Has anyone been to Disneyland?
In May of 2002, Christmas 2003, July 2005 (for the 50th anniversary), Easter 2006, Christmas 2006 and Easter 2008 we went to Disneyland. A and I had been there back in 1988 and the area was so different. Disneyland itself had not changed much but almost all of the "mom and pop" motels were gone and huge chains stood in their place. Ok. Disneyland had some new rides but for the most part it was timeless. Indiana Jones was new and it quickly became our favorite ride. Small World was down for repairs but everything else was up and running. California Adventure had been open about a year.We had 5 day hopper passes and 10 days to use them in.
California Adventure has some great rides but the really good ones are fo far apart. Soarin`Over California is really worth the wait in line. It`s great,one of my favorites. California Screamin`is a wonderful roller coaster, you go upside down through Mickey`s head. The Grizzly River Run is also a lot of fun and you will get wet.
Back in 1988 Disney was just building Splash Mountain so 2002 was the first time we got to ride on it and again you will get wet, LOL.
In 2002 and 2003 we stayed at a motel called the Vagabond Inn. It was 2 Disney blocks from Disneyland. Very long blocks. The first time we stayed there it was quite nice but by the time we stayed there at Christmas 2003 it had really gone down hill.
In July 2005 we stayed at Disney`s Paradise Pier Hotel and it was very nice. We had bought a package for the 5oth anniversary and part of the deal was the hotel.
Easter 2006 we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and it was the best place we have stayed. It was lovely and the cast members there could not do enough for us.
For Christmas 2006 we stayed at the Anaheim Plaza Motel, it was a great deal like the Vagabond, but it was really close to the parks.
This last Easter we stayed at our condo, the Peacock Suites and it was very nice but we had to pay for the shuttle to get us back and forth to the parks.
Food in the parks is very expensive and they don`t like you bringing food in. Our favorite restaurant is the Rancho del Zocalo right next to Thunder Mountain. The prices are pretty good and you get a lot of food for the price.
We love Disneyland and hope to get to Disney World some day soon.
