Okay, it IS the Happiest Place on Earth! If you can get past the two-year old tantrums, butt-in-liners, and the “I’m too tired to walk anymore” cries from your 4 year old, then you too can have a great Disneyland vacation. We had a blast. This is the first vacation that we have taken as just our own little family and we loved it. I think we got in every ride, every show, and every picture possible. Here is a Hint that Jordan doesn’t want me to share: this was the best week to go by far, no lines, no crowds, and lots and lots of rides. And it was so fun to go on your birthday. You get to wear a button pin and everyone says Happy Birthday to you. Here are a few pictures of the fun. (Click on the image for a closer look.)
Rides: Favorites – Pirates, Buzz for the 10th time, Splash Mtn, Space Mtn, Tea Cups at night to end the evening! With Disney’s Parent Ride Switch, Matt got to ride each one twice, sweet.
Characters: I think we hit up everyone for their signature. My fav is Ariel, I can still sing all her songs from heart! Lucy could not stop staring at the Characters. In every picture she is looking up at them!
Food: We ate our money’s worth in food. I kept hearing about this Monte Cristo from the Blue Bayou, but it IS really that good. And the Pommes Frites at the Cafe in N.O. And the 8 inch Corn Dogs at the little red car station. YUM!
Matt: I am now the glowing mother of a Padawan Jedi! Matt finished his training at the academy and we could not have been more happy. It was a proud moment when he did not succumb to the Dark Side. He fought well.
Lucy: These pictures were the trip for Lucy. Throwing a tantrum or swinging from the bars while waiting in line. That monkey leash was a total life saver, and she loved it!
Scenic Moments: Here are all those picture perfect shots. Our family could be on a postcard.
Fun: We had so much fun. This sums up the many reasons of why we DO Disneyland!
When are you planning your next trip to Disneyland? (Am I a great advertisement, or what?)
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Looks like so much fun!!
We’re going in December, and haven’t been before. Thanks for the tips!
oh i am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo there. the force is very strong with cate.
We live about an hour northeast of Disney World and so have annual passes-we go quite a bit. Our next trip is in December for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We usually don’t go during the summer or over holidays due to the crowds (like you). Did you see any of the fireworks shows?
I love those pics. I’m glad you guys had a good time. It makes me want to take Naomi. Chris and I should definitely take her next time we go to Balboa. See you Monday.
marie!
I can’t even tell you how much I adored this post! Disneyland is one of my favorite places. I love the magic and feeling like a kid again. I know its cheesy but I really do feel like my dreams can come true when I’m there! Your post made me SO excited to take my cute little fam someday!
You’re inspiring!
WOW, fabulous :)
The most thing that I like was how ur daughter stared at the characters :P
Maire-
Disneyland is thee best family vac-a around…. In 2005-2006 we made it 4 times!
I am actually sitting here drooling over your pictures and wishing we were there. So glad you had fun and a very happy birthday!
ashli
Me and Scott were looking at your cute blog! We decided that Lucy is totally a mini-marie and Matt is totally a mini-jordan! Seriously, such a cute family! I love that Matt became a padawan Jedi night! So Fun!
I love how Lucy looked up at all the characters! Classic pictures.
Are you guys the cutest family or what? Seriously.
Marie – I wish we could have been there with you!! But going with your own little family is sooooo special. Fun pictures!! Tell Matty and Lucy “hi” from their California cousins. We love you all.
Thanks for sharing Disneyland!! It’s one of our “favorite places on earth” too!!
looks like you guys had lots and lots of fun! i’m jealous, and we go all the time (thanks to annual passes.) sounds like you hit all of our favorites (we love the hot dogs and chicken strips!) disneyland is great for everyone. we went on friday for the start of the halloween season – i just love how they go all out for the holidays!
this makes me so happy!! i love you ears marie! and i am so glad you DO disney! hahaha! love you auntie marie!