Spartangirl
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 19, 2007
This is my 1st trip report!
Hi! My name is Lynne and I'm a newbie on these boards.
MY DH and I are WDW vets...we go every year! So, we decided to mix it up a bit and head out to Disneyland this year. Around Christmas time, I brought up the idea of CA to celebrate our anniversary this summer. My DH has been dying to explore Yosemite, so I thought a trip along the coast might be a good idea. I started throwing ideas his way, and he said, "No Disneyland?" As it was, our trip was already about 8 days long in the making.....but, what's a few more days ~ especially if Disneyland is added! Our trip is now 12 days long! I went to Disneyland once as a child and my DH has never been. So, we are really looking forward to exploring both parks and taking everything in!
On to the cast:
Me (Lynne): I'm a 31-year-old teacher. I LOVE everything Disney, traveling, and taking pictures. I'm an obsessive-compulsive planner and love making lists. This drives my DH crazy! But, we get along well because he doesn't want to be involved in the planning...he just wants to go and enjoy the trip!
DH (Chris): My best friend and the love of my life! We met in high school and began dating during our senior year. Yes, we're "high-school sweethearts." We got engaged after college and have been happily married for 6 wonderful years. DH is 31-years-old and drives for UPS. "What can brown do for you?" Yep, he drives the big brown trucks. Chris is a history buff, computer nerd , and basically a kid at heart. He has grown to love Disney as much as I have....lucky for me!
We will celebrate our 6th anniversary on June 23rd and then we're off to California from June 24th - July 5th! Five more days...
Here's the plan:
Day 1: Leave Michigan and fly into San Francisco. We will be staying at the Hilton Fisherman's Wharf. The plan is to explore the wharf and visit Alcatraz.
Day 2: Visit Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and head over to the Golden Gate Bridge. We also plan on visiting a winery in Napa. Later on, we will be taking a late afternoon cruise on the Bay.
Day 3: Explore the wharf in the morning. Head through the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains to reach Yosemite. We will be staying at the Yosemite View Lodge.
Day 4: Take a morning tour of the Yosemite valley floor in an open-air vehicle. In the afternoon we may hike or bike, depending on what we feel like at the time!
Day 5: Visit Carmel by the Sea. Drive the 17-mile coastal drive...taking in Seal Beach and Pebble Beach golf course. Head to Monterey. We will be staying at Portola Plaza on the Wharf. We plan to visit Cannery Row.
Day 6: A stop at a redwood grove. Next we will visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon. We will continue on to Santa Barbara for a stroll down the pier and then head to Los Angeles. We will be staying at the Beverly Hills Crowne Plaza.
Day 7: Visit Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, the Hollywood sign, Mann's Chinese Theater, Walk of Stars, and the Kodak Theatre. We will also be making a stop at the Getty Museum.
Day 8: Head to Anaheim! We will be staying at the Candy Cane Inn. The plan is Disneyland and/or CA Adventure.
Day 9: Disneyland and/or CA Adventure.
Day 10: Newport Beach during the morning/day. Downtown Disney at night!
Day 11: Disneyland...see the 4th of July fireworks!
Day 12: Head back home...
No relaxation for us! But, we love to travel with jam-packed schedules!
Thanks in advance for reading and I hope you enjoy my trippie...
Hi! My name is Lynne and I'm a newbie on these boards.
MY DH and I are WDW vets...we go every year! So, we decided to mix it up a bit and head out to Disneyland this year. Around Christmas time, I brought up the idea of CA to celebrate our anniversary this summer. My DH has been dying to explore Yosemite, so I thought a trip along the coast might be a good idea. I started throwing ideas his way, and he said, "No Disneyland?" As it was, our trip was already about 8 days long in the making.....but, what's a few more days ~ especially if Disneyland is added! Our trip is now 12 days long! I went to Disneyland once as a child and my DH has never been. So, we are really looking forward to exploring both parks and taking everything in!
On to the cast:
Me (Lynne): I'm a 31-year-old teacher. I LOVE everything Disney, traveling, and taking pictures. I'm an obsessive-compulsive planner and love making lists. This drives my DH crazy! But, we get along well because he doesn't want to be involved in the planning...he just wants to go and enjoy the trip!
DH (Chris): My best friend and the love of my life! We met in high school and began dating during our senior year. Yes, we're "high-school sweethearts." We got engaged after college and have been happily married for 6 wonderful years. DH is 31-years-old and drives for UPS. "What can brown do for you?" Yep, he drives the big brown trucks. Chris is a history buff, computer nerd , and basically a kid at heart. He has grown to love Disney as much as I have....lucky for me!
We will celebrate our 6th anniversary on June 23rd and then we're off to California from June 24th - July 5th! Five more days...
Here's the plan:
Day 1: Leave Michigan and fly into San Francisco. We will be staying at the Hilton Fisherman's Wharf. The plan is to explore the wharf and visit Alcatraz.
Day 2: Visit Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and head over to the Golden Gate Bridge. We also plan on visiting a winery in Napa. Later on, we will be taking a late afternoon cruise on the Bay.
Day 3: Explore the wharf in the morning. Head through the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains to reach Yosemite. We will be staying at the Yosemite View Lodge.
Day 4: Take a morning tour of the Yosemite valley floor in an open-air vehicle. In the afternoon we may hike or bike, depending on what we feel like at the time!
Day 5: Visit Carmel by the Sea. Drive the 17-mile coastal drive...taking in Seal Beach and Pebble Beach golf course. Head to Monterey. We will be staying at Portola Plaza on the Wharf. We plan to visit Cannery Row.
Day 6: A stop at a redwood grove. Next we will visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon. We will continue on to Santa Barbara for a stroll down the pier and then head to Los Angeles. We will be staying at the Beverly Hills Crowne Plaza.
Day 7: Visit Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, the Hollywood sign, Mann's Chinese Theater, Walk of Stars, and the Kodak Theatre. We will also be making a stop at the Getty Museum.
Day 8: Head to Anaheim! We will be staying at the Candy Cane Inn. The plan is Disneyland and/or CA Adventure.
Day 9: Disneyland and/or CA Adventure.
Day 10: Newport Beach during the morning/day. Downtown Disney at night!
Day 11: Disneyland...see the 4th of July fireworks!
Day 12: Head back home...
No relaxation for us! But, we love to travel with jam-packed schedules!
Thanks in advance for reading and I hope you enjoy my trippie...