Disneyland/NASCAR - Terri & Cheryl - FINISHED 3/25
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Tink and co. · 03-10-2005, 05:19 PM

Another great update! I had heard that a lot of stuff was down for rehab, and it sure sounds like it! Sometime try the Story Book ride at night. Its all lit up with twinkle lights and looks really cool, umm and the ducks are sleeping!

**LizardCop** · 03-10-2005, 06:01 PM

Great updates and pictures!!!!

snoozy · 03-10-2005, 07:02 PM

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the pictures

GATechGal · 03-11-2005, 09:28 AM

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When we went under the train station, it was like we’d entered a Twilight Zone episode… everything was familiar, but different. We walked up Main Street and the buildings seemed shorter to me.

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I thought the same thing. And everything is SO MUCH CLOSER together. I's like WDW that got put into the dryer and shrunk. I'm glad ya'll got to see the Castle. When we were there last Aug. it was TOTALLY covered.

Phoebe_Cates · 03-11-2005, 10:17 AM

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When we went under the train station, it was like we’d entered a Twilight Zone episode… everything was familiar, but different. We walked up Main Street and the buildings seemed shorter to me.

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I thought the same thing. And everything is SO MUCH CLOSER together. I's like WDW that got put into the dryer and shrunk. I'm glad ya'll got to see the Castle. When we were there last Aug. it was TOTALLY covered.

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HOW UPSETTING!!!

Diz · 03-11-2005, 08:20 PM

Wow! It does sound the same - but different. I can't wait to see it.

How

you were upgraded to the Executive level. I

when that happens! It's always a great surprise. Free drinks and brekfast - now how can you go wrong. And not a bad view from the lounge!

I love all of your photos. It looks like you're really enjoying your time together in a new Dplace!

**Colexis Mom** · 03-12-2005, 07:33 AM

Great updates Terri and Cheryl

Love all the pictures

Glad you're having a great time

More please

**DebiDebiDebi** · 03-12-2005, 10:32 AM

The thing I found interesting is the way it feels. Disneyland has a kind of "I'm Home" feeling. Unless you have experienced it, it is hard to describe!

Fantasmic! kid · 03-12-2005, 12:39 PM

/\ Exactly! That's what makes DL better then MK
You go to DL and you feel all swallowed up in magic, you go to MK and it's got the feeling of any other theme park across america

**DrDolphin** · 03-12-2005, 01:31 PM

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/\ Exactly! That's what makes DL better then MK
You go to DL and you feel all swallowed up in magic, you go to MK and it's got the feeling of any other theme park across america

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I know I will probably get snipped at for this --- but MK has the home feeling for me - while DL felt like another theme park. I did not feel swallowed up in the magic - I felt like I was in a theme park - not that there was no magic - but not nearly the magic of the lands as I do when I am at WDW.

Annabel · 03-12-2005, 02:44 PM

I'm all caught up and have really enjoyed both of your reports so far

Your photos are wonderful, I haven't seen that many of DL. One day I'd like to visit. Looking forward to more.

Annabel

Tink and co. · 03-12-2005, 06:08 PM

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/\ Exactly! That's what makes DL better then MK
You go to DL and you feel all swallowed up in magic, you go to MK and it's got the feeling of any other theme park across america

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I know I will probably get snipped at for this --- but MK has the home feeling for me - while DL felt like another theme park. I did not feel swallowed up in the magic - I felt like I was in a theme park - not that there was no magic - but not nearly the magic of the lands as I do when I am at WDW.

[/ QUOTE ] Terri, I think I know what you mean, but I feel exactly opposite of you! All of my memories, smells, feelings, are all tied to DL. While I enjoyed WDW as a whole, and I will go back, I missed visiting with the older cms on mainstreet and riding in Walt's Fire Engine, and I really missed New Orleans Square. MK felt like a copy of DL (I guess it is.) to me. My son kept saying MK didn't smell right to him! I'm guessing your memories are tied with Florida. I enjoyed the overall resort feel of WDW and the other 3 parks were awesome. I'm anxious to visit other Disney theme parks and make comparisons. It's so much fun. For instance we really prefered Thunder Mountain at the MK, and I enjoyed the differences on Peter Pan...this could just keep my brain busy for hours!

loobyoxlip · 03-12-2005, 08:19 PM

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/\ Exactly! That's what makes DL better then MK
You go to DL and you feel all swallowed up in magic, you go to MK and it's got the feeling of any other theme park across america

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I know I will probably get snipped at for this --- but MK has the home feeling for me - while DL felt like another theme park. I did not feel swallowed up in the magic - I felt like I was in a theme park - not that there was no magic - but not nearly the magic of the lands as I do when I am at WDW.

[/ QUOTE ] Terri, I think I know what you mean, but I feel exactly opposite of you! All of my memories, smells, feelings, are all tied to DL. While I enjoyed WDW as a whole, and I will go back, I missed visiting with the older cms on mainstreet and riding in Walt's Fire Engine, and I really missed New Orleans Square. MK felt like a copy of DL (I guess it is.) to me. My son kept saying MK didn't smell right to him! I'm guessing your memories are tied with Florida. I enjoyed the overall resort feel of WDW and the other 3 parks were awesome. I'm anxious to visit other Disney theme parks and make comparisons. It's so much fun. For instance we really prefered Thunder Mountain at the MK, and I enjoyed the differences on Peter Pan...this could just keep my brain busy for hours!

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I think that's it; I feel the same way about DL b/c that was our first Disney experience. When we go to DL it feels like going 'home' to us. I still haven't quite gotten used to MK at WDW. I much prefer DL - and I think it's all b/c my very first Disney experience was there.

Terri, I can't believe you guys chose a non-swinging car on the Sun Wheel

I even got my mom on a swinging car and she's a big chicken, but she was OK except for a yelp or two where she thought we were falling into the lake below

Love your report; and those nachos look SO good. We shall definitely have to go there next month!!

Fantasmic! kid · 03-12-2005, 08:44 PM

"Terri, I can't believe you guys chose a non-swinging car on the Sun Wheel

I even got my mom on a swinging car and she's a big chicken, but she was OK except for a yelp or two where she thought we were falling into the lake below

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Terri's not alone when it comes to the "wheel of terror"

BTW, everyone seems to be hinting that which ever DL/MK type park is the one that they fall in love with..... I would think that would be true, but that is not how it worked for me. My first Disney type park ever was MK, even though I live in southern CA. I also think part of the reason why DL felt like just another theme park to you terri, is because EVERYTHING was down for rehab. When it's not like that, DL is allot more beautiful. Check out the newly opened Tiki Room to see what I mean (wasn't it all in tarps when you were there?)

However, I must admit, I think that "home" sort of smell that us DL folks all know and love is the LA smog

Tink and co. · 03-12-2005, 10:54 PM

Kid, you are too funny! I grew up in So. Cal. so maybe I do miss the smog, although it gets pretty bad here too! Actually, I think my son missed the Churro smell. They were hard to find at WDW, and he is a serious snacker!