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[DopeyGirl]

Originally Posted by DrDolphin

Tina's face in this pic makes the whole incident with my messy hair seem all the better!

I shudder to think of what Baloo might do to me now that my hair looks like so:

[lauren-roxy]

Great update and wonderful photos Terri!! The Paris Hilton comment had me cracking up!!!

[chezp]

Great updates Terri - I love the way that everyone looks like they're having so much fun in your photos!

[Minnie Lor]

I love this photo. Check out the kid in the 3rd row.


And this is pretty

I love the storyline on this ride - Drink, Drive, Go to jail, then go to He** -- Obviously Paris Hilton hasn't ridden Mr. Toad in awhile.

[Minnie Lor]

And this is a classic

Originally Posted by DrDolphin

Then the characters came around and you could tell the Passporters had arrived -

Great updates Terri!

[DyanKJ130]

Great updates, Terri! the photos!! More please!

[travismom]

Wonderful Update, Terri! Your pics are fantastic.

[POOH]

Great updates Terri. Can't wait to hear more.

[PrincessSharon]

Aaah, memories! Great photos, Terri. We all had so much fun!

[Caldercup]

Originally Posted by DopeyGirl

I shudder to think of what Baloo might do to me now that my hair looks like so:

Well, I think -- if you'd given him *THAT* look that's in the new picture, he wouldn't've DARED mess with your hair!!

Oh, Terri, you're pics are priceless. Love how you captured the hilarity!
Eileen

[disneydani]

Great pics and update...I know you guys are so having a blast!

danielle

[DrDolphin]

DLH Tour

Karen, Tina, Sharon and Janine had kindly offered to allow me to join their tour of the Disneyland hotel - so we headed over there from DCA. Of course - this is where Sarah and I were staying -- but I had not taken many photos (even though I had also been in the main tower while having dinner with Tina and Liz earlier in the week).


Floor mat when you enter the hotel
Karen went and checked us in - and soon we were joined by CM Ryan
While we were waiting for Ryan - I took more photos


Mural when you enter the DLH

Your hosts.... Mickey and Minnie Mouse!

There were photos and memorabilia all over the place and I took lots and lots of photos

One of my favorite Walt photos....

Memorabilia wall - including -


We learned the history of the hotel - how Walt didn't have the money originally - but convinced a friend to build it and manage it. I even found a Hidden Mickey


We went out into the center courtyard - near the old "Marina" - which is now the swimming Neverland pool area.

Looking across the pool toward the Bonita Tower -- our room is one of those baloneys.....

DLH Topiaries

Neverland Pool -



CM Ryan - right at the end of our tour. He took a photo of all of us - I think Tina's posted it before (I want a copy!!!)

After the tour - I headed over to DCA to meet up with Sarah and Emilie. I can't remember where the others went.

Next - Dancing in the streets!

[DrDolphin]

Back at DCA - and Dancing in the streets!

I made it back over to DCA, called Sarah and found out they were headed for the redwood Creek area.
When I found them - Emilie was demonstating her skills in rope swinging..

Looked like such fun - I wish the adults could do it too!
We climbed up on the rope bridges - EMilie and I climbed out on them - but not Sarah...

I think she'd had her fill of high up things earlier in the day.

Sarah and I realized it was almost parade time. We headed over by Paradise pier and found a good place to grab a seat for the parade - and it had enough room for others too. While we were there - I saw a little redheaded boy just sobbing..... His dad was there with another little boy - who I assumed was the younger brother and there was nothing he could do to console the boy.

I started to talk to him and ask why he was crying at Disneyland. I learned he is the middle boy - and was just a little too short for Mulholland Madness - but his big brother got to go - and he was so upset since he had been looking forward to this for a long time. I told him that he now had a reason to tell mom and dad he had to come back to DL -- and he sobbed "No - I don't want to come back". I felt so sad for him.

After a bit - I saw the little boy go over to an ice cream stand near us and return with nothing and more tears. His dad told me that he couldn't make up his mind... awww... I got up and went and bought 2 mickey bars - one for the little boy (I wish I could remember his name - Colin maybe??) and one for his brother. I took the bars to the boys - and I said mickey had heard he was crying and sent the Mickey bars because Mickey didn't want anyone to cry at DL.

Not too much longer - others in teh group called us and met us in our seating area. WHile we were waiting for the parade - some of us RAN down to California Sreamin' for another ride on that fun fun rollercoaster - before heading back for the parade.

Emilie taught Karen and Dawn how to play "Red Light Green Light" - Eileen's take on the directions were pretty much spot on - but much like Buzz lightyear - Karen and Dawn turned this into a contact sport as well -


And then we hopped into a round of Y-M-C-A!


Then the parade started coming down the street!!!

[DrDolphin]

Dancing in the streets

The Cast Members started the parade
And then the floats started by





And then the float with Flik and crew stopped in front of us -

The guys had these springy things on their feet - and they jumped really high...



They had "The Sarge" out yelling instructions to the crowd -- and eventually getting a group of us (yes - I said US - as in me) out dancing in the street - I had a great time -and I am sure there are LOTS of incriminating photos of me boogying - but was having a blast - and frankly didn't care if there were photos!!

After the parade - Sarah, Emilie and I headed back over to MK for the evening - we wanted to ride the Haunted Mansion, and get some dinner --

We headed to Rancho del Zocalo for dinner - it was pretty cold that evening - and after getting my meal - I asked at CM to come and light the propane heater near our table.
I had the steak tacos - it was ok

I don't remember what Sarah and Emilie had - but I know we were all quickly fading and we decided to head for MSUSA to catch the fireworks and then leave for the evening.

We saw the fireworks again, from MSUSA with Liz, Robin, Cindy and Janine (we ran into a couple of them - and called others) - had some of the best hot chocolate I've had in a long time (thanks Roomie!!!) and ran into most of the girls headed into the park for the evening - looks like they were all very.... HAPPY. Yep - that's the word. Happy... pink cheeks and noses and all. We said goodbye to most of the girls - at least those that were leaving in the morning - a few of us were staying one more additional day - but not in Disney resorts.

On the way out - Sarah wanted to show me some of the sight gags on MSUSA - like

The painless dentist....

We also stopped by the Emporium and saw one of the artists drawing the background for someone's watch - it was amazing to see this being developed -


On the way out of the park for the evening - we stopped and asked a CM to take a picture or two -

We headed back to the room, settled into bed and were all asleep very quickly.

Next - last day in DL

[disneydani]

Fabulous update!
Kudo's to you for trying to cheer up Colin...hope the Mickey Bar did the trick.
I think it is great you had a blast 'shaking your booty' down the streets of DL!
Looking forward to more...

danielle

danielle