Chocolate Shop for some treats.

We then headed back into Disneyland. We went straight to Thunder Mountain since we didn't go on that one the first day.
 The girls waiting in the Thunder Mountain line.

We met up with my parents after this and went back over to FantasyLand. We rode the carousel and a few other rides in there and I talked the girls out of riding the Tea Cups as I was worried about Sutton getting sick on them.

We then headed over to Toon Town to meet Minnie and Mickey again.
The Tea Cups at Disneyland

Minnie's House was up next.
Minnie's House in Toon Town

Minnie's House in Toon Town

Then we went over to the Gadget's Go Coaster. After the rollercoaster, the girls played in Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse.

After that, my parents took the girls to the Star Wars Land, so Rory and I could go grab some Fast Passes for later in the day. We took the girls tickets and go some on their accounts too.

We were going to get one for the Matterhorn, but the wait was short, so Rory and I just rode it.
Matterhorn at Disneyland

Then we headed over to Hyper Space Mountain and grabbed a Fast Pass. Then we headed over to Indian Jones Adventure and grabbed another Fast Pass. We checked on the girls and my parents and they were still waiting in line, so Rory and I went over to Splash Mountain. We got pretty soaked!
Splash Mountain

 The Haunted Mansion

We met up with my parents and the girls again and my parents rode Indian Jones Adventure as their Fast Pass was in effect at that time. We took the girls on the Jungle Cruise. After the Jungle Cruise, we met up with my parents and they took the girls back to the hotel for dinner and to rest. This was around 5:30 pm. We said our goodbyes near the Main Street tree and then we had the rest of the evening together.

We had dinner in Disneyland in the French Quarter area and then went over to Star Wars Land and rode the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
Star Wars Land

Then we headed back to the Tiki Juice Bar for Dole Whip. Rory had a churro, so I enjoyed this all to myself. I did give him a bite though. So worth it.
Dole Whip

Then we walked over to Indiana Jones to use our Fast Pass, but saw this beauty again.
Sleeping Beauty's Castle

After Indiana Jones, we went over to Hyper Space Mountain and used that Fast Pass. Rory loved that ride and wished we had the chance to ride it more. I told him it was one of my favorite rides...and next time to listen to me when I say we need to go on it.
Hyper Space Mountain at Disneyland
 I love Rory's face in this one and the people in front of us knew exactly where the camera was and to pose.

We made it over to Sleeping Beauty's Castle in time for the "show" at 8:30 pm. They lit up the sides the buildings with snowflakes and shot out snow over everyone. It was so beautiful!
Sleeping Beauty Light and Snow Show

Sleeping Beauty Light and Snow Show

Rory and I then headed back over to California Adventure for the World of Color show and some rides over there. We grabbed some beers and people watched for awhile. Then we went back to the Radiator Springs Cars ride and the fireworks were going off in Disneyland at that time.

We found a spot to watch the World of Color Show and within 5 minutes, they let a bunch of us in the VIP area, so we had great seats to watch the rest of the show.
World of Color Show in California Adventure

World of Color Show in California Adventure

World of Color Show in California Adventure

World of Color Show in California Adventure

The show was really beautiful and they played Christmas music to it. So worth it. After the show, we made our way back to our shuttle and took a picture with this guy.
California Adventure

At this time, it was setting in that our trip was coming to an end. Rory had told me on our way down to LA that he wasn't looking forward to actual Disneyland. He was excited to see the excitement through the girls eyes. But after spending 3 days in the parks, he LOVED it and said we are definitely going back. What a change of tune.

We made it back to the hotel and my mom left our room and went back to theirs. The girls didn't make it to watch the fireworks from my parents hotel room and were exhausted.

We got up, packed and headed to the airport only to be delayed due to major fog. We had a three hour delay from Orange County to Las Vegas, so we hung out at the airport. We ended up getting home just after 4 pm. We were supposed to be home around 1 pm. We picked up our dog, headed home and started unpacking. It was the end of our amazing trip. I can't wait to go back!
The girls got Anna and Elsa dolls the last day. They also got other items, but the dolls were their favorite.

So what else do you want to know about our trip? Tricks and tips? Places to eat?

20 comments :

  1. That's awesome that Rory became a Disney fan! I still need to make Dave into one. Did the girls like the roller coasters?

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    1. They did like the Goofy's one a lot. They liked Thunder Mountain but they were a bit scared on it.

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  2. Yay for short lines and how cute is Minnie's house?! I don't think we'd be able to get Serena out of there! <3

    Green Fashionista

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    1. It was adorable in there. The girls watch Mickey Mouse Club House and Mickey and the Roadsters, so they were very excited to go in the houses.

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  3. I am so glad he had a change of heart, y'all totally need to do this again. I don't understand all that fast pass stuff, and kind of happy I won't need to, lol. Speaking of Lol, those people in front of y'all must live at Disneyland! The outfits and perfect camera pose are insane!

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    1. We are totally going again. I can't wait to go. Maybe Disney World next time. They definitely had to have season passes. They were on their game.

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  4. I just love all of this!!!! Those people in the front of your picture... LOL - that's hilarious.
    Love you got to run off with just the 2 of you & got to enjoy some grown up rides.
    & yeeepp - I'd steer clear of the tea cups too - I get sick just watching them spin.
    so glad you all had such a magical time. What a perfect age for the girls to go there.

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    1. They were so on top of it. You know they have been before many times. I get sick watching them spin. I used to love them as a kid. The girls had the best time and it was definitely the right age to take them.

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  5. Oh what an amazing day!! Y'all did so much stuff!! Our kids loooove the Haunted Mansion. That's one of their favorite rides in all of DW. You have me so hyped up to go in March!!

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    1. I am sooo jealous that you guys are going back in March. You are going to have the best time!

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  6. What a wonderful day! We have always taken my mother in law with us when we go to Disney and at least a couple of times she hung out with little ones while my husband and I hit the parks (or relaxed in a hammock together in the sun while she hung out in the room at naptime) and I loved those little hours that felt almost like a honeymoon in the middle of our family vacation. We always had fun but a week at WDW is exhausting!

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    1. That is sooo true. I love that we have family to help us out. It is sooo needed and sooo appreciated.

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  7. Goodness, what an awesome adventure for you all! I can't believe how much you got done so fast! I'd love to know more about where you ate (what can I say? I'm a foodie haha)

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    1. Oh I can go more into that. I will look up the actual places in Disney and California Adventure and get back to you on that.

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  8. I just love that picture of you guys on Space Mountain! What a ball and I’ve always wondered if the dole whip is good?

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    1. It is such a great photo. Rory's eye kill me in this photo. Just too funny. It is amazing. If you like pineapple at all (which I know you do), then you will love it.

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  9. OMG disney!! how fun!! love your hubbys pic on splash! LOL

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  10. Love all the rides you guys went on! I remember some of these being my favorites as a kid! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston

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    1. They were always the best and I hadn't been since I was about 16. So much has changed, but a lot of the rides are the same!

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