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What a shame they sandwiched you in like that - we were lucky and weren't too bad when we rode it a few weeks ago. I love Alice in Wonderland, it's one of my favourites at Disneyland!
Alice really is a cute ride and we'll get to try it again.
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Great shots of the rides!
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When we were there last, I wondered what this ride was. Now I know, thanks! I love the little Casey train wandering through the park too. It is so cute. I agree with you about some of the areas/rides making you feel like you are back in 1955.
I just kept thinking about Walt visiting this park often, and that transported me in time. it!
GREAT photos of IASW I just love how they incorporated the Disney Characters into their corresponding countries. It works so well because they took the time to make them look as much as the original dolls as possible.
I had the same thought about the incorporation of the Disney characters. Disney!
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So glad you got to ride so much, and with little wait time too! I haven't been on the canal boats since 1998, and I loved it so much then. I can't wait to ride again, even though I'm a little scared that I won't like what I see. I'm a bit of a "never change it" person... But I love all the little miniatures so much, especially with the use of plants. So sweet!
I'm usually a little reluctant about change, but so much keeps changing at WDW that I'm beginning to adjust.
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I agree that Storybook Land Canal Boats is a cute nostalgic ride, and I'm glad I rode it, but I won't feel any great need to do so on future trips. I didn't like sitting with my back to half the displays. I wish the boats were more like IaSW. Alice in Wonderland is such a cute ride! I loved how it was on two levels.
I totally agree. The boats were the problem as the seating didn't allow for easy viewing of the miniatures on both sides of the boat.
I'm loving your pictures. I can't wait to start planning with my MIL. They want to take us as a family vacation and I think we can convenience her the DL would be just as fun as WDW. Can't wait to see more.
I definitely think that DLR would make for a great family vacations, especially with little ones. The two parks are much more compact and so close together.
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I love Storybook Land Canals! I feel like there are some many little details, it is hard to see everything! I think that neat little hut/cottage is part of Alice's village. Speaking of Alice, glad you enjoyed the Alice in Wonderland ride.
Your last 3 rides seem very nostalgic to me. It is great to see Walt's hand in the rides at Disneyland. I would feel like Walt is still there hiding somewhere.
Caught up. I love your trip reports. I have never been to CA. Living on East Coast, I am doubtful we will ever get to go, so I love living vicariously through wonderful trip reports like yours! Like you, I wear out my camera taking pics of everything--especially with new experiences.
I felt that it was a tight squeeze on the Storybook Land boats too but I guess they do want to keep the line moving as quick as possible. You still captured some great pics! I loved the Alice in Wonderland ride at DL, it really is a throwback to the old rides at WDW!
Your pictures came out great considering that you were smushed in like that! What a shame because that really is a cute attraction!!. I Alice as well and you are right. There is definitely a nostalgic feel to Fantasyland in DL.
WOW, can't believe all the additions to Storybook Canal! Not only is the Frozen section new, so is Aladin and Little Mermaid - at least since I last rode it. I'm now trying to remember what else was in that ride, as I know it was more than just Snow White & Cinderella.....
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Still more ongoing fun and new experiences for you in FL! That is too cool with Monstro the whale as you begin the ride through his mouth!
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I love Storybook Land Canals! I feel like there are some many little details, it is hard to see everything! I think that neat little hut/cottage is part of Alice's village. Speaking of Alice, glad you enjoyed the Alice in Wonderland ride.
That does ring a bell, so I'm making a note that this is from Alice in Wonderland. The Alice in Wonderland ride was one I'd paid little attention to prior to the trip, but enjoyed so much once I'd ridden it.
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Your last 3 rides seem very nostalgic to me. It is great to see Walt's hand in the rides at Disneyland. I would feel like Walt is still there hiding somewhere.
I think all of Fantasyland is so nostalgic and here and later New Orleans Square really made me feel like I was where Walt had been. I did get a sense of him everywhere at DL.
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I loved the pictures you were able to get. Such classic Disney. I loved the Alice in Wonderland ride!
Caught up. I love your trip reports. I have never been to CA. Living on East Coast, I am doubtful we will ever get to go, so I love living vicariously through wonderful trip reports like yours! Like you, I wear out my camera taking pics of everything--especially with new experiences.
Can't wait for next installment!
Thank you so much! I love seeing places that others are visiting whether I'll ever make it there or not. You are definitely a photographer after my own heart.
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I felt that it was a tight squeeze on the Storybook Land boats too but I guess they do want to keep the line moving as quick as possible. You still captured some great pics! I loved the Alice in Wonderland ride at DL, it really is a throwback to the old rides at WDW!
When we get to go back, I would probably ride this again, but not worry about taking photos. Instead I'd just absorb all the great guide info and keep looking in every direction.
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Your pictures came out great considering that you were smushed in like that! What a shame because that really is a cute attraction!!. I Alice as well and you are right. There is definitely a nostalgic feel to Fantasyland in DL.
I had envisioned the ride a little differently from the video on the Disney Parks Blog. That cameraman had the advantage of facing forward, which I did not. Fantasyland really made me feel that I was finally in the DL of my youth.
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I just love how they incorporated the Disney Characters into their corresponding countries. It works so well because they took the time to make them look as much as the original dolls as possible.
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I so much prefer the DL one. WDW could use a few pointers from them! 
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