Originally Posted By jaydensmygirl We got back from California on Thursday, last day at DL being Wednesday, and I'm still depressed. We had so much fun. The very first thing we got on at DL was the DL railroad. It was everyone's first time at DL except mine, but I had never been on the train so we were all experiencing it for the first time. My eyes started tearing up watching Jayden, my 3 year old daughter. Her eyes were wide open, she was just in awe. It was a dream come true for me as I have been fantasizing about a Disneyland trip since I was pregnant with her. We got off the train in Fantasyland because we saw Mickey and Minnie. I was holding Jayden's hand so when she went running I went running too. The smile on her face was huge. At that time she didn't get to hug Mickey or Minnie because they were walking into Toontown, but since there was no line at IASW we decided to go there. I consider that Jayden's first Disneyland ride and she loved it! I've heard her singing the song a few times since we've been home. When we got off IASW and headed to the bathroom, my hubby went and bought an autograph book and pen. Perfect timing because Mickey, Minnie and Pluto were back. Jayden got her picture taken with all of them but her favorite (and ours) was Mickey Mouse. He spent a lot of time with her. He tickeled her, hugged her, scooped her up in his arms...she showed him her hurt pinky and he kissed it. She loved imitating his kiss sound. Then he held out his pinky and she kissed his. Seeing the castle was a big highlight for Jayden but her favorite thing was probably meeting the characters. She had new Disney Princess light up shoes that she was so proud of. First she showed Belle her shoes (she loved Belle, sat down with her and hugged her, thought she was beautiful), then showed Cinderella and Prince Charming. Cinderella told Jayden "Maybe I'll get some shoes with YOU on them." Jayden crouched down and said "Let me see!" Cinderella said she didn't have them yet but held up her dress for Jayden to look at her shoes anyway. One of Jayden's favorite souvenirs is a pair of glass slippers. Oh, and about the fireworks...I haven't had time to look through all the topics since we've been gone so don't know if it's already been talked about, but on Tuesday there were fireworks for some reason. We got there on Saturday but first day at DL wasn't until Sunday so we watched Saturday's fireworks from the hotel pool (Super 8 on Katella) thinking that was our only chance. And they were so awesome, even without the music. I've never seen such pretty fireworks, even on 4th of July. Maybe AZ just sucks, but DL's fireworks were really beautiful to me. And then what a bonus to get to see them again Tuesday night. Well I could write so much more about our trip but this post would be even longer than it already is. Just wanted to share how much fun we had and how unhappy I am (seems like everyone else is fine) to be home. I'm not missing the sore feet (we walked to and from the hotel twice a day (for lunch and a nap) for 4 days) and some other things about our trip, but I sure am missing waking up in the morning knowing I'm going to Disneyland. *sigh* We'll do it again sometime...
Originally Posted By 5formickey There is nothing more speical than a childs first disneyland experience....how wonderful it must have been for you!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 What a sweet report I especially liked the part about the light up shoes
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Nice report. If there is more to add, we don't mind long trip reports. Honest. <<she went running I went running too>> Isn't that the bestest, funnest thing!?
Originally Posted By Jenny512 I so know what you mean about the post-Disneyland depression. My first time as an adult, I really couldn't get over it until I planned another trip. Get a countdown going...even if it's 3 years away, it helps to have Disneyland in the future as well as the past. Good luck!
Originally Posted By poohbear14 Great trip report! >>>There is nothing more speical than a childs first disneyland experience...<<< I second that!
Originally Posted By jaydensmygirl aw, thank you all for reading about our trip. I am already thinking about the next time.
Originally Posted By goodgirl The Post Disneyland Blues are always hard to deal with. Thanks for sharing your report.
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 I always get depressed when I get home from DL, even though I go once a month! I just can't help it!
Originally Posted By markcanada I'm already thinking about how sad I'm going to be when I get back from our planned trip in pre-weeks (pre-post-trip depression?), with nothing to look forward to and it all being in the past. : )
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I love riding the train! Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Hey, how were the crowd levels?
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I'm being teased here at work because the "princess shoes" brought tears to my eyes....it brought back memories of when my daughter was little. She lived in her Snow White costume - the Disneyland Snow White would always hug her and make her feel special. Great report!!
Originally Posted By jaydensmygirl melekalikimaka....the crowds were not too bad at all. The longest we ever waited in line was 15 minutes at the absolute most. Thank you all for reading my trip report! I am STILL constantly thinking "I wish we were back at Disneyland" but now with the holidays coming up I do have more to occupy my mind. I'm sure though when we put up our tree and get our Lilo & Stitch ornament out that we bought at DL I will probably start tearing up. As it is every time I polish our entertainment center and see the picture of us all standing in front of the castle and my daughter's hand out with Tinkerbell standing in it...just gets me every time. Such an awesome vacation and, allow me to be cheesy here, this website and the tips and advice from the nice people on here definitely contributed to our unforgettable Disney vacation.
Originally Posted By Misty We are going back for our 6th trip now - my boys are 15 and 11. While we did not ever encounter the princess/shoes thing! it is amazing how much we have progressed over the years. You have made me even more excited about our upcoming Disneyland trip - thanks!!
