Disneyland over New Years plus a taste of Canada and Hawaii UPDATE
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OziJo
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Thanks for popping by. I took a bit of a break but I'll get on with it now. I'm glad you liked my Banff photos. I really want to go back one day in the summer or maybe Autumn.
OziJo
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We got a little wet and it was a little chilly but because it was sunny we managed to dry off pretty quickly.
OziJo
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So where was I? Oh yes:
Day 2 Jan 29 - Afternoon
After a break (I actually did some washing), we headed back to use our Indiana Jones FP. As we entered the Park we came across a Parade. Now we aren't
parade people so we hadn't factored it in and essentially came up upon a road block. We had some time, but not a lot so we waited for a gap and weaved our way through to crowds making it to IJ just in time.
Get out of our way Princeses... Hi Santa...Bye Santa...
After Indy we headed out to DCA... but not before grabbing some Dole Whip... I asked Hannah if she wanted me too buy her this. She said: Nah. I'm good.
They grow up too fast...
We had a Soarin' fast Pass so used that. I love it so much! It was Soarin' Over the World while last time it was California. Then we went to line up at GotG: Mission Break Out. I have a little history with Tower of Terror. I was too scared to do it during our 2009 trip but thanks to some encouragement from somewhere here at The DIS I braved the drop and loved it. It's sad to see the Twilight Zone theming gone but we love the GotG movies so really enjoyed this version of the ride. We wandered around a little and enjoyed the sights. Mark and Hannah did their first ride on Incredicoaster. I had been on California Screamer and while it was ok, I decided to sit it out this time and just enjoyed the scenery while Hannah and Mark hit the single rider line.
It was a lovely evening...
We were going to be spending a full day here on New years Eve and it was nearly time for our reservations at Ralph Brennan's, so we left the park and hit Downtown Disney.
Day 2 Jan 29 - Afternoon
After a break (I actually did some washing), we headed back to use our Indiana Jones FP. As we entered the Park we came across a Parade. Now we aren't
parade people so we hadn't factored it in and essentially came up upon a road block. We had some time, but not a lot so we waited for a gap and weaved our way through to crowds making it to IJ just in time.
Get out of our way Princeses... Hi Santa...Bye Santa...
After Indy we headed out to DCA... but not before grabbing some Dole Whip... I asked Hannah if she wanted me too buy her this. She said: Nah. I'm good.
They grow up too fast...
We had a Soarin' fast Pass so used that. I love it so much! It was Soarin' Over the World while last time it was California. Then we went to line up at GotG: Mission Break Out. I have a little history with Tower of Terror. I was too scared to do it during our 2009 trip but thanks to some encouragement from somewhere here at The DIS I braved the drop and loved it. It's sad to see the Twilight Zone theming gone but we love the GotG movies so really enjoyed this version of the ride. We wandered around a little and enjoyed the sights. Mark and Hannah did their first ride on Incredicoaster. I had been on California Screamer and while it was ok, I decided to sit it out this time and just enjoyed the scenery while Hannah and Mark hit the single rider line.
It was a lovely evening...
We were going to be spending a full day here on New years Eve and it was nearly time for our reservations at Ralph Brennan's, so we left the park and hit Downtown Disney.
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OziJo
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Day 2 Jan 29 - Evening.
Our dinner reservation was for 6pm so we had a little time to wander around Downtown Disney. I didn't take many photos, just enjoyed the atmosphere. I took a shot of the big store and a couple of some of the Chefs making Nightmare before Christmas themed treats...
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It was then off to Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen. We arrived for our 6pm reservation and the restaurant was almost empty. Nevertheless they proceeded to take us to a table outside. Now on a nice night I might have been ok with that but it was windy and quite chilly and Hannah was not feeling that great. Also, I could see a band setting up inside and I really wanted to be close to the atmosphere. So I asked if we could possibly be moved inside. It was weird though because they said well you might have to wait even though there was nobody there. We didn't have to wait long as they found us a table pretty quickly at the side of the stage. We were kind of behind the piano but we were right up close. The restaurant filled up pretty fast then but there were still tables that were free inside and there was an upstairs section. So how does it work? I had booked right at the start of the booking window yet we were to be left outside in the cold. I could understand if we had been a walk up but as I said, we had booked months ago. So how had all those people got in ahead of us? Why where we to be left out in the cold? Do some people make special bookings? There were a couple of Birthday Parties happening. Do they give preferential treatment to those who stay on Disney property? Just wondering.
Anyway we did enjoy the evening. the band were great playing Zydeco and New Orleans style Jazz. The food was really nice, though Hannah's cold meant she didn't have much of an appetite. We had a couple of starters - Coconut Prawns and the Southern Garlic Cheese Bread. Then I just had the Chowder and French Quarter Salad while Hannah tried the Gumbo, though she ate very little of it. Mark had the Pasta Jambalaya. We didn't have dessert as we were too full. We knew Hannah was sick when despite not eating much gumbo, (she did have some bread and shrimp) she declined dessert. Mark said that it was probably the tastiest meal he had in Disneyland. I enjoyed it but preferred the salmon I had the next night at Blue Bayou. The atmosphere was great. We joined in the singing of Happy Birthday when it was time and the band were talented and very entertaining. I'm so glad I asked to be inside.
Our dinner reservation was for 6pm so we had a little time to wander around Downtown Disney. I didn't take many photos, just enjoyed the atmosphere. I took a shot of the big store and a couple of some of the Chefs making Nightmare before Christmas themed treats...
.
It was then off to Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen. We arrived for our 6pm reservation and the restaurant was almost empty. Nevertheless they proceeded to take us to a table outside. Now on a nice night I might have been ok with that but it was windy and quite chilly and Hannah was not feeling that great. Also, I could see a band setting up inside and I really wanted to be close to the atmosphere. So I asked if we could possibly be moved inside. It was weird though because they said well you might have to wait even though there was nobody there. We didn't have to wait long as they found us a table pretty quickly at the side of the stage. We were kind of behind the piano but we were right up close. The restaurant filled up pretty fast then but there were still tables that were free inside and there was an upstairs section. So how does it work? I had booked right at the start of the booking window yet we were to be left outside in the cold. I could understand if we had been a walk up but as I said, we had booked months ago. So how had all those people got in ahead of us? Why where we to be left out in the cold? Do some people make special bookings? There were a couple of Birthday Parties happening. Do they give preferential treatment to those who stay on Disney property? Just wondering.
Anyway we did enjoy the evening. the band were great playing Zydeco and New Orleans style Jazz. The food was really nice, though Hannah's cold meant she didn't have much of an appetite. We had a couple of starters - Coconut Prawns and the Southern Garlic Cheese Bread. Then I just had the Chowder and French Quarter Salad while Hannah tried the Gumbo, though she ate very little of it. Mark had the Pasta Jambalaya. We didn't have dessert as we were too full. We knew Hannah was sick when despite not eating much gumbo, (she did have some bread and shrimp) she declined dessert. Mark said that it was probably the tastiest meal he had in Disneyland. I enjoyed it but preferred the salmon I had the next night at Blue Bayou. The atmosphere was great. We joined in the singing of Happy Birthday when it was time and the band were talented and very entertaining. I'm so glad I asked to be inside.
OziJo. is the middle picture above the line for Indiana Jones ?
OziJo. is the middle picture above the line for Indiana Jones ?
OziJo
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No that's Pirates on our first afternoon- Saturday 28th. We thought we were in for a lot of long waits but that turned out to be the most crowded time of the week. The FP line for Indiana on the 29th around 2pm wasn't too bad.
natebenma
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Enjoying reading about your trip. What a fantastic lineup of destinations for your holiday.
I loved the touches of Harry Potter while you were in Canada.
Good start in Disneyland. Beautiful pictures. That stinks that your daughter was not feeling well.
We will be using Max Pass on our trip in a few weeks. So, what do we need to do with ride photos? It sounds like I need to make note of our the ride photo number to download the pictures. I'll have to read up on that!
I loved the touches of Harry Potter while you were in Canada.
Good start in Disneyland. Beautiful pictures. That stinks that your daughter was not feeling well.
We will be using Max Pass on our trip in a few weeks. So, what do we need to do with ride photos? It sounds like I need to make note of our the ride photo number to download the pictures. I'll have to read up on that!
natebenma
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Enjoying reading about your trip. What a fantastic lineup of destinations for your holiday.
I loved the touches of Harry Potter while you were in Canada.
Good start in Disneyland. Beautiful pictures. That stinks that your daughter was not feeling well.
We will be using Max Pass on our trip in a few weeks. So, what do we need to do with ride photos? It sounds like I need to make note of our the ride photo number to download the pictures. I'll have to read up on that!
I loved the touches of Harry Potter while you were in Canada.
Good start in Disneyland. Beautiful pictures. That stinks that your daughter was not feeling well.
We will be using Max Pass on our trip in a few weeks. So, what do we need to do with ride photos? It sounds like I need to make note of our the ride photo number to download the pictures. I'll have to read up on that!
rndmr2
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Starting to research for my trip in September so I have been reading TR's and absorbing all the info I can. I am a WDW vet and have never been to DLR so I am really looking forward to it.
I found your TR today and am enjoying it so far. Looking forward to seeing the rest. It was nice to see the Canada parts too, that area is so pretty and so perfect for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing the Hawaii parts too.
How did you like the Camelot? We are trying to figure out where to stay. I wish we could stay on property but I really don't want to spend as much as those cost.
I found your TR today and am enjoying it so far. Looking forward to seeing the rest. It was nice to see the Canada parts too, that area is so pretty and so perfect for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing the Hawaii parts too.
How did you like the Camelot? We are trying to figure out where to stay. I wish we could stay on property but I really don't want to spend as much as those cost.
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