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Post by lebaneaver on Aug 10, 2024 12:19:24 GMT -8
We spent five nights in Anaheim. Three days with “park-hopper” tickets in Disneyland/California Adventures with two of our grandkids. HOT, HOT, HOT. It was incredibly BUSY and crowded. I know; to be expected, but we’ve been going there for decades. We love the place. 😍. These days, three full days…. over 12 hours in the parks, each day….. isn’t enough to get the full experience. So much of our time is waiting in lines, even WITH the Laser Line extension…..more $$$….. we were lucky enough to experience all the rides we wanted….some twice, but Space Mountain went down for refurbishing the day before….Splash (to be Tiana’s after major changes), HAS been down for awhile, and though the Haunted Mansion is up and running after an upgrade, we had to apply for a “digital queue” to ride. When prompted via, message, you have ONE HOUR to use them. One has no idea WHEN that time will come.
It was the ONLY week that worked out for us all, this summer. We were there on Spring break with daughter and youngest grandson. Busy then, too but 70 degrees. It was mid to high 90s this week. 🥵. One of these days I’d like to go and just CHILL. Watch all the parades, see all the shows, people watch, etc.
We had a blast, but it occurred to me that the Disneyland experience is becoming more and more unaffordable for MANY. We’re blessed to be able to. Every kid should have the chance to experience it, at least once. “Kids at heart,” too.
It’s a shame that it’s out of reach for so many. 🙁.
Then....of course our flight was delayed from John Wayne. Three hours. I kept telling myself; "it could be worse." At least it wasn't canceled. Flying these days is a pain in the ass. From a grumpy old man who has a KNACK for NOT showing my grumpiness in front of the grands. I save THAT for my poor wife.. She just shrugs it off........
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Post by ftd on Aug 10, 2024 12:30:22 GMT -8
Wally World, Dad?
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Post by Werebeaver on Aug 10, 2024 15:01:22 GMT -8
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Post by ftd on Aug 10, 2024 15:07:54 GMT -8
I was going through security at PDX a while back...people talking etc. Kid and his grandma I guess were saying they were excited to go to Disneyland. I dropped the 'Park's closed,..moose out front should have told ya'. Which drew chuckles from some adults and a bewildered look on the kid. |
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Post by EmeraldEmpire on Aug 10, 2024 17:33:23 GMT -8
I was just curious I have never been to Disneyland but my Google machine told me a three-day "park hopper" ticket for someone 10+ years old is $460 damn dollars !!!  And then you get the pleasure of spending even more on food souvenirs etc once you got the privilege of getting into the gate for that price apparently .... yeah not planning on satiating my curiosity on what an overcrowded hot amusement park looks like lol |
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Post by bucktoothvarmit on Aug 11, 2024 6:44:49 GMT -8
Went to "D-World" in Florida a few years back. The food in the park was expensive and tasted like it was cooked under a camel's saddle in the Sahara.
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Post by jefframp on Aug 11, 2024 11:03:12 GMT -8
Went to "D-World" in Florida a few years back. The food in the park was expensive and tasted like it was cooked under a camel's saddle in the Sahara. But was it good? |
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Post by Judge Smails on Aug 11, 2024 16:47:27 GMT -8
Went to "D-World" in Florida a few years back. The food in the park was expensive and tasted like it was cooked under a camel's saddle in the Sahara. But was it good? I think D world is a strip club in Florida. |
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Post by irimi on Aug 11, 2024 19:17:26 GMT -8
You’ve got to give Tokyo Disneyland a try. Pretty true to the Disney experience but a lot cleaner, people are nicer, and the food is good. I loved the flavored popcorn. Yes, it is weird listening to the Pirates and the Ghosts speak Japanese, but those young Japanese girls in that green velvety Haunted Mansion costume get me every time. Waiting in line isn’t so bad when the scenery is nice.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Aug 12, 2024 15:36:24 GMT -8
I was just curious I have never been to Disneyland but my Google machine told me a three-day "park hopper" ticket for someone 10+ years old is $460 damn dollars !!! And then you get the pleasure of spending even more on food souvenirs etc once you got the privilege of getting into the gate for that price apparently .... yeah not planning on satiating my curiosity on what an overcrowded hot amusement park looks like lol Need to go to Tokyo Disneyland. Only $161.08 for a three-day pass for adults. The child passes go up to the age of 11. They also have a "junior" pass from 12-17. Only 18+ pay adult prices. Plus, they still have the original Splash Mountain, instead of the Tiana's Bayou Adventure nonsense. I know one of the Disney architects, who designed it. She was talking it up before it opened. She has not returned my texts after it opened. Not a great sign. I am planning on going to Orlando at the end of next month with the three kiddos. Please pray for me. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Aug 12, 2024 15:48:50 GMT -8
Went to "D-World" in Florida a few years back. The food in the park was expensive and tasted like it was cooked under a camel's saddle in the Sahara. Where did you eat? There are pretty good places in pretty much every park. But it is wildly inconsistent from location to location, especially in EPCOT. Generally, I like Cosmic Ray's and the Columbia Harbor House at the Magic Kingdom. The ambiance is great at both places, depending on what you like. If you splurge, Be Our Guest Restaurant is great. It is hard to go wrong in EPCOT. The Land Pavilion is great in Future World. Mexico, China, Italy, Germany, Morocco, the United Kingdom, and Canada all have great food. Mexico has a great location right on the water and a second location near the volcano inside. There is a show in Germany. The United Kingdom's bar and fish restaurant are also right on the water. Toy Story Land is the only place with decent food in Disney Studios. Everywhere else is very hit-and-miss. I would eat in Asia at Animal Kingdom. You can eat and watch the monkeys. Every once in awhile, they will also have a show on the water, which is great, as well. The chai tea in Asia is also great. The Flame Tree Barbecue is also good off to the East. The West side of the park is very hit-and-miss. There are a lot of great places to eat throughout the resorts, as well. Ohana at the Polynesian is great. A couple of great places to eat at the Wilderness Lodge. There are a lot of great places to eat at Disney Springs. Earl of Sandwich is always great, if not very Disney-ey. I also am a big fan of the Disney corn dogs, if you cannot find something better. They usually give you a lot of food. There are also a lot of good food around each resort's pools. You do not have to eat bad food at Disney. |
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