Chris and I were surprised by the number of outside rides at Disneyland. Many more rides were completely outside and uncovered or, like It's a Small World, they started and ended outside. It must be because the weather is milder and drier in CA than FL. 
Toontown is much bigger and cutier at Disneyland. (Disney World is getting rid of its Toontown to make room for enlarging Fantasyland.)
After spending the morning in Disneyland we park hopped (walked across the plaza) to California Adventure. After lunch we headed to Paradise Pier and rode Toy Story Mania which is one of my favorite rides. 
I faced one of my fears and rode the ferris wheel. I really don't think I have riden a ferris wheel since elementary school because I am afraid of heights. When we walked up to the start of the lines I was excited to see that the wait for the stationary gondolas was 1/2 the time as the swining gondolas. I assumed everyone would want to wait as little as possible but everyone wanted to ride the swinging gondolas. Everyone but me that is. I sucked it up and I decided not to chicken out. If David and his family had not been with us I would have watched my family ride it. My foolish pride made me get on the ride. The swinging gondolas roll around on their own little tracks inside of the ferris wheel. Wesley was so happy when he realized our gondola moved so much. He said, "This is the kind of car I was hoping to get!"
Yep, he loved it!
As did Lydia. I am sure my eyes are closed in this picture. I was okay as long as the gondola wasn't swinging. When the ferris wheel stopped to load or unload passengers, the gondola would sometimes swing a lot. I was okay if I kept my eyes closed during all this swinging. The first time swinging was the worst. I had my hand on the back of the seat behind Lydia and when we got off the ride I left behind a sweaty hand print.
The view was nice but I didn't really enjoy it. After it was all over I was glad I did it. Maybe next time I will be able to fully enjoy and not have to close my eyes.
I rode the carousel with the kids while Chris rode California Screamin' with David and Claire. Normally I love linear induction roller coasters (this one goes 0 to 55 mph in 4.7 seconds) but I thought it would be best if I skipped it ths time. I was happy to skip Maliboomer and avoid being launched up 180 feet in the air. Amanda rode the wild-mouse-type roller coaster, Mullholland Madness, with Wesley and he really enjoyed it.
Yep, he loved it!
As did Lydia. I am sure my eyes are closed in this picture. I was okay as long as the gondola wasn't swinging. When the ferris wheel stopped to load or unload passengers, the gondola would sometimes swing a lot. I was okay if I kept my eyes closed during all this swinging. The first time swinging was the worst. I had my hand on the back of the seat behind Lydia and when we got off the ride I left behind a sweaty hand print. 
The view was nice but I didn't really enjoy it. After it was all over I was glad I did it. Maybe next time I will be able to fully enjoy and not have to close my eyes.
I rode the carousel with the kids while Chris rode California Screamin' with David and Claire. Normally I love linear induction roller coasters (this one goes 0 to 55 mph in 4.7 seconds) but I thought it would be best if I skipped it ths time. I was happy to skip Maliboomer and avoid being launched up 180 feet in the air. Amanda rode the wild-mouse-type roller coaster, Mullholland Madness, with Wesley and he really enjoyed it. Here are Claire and Lucy with two cute bears at the big playground area.
It wasn't a very warm day but Chris and Wesley rode the Grizzly River Run. Afterwards, Wesley had to wear his jacket zipped all the way up because he took his wet shirt off. Too bad we didn't think to put his jacket on before the ride.
We finished the day back at Disneyland.
It wasn't a very warm day but Chris and Wesley rode the Grizzly River Run. Afterwards, Wesley had to wear his jacket zipped all the way up because he took his wet shirt off. Too bad we didn't think to put his jacket on before the ride.
We finished the day back at Disneyland. 
2 comments:
This looks like fun--there is so much stuff at California Adventure we didn't get to do since we only had one day. I'm proud of you for facing your fear. I know what you mean. :)
I am afraid of Ferris Wheels too! You could have used the Preggo card and didn't, good for you! I can't wait to hear more about your trip and see pics, this is on my list of places to go one day! Glad you all had fun:)
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