Disneyland at Christmas!

Again, I neglect my packing for a few minutes ... Here's the Disneyland update I know you've been dying to see.

Here we are at the entrance - how many photos are taken here each day, week, month, year???


On the train.


William stopped over in Toon Town while Sarah waited in line with me at the Princess Fantasy Faire. I tried to get Sarah to go with Daddy and William, but she was adamant that she wait for the princesses. William LOVED Toon Town - well, at least before the masses overtook it.


Meeting the Princesses. All of the princesses LOVED Sarah's dress (made by her ever-talented Aunt Valinda.





We were at the Fantasy Faire at the same time as the Royal Coronation. Loved it. William got up and danced with the princesses. (Sarah watched from the sidelines)


But don't worry, she was all for taking her picture on the throne and posing with her favorite princess.



This is how Roger and William passed the time while Sarah and I talked to the princesses.


After we had our princess fix, we headed to Toon Town to ride the roller coaster. Unfortunately, by this time Disneyland was pretty much at capacity. We had to wait 45 minutes for the rollercoaster. And sadly enough since I am pregnant I can't ride this ride. But the workers were nice enough to let Roger ride with Sarah and then let William do a quick trade off. They both LOVED it.



Then, our favorite King Arthur's Carousel. The kids got to go on it twice while Rog and I switched off waiting in line for Rapunzel.


William got a little sleepy at this point so we let him sleep it off in the stroller while we saw Snow White's wicked stepmother, Rapunzel, Mrs. Claus, and Pluto, had lunch in New Orleans Square, watched the Christmas Parade and met Tinkerbell & Terrance. (I know, he missed out on a lot, but really, we were all happier because he napped.)









By the way, Sarah LOVED watching the parade. She especially loved seeing the princesses dance with their counterparts. Prince Charming, Prince Phillip, the Beast ... oh how romantic!



He woke up just in time to meet Santa. Oh what a sight! Sarah quite calmly asked for a Tinkerbell toy while William screamed in Santa's other ear.



And a picture in front of the castle.


Just before leaving the park for a break, Roger took him on the Autopia ride. HE LOVED IT!


While Sarah and I took a nap at the hotel, William and Daddy went to CPK to get us dinner. (We were NOT doing another Disneyland line for food!) We took a couple of hours off from the park and as irony had it, William fell asleep again as we entered the park and watched the fireworks.


Sarah loved all the extra attention and the extra rides. Roger and I did the parent swap with Sarah on the Astrorbitor and Buzz Lightyear rides. She also got to go on Autopia again (we did a fast pass) and she braved the Matterhorn.

William woke up in time for the Storybook Canal, Casey Junior Train Ride, Dumbo, Teacups and Small World. Yes, the best time to do kids rides are from 10 pm until midnight. And for the record, the Teacups were hands down William's favorite ride.



All in all it was another successful Disneyland adventure. I may be able to convince myself that we will wait to go again until baby girl is almost 3, but I don't know if I'll be able to wait 3 years!

Disneyland Wrapup

I promise this is the last post about our Disneyland trip. For the record, we took 567 photos. The ones I've posted thus far are merely my favorites. Here are the rest of the ones that made the cut.

Our first day - walking from our hotel to the park.


The excitement is just OOOOZZZING!


Rog on Main Street - we thought it was fitting to have him in front of the bank.


Sleeping Beauty's Castle. If you look closely, you can see Sarah and me smiling in front.


Sarah was a little disappointed there weren't any fish in the moat, but a few tickles got a smile from her.


In front of Main Street at the Disneyland Railroad entrance.


Will and me on the train. I LOVE Will's smile in this one.


Autopia.




Cafe Carnation. Sarah loved their saltine crackers and pickles. (Why I order a kids meal for her is beyond me!)


William as a Jedi-in-training:


More walking ... we did this a lot.


Sarah loved hanging out with her cousins - especially Abbey. I definitely recommend going with another family to Disneyland. It's so much fun!


Minnie Mouse - this time on Main Street.


And Last, but not least, Sarah's rendezvous with Mickey Mouse on Main Street. Sarah couldn't contain her excitement. She was screaming MOUSE! MOUSE! Mickey rose to the occasion and got down to her level.


Crawled after her.


And leaned in.


Sarah laid a big one right on his nose! My little kissing girl.


Sarah was beaming after the kiss. Ahhh youth!


Thanks for showing us a great time! "C" ya real soon!