A solo day at Disneyland. (California Adventire)

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

I can't wait for my flight out west!!! Last time I went, I flew at night both directions, this time we are flying during daylight hours. Really looking forward to the views!!

Hopefully your flight path is over the Grand Canyon. Pictures just don't do it justice.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

The Grand Canyon is just one of those things that you can't believe, even when you see it.

Vegas, baby!

Your right. When I was younger I would drive home to California to see my family and almost every trip I would stay the night in flagstaff Arizona and visit it. But now im old and I fly. One day we will have to drive again so DD(10) can see it.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

I'm in!

I love the flight out west too!

Great scenery!

Thanks for reading along.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

DRY heat my A$$,it's still frickin HOT, oh and nice ride!!!!!!!!! Have a great day at the park

Yes it's super hot.

It's a

The best car to drive on the freeway. It cruises at 80 mph. And feels like I'm going 40 mph.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

That's the car your father-in-law leaves in Vegas to use six times a year?

Very nice.

BTW- whose Starbucks cup is that there on the pavement next to the car?

We will never get our cinnamon rolls back at this rate.

TCD

Yep. FIL goes out there for 2-3 weeks at a time so he does get quite a bit of use out of it.

Not my Starbucks cup. I don't drink coffee.

Nope. Not even Disneyland has the old cinnamon rolls any more.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Ok who keeps changing the title of this TR?

Or am I going crazy? (Crazier)

[fladogfan aka Gretchen 259]

_{Looking forward to more photos.  Even going alone you had fun!}

_{Bad Jason, it's your fault!}

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Im in.

lets hope traffic eases up on you a little.

Glad your here. And the traffic did clear up a little and I made it safely but a lot later than I had hoped.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Whatever Plan B is I am sure it is better than sitting in the Middle of Nowhere no where near the Mouse.

I'll explain plan B once I get the photos upload and get back home. And plan b worked well.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

That is awesome (but useless in sure)

Unfortunately they stop the show for technical problems about 5 or 10 minutes after it started. But the little bit of the show I did see was really good and not one ipad did I see.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Ray..... Wish I was with you....

You know what, I really would have liked your company. Don't get me wrong. I had a really good time but when I was at the Aladdin show I was sitting there thinking how much my DW and DD would like this show. Or when I walked up to the Haunted Mansion I thought dang it I wish Katman...Jasom was here since this was his idea and I knew he would really enjoy the Halloween theming. And yell at him because 1/2 of plan B was all his fault. Lol

I guess to me part of the whole Disney experience is sharing it with the ones you love.

[Beckers 1,136]

Unfortunately they stop the show for technical problems about 5 or 10 minutes after it started. But the little bit of the show I did see was really good and not one ipad did I see.

That's awful! I'm sorry! It looks fantastic.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

_{Looking forward to more photos. Even going alone you had fun!}

_{Bad Jason, it's your fault!}

I will post more photos. I promise.

And yes, it's all Jason's fault.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Ok. So here goes my little TR about my solo trip to Disneyland and California Adventure. Now I know a lot of you are at a GG and a lot of you are at the Fort so I hope this will help us poor schmuckfaces that are stuck at home while you guys have fun.

First I had to get a ticket. Fortunately I have enough points on my Disney rewards visa to buy a ticket.

Free ticket! Winning!

Because a one day ticket with hopper isn't cheap.

Ok ticket in hand I head to the entrance. California here I come!!!

Wait I think I already posted that picture? Oh well I look good so let's see it again. Even though the camera adds 20-30 lbs.

:rofl2:

After picking up my guest assistance card I head straight for here...

Ok photo bucket or my moms wifi is acting up so this is going to be a short update. But don't worry I've got tons of pix to share.

Ray

[Beckers 1,136]

How was your son's graduation ? Does he plan on staying out there?

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

How was your son's graduation ? Does he plan on staying out there?

It was great thank you.

Yes. He's applying for jobs in San Francisco Bay Area. That way he can continue to live with his mom( ex-wife) until he gets some work experience and them he wants to move to Denver, Colorado.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Just got on the plane in Las Vegas. They closed the doors and made an announcement that there are delays at DFW and so we are going to pull away from the gate and park. For upto 1 1/2 hours. WTF! Why the heck did they board us? I could be sitting in front of a machine wasting my money.

My connection in Dallas was only 45 minutes.

[Beckers 1,136]

Ray that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! I thought there was some rule about how long they can make you sit? I thought it was an hour? I hope it doesn't end up being long.

[fladogfan aka Gretchen 259]

Boy that is stupid.  Hope you are on your way by now, maybe even close to home.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Ray that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! I thought there was some rule about how long they can make you sit? I thought it was an hour? I hope it doesn't end up being long.

  

Boy that is stupid.  Hope you are on your way by now, maybe even close to home.

Stupid is an understatement.

Luckily we only sat for about 15-20 minutes before we took off.

And we landed at gate C29 and my connecting flight is at gate C26. We will be taking off in 10 minutes.

And I'll be at my other happy place by 4:00-4:30. (Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma).

[fladogfan aka Gretchen 259]

YAY!

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Ok let's get this TR rolling. I know these pix won't compare to the GG pix from Defeated Creek but I hope you like them.

Before we get to Cars Land we have to go down Buena Vista Street.

As I entered I noticed this shop to the left. Oswald's. Guest relations is right next door.

It's a neat little store that sells all sorts of Oswald merchandise.

And my DW's maiden name is Oswald. (Side story...DW's uncle & aunt were living in Dallas Texas when JFK was shot. They had several threatening calls and actually came back to Oklahoma for a few days to get away from it.).

Car outside of Oswald's

I think this is the only time I've ever seen Oswald. Does anyone know if he makes an appearance at Disneyworld?

Ok for those of you that have never been to C.A. Let's just look around BVS.

Guest relations is in here.

Love the Art Deco fountain. If you like Art Deco architecture, like me, you'll like CA.

Ok who knows who this store is named after?

This building reminds me of all the Spanish missions thru out California. Also if you turn left at this building you head to Hollywood Land, Monsters Inc., Aladdin show, ToT, etc.

This is the Red Car Trolley that the News Boys usually rides in. I don't know why but they weren't in it at this time. I did catch a little bit of their show later.

Here's Goofy and the Five & Dime. They were a fun group to sit and watch for a few minutes.

As you leave Buena Vista Street you reach a junction that either takes you to Cars Land, a Bug's Land, or the Pacific Wharf (and then to Paradise Pier).

This is where you would pick up your FP for Radiator Springs Racers. Remember they don't have FP+ I'm California. This is one reason Plan B worked so well. I think it was about 8:30 am when I took this picture.

Ok we arrived at Cars Land.

IMHO. The imagineers got this one right. As I walked in I felt like I was in the movie.

Here's the sign that greets you when you arrive at Radiator Springs.

Population 12.

This is looking down the main st of Radiator Springs.

As you enter to your right is Filmore's Taste-in. They have fruit and fruit juices and some other hippie stuff.

To the left is Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. It was a fun little ride that I was a little nervous about riding it as I don't do any spinning rides. Well thankfully it didn't spin me around. It more or less whipped me around. I liked it. You should try it. It was about 8:30 am and I walked right on.

Here's the queue. Notice there's no one in line.

The theming is well done.

Photo limit. More pix coming right up.

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

Awesome!!! The entrance area is sooooo different from when I was there. Can't wait to get back!!

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Awesome!!! The entrance area is sooooo different from when I was there. Can't wait to get back!!

Which entrance?

The one to CA or to Cars Land?

When were you there last?

You'll be there this summer, right?

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

Which entrance?

The one to CA or to Cars Land?

When were you there last?

You'll be there this summer, right?

The entrance to CA. I was last there in 2008, and we'll be there next April