Originally Posted By 1disneymom3boys Hi everyone. I read the boards regularly, but rarely post. However, on Saturday January 19, I took 2 of my sons to California Adventure. We had such a fun time, I just wanted to share. My son's birthdays are 1 month apart, so every year we get the 2fer tickets and take them on each of their birthdays. This was Anthony's birthday and he turned 12. The park opened at 10am on Saturday. After parking in Mickey and friends,and riding the tram, we arrived at the front gate at 9:40am, and they were already letting people in. Our first stop was at guest relations where we got Anthony a birthday sticker (they were out of buttons). We headed over to Soarin over Ca. They let us in and we got right on without any wait. We headed over to Seasons of the Vine for the Visa Meet and greet, only to find out that they had no photographer at that time. We walked over to Mulholland madness, again no line. We rode it 3 times. We didn't even have to exit, there was nobody in line. We went on the orange stinger, and decided we would head back to the Meet and greet. Along the way the Dream team awarded us with Dream Fastpasses(We never used them because we never encountered any lines). The kids rode the golden Zephyr and each one had a rocket all to themself. The photographer finally arrived so the guys got to play around with Chip and Dale for a while. <a href="http://www.disneyphotopass.com/photoshareviewer.aspx?share=a701d55d-792d-4f82-9856-8c81257ee110We" target="_blank">http://www.disneyphotopass.com /photoshareviewer.aspx?share=a701d55d-792d-4f82-9856-8c81257ee110We</a> went on tower of terror, again no line. We watched the Aladdin Show. We sat down in the front and realized that even though we've seen it many times, gives you a different feeling of the show and is amazing from wherever you sit. We went through the animation bilding and we were hypnotized by the amazing Toy Story zoetrope. Folks, you have to see this! We saw Turtle Talk with Crush, Muppet Vision and Tough to be a Bug (which scared Anthony, but I thought was hilarious). The day was beautiful, and everyone wished him a happy birthday throughout the day. We ate at the rainforest Cafe, We made Priority seating ressies, so they sat us immediately. When we came back to the park, there were qite a few people, so we set out in search of all the hidden mickies with the book we picked up from world of Disney . Unfortunately, the tortilla Factory was closed, but after we toured the bread factory, the mariachi group sang happy birthday to my son. <a href="http://www.msnusers.com/rh8pgabvc9daujcct2ej5lomf6/Documents/Pictures" target="_blank">http://www.msnusers.com/rh8pga bvc9daujcct2ej5lomf6/Documents/Pictures</a>%2FCopy%20of%20Mariachi.JPG At night we watched the electric parade (my fave) while drinking hot chocolate. And that was the end to our day at California adventure.<a href="http://www.msnusers.com/rh8pgabvc9daujcct2ej5lomf6/Documents/Pictures" target="_blank">http://www.msnusers.com/rh8pga bvc9daujcct2ej5lomf6/Documents/Pictures</a>%2FIMG%5F2147.JPG
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains What a nice day you had...Will the Fast passes still be good when you use the disneyland ticket (I heard the were good longer now)
Originally Posted By 1disneymom3boys Thank you gottaluvdavillains for taking the time to read about our trip. Unfortunately, the fastpasses were dated January 19th only. However, it was fantastic just to be a winner for anything. Plus they make a wonderful addition to my disney shrine. (all of us here at Laughing Place have one, right?)
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Thats where mine are - both times we won them we had already done the Fastpass hoarding thing early in the morning!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Sounds like you had a perfect day I really enjoy all the things you did that day, isn't the zoetrope interesting to watch? My favorite part is when the little green men jump in the black holes. I wasn't able to view your photos but I'm sure your son had a big birthday smile on his face all day
Originally Posted By 1disneymom3boys Hi amazedncal2, Thank you for reading my trip report, and also for letting me know the pics didn't work. Here is a new link <a href="http://www.samsphotoclub.com/Share/Anthonybirthday/californiadventure" target="_blank">http://www.samsphotoclub.com/S hare/Anthonybirthday/californiadventure</a> Yes, my son had a smile on his face the whole time. My older son is looking forward to going to Disneyland for his birthday (he'll be 15). I will write part 2-our Disneyland trip when we return. We are going on Saturday February 16.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 The link worked! I really like the picture of your sons on the slides, thats a great spot. I hope your next trip is just as much fun. By the way your sons are very handsome, but I'm sure you know that
Originally Posted By ABBY Looks and sounds as if you had a GREAT time! And it appears that it was a beautiful day. I love how the boys look as if they're having the time of their lives in every photo! I love DCA and always enjoy my time there too
