California Adventure Day

Greetings from the Happiest Place on Earth....this time from the other side of the street in California Adventure! We began our day with breakfast at Millie's and then we met the Taggarts near "Soarin' Over California". Just like yesterday, there was very little wait and we got seats at the very front. Everyone loved it! We made our way around the park, riding almost every ride including the big roller coaster that went upside down. All of the kids loved it and went 4 times in a row (again, no waits). Some of our other favorite attractions were A Bug's Life, The Muppets 3-D, and Mulholland Madness. Kate didn't like the Ferris Wheel, but once was enough for everyone. Jack went with us to Tower of Terror, but I think it scared him a little more than he thought it would. We will have to see if he rides it again later in the week. As of now, he says no. We saw lots of Disney Characters and even our first princess! We ate an early dinner at the Taste Pilot's Grill and finished out the day getting soaked on the Grizzly River Run. By then the park was closing so we headed over to the Grand Californian Hotel, where the Taggarts are staying. I believe that this could be my favorite hotel that I have ever seen. The arts & crafts style is just beautiful. The kids swam for about an hour at the pool there, and then we headed to McDonald's for a cheap late-night dinner. The kids were crashed by 10pm, but will be ready for more tomorrow. We are meeting at the entrance to Disney at 7:45am. Tomorrow is the morning we chose for our one-time early entrance ticket. Stay tuned for more! -Rob

We caught Pluto as soon as we stepped in the park. He hadn't even had his coffee yet...or was that me who didn't have his coffee yet?

A look down Hollywood Blvd.

The mouse aviator is ready for take-off!

This kid hasn't met a roller coaster that he didn't like.

No Kate...T IANK YOU!

Finally...We spot Mickey!

Woodey has his new "Toy Story" attraction coming in May 2008. They are working on it now.

Our first princess sighting and photo opportunity. Strangely enough, Katie Taggart (Miss Disney Princess herself) wouldn't get near her!

Night shot of Hollywood Blvd. If only it was as warm as it looked (about 50 degrees today).

"C" is for Cole! Too bad California isn't spelled with a R, T, K and J. Maybe we can all stand at the L for a photo