6.01.2012

Pearl's First Trip to Disneyland: The FINAL Installment

Ok, I'm sure most of you have to be thinking "Fuck, MORE Disneyland pictures?? How many pictures can you take in one day????"

Joke's on you. I can take dozens of pictures of a fast food burger alone (just check my iPhone), so imagine the possibilities at a theme park!!!


TUESDAY

We decided to skip breakfast and take our time getting down to the park. Vicki and her family headed to Downtown Disney while Pearl watched cartoons (and I may or may not have straightened my hair).

Just before entering the park, Pearl snapped this beaut. It's a little washed out, but I tend to look better like that anyway.

Welcome to California Adventure!

The water rafting ride I was too chicken to go on because there was a dip involved and people screamed and no thanks.

My favorite ride in the park.

Pearl's favorite ride. At the end of it, Ariel and Prince Eric are animatronics waving at each buggy as it exits. Pearl and I waved back like they were human. One of us really believed they were. I'm not saying who but it was me.

A signature shot.

Pearl's face while we waited in the longest line ever, Toy Story. But even I have to admit, it was worth the wait and funner than I expected.

The Caesar Salad I ordered from the Mexican food stand. I'll tell you one thing, the food at California Adventure blows Disneyland's food out of the water. I equate Disneyland food with overpriced hospital cafeteria. The prices here were probably just as steep, but I felt like I was getting a quality meal, not some burger slop served up by Barth, the chef from You Can't Do That on Television. Also worth noting: THEY SELL BEER IN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE.

Ever since we saw Puss N Boots, Pearl likes to break into "salsa mode" whenever the mood strikes.

Cotton candy was a dietary staple during this trip. I'm sure you're shocked.


AND YES! MORE RANDOM SHOTS FROM BOTH PARKS!

 Making our grand entrance on Main Street, USA.

My best Chip N' Dale impression while WEARING a Chip N' Dale hat. What's worse- that I was making this face, or that I actually make this face on a regular basis? The world may never know.

I love the face on the girl behind us. And no, there was nothing wrong with her so yes it is okay to laugh.

Someone's obviously way more interested in trying on "cute little hats!!!"

And probably my favorite shot of the day.

Wasn't that fun? It's like you just took a family vacation of your own, only you saved a shit-ton of money and didn't have to deal with all the annoyingly slow people and their 48-seater baby carriages.

Have a great weekend!!!


9 comments:

Anonymous said...

that churro ride must have been nuts! i am glad your intestines decided to give you a break so you could enjoy your last day. it looks like you and eric made all of pearl's disney dreams come true. and you have a boatload of pictures to prove it.

Erin said...

1. Churros are in my top 5 favorite foods. LOVE.

2. That chick totally photobombed you!

Coyote Rose said...

This looks like entirely too much fun. I am a little jealous that I have never been to Disneyland or California for that matter.

drollgirl said...

disneyland! i haven't been in at least 15 years. i was supposed to go last month, but it was cancelled. can i admit i was a weeee bit relieved that the trip was cancelled? lol. yes, i can be a killjoy, as your pics sure make it look fun!

Kerry said...

Been to Disney World & Epcot, but not to actual Disneyland. Disneyworld is like this minus the churros. Also, very alert, clean-cut adults everywhere who would have noticed the backpack and totally called the bomb squad and you would have been on the 6 o'clock news.

aki! said...

Aww, way too cute. I haven't been to California Adventures in forever. Is that just rollercoasters?

Logical Libby said...

And champagne! It truly is the happiest place on earth.

Sara McCarty said...

Hahahaha! Love the photos!! What a fun vacation. You guys always look like you're having a total blast.

MRanthrope said...

It's official, California Adventure is the defacto "cool" spot of the two parks. I hope they still do the Tron inspired Justin Bebier raves at night. I really got a kick out of those.

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