{"id":3673,"date":"2013-10-24T10:09:48","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T18:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mixhart.ca\/blog\/?p=3673"},"modified":"2013-11-18T15:01:11","modified_gmt":"2013-11-18T23:01:11","slug":"triumph-at-disneyland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mixhart.ca\/index.php\/triumph-at-disneyland\/","title":{"rendered":"My Three Daughters & Disneyland"},"content":{"rendered":"

California Adventure Park & Disneyland<\/h2>\n

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So many families go to Disneyland. So many families have a great time. We are one of those families. The girls and I accomplished two, 12h+ days in a row–no melt downs, illnesses or injuries. My daughters range in age from 7 to 16 and despite our varied interests, Mom and all three girls had a blast hanging out together.<\/p>\n

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Disneyland or bust!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Everyone has a system for exploring theme parks in a group. Our system is sticking together, always. Our secret to success lies in making sure we allow each member the time to do what is important to her. Some rides\/shows are for Pip, standing in line to talk to Jack (from the Nightmare Before Christmas) was for Mist, stopping to make a commemorative coin at every machine, was for Tabs. If someone absolutely doesn’t want to go on a ride–they wait it out.<\/p>\n

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A visit to the castle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another must is taking advantage of all of the great little cafes at Disney–stop and rest with a cool drink often. Since Disney now has a Starbucks–it’s a win-win!<\/p>\n

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Hollywood backdrop behind Mist, Pip and I (Tabs photo).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On one particular day is was scorching hot and Pip actually collapsed and sat down in the middle of a Disney path way from the heat (this came on suddenly and I reacted quickly). I carried her to the shade and searched the nearby Disney neighbourhoods for a cart that sold frozen lemonade cups and purchased 4. We sat in the shade, spooning the lemonade until we all felt cool enough to continue. I would like to see Disneyland adopt the cool mist spray stations that Disney World and Universal Studios have everywhere–they really help cool one down in the scorching heat.<\/p>\n

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The girls in the Finding Nemo Submarine.<\/p>\n

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I was the only one game for Hollywood Tower–so we sat that one out this trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Disney has truly improved their restaurant quality in the last decade. The Mexican and Italian food we had at the parks was delicious–fountain drinks are terribly overpriced though.<\/p>\n

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So many cool retro buildings in Cars Land.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best thing about going to Disneyland is that I get to spend 12h a day with my daughters and all of us are happy, engaged and excited to be there.<\/p>\n

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More cool retro Car Land architecture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I hope you enjoy a peek inside our two great days at Disneyland & California Adventure….<\/p>\n

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Pip and Mist having bumper-hovercraft fun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tabs and I waiting for the bumper hovercraft ride!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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My darlings–pumped for the Cars\u00a0Radiator\u00a0Springs Races.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

California Adventure Parade<\/h3>\n

I never thought parades were all that wonderful. But, Disney parades changed all that–they’re awesome. The floats,\u00a0<\/strong>dancing, singing,\u00a0acrobatics, costumes…wow!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Love this slug like woman–she’s my fave monster.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Yep, here we are together–best girl friends :)– inside the Monsters Inc. ride.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Disneyland Evening Parade<\/h3>\n

The evening parade at Disney was spectacular. While the afternoon California Adventure parade focused on the latest Disney characters and movies, Disneyland relives the classics. I especially enjoyed the Mary Poppins exhibition. The dancing, props and costumes were so much fun.<\/p>\n

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Waiting for the parade…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Mary Poppins parade act was complete with chimney sweepers dancing and more–my favourite parade act.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Princess floats were like beautiful wedding cakes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Stunning Princess float.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meeting the Disney Crew<\/h3>\n

For some reason, posing with the classic Disney characters never gets old–all they girls loved spotting the characters and were pleased to stop for a quick pic.<\/p>\n

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My gals and Mickey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I was called Minnie Mouse by my family growing up. So finally, I get to pose with my name sake \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The girls with Jack–he was the best. Chatted with my girls and they loved him.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Aurora<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cinderella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Princess Tiana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Haunted Mansion<\/h3>\n
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The haunted mansion all ready for The Nightmare Before Christmas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pip inside the Haunted Mansion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An all-time favourite Disney ride of all of ours \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Favourite Things<\/h3>\n
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Love all these mini top hats! Wanted to purchase two for my dog boys but they were a bit pricey for that<\/strong>…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Few More of Our Most Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n

Pip was terrified on the Mickey Mouse Carousel. Of course I insisted we choose the swinging car–thought the others looked boring. Mistake! We swung and jerked around so much \u00a0it terrified even me–and then I felt a little nauseous afterward…<\/p>\n

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Tabs and Pip talented rock climbers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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It’s A Small World–Mist and Tabs hanging out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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It’s A Bug’s Life–a great show! A wasp “stung” us all in our seats. Pip was so short it hit her in the head and hurt!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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