Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Disneyland

 

We stayed at the Anaheim Plaza Inn that was across the street to Disneyland. We were pleasantly surprised when we got to our room to find this huge outside private patio. Besides the cactus it was great that the kids could go outside and run around.

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On top of the great patio we were also right next to the pool. Sunday night we stayed up until 9:45pm just so we could watch the fireworks out by the pool.

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Ashton and Peyton loved the fireworks. It was their first time seeing a big show like this. Kipton liked the colors, but not the loud booms. After the firework show was over we headed back to our room and could you believe it that we both forgot out room key??? And yes we were all in pajamas. We all headed to the front office which to our amazing was packed! Slightly embarrassing.

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I had no idea the value these pictures had until we got home and Taylor and I were scrolling through them. Below Peyton picking her nose.

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Next Peyton sticking her boogers in Ashton’s face!

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Priceless!

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Our room had two queen beds. Taylor and I took one and Ashton and Peyton took the other. We brought a pack n play for Kipton and we all happily shared a bedroom. It really did work out quite well.

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We got to Disneyland a little early. We found out they open the gates early to Main Street, but block off the park until 9am. While in Main Street they had Characters out and of course we had to take pictures with them.

Mister Geppetto from Pinocchio

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Pinocchio was on the run, but stopped to give Peyton a high five and a hug.

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The famous Mickey Mouse

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The gorgeous Minnie Mouse

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First stop was Fantasyland

Waiting in line for our first ride. Peter Pan

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Mad Tea Party Tea Cups

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Dumbo the Flying Elephant

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View of Fantasyland from Dumbo

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You can see the Matterhorn

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Alice in Wonderland

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Disneyland has beautiful flowers everywhere

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Storybook Land Canal Boats

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It’s A Small World I have always enjoyed until this time. They should nickname it the song that never ends : )

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Disney Princess Fantasy Faire where you get to meet 3 Princesses

Princess Tiana from Princess and the Frong

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The beloved Cinderella. Peyton only talked about meeting Cinderella. It was very sweet. Cinderella took extra time for Peyton and just listened to everything Peyton had to say. Mostly showing Cinderella her hair, the heart on her shirt and her pink shoes.

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Next was Ariel from the Little Mermaid

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Other princesses that we didn’t get to meet: Snow White, Aurora, Mulan,, Belle, Pocahontas, Jasmine, and Rapunzel

We also went on Pinocchio's Daring Journey

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Followed by Snow Whites Scary Adventures

Poor Kipton. He looked scared before we even got started

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I’m not sure which ride this is, but that is how Kipton went through all the rides whether he sat with me or Taylor. We didn’t realize that some many of the rides we really dark with loud sounds and neon lights.

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We even got to meet Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother

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Then we boarded the little raft that took us to Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyers Island. It was pretty neat over there.

Treehouses

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Forts

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Remember this from Pirates of the Caribbean?

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Bridges

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Caves and Tunnels to explore

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Pirates Lair isn’t complete with our treasure. I love how this picture looks like Peyton got busted trying to steal it.

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We then hopped over to ride Pirates of the Caribbean.

 

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I looked over at the Kipton and he had fallen asleep

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Of course we had to make time for the Parade!

Genie

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Aladdin

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Ariel with her tail

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Donald Duck

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Peyton loved these girls with their big dresses

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Snow White and Aurora looking at Rapunzel

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Rapunzel's tower

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Cinderella and Belle

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Peter Pan waved to US!

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Mary Poppins Stepping Chimney Sweepers

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After the parade we headed over to Astro Orbitor

Kipton being Silly

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Later in the evening Ashton got a tummy ache so Taylor carried him for a little bit while we waited in line for Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. We arrived at Disneyland around 8:30am and left just before 10pm. These kids were troopers!

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The next morning we headed over to Pixie Hollow to meet Tinkerbell.

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Over at California Adventures we caught a 25 minute show of Disney Jr. which was like a little mini show of Little Einstein's, Pirates,  Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Handy Manny.

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Everyone had to sit on the floor and through out the show bubbles, streamers and confetti fell to the floor.

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We got to meet Mr. Incredible!

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Believe it or not Ashton rode the Tower of Terror. Although he talks about how brave he was and will tell you all about the ride. If you ask him if he will go back on it he will say no. To me this is the scariest ride in both parks

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Kipton didn’t care for the tea cups so we sat this one out. Taylor really had that lady bug spinning.

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Bumbin Bugs!

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While we waiting for Taylor who was waiting in line for California Screamin I took the kids on a carousel ride.

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California Screamin’ shoots you off like a bullet out of a gun. We got to watch the launch!

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We went and rode The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s Undersea Adventure and although the ride wasn’t very dark, Kipton still assumed the position.

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The Little Mermaid was my favorite movie when I was a kids so this was neat for me.

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I had to bribe Ashton to stand with Captain Hook. He thought he was going to be mean.

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad which for those of you who haven’t been to DL in like a roller coaster. Very fun. It turned out to be Ashton’s favorite ride. Ashton and I went on first and then Taylor and Peyton. They had a different experience then we did. They got stuck at the top and had to wait quite some time. Taylor had to carry Peyton down the track.

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Goofy!

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This is wear Kipton took his nap the second day.We stopped on a bridge over the Grizzy River Run. Got some cotton candy and tipped the stroller back and just watched all the rafts going through the river.

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So cute!

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Ashton and I in line waiting for on turn on the river.

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This was a very wet ride and you can tell by my pants and a little scary in parts. Ashton a new thrill seeker loved it!

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Peyton loved it the first time, but not the second. Not sure why either.

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Not my best photography, but here is Taylor on Splash Moutain. I was lucky to even get him. Those boats came shooting out so quickly it was to see him and take a picture within seconds.Taylor is in the middle.

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One of the last rides, The many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

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Kipton really did have fun. Look how happy he is. He is jumping!

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Last, but not least…Pluto!

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We personally got to meet 13 characters which I think was pretty good!

Rides the whole family got to ride

Disneyland Rides

Alice in Wonderland

Astro Orbitor

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (except Kipton)

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Disneyland Railroad

Disney Princess Fantasy Faire

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

Gadget Go Coaster (Kipton’s first roller coaster)

Haunted Mansion

Indiana Jones Adventures (Just Taylor and Myself)

It’s a Small Word

Mad Tea Party

The Many Adventures of Winne the Pooh

Mr. Toads Wild Ride

Peter Pan Flight

Pinocchio's Daring Journey

Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island

Pirates of the Caribbean

Pixie Hollow – Tinkerbell

Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin

Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough

Snow White’s Scary Adventures

Space Mountain ( Only Taylor, Liz, and Ashton)

Splash Mountain ( Taylor only)

Star Tours ( Liz and Ashton only)

Storybook Land Canal Boats

Tarzans Treehouse

California Adventures Rides

California Screamin (Taylor only)

Disney Junior Live on Stage

Francis’ Ladybug Boogie

Grizzly River Run (Not Kipton

King Triton’s Carousel (Liz and the Kids only)

The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

Tuck and Roll Drive Em Buggies

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Taylor, Liz, Ashton only )