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I've always wondered what the Sheraton Anaheim is like, having driven past and now I know!
thanks!
It is a nice hotel, but still a little too far for my taste.
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I love the canvas prints that you put up at home! Funny how your pictures were so close to the hotel's!
I know and I had taken my photos before ever even seeing these, so I wasn't even trying.
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Love your photos!!
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Love the pics above the bed!
Kate
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All caught up! Nice prints you made, how clever are you? And congrats on upcoming trip, sounds like fun!
I was happy with how they turned out.
I am excited for the trip, but I have a lot going on and to do before I get to go, so I need to enjoy each moment.
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Most of the areas he took us around to were outside areas.
It really is a beautiful hotel.
We finally did see a room and WOW….these are huge. I want to say that most of the rooms here are not this big, but these were the only ones we were shown, but I might be wrong.
Of course I have to check out the bathroom.
We then headed back to the lobby area to wait for the rest of the groups.
There was a quick service type food place and a gift shop area as well.
And then we were done! We all loaded back onto the bus and headed back to the GC and we got instructions for the next morning and were let free to do as we wished after that.
Cass and I went back to the room and freshened up and I think she called home…I probably did too. I know at one point she was talking to her daughter via skype and I walked by and I put my fat head in front of the screen and said hi and waved and she was so darn cute and waved back to me all excitedly….just like we have known each other for years. It was so cute.
I think we also then made a dining reservation for tonight. Did not want to chance it this time! We selected Steakhouse 55 and I think we made it for around 8:30, but I could be off on time…it might have been 8.
Tonight we were heading off to California Adventure as they gave us a couple of FP’s for there, and of course, they were to be used in the 5-6 PM hours.
We headed towards Carsland because Cass had heard they have a lighting ceremony each night and we wanted to find out what time it was.
We found a CM and asked and he looked on his schedule and we were given a time.
We also ran into this party going on.
We had a FP for California Screamin, so I believe we headed that way next.
The architecture of the Sheraton Anaheim is very reminiscent of a British style house - I like it. I'm so glad you were able to get reservations at Steakhouse 55.
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The architecture of the Sheraton Anaheim is very reminiscent of a British style house - I like it. I'm so glad you were able to get reservations at Steakhouse 55.
it is. I really liked the looks lof it.
I was happy too, but you know us, nothing goes smoothly...ever!
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The Sheraton looks great. Your evening plans look like a lot of fun as well.
It was nice. And we always had a blast together...we laughed so much that week.
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My brother and his family are staying at that Sheraton this September. I'm going to tell him it looks really nice!
I am going to take the weekend off of posting as I know I have been posting a lot and some need to catch up. I also am so behind at reading. I have started reading a few TR's here, but just haven't been able to post as my time seems to be limited. I'll be back to posting Monday if all goes well!
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I just have to say that ALL of your pictures are so great! I'd love to really learn how to use our good camera. Did you take classes or learn on your own? I am so impressed with the quality
I'm also loving the trip report. We leave for Palm Springs in a week and plan to drive to Anaheim for (sadly) a 1 day trip to DL/DCA. Having never been, I know it's not enough time, but we're guests of another mother/daughter, so I can't push the envelope too much LOL! Any suggestions for a good neighbor hotel nearby if I can somehow talk her into staying a night?
I just have to say that ALL of your pictures are so great! I'd love to really learn how to use our good camera. Did you take classes or learn on your own? I am so impressed with the quality
I'm also loving the trip report. We leave for Palm Springs in a week and plan to drive to Anaheim for (sadly) a 1 day trip to DL/DCA. Having never been, I know it's not enough time, but we're guests of another mother/daughter, so I can't push the envelope too much LOL! Any suggestions for a good neighbor hotel nearby if I can somehow talk her into staying a night?
Thanks. I started by learning on my own and then I did take some classes several years ago and also learned how to do basic editing with photoshop. I have an ode version of photoshop, but it still works for what i do with it. I don't get too fancy.
Thats so sad about only one day. Off site, I would suggest right accross the street, but if it is a last minute decision then they may not have anything available.
California Screamin was down and they told us our FP would be good if it started running again tonight, but the way they said it made it sound like it may be down for the night. We never did go back and check.
We had a second FP and for the life of me, I can’t remember what it was for or if we even used it….maybe I’ll remember later….
We kept moving on.
Me~ Hey! I bet this is where Toy Story Characters meet. Cass~ Yes and you took a picture of Buzz there the other day!
Oh yeah!!!!!
Snack time!
I got the jalapeno and cheese filled pretzel and it was VERY good.
I actually thought it would be spicier than it was, so I was pleasantly surprised and it filled me us just nicely. I think Cass ran off to find a corn dog.
We were now working our way back towards Carsland, as I think we were getting close to the lighting ceremony time. But wait…a parade is coming through! I took a few pictures as we walked.
If you haven’t guessed…..this is a Pixar parade.
We actually did stop for a little bit and watch it go by and so it would be easier for me to take a few pictures.
I think I would get dizzy swinging around on that bar after a while.
We then cut through near Flo’s. This is part of the outdoor eating area…isn’t it so cute?
So we’re walking and talking…we still have a few minutes yet. We decide to walk back a little further to get better pictures of the whole thing and all of a sudden I see Flo’s lights turn on. I quickly turn around and sure enough, Radiator Springs just lit up as well.
No music, no announcement…..no fanfare whats so ever.
What a bummer.
We then cut through a Bug’s Land. I took some really quick pictures on the go. Sadly I didn’t get back here again and do not have too many pictures of this area at all.
I like this picture of ToT rising out of Bug’s Land.
Nice pix. Sorry you missed the lighting but it sounds like they really di not do anything except turn the lights on. Hope you had a fun day with your family yesterday.
Nice pix. Sorry you missed the lighting but it sounds like they really di not do anything except turn the lights on. Hope you had a fun day with your family yesterday.
Yeah, I was there, just didn't know it was happening. LOL!!!
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Great pictures from the Pixar parade! It looks like a lot of fun! Sounds like the Carsland lighting wasn't really much of a ceremony at all.
It does look like a fun parade and I hope to sit and watch it next time.
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