Wonder on the West Coast: Day 2 - Disneyland & California Adventure

[Bad Pink Tink]

Originally Posted by sheluk

I’m not sure I’ll ever get over the tiny castle - but lots of people say they love it so maybe I’ll be converted when I finally see it in person.

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The size of The Castle in Disneyland is in proportion to The Matterhorn Bobsleigh Ride Roller Coaster which can be seen behind The Castle.

Walt based The Castle on Neuschwanstein Castle in The South German Mountains. At Neuschwanstein Castle the mountains are higher / taller than the castle.

So thats what Walt did in Disneyland, the Castle is lower / smaller than The Matterhorn ride.

[SuziQz]

What a brilliant day, lots done and mostly new experiences. Love that Isabella is still into her books. Looking forward to the next day

[disneypars]

Fantastic day looking forward to reading the rest. Thanks for posting.

[DisneyArab]

I’ve been looking forward to reading your trip report and your thoughts on Disneyland. We stayed at the same hotel and it was great. Like you, we thought all the rides at Disneyland were either the same or better than WDW. We said the same about the incredicoaster, best Disney ride ever, and we loved Guardians of the Galaxy-even more than tower Of terror. Looking forward to reading the rest.

[ShezMcQ]

Yay, you've started your report! I've been looking forward to reading all about your west coast adventures and opinions of Disneyland.

We're hoping to visit there in 2022 and I'm loving all the planning

Look forward to the next instalment.

[Stewboy]

Originally Posted by Bad Pink Tink

great report. Disneyland California is my "home park", Ive been there 10 times, so its really interesting to see it from a first timers point of view.

So glad you got there early in the morning. I'm sure you noticed the low crowds / wait times in the morning compared to afternoon and evening. Disneyland is a locals park, huge amounts of AP holders who don't go in the mornings

Interesting that you got MAXPASS, I never use it, I just use the free paper ones from the kiosks.


I go in June every year, so its really nice to see all the Halloween decorations.

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Originally Posted by Bad Pink Tink

Just read your California Adventures update

Ah yes the afternoon heat is a killer. I usually don't do rides between 1pm and 4.30pm and I stay inside as much as possible. During this time I have lunch, go to a show or hang about in the shops.

I know its too late now, but Frozen show in California Adventures starts at 3pm, and it is a great way to get out of the heat and chill out. Also in California Adventures is a building called Animation Academy, which actually is very misleading. The Animation Academy is only 1 part. This is where Anna and Elsa do meet and greets, there is a really cool Finding Nemo show called Turtle Talks with Crush and a Beauty and The Beast area, themed as The Beast's Library. All of these are inside in air conditioning and I spend over an hour in here, out of the sun in the afternoon.

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We loved it there, can't wait to go again

TFR

Originally Posted by KayLouise

What a fantastic busy day, brilliant photos! Looking forward to reading more! 😃

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Thanks for reading

Originally Posted by Stan1805

What a great day you had. Can’t wait to read the next instalment.

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Originally Posted by sbuck93

Fantastic report so far, we go for the first time in September so it's been really helpful and just made me even more excited

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You'll love it

Originally Posted by sheluk

What a brilliant day! It all seems so exciting and new. great to try so many new rides too & some familiar ones.

I’m not sure I’ll ever get over the tiny castle - but lots of people say they love it so maybe I’ll be converted when I finally see it in person.

The weather sounds fab! Can’t wait to read about your next days x

Ps rip water bottle

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When you're there, the tiny castle just seems right for the park - you'll love it.

I was so annoyed about that bottle

TFR

Originally Posted by mrsdjh

You’ve made me even more desperate to go! A brilliant first day.

The hotel sounds like a great choice - good location and free buffets.

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I was so surprised how much I loved it. Can't wait to go again one day. If you can do it, DO IT!

TFR

Originally Posted by Bad Pink Tink

The size of The Castle in Disneyland is in proportion to The Matterhorn Bobsleigh Ride Roller Coaster which can be seen behind The Castle.

Walt based The Castle on Neuschwanstein Castle in The South German Mountains. At Neuschwanstein Castle the mountains are higher / taller than the castle.

So thats what Walt did in Disneyland, the Castle is lower / smaller than The Matterhorn ride.

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Originally Posted by SuziQz

What a brilliant day, lots done and mostly new experiences. Love that Isabella is still into her books. Looking forward to the next day

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She reads books at every opportunity!

TFR

Originally Posted by disneypars

Fantastic day looking forward to reading the rest. Thanks for posting.

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Thanks for reading

Originally Posted by DisneyArab

I’ve been looking forward to reading your trip report and your thoughts on Disneyland. We stayed at the same hotel and it was great. Like you, we thought all the rides at Disneyland were either the same or better than WDW. We said the same about the incredicoaster, best Disney ride ever, and we loved Guardians of the Galaxy-even more than tower Of terror. Looking forward to reading the rest.

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Good to hear you had the same thoughts

Thanks for reading

Originally Posted by ShezMcQ

Yay, you've started your report! I've been looking forward to reading all about your west coast adventures and opinions of Disneyland.

We're hoping to visit there in 2022 and I'm loving all the planning

Look forward to the next instalment.

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Jo loved the planning. She did an amazing job with the hotels, and got some great prices. Homewood Suites was a brilliant hotel, in a fantastic location - that shuttle was so easy to get to and got us to and from the park so quickly. It honestly put the WDW buses to shame!

TFR

[magickate]

Wow you got so much done so far! It's a helpful report for us thanks, can't wait to read your cruise days.

[juliab]

What a brilliant day you had you managed to get so much done.

We visited Disneyland for the first time last year and we loved it, reading this as so made me want to go back!

[princess allie]

Disneyland was my first ever Disney park nearly 30 years ago. My friend is trying to get our family to join hers and go again, but I’ve been hesitant, but reading your report is making me think that we would enjoy it again. We have had two of those Brita bottles and both have had the same issue as yours, I think it’s a bad design to be honest.

[LLKJDisney]

Great first day! You certainly packed a lot in! looking forward to reading more