Cali Day 3

Today we used our Magic Morning Pass and headed into the park an hour early. We went on Dumbo first and then (you'll never guess) rode the Merry-Go-Round two times in a row because there was no line. Paige and Matt both took a turn riding Julie Andrews horse called Jingles. Every time we walk passed the merry go round Paige has to see who is riding her and wave at her. We went on the Matterhorn next, and waited in line for 20 minutes. It seemed like a long time, but the kids were really good and they both liked the ride.



We headed over to Tomorrow land next and rode Autopia cars. Matt was a crazy driver, but I think he had lots of fun. Space Mountain was next, and we had to split up when Doug had to take Matt on a quick potty break. Paige absolutely loved Space mountain. I think she could ride it over and over.

We headed to Toon town a little later, and enjoyed some time in Frontier land too. We had never been over there before and it was quiet and not very crowed. Good place to take a minute to relax, and Paige and Matt got to pet goats. Happy day!






One of the highlights of our day came when we were doing a little pin trading. Paige really wanted a merry go round pin, but they don't sell them in the stores, but I was walking past a cast member and spotted a carousel horse pin. We stopped and traded a pin and he told us they were pretty rare and that they had come out a few months ago as cast pins, so they would never sell them. Paige and I were both pretty pleased with our find!

Another highlight of the day came when I talked both kids into riding Splash Mountain (Okay, bribed them with treats). We walked right onto the ride, which was CRAZY! They did really good, but we were glad they had little rain ponchos on. I asked if they wanted to go again and Matt told me, "Next Year." Baby steps....Baby steps. :)

After a long day Matt and I headed back to the hotel (stopping to grab the yummy smelling Kettle Corn along the way. Doug and Paige took another detour to Space Mountain.

It was a great day, and we got to try some new things today. We ate some yummy meat skewers and one filled with bacon wrapped asparagus (I had no idea they could grow them that big!) I enjoyed a Jalapeno filled Pretzel and didn't even need to eat dinner we had snacked so much today.






Two more days in the park, and I think tomorrow I am going to try to talk Doug into going to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch. We'll see how it works out. Doug still wants his gumbo too before we go!