California 2008: Day 3 - Disneyland
Jan. 23rd, 2008 09:52 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
slycatSo, today started out with the over-indulgent breakfast supplied by IHOP. Many meats and endless pancakes covered in delicious syrup and white foamy butter were consumed. Having filled up on food, we ventured off to Disneyland.
Got there shortly after 12noon due to traffic, but once there, the park was pretty empty. However, when we did get there, we found that the Haunted Mansion was closed and also The Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones and Splash Mountain were all closed so we ended up going on Space Mountain (which was absolutely awesome) followed by Star Tours which was identical to the one in Florida. However, by this time the Indiana Jones ride had opened so we went on that. Was a very enjoyable ride save for the hysterically screaming girls. We then found that Splash Mountain was running and so decided to do that next. I was concerned about getting my electricals wet so we picked up a plastic bag from the candy store before going on the ride. I was very glad we did as we got absolutely soaked to the bone on Splash Mountain. It wasn't helped by the fact that I was only in a t-shirt and jeans and the weather was rapidly getting cooler (and the clouds were getting darker). The Pirates ride was still not open by this time so we figured we would get the monorail to Downtown Disney for some food, and I would get a hoodie as it was now starting to rain pretty heavily. Ended up hitting two birds with one stoe by going to the Rainforest Cafe. Had a tasty pasta dish and bought a green hoodie in the souvenir shop as they were on sale. Headed back though all the shops of Downtown Disney before getting back to the park where we found that Pirates was finally open. Following the ride, we had a wonder around the park, ended up going on Space Mountain again before going home.
On the whole, the park was fun, however mostly due to the weather, it didn't quite have the same atmosphere as the Florida parks did when I went in 2000. The passes we got allowed us two visits for the price of one as long as they are redeemed within 30 days of purchase so we may revisit on the Wednesday after FC if Hunter can get the time off work.
After Disney, not really done much other than watch TV and write this entry. I'm feeling rather tired (and also bothered by comments in a co-worker's Livejournal about work) and need to make sure I get up early (this shouldn't be a problem) as I need to ensure I'm packed and ready for FC. To be honest, it's not really sunk in that I'm going to FC yet. Hopefully the feeling will sink in when I'm actually there.
Got there shortly after 12noon due to traffic, but once there, the park was pretty empty. However, when we did get there, we found that the Haunted Mansion was closed and also The Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones and Splash Mountain were all closed so we ended up going on Space Mountain (which was absolutely awesome) followed by Star Tours which was identical to the one in Florida. However, by this time the Indiana Jones ride had opened so we went on that. Was a very enjoyable ride save for the hysterically screaming girls. We then found that Splash Mountain was running and so decided to do that next. I was concerned about getting my electricals wet so we picked up a plastic bag from the candy store before going on the ride. I was very glad we did as we got absolutely soaked to the bone on Splash Mountain. It wasn't helped by the fact that I was only in a t-shirt and jeans and the weather was rapidly getting cooler (and the clouds were getting darker). The Pirates ride was still not open by this time so we figured we would get the monorail to Downtown Disney for some food, and I would get a hoodie as it was now starting to rain pretty heavily. Ended up hitting two birds with one stoe by going to the Rainforest Cafe. Had a tasty pasta dish and bought a green hoodie in the souvenir shop as they were on sale. Headed back though all the shops of Downtown Disney before getting back to the park where we found that Pirates was finally open. Following the ride, we had a wonder around the park, ended up going on Space Mountain again before going home.
On the whole, the park was fun, however mostly due to the weather, it didn't quite have the same atmosphere as the Florida parks did when I went in 2000. The passes we got allowed us two visits for the price of one as long as they are redeemed within 30 days of purchase so we may revisit on the Wednesday after FC if Hunter can get the time off work.
After Disney, not really done much other than watch TV and write this entry. I'm feeling rather tired (and also bothered by comments in a co-worker's Livejournal about work) and need to make sure I get up early (this shouldn't be a problem) as I need to ensure I'm packed and ready for FC. To be honest, it's not really sunk in that I'm going to FC yet. Hopefully the feeling will sink in when I'm actually there.
