Disneyland!

Disneyland really is the happiest place on Earth! Or at least it's tied with Disney World! It was a perfect day for Disney yesterday and we weren't the only ones who thought so. The place was packed with people spending their spring break in this magical place. The crowds were a little much but they offered a lot in the way of people watching. We saw some interesting people.

The day started off in line for Space Mountain. It was a good move on our part because the wait was less than an hour but we were in front of a really obnoxious family. They kept yelling and bumping into us. Space Mountain was fun and a lot like Space Mountain in Disney World. Next stop was lunch. But only after taking a few picture of the castle. The castle in Disneyland is a lot smaller. I noticed on the map (We didn't actually have a map until the day was more than half way over) that it was sleeping beauty's castle while I think the one is Disney World is Cinderella's castle. We had lunch and then were off to find more rides to ride. We tried Pirates of the Caribbean but when we couldn't even find the end of the line we abandoned that idea for the time. We got in line for Splash Mountain. It was suppose to be a 2 hour wait but it think it would have been more like a 3 hour wait. During this wait we saw lots of intresting people. Starting with this lady in front of us wearing a leather jacket. Now I don't think it was a real leather jacket but it was hot out. It was around 85 degrees and we spent a good part of the line directly in the sun. She was not dressed apropriately for a water ride or a day at Disneyland. We also saw a lot of people wearing rompers. I'm not really sure why these are the style this season. The are a one piece short and shirt outfit and not attractive on anyone. At one point I saw a whole family sporting the look. A mom, and her 2 daughters all three wearing the romper. The line was long but had some entertainment. Luckily, about an hour and half into it, this lady stopped and asked if we wanted their fast passes. We weren't saying no to that so we hopped in the fast pass line and got on the ride much quicker. We were lucky enough to be in the front and I was in the very front of the log flume. I was soaked. I picked my purse up just in time before it got soaked like my right foot. I was so wet, I'm afraid you could see my underwear through my shorts. The next important stop was for Mickey Mouse ice cream. It was delish too.

One of the things I was really looking forward to on this trip to Disneyland was a picture with a character. I was a little disappointed because not many characters were to be found. When we first got there, we saw Mickey and Goofy. I know I should have wanted my picture with Mickey but come on. I wanted a princess. Then while in line for Space Mountain we saw Buzz Lightyear. I would've definitely gone for a pic with him. In Critter Corner we saw Pooh and Tigger but they've never been my favorites either. I left a little disappointed when no character could be found for my picture.

Next stop was the Haunted Mansion. The wait wasn't bad. It was a little scary at first when you seemed locked in a room that's moving and has a body suspended above you. Then you get on a carriage type ride and go through the house looking a ghosts and ghouls. I wasn't scared but there were a lot of crying children in there. I'm not sure what the point in taking your child on a scary ride is but there were plenty of parents there that didn't feel the same way. The Pirates of Caribbean ride line had finally calmed down and the wait was only about 15 minutes. I had been on the one in Disney World before the movies came out. This one was redone to feature Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. I'm not going to lie there were a couple of times I tried to get Katie to stop the boat so I could jump ship for some gold and Johnny.

It was time for a pick me up in the way of a churro and a diet coke. Now here is where Disneyland has Disney World beat. The churro. I'm fairly certain there are not churro stands all over the park in Disney World like there were in Disneyland. Katie got our churros and I got a fastpass for Thunder Mountain. The churro was soooo good. Cinnamon and crunchy and soft all at the same time. I'm pretty sure that's the only churro I've ever had that didn't come from Taco Bell. While waiting to be able to ride Thunder Mountain, we wandered into fantasyland through the castle. I tried to get someone to take our picture in front of the castle but had no luck. I kept my eyes open for a princess to get my picture made with but had no luck. I did convince Katie to ride the teacups and they were just as fun as I had remembered. There's something about spinning around faster and faster at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

I really wanted to ride the Dumbo ride but the line was crazy long so I settled for the Matterhorn rollercoaster. It was a good one but kind of jerky. Our last ride for the day was Thunder Mountain. Now there is one of these at Disney World. I think that the only time we tried to ride it, it got shut down for some reason. It was definitely a good rollercoaster. It might've been my favorite one all day.

Our last stop for the day was of course the World of Disney gift shop for souvenirs for all my loved ones. Including Sophie, my unborn neice. She's definitely on her way to being spoiled already. I bought her two presents and had a I seen the books they had I might have bought her another. But every girl needs Minnie Mouse ears with her name on it.
All in all, it was a very magical day.
Disneyland where all your dreams come true!

California, California, Here I come!

I'm finally in California for spring break. I feel like I've been planning this trip forever and can't believe it's actually here. Of course I've only been here for maybe an hour and a half. I'm waiting at Katie's apartment for her to get home from class. Then I'll feel like my trip has really started.
My adventure started off with a bang this morning. or maybe I should say a shout. I was waiting in line to check in with the airline and get my boarding pass. They were forming two lines depending on where you were going: Denver or Chicago. Apparently this older man in front of me didn't realize that. He finally got up to the kiosk and started raising quite the fuss. He was yelling that these people who got there 30 minutes after him had already checked in and he was quite upset about it. The man assisting him tried to calm him down but it was not successful. Meanwhile, he was scaring this lady who had never flown before. She didn't want to get on teh plane with him. So the lady assissting her, started telling the older man he was going to be known as the mean old man and no one would want to fly with him. This didn't seem to calm him down either. But he went on his merry way with his boarding pass and we were all on the plane together later. Then when I was going to board the plane I got flagged for what I thought was extra security. I was taken behind this wall to what reminded me of a cubicle. I thought they were going to search my purse and backpack but no they just swabbed my hands for explosive residue. So I guess I look like I make bombs or something. It was weird.
Then the guy sitting next to me was some kind of special agent who had papers where he was escorting a prisoner. Now I never saw the prisoner. I'm just nosy and saw the note he had from teh pilot and the official documents. My nosiness also led me to read this email or text he had on his blackberry. The font was huge it was just inviting me to take a look. He was broken up with over email or text right before the flight attendants told him he had to put all electronic devices up. He was a very nervous guy after that. He played with his phone the rest of the time even though I think they were suppose to be off. Then when we landed he was on it so fast trying to get in contact with the woman. Or at least that's what I'm thinking he was doing.
My day was off to an adventurous start! Sunny California, I'm here and ready for some fun!