Trip Report Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and More

[leslie_537]

So this is my first official trip report.

We took my daughter to Disneyland for her 7th birthday! I surprised her at her party with a box full of helium balloons attached to a stuffed Mickey that said we are going to Disneyland (Trying to imitate the commercials). Once I figure out how to load video I will show that part.

Well anyways off to the trip report!

Here is my son super excited to visit Disneyland for Halloween. At this point we are on the I5 south about 10 minutes away.



Surprisingly we started our trip in DCA. It was more so because we stayed at the Grand Californian and it was a closer entrance.
I loved all the decorations for Candy Corn Acres, it was super cute.





In this one I really have no idea what my son was doing but hey I do know he was having fun! And Yes my daughter is missing her wings, but they really wouldn't work on the rides.



SO I have never taken a picture of this and need new spots for the scrapbook


After riding Monsters Inc. we saw Woody taking photos with the kids. When we got in line the CM said Woody was leaving and we'd have to come back. But as soon as she saw my son Charles dressed as Woody she said "Oh he has to see him just wait right here for a minute." And she brought Woody to see the kids!







After a few more rides at DCA we headed over to Disneyland.

I love these






Of course the must pic for every trip to Disney


Once inside Disneyland we stopped at the hub for a few photos of the pumpkins. I am sure all of you have seen them, but just by chance you haven't here is you chance!


















After that it was off to tomorrowland to grab some fast passes for Space. While my daughter and I did that my husband and son rode the rockets.





We also rode Star Tours. Which my son just loved. This was his first trip that he was finally 40". So he had a lot of firsts this time around!

Yay off to frontier land. And Charles' first trip on BTMRR He loved it the entire time he kept saying: This is so much fun!



After riding a few more rides that afternoon I went a got an awesome spot for the fireworks. Granted I had to wait 2 1/2 hours. (Which we never do) But I really wanted to see this show! After we all ate my husband took the kids to Tomorrowland to have some fun. I didn't take any pics of the fireworks, just video this time.



Knowing we still had 3 more days in the park we went to the Plaza Pavillion and exchanged our paper passes for the annual passes and Charles got to take his first picture for his very first annual pass. After that we went back to our room.

Here are a few shots from our room








Thanks for looking


Day 2 still to come........

[Colorized]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Lovely pictures! Can't wait to see the rest!

And this is basically the cutest picture ever.

[santadog]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Great pics -- makes me even more excited for my trip this week (if such a thing is possible)

[I Heart Disneyland]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

And this is basically the cutest picture ever.

I have to agree! I was going to post it too. Adorable Woody hugging little Woody!

You have a lovely family!! Great photos.

[Moonie]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Thirding- that picture is sooo cute.

[Radiobarry]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Looks like you have a lovely family. Excellent pictures, and great TR so far!

[PandaGirl]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Great TR so far! Can't wait to see the rest!

[micromind]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Really neat TR!! One of the best!

Your kids are just the right age to thoroughly enjoy DL.

So, tell us; who had more fun, the grown-ups or the kids??

This is the very essence of a family vacation; Mom, Dad and a couple of kids, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Thanks for sharing,
Rob

[OnceUponADream]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Absolutely beautiful pictures, can't wait to see the rest of them! Your family is adorable.

[NeverNeverland]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Love the pic of Woody and your son!

[Joshrzmeup]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

The picture of Woody and your son is just Priceless!!!!!!

[royaldisneyfan]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

So awesome! Wonderful group shots with the whole family. And like everyone else has said, that is a super cute shot of your son hugging Woody. Can't wait for the rest!

[Micoofy Duck]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Awesome trip report! One day in the future i'll finally attend DL during the October season!


Oh! and if you only stood underneath those flower balls, well those could have been your giant Mickey Ears... a Hidden Mickey!

[ZomBats]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

glkashdedfrG!!!!! That picture of your son & Woody- TOO. FRICKEN. CUTE!!!
Can't wait for the rest of the TR

btw, what kind of camera do you have? It takes lovely photos!

[Melonballer]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

I love the shots from the hotel room.

[leslie_537]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Thanks so much. I am uploading more right now so expect an update here pretty soon.

I also love the photo of Woody and my Son. I got about three but I liked that one the best. We all had a great time! It is great to see your kids enjoying themselves sooo much.

[leslie_537]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

glkashdedfrG!!!!! That picture of your son & Woody- TOO. FRICKEN. CUTE!!!
Can't wait for the rest of the TR

btw, what kind of camera do you have? It takes lovely photos!

I have a Nikon D40. I almost used the manual mode the entire time this trip! Thanks to people on this board. But I do still have a lot of learning!

[leslie_537]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Part 2:

Alyssa's Official Birthday. She gets to choose what we do. Within reason. So there was a little bouncing around but I tried to control that.

The kids waiting in line for the Matterhorn



Mommy and Daddy waiting for the Matterhorn



The fountain outside of Roger Rabbit's Toon Car



Charles loved this firetruck


The kids meeting Goofy. Alyssa made sure to tell him we'd be at his place for dinner.




Another fountain in toon town



Mr Toads:







On to Pinocchio



Love these



Dessert at the French Market These were little red velvet cake covered in chocolate


Off to the haunted mansion I love the Nightmare Before Christmas Theme













UP NEXT: Celebrate a Street Party

[Colorized]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

Oh, the red velvet cake is so cute! I'll need to tell my mom about that.
Also, your daughter makes a wonderful Alice. Love this trip report! And so cute that she told Goofy that she was coming for dinner.

[leslie_537]

Re: Disneyland Oct 15-18th... Trick Or Treat Night, Crowded Parks, New President and

On with the Parade (Errr street Party)





























Alyssa participating in the Street Party I tried to get her to bust a move like the guy in the teal but she wasn't having it










Still to come: Goofy's Kitchen Dinner, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and much more. Thanks for looking.