Originally Posted By Rivkah86 On Saturday, I visited the DLR on my own and thoroughly enjoyed the loose and easy approach to going about my day- it there was a plan, it was just to soak up the atmosphere of my favorite place to be. I did meet up with a friend to start the day off. We rode Snow White's Scary Adventures, Alice in Wonderland, and IASW and overall spent about an hour hanging out, chatting, and catching up. I ended up splitting off on my own to grab a corndog for lunch, but found that the line was way too long, so I headed to the Disneyland Hotel for a break from the crowds. I happened upon Tangaroa Terrace, a place I have never been, and bought the ahi poke which was such a good purchase! Light, fresh, healthy and quite tasty, this ended up becoming a favorite food that I will look forward to trying again on future trips. So I just sat in the cool of the shade, eating, drinking an ice water, and sketching, since I had brought my sketchpad and charcoal pencils, and my view was of the Hotel Pool. After lunch, I walked into the Adventure tower and got to look at some of the concept art that was lining the lobby walls, as well as an extensive, highly detailed working model of Big Thunder Mt. RR. It was such a treat! I meandered back down DTD and went into the Grand Californian to access the hotel entrance to California Adventure. My intention was just to grab a soft served cone on the boardwalk/paradise pier, but I ended up riding Racers and Casa de la Tires first, then got my ice cream, and enjoyed it on a stroll through the Grizzly area. I went back to Disneyland and took the E.P Ripley around to the Toontown Depot, and walked visited Mickey in his house. The wait wasn't too bad, and I can appreciate the efficient system that they have set up to get everyone in to see him as quickly as possible. This is something I had never done, so I really liked all the fun details of the theming of his house. After this, I went to the Mattahorn and took advantage of the single rider option. I also got to catch the end of the parade as it passed on by the line. Next, I went through Fantasyland, hoped on Pinocchio, Mr. Toad's, and then passed through Frontierland to get a Mint Julep in NOS. By this time, it was cooling off considerably, and so I just took the opportunity to sit down and address some post cards to some of my friends back up in San Francisco. I was looking to leave soon to get home at a reasonable hour, so for dinner, I grabbed a cinnamon roll and coffee from Jolly Holiday Bakery and took it to the Main St. Cinema to eat. I ended up getting the Halloween-themed travel thermos since it was irresistible in its motif. That was pretty much the extent of my day; I dressed up in a teal 50's cotton dress with a full crinoline underneath which garnered a lot of compliments from other guests and Cast Members alike, and one little girl thought I looked like Giselle
Originally Posted By darcy-becker Sounds like a great day. I'll have to go check out that model of BTMRR. Where did you get your crinoline? I need one for my Halloween costume?
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 There's an extensive, independently owned costume store here in San Diego called Gypsy Treasure... here's a link to their site: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gypsytreasure.com/">http://www.gypsytreasure.com/</a>
Originally Posted By iamsally Sounds like one of those near perfect days. Too bad we missed each other by just a few. My pass expired on the 15th. Maybe we will see you in July?
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 Thank you, yes, it was practically perfect in every way Absolutely, I will plan on being there on the 60th!! Looking forward to it, and I hope you guys had a wonderful visit
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 Here's a link to some pictures of the day: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://s12.photobucket.com/user/Rivkah86/library/9-20-14?sort=3&page=1">http://s12.photobucket.com/use...3&page=1</a>
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 What a fun day! Thanks for sharing it with us and including some lovely photos. You really have an artist's eye
