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Thanks, everyone, for your comments! Nemo was the biggest surprise of the trip, I think. Now I want to watch more movies under the sea.
But, TNT, I'm sorry you won't be able to experience it. It's tough even for the rest of us. Maybe Disney should offer a special tour before the park opens with special arrangements for those on wheels - but it would be hard to carry anybody down there, too. It's just too narrow. They need new subs with a ramp and a place to park your wheels.
But do see the Dream House and take your time to try everything out. The kitchen has a bunch of fun gadgets and the girls' bedroom mirror where you can choose an outfit and you'll see yourself in it.
And don't miss the "50 Years of Magic." Way cool, especially for me, who grew up here. You can see how much this started out as a neighborhood park where you might see Walt Disney, Art Linkletter, and other Hollywood-types walking around like other neighbors.
Kathy
I was disappointed when they took Lincoln out since I like how they made him look alive. I remember inner space where Star Tour is now and everything else that used to be from 76-90's. But you can't keep the sun from setting so I try to see new light in new things.
I learn through out my life is that is if I'm unable to do it it not a big deal.
About the 50 Years of Magic I seen at the WDW Hollywood Studios it really neat. I hope they bring that to the renovated C.A. and bring Lincoln back into main street.
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Hey! I am caught up and really enjoyed your trip report.
I had to laugh about the cloudy day and getting yourselves going. In sunny California? My one visit there I experienced one of the most violent thunderstorms I have ever seen--a real gully washer that swamped underpasses and stranded motorists. But I chortled over how much coffee it was going to take! I feel that way at work a lot.
Thanks for cluing us in on the Nemo submarines. I was also pleasantly surprised about the Clammobiles at The Seas. And I appreciate your thoughts on DCA and how your opinion has evolved. It will be interesting to see how the Cars Land will affect things (and your opinions!).
Anyway, thanks for sharing your trip with us and I am looking forward to hearing about your December trip.
great finish Rich and Kathy!! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us!!
Thank you! But we're not happy about you beating our Angels. But we still have hope for the Dodgers - the beauty of having a team in both leagues.
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Hey! I am caught up and really enjoyed your trip report.
I had to laugh about the cloudy day and getting yourselves going. In sunny California? My one visit there I experienced one of the most violent thunderstorms I have ever seen--a real gully washer that swamped underpasses and stranded motorists. But I chortled over how much coffee it was going to take! I feel that way at work a lot.
Thanks for cluing us in on the Nemo submarines. I was also pleasantly surprised about the Clammobiles at The Seas. And I appreciate your thoughts on DCA and how your opinion has evolved. It will be interesting to see how the Cars Land will affect things (and your opinions!).
Anyway, thanks for sharing your trip with us and I am looking forward to hearing about your December trip.
It's like Florida being called "The Sunshine State." LOL. SoCal, even though not as sunny as Las Vegas, is a lot sunnier than Florida. But we did laugh at our reaction over the clouds after living in the desert - it felt like we were living in the Northwest again. The cure? Coffee and wine!
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Just finished reading about your wonderful trip! DH and I were there last year around the same time. We celebrated our anniversary 9/13 and my birthday 9/14 so we spent a week with a few days before and after each. It is a great time of year to go! The only heavy crowds are on the weekend. Otherwise, it was relaxful and so much fun just to stroll around and go with the flow.
Glad you were upgraded to pool view. I when magic happens! Thanks for the DLH pics. We've been in the lobby and a few halls, but never saw the rooms before.
Glad you were able to ride NEMO. We waited over an hour to ride. (When my whole Dgang went in June 2007, we waited 2 hours ) you missed Aladdin. It's my favorite DL attraction!
What a relaxing trip! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Finally had a chance to finish! It sounds like you had a wonderful time. Glad you finally got to see Nemo. I'm hoping I won't have to wait too long to see it later this month. I definitely felt that DL was a "locals" park, but I didn't get that sense at the hotel (but I've only stayed at the GC). I enjoyed your TR a lot and am looking forward to your next one, because I hope to visit DL at Christmastime some day!
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Well, I'm hoping for a Dodgers/Red Sox matchup!! Let's hope it all works out that way
Well after last night watching the Phillies beat the Dodgers, we'll have to see. But the Phillies are Rich's childhood team and the Dodgers are mine so it was fun to watch. But I fear it's just not the West Coast's year.
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you missed Aladdin. It's my favorite DL attraction!
What a relaxing trip! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thanks Diz - it was fun. We're hoping that Aladdin re-opens.
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I definitely felt that DL was a "locals" park, but I didn't get that sense at the hotel (but I've only stayed at the GC). I enjoyed your TR a lot and am looking forward to your next one, because I hope to visit DL at Christmastime some day!
Hi Sharon - the GC is definitely a Walt Disney World kinda hotel and that's the beauty of it. You can get a taste of WDW at DL. We really loved the resorts at WDW so we're thrilled to have our own version here. But the DL Hotel can feel quite differently, depending on what's going on. But we really enjoyed it and would stay there again.
And about the GC Christmas trip - had to cancel it but we're hoping to reschedule it during Food & Wine next spring.
sounds like you and your dh had a magical time at the land
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Well after last night watching the Phillies beat the Dodgers, we'll have to see. But the Phillies are Rich's childhood team and the Dodgers are mine so it was fun to watch. But I fear it's just not the West Coast's year.
Thanks Diz - it was fun. We're hoping that Aladdin re-opens.
Hi Sharon - the GC is definitely a Walt Disney World kinda hotel and that's the beauty of it. You can get a taste of WDW at DL. We really loved the resorts at WDW so we're thrilled to have our own version here. But the DL Hotel can feel quite differently, depending on what's going on. But we really enjoyed it and would stay there again.
And about the GC Christmas trip - had to cancel it but we're hoping to reschedule it during Food & Wine next spring.
Thanks everybody!
Kathy
Oh man you should of left it open for me NO just kidding I need a disable room any ways.
We may go up after two of Christmas to see a cousin that will be visiting there.
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