A wee little DL Half Marathon Live TR

melflip8

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Thought this may be fun!

Just landed at LAX and the Disneyland Express bus was waiting right there for us. Lots of pick ups at terminals after ours (Southwest), holy moly this place is huge.

Bus was unmarked, but the driver is very friendly. Hoping for no traffic on our way to the Anaheim Marriott!

Next up today, Walking in Walts footsteps tour at 2:30PST! Freaking outttt.
 
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melflip8

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Alright, I got distracted by the amazingness that is Disneyland.

Walts Tour - Tour Guide Katie was amazing. Don't want to spoil it but they let us on Peter Pan and Tiki Room. Club 33 lobby and Walts Apartment. The apartment is by far the best part.

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When just walking around DL, many more characters wandering about without or with minimal handlers. Adds so much to the atmosphere. I was able to stroll around with these two before the Dapper Dans came on.

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After the tour (about 6pm), we immediately beelined for Pirates, 5 min wait. Incredible.

Then, Indiana Jones, 10 min wait. That ride is insane and makes me so sad for Dinosaur.

Next was Jungle Cruise, piranhas scared the pee out of me.

And that's brings us to our magical moment. We asked two cast members if we should try for WOC or just stay and do DL fireworks...they helped us plan out whole itinerary of night shows and then offered us these VIP bench seats right in front of Partners statue in the hub for the fireworks. They told us to just come back at 9:15 and they would have our seats reserved. I was about in tears. This is what makes Disney so magical.

From about 7:30 till 9:15, we did Space Mountain, Buzz and then Star Tours. All the waits today were minimal and I was super surprised since everyone usually says they can get very long.

Then we went over to our primo fireworks seats where cast member Levi had free churros and our seats waiting for us. Are you kidding me? One day in DL has trumped all the magic of WDW.

The fireworks were amazing...the tink flight, and Dumbo?!! My mouth was agape the whole show.

Not that it needs summarizing but, today was one of the best and most magical days of my life, period.

More to come, thanks for reading!

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Californian Elitist

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Wow, what a positive trip you've had so far. It's nice to read about people having a genuinely nice time, wherever that place may be. Lucky you got VIP spots and FREE CHURROS (one of my favorite treats)! That has NEVER happened to me. I don't get it, you and @coachwnh seem to come across luck on your trips. It boggles my mind, seriously.

I hope your trip continues to go smoothly and good luck with your run!

PS: I see you encountered Prince (Blonde) Bert. He's the best Bert and also the cutest.
 

coachwnh

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Wow, what a positive trip you've had so far. It's nice to read about people having a genuinely nice time, wherever that place may be. Lucky you got VIP spots and FREE CHURROS (one of my favorite treats)! That has NEVER happened to me. I don't get it, you and @coachwnh seem to come across luck on your trips. It boggles my mind, seriously.

I hope your trip continues to go smoothly and good luck with your run!

PS: I see you encountered Prince (Blonde) Bert. He's the best Bert and also the cutest.
I didn't get free churros!! LOL. I was just talking with my son after soccer last night how the entire DL trip this past summer was amazing. Can't wait for next summer!
 

coachwnh

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Up and at em! French Toast Brioche at Flo's!

Grabbed fastpasses for RSR, no line for them but return time is for 5:45. Not too bad.
That FP line is hit or miss. I waited about 10 minutes on day, and nothing the next! That ride is awesome. Have you been to the fun wheel yet?
 

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