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Donia Camarena -- December 2001 -- DisneylandThis report covers only the planning for Donia's Upcoming Trip. December 13 - 16, 2001 Cast:
Transportation: Due to the fact that we live in Northern California, we usually get up EARLY and drive to Disneyland. If you time it right, you can be there by noon. BUT, this time is a little different. My mother got the travel bug and wanted to pass that on others. Since Disney Daughter #2 has never flown before and we were able to fly for $287 for all 4 of us, my parents booked the flight as an early anniversary gift to us all. We will take a Super Shuttle from the Airport to the hotel. I can't see renting a car to sit in the parking lot of the hotel. Hotel: We will be staying at the new Holiday Inn adjacent to the Disneyland Park. I'm a little worried since I have not seen any reviews of this hotel. But I figured for $79 per night and the fact that it is new, it's worth a try. Touring Plans: Day 1 California Adventure Our plane leaves at 9:30 am and we will arrive around 10:40 am. Our plan is to go to our hotel, leave our luggage and get to the park by 12:00. We decided to do California Adventure the first day since it is the new park and we don't think that we will need a complete day to see everything. We will try to do Soaring over California first and then make our touring plans after that. We are not going to make any PS for this day since nothing jumps out at us. Since I've heard some good things about the corn dogs, we'll have to try those. (I'm sure that they are on the Weight Watchers low point list). Day 2 Disneyland I'm going to make PS for the character breakfast at The Plaza Inn. We have usually done the early morning breakfast, but usually it's just eating at a "fast food" restaurant. This will be nice start to our Disneyland Day. We will probably do Pirates first. This always gets us into the Disneyland frame of mind (not that it's hard to do). We will hopefully get to use Fast Pass at least once. I would like to see how it works. We plan to eat a light lunch and a small dinner. We like the chowder at Royal Street Veranda. It's good on a cold evening. Then it's back to the hotel for another day. Day 3 Disneyland We will finish up Disneyland today. Hopefully we will get to see everything. Last time we were able to experience everything except the Carousel and Abraham Lincoln. It was truly a memorable trip. We will probably eat at Blue Bayou for lunch (another Weight Watchers low point menu). I like to make the latest lunch PS possible. It is basically dinnertime but at lunch prices. This worked for us in WDW. Day 4 Shopping, Disneyland and DCA Our plane doesn't leave until 7:30 pm. So we plan to do last minute rides, shopping and get to the airport in plenty of time to make our flight. With all of the new security checks, it may take us a few hours. Conclusion: As this trip gets closer, I get more excited. There is nothing better than walking up Main Street for the first time. I'm hoping that this trip will "cure" me of my Disney sickness until I can get back to WDW again. I have not forsaken the original park, but I fell in love with WDW in 1998 when my husband and I went. I can't wait to take the rest of my family. Hope to see you at the park. Donia Camarena doniacamarena@hotmail.com Mail a Comment to Donia Camarena |
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