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Old 06-22-2006, 02:59 AM   #1
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Two go wild and go west! - THREAD 5 - UPDATED 7/5 AND NOW COMPLETE!

Welcome to my trip report for our Vegas and California trip! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zwavin.gif[/img]

This is the fifth thread of this report. The first thread of this report can be found here, the second thread can be found
here, the third thread can be found here and the fourth thread can be found here

As this will cover a number of different places, the Vegas and Lake Havasu City parts have already been posted in the Globetrotting forum. This part of the report will cover the San Diego and Disneyland / Los Angeles parts and then, when we get there, the San Francisco part will be posted back in the Globetrotting forum.
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Sunday 23 April – part eight: a firework trip through fifty years of Disney magic

When Remember did start, it really blew us away. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] I had heard about this, so I knew that it included some of Disneyland’s most famous attractions, but I didn’t realise that it would include commentary from them or that those standing behind us would know them word for word. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] And I think I’m a Disney fan!

The whole thing was superb, but the parts that stand out for me were the introduction, anything that refers to Walt and his dream really filled me up. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zcry.gif[/img] The Star Wars section was quite something! Oh boy, did that make me jump! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] We saw a lot of the effects from Wishes in there, like faces and stars, but there were new things too, like boxes and even planets exploding to illustrate the Star Wars part. It was breathtaking and I’m so glad we saw it at the park. It’s something that everyone who goes to Disneyland should see during their visit. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]



Notice Tinkerbell to the left of the Castle


Is it just me – or is this the shape of Chernabog? [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/questionicon.gif[/img]

And is that Tinkerbell in the firework to the left?

The Star Wars section


Tinkerbell in flight again to the right of the photo


Again that middle firework seems to be Tinkerbell! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]


Next: we feel awake now! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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I would love to see Remember. I would be in tears too! Can't wait to read more!
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What great pictures of Remember Cheryl [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/thanx.gif[/img] It looks awesome!
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Beautiful fireworks photos, Cheryl! I love the star!!
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What awesome memories!! I [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/love.gif[/img] Remember! Fantastic photos Cheryl!!!
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Wow!! I [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/love.gif[/img] your fireworks pictures!! The "tinkerbell" one is amazing!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/thanx.gif[/img] for sharing!!
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Cheryl - Your pictures are Amazing. I can never seem to take good photo's of fireworks. How do you do it? Remember sounds incredible. I can't wait to hear more about your trip.
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I can't wait to see it in person! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/thanx.gif[/img] for sharing your photos and your memories with us.

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Excellent [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/Flash.gif[/img] Nobody does fireworks better then Disney [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Remember is a great show.
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Terrific photos as ever Cheryl. The fireworks look amazing.
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Wow, your pictures are amazing. Thanks for sharing. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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