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Just getting caught up! You've packed in a lot so far. Looks like you had a great view of WoC! We did the dinner package during the 1/2 marathon weekend last year but still had a terrible time trying to see the show. We ended up with our kids (ages 8 and 6) on our shoulders for the whole thing, which meant it wasn't very enjoyable for DH and me!
I love the details in Bug Land. There are so many little clever touches and I notice something new every time!
Great report so far! I haven't been to DL since 1991, so it's completely changed now. I agree about the front entrance to California Adventure. I like the old entrance better... and now I'll never have a chance to see it.
Here are a few more pictures from the area surrounding the Alice in Wonderland ride:
One of the things I'd read about before the trip was that the bathrooms near the Alice in Wonderland attraction were different from any other bathroom you'd ever see. I knew I had to check it out! I just hoped nobody walked in while I was getting photos of the inside of a bathroom. Luckily, it was Magic Morning and nobody did!
I must been quite a sight, trying to line this shot up just right!
Up next was one of Walt's favorites: the Matterhorn! I was looking forward to this one, knowing that this was such a ground-breaking roller coaster in its day. It just opened after refurbishment, so we expected a nice smooth ride...
We got into the first line we saw, and then I remembered that there are two queues, one on the Fantasyland side and one on the Tomorrowland side. As soon as we jumped into one side, I could see that queue on the other side only had a few people in it. We'd already passed through the turnstiles, though, so we stayed put. It didn't take long before we were on our way.
Talk about bumpy! I didn't really enjoy the ride, and though we'd originally planned to give the other side a try, we decided to skip it for now.
Dumbo was nearby, and we were going to skip it, but what with it being a walk-on and all, we couldn't resist! We each got our own flying elephant, choosing purple, in honor of our youngest daughter!
Here a few photos of the view:
We had time for one more ride before we had to head back up Main Street to check in for our tour. There was something else I wanted to see in person, so we headed for the carousel.
Jingles, the special horse dedicated to Julie Andrews
This looks a lot like Dumbo's exit sign!
We'd done everything we had planned to do in Fantasyland, except Casey Jr. train ride and the Storybookland Canal Boats, both of which weren't running. Hopefully we'd get a chance to ride them later...
Up next: more photos and the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour
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Yay, you started!! So far, it's bringing back some great memories from last year. You guys sure packed in a TON of stuff on your first day - and the first hour of the next day. Whew!
I know which bathroom you speak of.... and I'm pretty sure I used that bathroom every single day of my trip last year - even during the race!
You know, we tried to take it a little easier than we normally would, but it was such a short trip, and we had so much to see!
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You have me SO excited for my trip to DL in December! Thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to ride Mr Toad--it was my favorite ride as a child!
I have a picture of my brother on that ride back in 1980. It was fun to ride it again!
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I love all the old Fantasyland rides at DL, especially Mr Toad! I've got to re-familiarize myself with the layout of this park before my trip next summer. It's so weird to be lost there... familiar sights all around, but they're in the wrong place!
This is especially true in Tomorrowland. We said, "Why is Star Tours where Space Mt. is supposed to be?!?"
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More great updates and pictures!
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Wow, what a great time you're having so far!
It was a really wonderful trip!
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Just getting caught up! You've packed in a lot so far. Looks like you had a great view of WoC! We did the dinner package during the 1/2 marathon weekend last year but still had a terrible time trying to see the show. We ended up with our kids (ages 8 and 6) on our shoulders for the whole thing, which meant it wasn't very enjoyable for DH and me!
I love the details in Bug Land. There are so many little clever touches and I notice something new every time!
I'll have more bug's land pics from our last day!
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I am loving your trip report, can't wait for more!
Thanks for reading!
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Great report so far! I haven't been to DL since 1991, so it's completely changed now. I agree about the front entrance to California Adventure. I like the old entrance better... and now I'll never have a chance to see it.
Oh well, they didn't check with us before they changed it!
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Sorry you didn't like Matterhorn. It is a bit bumpy, but we enjoyed it (though we rode only the Fantasyland side). We have never ridden the Canal Boats, so I'll be interested to see if you get to ride them later.
How cool about the bathrooms! (There's a sentence I never thought I'd write)
I love all your pictures, they are really making this TR special! I have only been to DL once and don't remember much, so I'm seeing it through your eyes. Can't wait to read more
All the Duffy photos are so cute! Yes, isn't Matterhorn bumpy? I rode on the Fantasyland side and wanted to try the other side, but decided against it. It wasn't as exciting as I'd hoped. But still a must-do ride (with some Excedrin!) due to the history.
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Sorry that the Matahorn was a bit more bumpy then you had thought...but at least you rode it once. Love the "Alice" bathrooms, those doors are just too cool. Seems like Duffy is having a great time. Love the view from Dumbo. Can't wait to hear about your tour.
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