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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 31 May 23, 04:24 PM
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Posted By liz-paul
We stayed at the best western which wasn't as...

We stayed at the best western which wasn't as close to the centre as we would have liked, but we got a 2 bed suite which was great as a family.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 May 23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By liz-paul
Santa Barbara was lovely. A smallish, chilled out...

Santa Barbara was lovely. A smallish, chilled out place, lovely beaches and restaurants, lots of options for day trips. We returned to LAX after our stay, with a brief stop in Santa Monica on the way.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 May 23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,945
Posted By liz-paul
I went to LA at Easter and didn't hire a car. I...

I went to LA at Easter and didn't hire a car. I have done a trip report but here are the basics:

Ubers were generally easy to get, clean/comfortable, etc. The only times we had to wait ages for...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Apr 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,144
Posted By liz-paul
Not sure how budget you are willing to go or...

Not sure how budget you are willing to go or where you are planning on visiting but on my last 2 visits we stayed at the Glendale express hotel (about 15 mins drive from Burbank) which was far...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 19 Apr 23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Airbnb update: The Airbnb cost me £1603.86...

Airbnb update:

The Airbnb cost me £1603.86 for 9 nights. The hotel cost me £681.07 (+ £20.36 foreign transaction fee as didn't have enough credit on my clarity credit card).

I was immediately...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Apr 23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Posted By liz-paul
We stayed at the best western plus park place inn...

We stayed at the best western plus park place inn which was across the road from Disneyland and the room had 2 double beds and a double sofa bed which might squeeze you all in. We had 3 nights there...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 16 Apr 23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Our first trip we went via Heathrow but we stayed...

Our first trip we went via Heathrow but we stayed overnight at Heathrow each time. I like the convenience of direct from Dublin but at the right price I would definitely go via London again!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 16 Apr 23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
I bought that in the Winnie the Pooh shop by the...

I bought that in the Winnie the Pooh shop by the Winnie the Pooh ride, and I got the same thing in a shop near Pixar pier last year so they must be in a few places. It was very good, only managed...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 16 Apr 23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
My thoughts - the good, the bad, the ugly and...

My thoughts - the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between!

This was obviously a different trip from the usual as the primary purpose was to enable my mum to meet her grandchild and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 16 Apr 23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Some thoughts and finances: Costs: ...

Some thoughts and finances:

Costs:
Flights £1664.72 for 2 adults, 1 teen direct from Dublin to LAX

Airbnb: £1603.85 for 9 nights (I have been given £422.91 refund for the 3 unused nights and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 16 Apr 23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
It’s now Sunday and we’ve been home since Friday...

It’s now Sunday and we’ve been home since Friday afternoon. Dropped my mum to the airport this morning (she is heading back to England) and I should have some time today and over the next few to add...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 14 Apr 23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 9/travelling home Thanks for all the...

Day 9/travelling home

Thanks for all the comments re our slightly stressful day in Disney 😁

Today was our final day and the morning was spent packing up and sitting around the hotel waiting for...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 13 Apr 23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 8 - ups and downs in the happiest place on...

Day 8 - ups and downs in the happiest place on earth...

Can I preface this by saying I had a great day and the positives far outweighed the negatives. However, today was not all good and I'm not...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 12 Apr 23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Apart from our first day (which wasn't really...

Apart from our first day (which wasn't really cold, but definitely not warm either) we've had great weather. Probably around 25 degrees during the day. Definitely cooler in the evenings but that's...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 12 Apr 23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 7 - A slow start this morning, my...

Day 7 -

A slow start this morning, my brother and his wife had to work in the morning so we ate some leftovers and snacks in our rooms for breakfast and then DS2 and I went down to the pool for...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 12 Apr 23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Absolutely dont worry at all - it took it the way...

Absolutely dont worry at all - it took it the way you intended 😁
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 11 Apr 23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 6 - the calm after the storm! This is...

Day 6 - the calm after the storm!

This is barely even half an update as I updated to about lunch time already! Once back at the hotel we went down to the pool and had it to ourselves for a while...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 11 Apr 23, 12:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
I definitely recommend it if you get a chance...

I definitely recommend it if you get a chance. If/when we come back as a family and if my brother still lives in Glendale then we’ll definitely go back.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 11 Apr 23, 12:23 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
They looked amazing, about the size of golf balls!

They looked amazing, about the size of golf balls!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 11 Apr 23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
I feel so bad complaining about my mum but she’s...

I feel so bad complaining about my mum but she’s hard work at the best of times 😂 and as you’ve all seen, this week hasn’t been all best of times 😩😂
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 11 Apr 23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Thanks, definitely much happier now and at least...

Thanks, definitely much happier now and at least I feel like I can fully look forward to our last few days! 😃
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 10 Apr 23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
A between days update: flying ants and speedy...

A between days update: flying ants and speedy getaways!

So last night (Sunday) as we sat around the Airbnb feeling that it was a bit rubbish (insert stronger word of your choice) I discovered an...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 10 Apr 23, 03:40 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 5 - a family Easter Sunday So today was...

Day 5 - a family Easter Sunday

So today was a pretty quiet day with little to report! Fairly good sleep last night, and early awake again. A slow start getting ready and then we wandered down the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 9 Apr 23, 04:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 4 - American sports and American arts! ...

Day 4 - American sports and American arts!

As already stated I didn't wake until 9 for the final time this morning. When I woke up I felt like I was swimming up through molasses! I a dragged...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 9 Apr 23, 01:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 3 (Friday 7th April) - we might be starting...

Day 3 (Friday 7th April) - we might be starting to win!

So yesterday I booked tickets for the Huntington ready for 10am this morning and repeated yesterday's experience of getting a ride over...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 8 Apr 23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
I am definitely emphasising the negatives so far!...

I am definitely emphasising the negatives so far! It has been great to see my brother, sis in law and niece and for my mum to see them too! Some of the stress comes from the fact that I get on pretty...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 8 Apr 23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Probably about an hour, although last August we...

Probably about an hour, although last August we went and the boys wanted to make the personalised funko's so we queued up from before opening in order to get a spot for that (honestly showing up 15...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 8 Apr 23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Well the girl did tell me that I could use it...

Well the girl did tell me that I could use it instead of Botox so that would be a saving 😉

*For clarity dear readers, I care about my appearance and I moisturise, wear make up some days and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 8 Apr 23, 01:22 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 2 - oops will we ever get it right?! I'm...

Day 2 - oops will we ever get it right?!

I'm writing this on the evening of day 3 so I hope I can remember everything!

Woke up about 5am but having had 7 hours sleep or so. My brother was...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Apr 23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 31,704
Posted By liz-paul
Shame Seattle was disappointing, not sure why but...

Shame Seattle was disappointing, not sure why but I always had the impression it was a very classy and sophisticated sort of place (must be the impression I got from 50 shades of grey ...).

Seems...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Apr 23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Teeny update: The restaurant in Pasadena...

Teeny update:

The restaurant in Pasadena was called Mercado with no S and appears to have several locations according to the website:

https://www.cocinasycalaveras.com/mercado-ps-menu

DS2...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Apr 23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Day 1 - a better day... So I got about 3...

Day 1 - a better day...

So I got about 3 hours sleep last night and have been feeling rough on and off all day (woe is me on my California holiday!). Woke up about 5am and woke DS2 shortly after...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 5 Apr 23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
I'm not a massive fan of Airbnb myself but it...

I'm not a massive fan of Airbnb myself but it seemed like a good idea as it would give us more space travelling as 3 generations and it is walking distance (just!) To my brother's place which no...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 5 Apr 23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
Travel day - or the day that went wrong! ...

Travel day - or the day that went wrong!

First issue with travel day is that Aer Lingus will only let me check in DS2 and mum online so we have to go to the airport even earlier (direct flight...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 5 Apr 23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,658
Posted By liz-paul
9 nights in LA live report

Hello and welcome! I love doing a trip report as a little reminder of my holidays so here I am again.

This trip is a little different as it's me (F39), my DS2 (M13) and my mum (F75). My brother...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 2 Apr 23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 31,704
Posted By liz-paul
Have enjoyed your report so far! Vancouver and...

Have enjoyed your report so far! Vancouver and Hawaii both look excellent!
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By liz-paul
Thanks I'll look at all of them!

Thanks I'll look at all of them!
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By liz-paul
Flying with aer Lingus, will check out your link...

Flying with aer Lingus, will check out your link thanks!
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By liz-paul
Travel cushions?

Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a travel cushion? Ideally one that I can sit on for a long flight, I generally get a sore aching butt and lower back achyness. Would also be...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Mar 23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,603
Posted By liz-paul
I was there last august and thought it was busy...

I was there last august and thought it was busy but manageable. We did most things we wanted to (not rise of the resistance as I was too tight to pay extra for the genie pass thing for that ride...
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