Wonderland

Disneyland today with the mother and little brother. We got there just after 8am. First stop, Captain EO. Erik thought it was a ride. The 3D images aren't as clear as Avatar, but super spectacular, considering this was made in 1985. It's nice to see Michael up on the screen dancing and singing. I can see why the MJ fans couldn't wait for this attraction's return.

We went to the Jungle Cruise. My mom has never been, and the 2fer commercials make it look so cool. I asked for a map. I got one, yay! We boarded the Amazon Belle. Our skipper wasn't as funny as others I've had in the past. We got to the Hippo Pool and the turn wasn't so smooth. It was bumpy. We kept bumping.

She fires 6 shots. "Okay folks, stay calm. We have derailed. It's nothing to worry about, it happens all the time. Someone will come to help soon."

All the other boats were returned to the dock in reverse. 15-20 minutes later, all of the animatronics had stopped moving. Another boat came and fixed our problem. We went back to shore and got a fastpass.

At New Orleans Square, we watched Tiana's Mardi Gras celebration. It's basically the Showboat Jubilee with only Tiana and without the showboat. She sings songs from the movie.

They didn't have any Death Certificates at Haunted Mansion.

Next, lunch at Red Rocket Pizza Port.

After, we were by the Matterhorn, and who do we see? Why, the Wonderland crew! Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts. I was so happy! Now I didn't have to wait for musical chairs to meet them.

We followed them around. By the way, they don't stop. They're always on the move, so if you want a picture or an autograph, you have to follow them and be fast! This guy was wearing the new Johnny Depp Mad Hatter hat, and the original Mad Hatter was outraged. "That's not me!" He protested with the sales clerk for selling this weird merchandise.

I put on my handmade top hat. I went to take a picture with Alice. "Don't be mad," I told her. She asked why I would be mad. Because of my hat. She said, "Oh no, yours is prettier!" She then wandered off. Another little girl asked to take a picture. She shrugged and said "Okay." It's such madness. By the way, this Alice has been Tinkerbell in another life.

The Mad Hatter saw my hat. He liked it because I made it myself. I was missing the price tag though. He let me take a picture.

On the way back to Main Street, we saw Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. I only got a picture with Tweedle Dum.

Cruela DeVil was in front of the firehouse.

Over to California Adventure. I entered A Bug's Land for the first time. The rides are cute! It's like a carnival. All I need is my niece so that I have an excuse to ride all the attractions. We cut through to Tower of Terror.

On the way out, the High School Musical parade just started singing "I Want It All." I raised my hand to be chosen. It all happens so quickly. I got my Star Dazzle Award!

Out of the park before 6pm.

At a glance:
~California Screamin'

~Captain EO

~Haunted Mansion

~High School Musical Parade

~Jungle Cruise (fail)

~Peter Pan's Flight {+1HM}

~Pirates of the Caribbean

~Red Rocket Pizza Port

~Soarin' Over California

~Space Mountain

~Tarzan's Treehouse

~Tiana's Mardi Gras Celebration

~Tower of Terror (x2)