Disneyland - the best place to play!

Saturday was our first day at Disneyland. It probably wasn't the best idea to go on a weekend, but because it was the low season it turned out to be a good idea. Being low season they only put on the fireworks and certain shows on Saturdays and Sundays. The fireworks were spectacular - everything you see on tv - it happens at Disneyland!!

We quickly realized that two days at Disneyland wouldn't be enough! We had another day planned for California Adventure Park, but that wouldn't be enough either! We hit the park running! Like anyone everyone who knows me will attest to, I am a planner. Therefore I planned my route so that I would be able to get as much done as possible, the first day!

We got Fast Passes and found those so good! It meant that instead of waiting in line we were able to go around the park and then go back to the ride we wanted and walk to near the front of the line!! Some people were waiting 60 minutes and we only waited 5-15 minutes! That only happened at 6 rides, but they were the 6 main rides.

Austin loved this ride! It was only about 1 minute long and the wait was about 20 minutes, but it was worth it to him.

This ride was a huge hit. It was Buzz Light Year Laser Tag. We had to go back a second time, since they liked it so much. I had a blast once I figured out how to score big time!

A Favourite Character

Dumbo was my big mistake!!! We saw the cute rides and got in line. An hour later the kids got there one minute ride!! Then I realized that we were going for kiddie rides when the kiddies were all there!! So I quickly changed my tactics. I decided that we would save the rest of the kiddie rides for after 9:00 pm, when the rest of the kiddies were in bed!!! But *me* being the mum could do what I wanted. And *my* kiddies were staying up til midnight! *laugh* What fun to be the mum!

We ended up staying til about 7:00 pm. I then took the boys home and the younger three were all put to bed for an hour. I got them up at 8:00, fed them a bite to eat and then we dashed off to the park again. They were rested and ready to go again! We got our rides in much quicker than in the daytime and saw the fireworks. Then we headed home around midnight. What a wonderful day!

The next day we were back at the Park at 9:00 am and stayed that day til about 5:00 pm. I got home that night, fed the younger two and popped them into bed by 5:30 for a nap. By the time 7:00 pm was there and they were still sleeping I decided to keep them down for the night. I woke them up the next morning at 7:00 am!! They slept at least 13 hours!! They were beat!

Washing Up After the Petting Zoo

I am guessing a lot of these kids haven't spent any time with real live animals, so a zoo that has a petting area is wonderful. Our children have been blessed growing up with pets and farm animals in the area, so they are used to it. But it was still a wonderful treat.

Like My Car?

Autopia was a big hit. You got in the car and the adult handled the gas, while the little one handled the steering. That can make for a pretty crazy ride!! But as you can see from this little one's face, it was an awesome experience!! There was a iron bumper in the middle of the road keeping them on the road, but it still gave them the freedom to go off a foot or so in each direction, bump, bump, bump!

I Love Driving!

Another Couple Crazy Drivers

Mr. Toad and the Boys

Driving Mr. Toad's Car

Alice in Wonderland Teacups

This ride was fun, but the funny thing was this guy we saw. He must have been 45 or so, had long hair and a cowboy hat. While everyone else was sitting up in this ride making their ride whip around, he was leaning back in his teacup, arms lounging on the edges. He looked so out of place it was funny!

King Arthur's Carrousel

Minnie Mouse's House