{"id":483,"date":"2010-10-05T23:19:12","date_gmt":"2010-10-06T03:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raysofdisneyland.com\/?p=483"},"modified":"2010-10-05T23:31:55","modified_gmt":"2010-10-06T03:31:55","slug":"disneyland-trip-report-2010-days-1-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raysofdisneyland.com\/?p=483","title":{"rendered":"Disneyland Trip Report 2010: Days 1 & 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 1<\/h3>\n

\"airport<\/a><\/p>\n

For me, no feeling on Earth compares to that of waking up – way too early in the morning – and coming to the groggy\u00c2\u00a0realization that the day has finally come for THE Disneyland Vacation. \u00c2\u00a0This year was no exception,\u00c2\u00a0and while my alarm was set for 4:30 AM (!), it was the only day this year that I had no trouble jumping out of the bed.\u00c2\u00a0One hour later, we were out the door, and just a short while after that, breakfast (or an airport\u00c2\u00a0McDonald’s version of it)\u00c2\u00a0was served… the fairies even came out at Denver International Airport to wish us “Bon Voyage!”<\/p>\n

The highlight of Day One? \u00c2\u00a0World of Color, hands down, without a doubt. \u00c2\u00a0We had a great day prior to our preferred dining reservation at Ariel’s Grotto before the show… we were even upgraded to a\u00c2\u00a0theme park view at the Paradise\u00c2\u00a0Pier Hotel (where we were,\u00c2\u00a0unfortunately, only spending one night), but that show topped it all. \u00c2\u00a0Yes, we did have to line up in a crazy pile of people and wait,\u00c2\u00a0on our feet, for over an hour… but the end result? \u00c2\u00a0PRICELESS.<\/p>\n

\"World<\/a><\/p>\n

As I’ve said before, World of Color reminds me of my beloved Fantasy Waters show, now gone, from the Disneyland Hotel.<\/a> But, I really had no idea how magnificent and grandiose World of Color would really be… sitting just feet from the spray of the fountains. \u00c2\u00a0It is mesmerizing and captivating. \u00c2\u00a0My best tip for enjoying the show is to splurge for a preferred dining package, get to the “line” (mass of people) early, and walk really fast (read: politely sprint without having the World of Color “guards” catch you) to the front rail in the preferred dining section. \u00c2\u00a0Trust me, it will be worth the wait, the cattle prodding, and the strange looks when you find your spot and do a little victory dance.<\/p>\n

Day 2<\/h3>\n

The only other excitement that can rival waking up to go to Disneyland, is the first day you wake up at Disneyland. \u00c2\u00a0As Five for Fighting said, “It’s a nice day when you wake up in Disneyland.” \u00c2\u00a0Yes it is… and our second day dawned with great anticipation for what was to follow. \u00c2\u00a0We actually spent a bit of the morning repacking our essentials and making the quick trip from the Paradise Pier Hotel to the Grand Californian. \u00c2\u00a0No experience rivals staying at the Grand Californian, in my opinion. \u00c2\u00a0If I were oh, so terribly wealthy and could live anywhere in the world, I would pick the Grand. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\"GCH<\/a><\/p>\n

We got a bit of a surprise at check-in here to, as they had us booked in a room with one king bed. \u00c2\u00a0When we requested to be moved to a room with two queen beds, the only option they could find was to move us to a standard room in the new DVC Villas wing with a “semi-theme park view.” \u00c2\u00a0Fine with me! \u00c2\u00a0Our view was actually of the back of Muloholland Madness, but we could still see Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Ariel’s Grotto, the Zephyr, and part of the pier! \u00c2\u00a0In fact, at night, we could hear World of Color and see part of it! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The highlight of Day Two was meeting Tinker Bell and her friends in Pixie Hollow. \u00c2\u00a0Yes, I’ve done this once before, and call me crazy, but this is an extremely magical experience for me, and I even got a special treat this time… because Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue had come out just the day before, Tink AND Vidia were appearing together in front of Tink’s teapot house. \u00c2\u00a0Plus, Silvermist was still greeting fairy fans in the area just before you get to Tink. \u00c2\u00a0It was wonderful.<\/p>\n

\"Meeting<\/a>Tink and Vidia told me lots of stories about their adventures on the mainland and even taught me how to properly drink tea at a tea party. \u00c2\u00a0These memories, and the pictures that accompany them, rank as some of my favorites from any Disney trip… EVER. \u00c2\u00a0It was especially lovely to have Tink and Vidia treat my mom and me like any of their other guests, even though we are slightly<\/span> older. \ud83d\ude09 \u00c2\u00a0The Hollow was even decked out in full regalia from the new movie – too fun!<\/p>\n

Coming up next Tuesday… Spending my birthday in the Land.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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