Day 117

Disneyland!!

 We went Tuesday to Thursday which was just right for the two of us. My dad was so nice to take us to the airport. He was 15 minutes early but we were ready for him which meant we were ahead of schedule. It was the least we could do since he was doing us a big favor.

We got to California around 7:25 am, picked up our rental car (where I learned I got scammed on collision insurance) and drove to our hotel. We stayed at the Best Western Anaheim Inn which is literally across the street from the park entrance. A Denny's was right next door which was convenient for breakfast.

 First stop, the Jungle Cruise. 

I have never laughed that hard on an amusement part ride. Our tour guide was cracking the funniest jokes. For example, he pointed out two old ladies walking out of the Indiana Jones ride and said they were wild, never before seen jungle animals. Maybe you had to be there...

 

First attempt at Splash Mountain.... I forgot how scared I get

 

 Good thing Eric had his goggles on

 We saw this sign for Donald Duck and realized it explained Eric perfectly

"Impatient, irascible and hard to understand"

We spent the morning racing around Disneyland trying to do as much as possible. After going back to the hotel so that Eric could have a nap, we headed to California Adventure. 

First stop, Soarin over California where a couple of really annoying children stood behind us in line. We were lucky though and that was the only time we had to deal with bratty children. I wish I could smell that one smell on the ride where you're flying over the river in the forest.... it's heavenly

Next stop, Screaming California. 

Not going to lie, this ride made me nervous. I had been on it before and I think I got sick so that was my only memory.

 The after picture

Eric was crying he was laughing so hard at me.

Alas, we went on it 2 more times because we loved it

 This was our dinner during night one. I had pesto ravioli and Eric had BBQ chicken pizza. 

So yummy, so expensive

 Yup, there's my husband, kissing Mickey Mouse on the cheek

Day Two

We went to California Adventure first because we had heard from so many people that we needed to get a fast pass to see World of Color. (They were right)

We then headed to Tower of Terror because Eric had never been before. I think we ended up going on 4 times that day..... he couldn't get enough of it.

 This was by far my favorite meal. The chicken and french fries were oh so good. 

 I felt it was appropriate to take this picture, even if I do like a nerd

 We needed a break so we rode the train around the park for a little bit. 

We'll probably skip that next time

 Splash Mountain take 3, finally got a good picture where I'm not screaming. It was absolutely terrifying not holding on with both hands.

I can't get enough of Eric in that picture, he loves Splash Mountain

Oh, that time we went it was about 7:30 pm and it was the last ride we had before heading to World of Color. Low and behold, of course that would be the time I get drenched. My shoes were soaked, my shorts were soaked, and I had no jacket. It was not pleasant sitting in the dark being wet and cold.

We already want to go back and it has just barely been a week since we were there. 

We only fought once so I think we can say this was a successful trip

(Want to know what we fought about? A water bottle. Typical)