Where is everyone?

I figured the closer to Halloween, the larger the crowds. However, today surprised me. We got dropped off on Harbor. There wasn't a line to check the bags. There wasn't a line at the gate. There was a line at DCA. Main Street wasn't as packed.

Of course, I didn't mind this.

First stop, it's a small world. The last day before it closes for 3 weeks! Note to self: choose the line on the right side that goes across the water. It's way faster. The left side also has a line for the handicapped and fastpass holders, so it takes longer.
Will they ever put that sad clown back?

After, took a look at villain's photo op. There were 3! The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. My old nickname ;] I'm convinced a man was inside that costume. "She" was way too tall.
Then, the evil witch from Snow White. Does she have an actual name? When no one was waiting for her, she would survey the crowd and give evil looks. A couple kids got scared. I'm used to the Fantasmic performers being males. This witch was a female. She asked "How are you?" I replied, "Fine." She said, "Of course you're fine; you're meeting me!" Loved it!

Next up, Captain Hook. While I was waiting in line, I saw him meet a birthday boy. He pointed to his birthday button. The little boy nodded. Captain Hook did a slow clap and a whoopdee do gesture. So funny!

From there, we headed to Toon Town. Gad zooks. Why is Roger Rabbit always a long line? We just went to Mickey's house. There wasn't a line outside. We were at the front of the movie barn, when a little boy named Dominic was reported lost =0 . I don't know if they found him. I hope they did. We waited longer because of that. The movie reel looped. We finally went through. I asked for Steamboat Willie. & I got him!! Yay!!
I get it. There are 3 different rooms. Regular Mickey, Fantasmic Mickey, and Steamboat Willie. Helps move the line.

The Princess Fantasy Faire line didn't look too bad. I caught a glimpse of Ariel and Belle and was sold. Okay. I'm really going to wait in this line. It was long. Long lines make you tired. Sophie started dozing off once we neared the front of the line! Not good, so I fed her juice to wake her up. Princess Jasmine. Ariel. and Belle. I could feel the underwire at the bottom of Belle's dress. I bet the whole dress weighs a lot. I tend to copy the hand gestures princesses do. Is Giselle ever there? She should! I love her wedding dress.

We watched the Celebrate! Street Party, and then grabbed a bite to eat at Tomorrowland Terrace.

Lastly, we rode the Mark Twain Steamboat and took a picture at the Club 33 door.

Baby days = chill photo days.

I like that PhotoPass gives you the option of adding their autograph.

That's a small?

Guppy Tea House has locations in Cerritos, Irvine, Anaheim, and Hacienda Heights.

They don't serve soda.

They have shaved ice, smoothies, and tea.
They also have fried rice and popcorn chicken.

The menu says the Small was good for 2.
It's really good for 6.

Chocolate Chip Calzone

If you love chocolate, you'll love this one. Baked fresh to order in our stone hearth oven with white and bittersweet chocolate chips, vanilla bean ice cream & homemade whipped cream. Please allow 15 minutes .

I didn't realize it was under Claim Jumper's
Desserts for SHARING section.

But it's totally worth it!

Legacy

Jonathan "Legacy" Perez

I caught the end of So You Think You Can Dance while I waited for Glee.

They announced the top 20.

& there he was.

He was my favorite in ACDC! He's so good! And cute =] Though, his voice isn't what I imagined. I wonder how he'll do in this competition. I'm down for a bboy to take the title.

Hmmm... I might keep up with this season.

No world series then.

Dodgers lost =[

C'mon blue!
Next year, I guess.
Damn Phillies. haha.

I guess it'll be Phillies and Yankees.

I'd only want the Angels to go if the Dodgers were going too.

Anaheim IS NOT Los Angeles.

BLUE > RED

Bounce

Oh my gosh!

I love them.

Celebrate 20!

C'était mon anniversaire! You're free on your birthday, but since I have an annual pass that isn't blocked out, I got the Birthday Fun Card worth $72. Score!

I got my birthday button and wore my prom tiara.

Attractions:
Blue Sky Cellar
Disney Gallery

Finding Nemo - The ride wasn't operating yet when we got there and they weren't letting people line up. They said maybe in about 20 minutes, so we just waited aside. Luckily, they were right about 20 minutes and we were first in line!
Robert, the driver was so cool! He spoke in the Crush voice. He gave shout outs to the little dudes and dudettes. He greeted me on the way out.

Ghost Galaxy - pretty cool! the ghost follows you and tries to get you.
Again, please try not block the people behind you in the ride photos.

Maliboomer - more fun this time. we really shot up fast!
Monster's Inc. {+1HM}
Peter Pan

Redwook Creek
Talking with Crush - my brother was amazed.


We saw Peter Pan in front of Monsters Inc. "You're a princess! Like Tiger Lily. She's better than all the other princesses because she actually has fun!"

Fantasmic Mickey and Cinderella left before I could get to them.

Baby Day

I went to Disneyland with my mom and my 1 year old niece.

Sophie wore her Rosetta dress. So the first thing I wanted to do was Pixie Hollow. I hoped Rosetta would be there, but it was Silvermist instead. They shrink you while you're in line to go to Pixie Hollow. That's why we're the same size as Tinkerbell. They were both so cute. Sophie was a little scared, and they just kept saying "we're friends, remember?"

It was just a photo day at Disneyland. I spotted the Villans area. The ugly witch from Snow White and Jaffar were there. Sophie had fallen asleep. I didn't wake her. I told the witch she ate one of the poisoned apples. She did that evil hand thing. Jaffar is freaking tall. I'm shorter than his snake staff.

it's a small world was closed for some maintenance. sadness.

We headed to California Adventure.

{+1HM} behind the 'R'

Snow White and Dopey were in front of the Animation Building. Dopey left right before our turn. I liked the Snow White from yesterday better.

It was lunch time for Sophie, so we sat inside the animation building for about an hour. I watched ALL of the videos.

Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular!
We had orchestra seating, which was an advantage during "Prince Ali"
Genie's jokes were the best!
-"No wishing for more wishes. Unless you're Bret Farve"
-"You can't wish for someone to fall in love with you. Call that the Jon and Kate rule. YEAH. I went there!"
-"Yo, Jasmin, imma let you finish, but..."
-"Sorry, Al. I guess she was a Taylor Swift fan."
-"I can' t help you anymore. You're out of wishes. I just gave you the Nobel Peace Prize! What more do you want from me?"
-"If your last name was Peppershakers, you'd be Sultan Peppershakers."

There are like 5 different Aladdin stand-ins.

Dinner @ Condor Flats.

Mickey's Fun Wheel NON swining gondola. They let you on. They finish loading the rest of the ferris wheel, so you stop a lot. The wheel spins once around, and then they let you off. The lights are pretty. It'll be prettier when DCA is no longer under construction.

Finally, King Triton's Carousel. You know, they're pretty fun.

This is Halloween

It's Halloweentime at Disneyland!

Pretty much opened and closed the park.

The Saturday crowd wasn't as terrible as I thought it would be.

Jack-o-Lanterns are everywhere on Main Street.

At California, I got a picture with Farmer Mickey and Snow White.

We saw Jack Skellington in New Orleans Square, but they had closed off the line by the time we ran over. "He'll be back tomorrow," they said.

Attractions:
California Screamin - @ night! i love the first drop!
Big Thunder Railroad - {+1HM}
Buzz Lightyear - {+2HMs} ride stopped for a bit. i ranked extra points
Haunted Mansion Holiday - {+1HM}
Indiana Jones - couldn't spot Eeyore =/
Jungle Cruise
Matterhorn (x2) - the Fantasyland side was more fun. it felt faster.
Pirates - {+1HM}
Railroad - Tommorowland-->Main Street
Sleeping Beauty Castle - always awesome for pranks
Snow White - {+2HMs}
Splash Mountain - riders in the back don't get as wet, but they may get cut out of photo!
Star Tours - my first time. reminds me of the old Back to the Future ride at Universal. I love the robot!
Tower of Terror (x3) - please do NOT hold your arms up for the photo if someone is behind you.
Winnie the Pooh

Lunch @ Stage Door Cafe - got free extra food
Dinner from Tomorrowland Terrace

No Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. The line was insanely long! But the outside looks really cool.

Halloween Screams - besides Jack's voice, it was AMAZING. way better than Magical.
11:30 Fantasmic! - i met Murphy, at last! it takes 30 seconds to descend. yes, i counted.


We were the last ones to take a castle picture with a Photopass photographer. Her name was Megan. She let us do a cool jumping pose.

Selena & the Scene

Wizards of Waverly Place debuted on the Disney Channel on my birthday a few years ago. I secretly boycotted the show because Selena Gomez also played Mikala, Hannah Montana's competition.. and I was team Hannah? That sounds so stupid now.

I watch the show now and then. David Henrie is so cute. I didn't know the show beacme was a huge phenomenon. The movie obtained 11 million viewers, the highest DCOM debut after High School Musical 2. I enjoyed it because I could relate to the sibling rivalry. When David Henrie said "I don't know who you are, but I believe you," my heart totally melted.

In addition to having the highest viewed program on Disney Channel, Wizards also beat Hannah Montana and iCarly for the Best Children's Program Emmy.
WOW.

And now, Selena has a band, and they released an album. My review: it's okay.
I think she's stronger in acting. Her voice isn't that strong. The songs aren't going to be in my top 25 most played anytime soon. Maybe the sound will grow on me. Her tween audience probably will enjoy it.
I do like "Crush," "Naturally," and "I Promise You."

I thought her acoustic performance of "Falling Down" was good.

Better than I expected.

The Dancing With The Stars performance, I didn't enjoy as much. It seemed stiff, which is reasonable, it was her debut. The vocals need to improve. I shall leave it at that.

She's got potential. Look at your best friend, Selena. I'm not saying copy her style, but take note of her comfort and presence on stage.