DISNEYLAND!

Sorry.. it's been crazy, and I just now got the computer unpacked! So, where to start...

Drive down was great! I took the first and last shifts, Kevin took the middle. Glen handled the ride very well. We stopped every 90 minutes or so so he could get out and stretch and walk around. Got here and got checked in.. I mentioned to the girl at the front desk why we were doing this particular vacation. Not 5 minutes after we found our room, a tray shows up with strawberries, brown sugar, whipped cream, and sparkling cider.

We have two rooms for 5 people.. one is a one bedroom suite. Both have a view of the fireworks at night,and the fireworks music is broadcast on the tv. First night, we had dinner at the Jazz Club in Downtown Disney. Music was great, except for one hideous moment of extremely painful feedback!

Next morning, there was a slight glitch.. girl at check in said she couldn't get my tickets for me. When we tried to get on the monorail they said we needed tickets, or we could "just" walk to the front gate, which would have added extra walking that Glen really did not need. So.. I left everyone there drinking their coffee and marched back to the hotel front desk (which my hip is still reminding me of but oh well.) Once there, I told the person helping me my whole sad story, complete with a few angry tears. They really don't like it when one of the cast members makes someone cry at the Happiest Place on Earth. Left the hotel with all 5 park hopper passes in my hand.

Glen enjoyed the park.. after the Finding Nemo submarines, Space Mountain, Star Tours, some shopping, lunch and the Matterhorn, he was ready for a rest so we came back to the hotel. Sharon and I got in a swim, Kev & Rushi did some shopping. Later on we ordered room service for dinner.

This morning, we almost had a crisis.. Sharon couldn't find her wallet with her room key, park pass and id. ACK!! Eventually she found the wallet... crisis averted and we were off to the park, though later than we'd planned which meant Glen got his breakfast late. Headed to Main Street where we wanted to have breakfast.. except as we got to the back of the line the nice lady said "I'm sorry, these are the last people for breakfast...." OK, I admit it... I swore in Disneyland. Not AT anyone, not even loudly, just a mutter under my breath and turned to go. As Glen & I were heading out, she called us back, and snuck us into the back of the line! Breakfast was awesome. Then we got our picture taken in front of a giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin, got on the Disneyland train (yes... it's tacky... I LOVE it!) and headed to New Orleans Square. Line for Pirates (which just reopened today) moved very quickly. Kev & Rushi got the front of the boat.. but ducked enough that those in Row 2 got wet too!! Boat 2 ahead of us got stuck a couple of times which was interesting. Johnny Depp... er.. CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow makes not one but 3 appearances.. gotta love THAT!

Next stop was the Jungle Cruise, always a good time. Then off to the Tiki Room.. those of you who follow Don Bear's adventures will have to check out the Picture Trail album in a couple of days. DB and his new wingman bonded with the line guy outside, and we got a couple of great photos. By then Glen was pretty tired, so we trudged on over to the monorail and headed back. Stopped for a late lunch at ESPN Zone.. great fun. Kevin thought he'd simply died and gone to heaven. Glen & Kev had to go check out the men's room.. where there's a TV over each urinal! Not to be outdone.. the ladies room has a tv in each stall!!

So now we're back at the hotel.. Glen & Sharon are asleep, I believe Rushi's asleep, Kevin's gone for coffee and I finally got the computer unpacked and a chance to catch up a little. Then it's Advil and some ice for my back, and maybe a nap for Katie too!