Sunday, May 29, 2011

Vacation Part 2 - Disneyland

The "Happiest Place on Earth" wasn't so happy the first few hours of our visit. It rained.. in Southern California, in mid May, the only day out of 7 of our vacation, it RAINED. It wasn't a downpour but a consistent light rain where you are drenched after being in it for more than 5 minutes.
Our first stop on our walk to Disneyland was to get a couple of rain ponchos. Crazy that I didn't think to pack rain gear :)
But we made the best of it.

Benjamin wasn't ever too sure about any of the rides but he went along each time and, for the most part, enjoyed himself. Marty and Benjamin on Dumbo.



Josie's first ride is the carousel

We decided to take refuge from the rain in the "It's a Small World" ride

As if Walt Disney was trying to mock us himself, this was one of the wall decorations. We laughed, kind of, as we were soaking wet and trying to make the best of it.


The sound machine in Benjamin's room is almost always set to the sound of rain.... he felt right at home and settled in for his first nap of the day.

while Josie waited in line to drive the cars at Autotopia

She had a ball!! Marty said that he hasn't heard her giggle like that is a very long time.


Waiting in line for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

And then the sun came out. Happy, happy, happy. You would not haven't wanted to see my face before. The rain ponchos were put over the stroller and thankfully not needed again for the rest of the vacation.



Josie was mesmerized by Goofy


And got big hugs from Pluto



We took a break and left the park for lunch. The entrance sign looked so much happier in the sun.

After lunch, Benjamin settles in for his second nap of the day.


The Tea Cups were closed in the morning due to rain. Thankfully, they reopened after lunch.


Right after she got off with us she wanted to go back on again with Julie.





Near the end of the day was her highlight. She was able to see and get her photo taken with 3 different princesses. I don't even know who this one is. Josie says it is Sleeping Beauty but I'm not so sure. We'll have to ask Bryn :)


Jasmine


Cinderella




All in all, it was a very fun day. A bit overwhelming and loud but very exciting for both kids. We came home to the hotel exhausted. But, of course, they were up and ready to go again at the crack of dawn the next day.


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