I have not been here in a few days due to the busy holiday season. Things have slowed down so I thought I would take you on a trip with me to Disneyland with us this past summer. I will start with day 1 which is the day we leave home to head to California.
This day is very exciting for us. My mom, aunt, youngest son and I all piled in the van and headed on our way to Kingman Arizona which is where we stop for the night. It is tradition and we like to break the traveling time up.
We went through Gallup, New Mexico again this year because it is a better way to travel. We like the freeway. The other way is just too slow with the two lane traffic.
We got to Kingman and went to eat at Cracker Barrel. It was absolutely yummy. We usually go to Golden Corral but wanted something different this year.
Then we went to our room at Days Inn at Kingman East. We had a nice room that was pretty big. We went to K-mart and shopped a bit and then to the room to chill and talk about arriving in California the next day.
I will be back soon to tell you more about our wonderful trip which was one of the best Disney vacations we have ever had.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Splash Mountain: Just Before the Drop
I have not been on this blog in a while so decided to just add a fun video here. I will soon edit this blog and make it more appealing too. I plan to come here more often in the near future to tell of all our Disney adventures summer 2014
One of our favorite rides is Splash Mountain. The ride doesn't move at a super fast speed but it does move too fast to video any of the attraction. I know people do it but I really do not know how. I like to enjoy the ride and just don't fine time to tape. I also worry about my camera getting wet.
One time though while on the ride it broke down for a while so I was able to get a little bit of footage. this is right before you head up for the big drop.
Well this was not the only time we've been stranded on the ride but it was the longest time and the only time we've been stranded in a good video spot where I could get my camera out and back in time.
We loved these critters so much. My sons always thought they were so sweet.
So I hope you kick back and enjoy the ride even if it is a short ride.
I have not yet figured out how to link a youtube video so for now you will have to copy and paste to see the video.
http://youtu.be/c7WdOp1QDxI
One of our favorite rides is Splash Mountain. The ride doesn't move at a super fast speed but it does move too fast to video any of the attraction. I know people do it but I really do not know how. I like to enjoy the ride and just don't fine time to tape. I also worry about my camera getting wet.
One time though while on the ride it broke down for a while so I was able to get a little bit of footage. this is right before you head up for the big drop.
Well this was not the only time we've been stranded on the ride but it was the longest time and the only time we've been stranded in a good video spot where I could get my camera out and back in time.
We loved these critters so much. My sons always thought they were so sweet.
So I hope you kick back and enjoy the ride even if it is a short ride.
I have not yet figured out how to link a youtube video so for now you will have to copy and paste to see the video.
http://youtu.be/c7WdOp1QDxI
Monday, December 17, 2012
Disneyland Resort Adventures
As I am getting used to blogging I am finding it a lot of fun. I
decided to create a blog about my favorite place to be, Disney Resort in
Anaheim, California. I think it is important to provide a little
background about my experience at this wonderful place.
I went to Disneyland a lot when I was a child and teenager. Back before it became a resort. I had gone with my family several times. This was back when there was The People Mover, Paddle Boats and Adventures Through Innerspace. You did not pay an admission price, you bought tickets for the rides. Back then you could enjoy the atmosphere without paying to ride the attractions. The last time I went as a kid was when I was 14, in 1977. The new ride was Space Mountain. My best friend went with us to Disneyland and we loved it! I was not able to go again until 1988, there were several changes. For one there were no longer tickets. You had to pay admission to get in. It was the first time we went for two days in a row too. That was very exciting. When we were there this visit Star Tours had taken place of Adventures to InnerSpace and Splash Mountain was being constructed. Captain EO starring Michael Jackson was also a huge hit.
I was not able to go to Disneyland again until July of 2003, WOW were there a lot of changes. Disneyland was now Disney Resort with another theme park and shopping district. Months before we went I got a free video that told all about the resort. My mom and I were excited because we knew how fun it was at Disneyland. The boys were excited for the new adventure but not really prepared for what was to come. The Disney video was one of our most watched shows for months before we left.
That wonderful day in July arrived and we were on our way to Disneyland. We left Cortez and spent the night in Kingman, Arizona. The next day we headed to Anaheim were we stayed at The Fairfield Resort, just down the street from the main gate. We unpacked our luggage and headed to the parks. My boys were so excited. Their first ride ever was The Matterhorn. They loved it. That night we were able to ride Pirates of the Caribbean twice and Haunted Mansion. We walked around and took it all in. It was a short night but quite the initiation to this new adventure.
There were several changes other than the new park, Disney's California Adventure Park, and the shopping distirict Downtown Disney District. Sadly the Country Bear Jamboree was no longer in the park. Now in Critter Country is The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Splash Mountain is now open, the People Mover is gone along with the Sky Ride. I do not remember when the last time is that I rode America The Beautiful but it was gone too. Thee is also Indiana Jones which was not there in 1988. We also had a four day hopper pass which would get us into both parks for four days. Downtown Disney is free.
I will stop there with my adventures. Please ask me any questions and make comments, share your magical experiences. That is why I am creating this blog, for people to share their Disney adventures. I will share more soon and look forward to hearing your stories.
I went to Disneyland a lot when I was a child and teenager. Back before it became a resort. I had gone with my family several times. This was back when there was The People Mover, Paddle Boats and Adventures Through Innerspace. You did not pay an admission price, you bought tickets for the rides. Back then you could enjoy the atmosphere without paying to ride the attractions. The last time I went as a kid was when I was 14, in 1977. The new ride was Space Mountain. My best friend went with us to Disneyland and we loved it! I was not able to go again until 1988, there were several changes. For one there were no longer tickets. You had to pay admission to get in. It was the first time we went for two days in a row too. That was very exciting. When we were there this visit Star Tours had taken place of Adventures to InnerSpace and Splash Mountain was being constructed. Captain EO starring Michael Jackson was also a huge hit.
I was not able to go to Disneyland again until July of 2003, WOW were there a lot of changes. Disneyland was now Disney Resort with another theme park and shopping district. Months before we went I got a free video that told all about the resort. My mom and I were excited because we knew how fun it was at Disneyland. The boys were excited for the new adventure but not really prepared for what was to come. The Disney video was one of our most watched shows for months before we left.
That wonderful day in July arrived and we were on our way to Disneyland. We left Cortez and spent the night in Kingman, Arizona. The next day we headed to Anaheim were we stayed at The Fairfield Resort, just down the street from the main gate. We unpacked our luggage and headed to the parks. My boys were so excited. Their first ride ever was The Matterhorn. They loved it. That night we were able to ride Pirates of the Caribbean twice and Haunted Mansion. We walked around and took it all in. It was a short night but quite the initiation to this new adventure.
There were several changes other than the new park, Disney's California Adventure Park, and the shopping distirict Downtown Disney District. Sadly the Country Bear Jamboree was no longer in the park. Now in Critter Country is The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Splash Mountain is now open, the People Mover is gone along with the Sky Ride. I do not remember when the last time is that I rode America The Beautiful but it was gone too. Thee is also Indiana Jones which was not there in 1988. We also had a four day hopper pass which would get us into both parks for four days. Downtown Disney is free.
I will stop there with my adventures. Please ask me any questions and make comments, share your magical experiences. That is why I am creating this blog, for people to share their Disney adventures. I will share more soon and look forward to hearing your stories.
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