Okay, Tuesday was the day we started off in California Adventure. Since we were up until midnight the first night, and DCA opened at 10:00, this would give Alyssa a chance to get enough sleep. I think I was up by 8:00 and ready to go by 9:00. Alyssa was still sound asleep so I watched some tv and checked in with family back home. While on the phone, Alyssa woke up, so I made her get ready. We ended up getting into DCA at about 10:30, and the first thing we did was exchange Alyssa's GAD voucher for FP's.
While we were at Guest Services, a lady was trying to get a GAC (is that what it's called?) for her DD who apparently had a disability, something about not being able to stand for extended periods of time. The CM said the DD needed to come in, and the girl came galloping in. Now I know people can have a disability that's not necessarily visible, but I got the impression that this family just wanted to take advantage of the perks the GAC would get them. When the CM told the mom that if she issued her a GAC, it wouldn't make a difference with getting on the rides in DCA like it does in DL, the mom started dropping F-bombs like crazy, wanting to know what good it would do them then. I have to applaud those CM's. They kept their cool, and just reminded the lady to watch her language. As the mom walked out, still cussing, the CM's apologized to everyone for having to listen to that.
Anyway, next we went and rode Mulholland Madness and Golden Zephyr.
After that it was 11:30, so we headed to Taste Pilot's Grill. On the way, we noticed that Mater and Lightning McQueen were out for pics, and the line was fairly short, so we did that. Apparently 11:30 was too late to beat the lunch crowd, because Taste Pilot's Grill was packed! Alyssa and I both got burgers, fries, and drinks. To me, the burger was just okay. The meat tasted a little weird, but the fries were some of the best I've ever had.
Next up was Hollywood Studios Backlot.
We happened to pass by Drawn to the Magic just as it was finishing, and Woody, Sorcerer Mickey, and Cinderella were out. I was able to get us in the line to meet Cinderella. We scored another princess!
As we were passing Monster's Inc, we noticed that Sulley was out, but his handler announced that he needed to go. As Sulley passed us though, he made Alyssa and I each give him a high five.
We decided to start heading towards the hotel for break. On the way, we picked up some cotton candy and stopped at Engine Ears Toys to pick up some potato head pieces. I had planned on just filling one of the $20 boxes with parts and picking up a head after we got home, but Alyssa really wanted to play with it right away. She was willing to buy the head herself, so I agreed. We already had the box full, so we grabbed a head and went to the counter to pay. I didn't realize that they don't sell just the head at all, and the guy said not to worry about it and slipped it into the bag along with the other things we bought. Sweet!
We made it back to the hotel around 2:00, and Alyssa had to try out her potato head stuff.
Alyssa wanted to swim, so we hit the pool while also getting a load of laundry done. We were back at DL by 5:30, and went to the Pizza Port in Tomorrowland for dinner. More cheese pizza!
Next was Pixie Hollow again, but only Tink was there. We happened to catch the parade at the right time and got these pics:
I dragged Alyssa to World of Disney in DTD because I wanted to try and finish the souvenir shopping for everyone else so I wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
We bought so many things that we had to drop them off at the hotel, and then we were back to DL by 9:00. We rode Autopia
again.
I got us a Mickey pretzel to share, and we sat at Tomorrowland Terrace to eat and watch people dance at the TLT Club. Next was some shopping at some candy store on Main Street, and then Blue Ribbon Bakery for muffins and a chocolate croissant for the next morning. We were back in our room by 11:00, I believe.
Next up: Day 3 with MM, and lots of characters including the special interaction that Alyssa got to have with one.
I always tell him, "Look at all the jobs it creates." I'm loving your TR so far and can't wait for more! How cool about sitting next to another DIS'er for Fantasmic. I always have fun seeing others in the parks!
Wednesday was our last chance to use our Magic Morning, and I didn't want to miss out on the experience. MM was at 7:00, so I think we made it to security at 6:30. I knew that with having Alyssa, we wouldn't be able to make it back to Fantasyland as fast as a lot of the people, so I assumed lines would already be forming for rides. When we went through the castle though, I was pleasantly surprised. We walked onto Peter Pan, Dumbo, Teacups, Carousel, and Teacups again.
At about 8:30 we saw one family lining up for PFF, so we went over. One other group got there first, but we were still third in line. I was fine with waiting for this to open up; Alyssa didn't really feel like running around yet to do other things.
