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Hi, Joanna! Thanks for joining along. You definitely need to get out to Disneyland... I mean, just look at the character meeting possibilities!!

I'm pretty sure foregoing a map may actually be a bad idea for someone looking to accomplish everything and make the most of their day, but my definition of "making the most of my day" is probably different than the average Disney park goer. And I have a feeling you are my kind of different...

After dinner we made our way back to the Grizzly River area of the park. I really liked the little Wilderness Explorer area – such a cute idea. Walking through the camp only served to increase my desire to stay at the Grand Californian. How amazing would it be to look out over this park each...

Back at Pacific Wharf, we grabbed some dinner at the Lucky Fortune Cookery and found a table. This turned out to be a really great meal. The food was pretty good, but mostly it was just a great night with perfect weather, great conversation, and a happy baby.

We stopped to check out the bugs as we made our way back to Pacific Wharf via Cars Land. See… so much happier pushing the stroller than riding in it.

Brett decided to wear Lucas and it was uphill from there. He was all about the carrier. After our break, we headed back into Monstropolis where Roz paid mind to warn us that we had a small child-like tag along in our car and we better heed her warning and call in the CDA. After that, we...

We hit up Pacific Wharf for some delicious beverages and then took off for a leisurely stroll around the park. The entry from Pacific Wharf into Carsland is breathtaking, and it took me completely by surprise. It's like, it just appeared out of nowhere. The crazy thing is this is kinda...

I was excited to experience Paradise Pier. Something about this area of the park grabbed hold of me and wouldn’t let go during our short time there. I think it may have even been my favorite land in all of Disneyland/California Adventure combined. There was an energy and effortlessness about...

By this point I was starting to worry about the sun. Not so much from a heat perspective, but more for fear that Lucas would get burnt. It was blazing and while I’d slathered him in sunscreen at what felt like 15 minute intervals, I still figured it would probably be good to seek respite from...

After lunch we headed toward the Condor Flats area where we hopped in line to meet with one very important Mouse. I mean, it’s not every day you get to meet a fly girl. Minnie had to take a quick minute to check on some flight’s status so Brett stood in the blazing hot line while Lucas and I...

Thanks, Tom! Things just keep getting crazier for us. I probably wasn't too clear in my description, I actually really liked both Buena Vista Street and the Carthay Circle area. I was just referring to the entrance facade going from the California letters to one that looks like DHS.

Seriously, having these two back in the same place was magic. My kinda magic. But don’t let the giggles fool you; this kid was beyond done with his stroller. Beyond. Must. Get. Out. So we figured it was the perfect time to grab a bite to eat. We realized our mistakes from the...

Next up... Paradise Pier! Word had it a world-renowned conductor was in the area so we hung out for a few minutes, drank up the Paradise Pier ambiance (and some juice) and waited for the show to begin. There’s the man of the hour!

We took our time taking in the sights on Route 66 and when we got to Radiator Springs Racers Brett hopped in line, while Lucas and I backtracked to an area just on the other side of Flo’s Café. After a quick bathroom break, we had a snack and I let Lucas run around a bit, getting out some...

And just like that, Bug’s Land spit us out onto the famed Route 66! “C’mon ,dad, do we really have to instagram right this second?!” The amount of time and energy poured into every little detail of Cars Land shows. There was a richness and authenticity that truly made me...

Wanna know what my I-think-there-may-be-something-sticky-on-your-face mom look, looks like? Yep, there it is! Just looking at these pictures makes me dizzy. Either Flik’s not messing around, or mama’s getting old. If you’re a betting man, I’d suggest putting money on the latter. Lucas...

Uh-oh... without a monster disguise Lucas was in dangerous territory. I loved this attraction – I thought it was really well done and definitely fits nicely alongside the classic dark rides. Afterwards we met a young Mike in front of his dorm room. Lucas couldn't have cared...

Oh, hey, look... a guide map! This may sound crazy, but I was happy not to pay attention to the guide map. I was all about wandering around and seeing what there was to see as the park unfolded itself to us. I realize this isn’t the smartest way to take in a new park, but boy is it the...

Day 3 – Wednesday, June 19th: Hello, California Adventure! Woohoo! A brand spankin’ new-to-us park was on the agenda for the day and I was giddy with excitement. I mean, how lucky are we?! First, let me just say, I’m not a fan of the entry for California Adventure. While the former...

Thanks!! I'm excited to be posting about this trip.