It was a day like any day here in California. Oh wait, no it wasn't. It was hot, like really hot, and we were headed to Disneyland on a Saturday with toddler twins. Eeek!
My parents came with us, thank goodness, because those extra hands helped a lot. We loaded up every snack, toy car, and portable fan we had, threw the double stroller in the car and headed out.
When we finally made it into the park, the kids immediately lit up. The whole park is already decked out for Halloween. Pumpkins and fall colors everywhere. I loved it. And then. . . Minnie was there! The kids wanted to see her so bad, however there was quite a line. My mom had Audrey standing in line, and she was throwing a fit. They didn't understand the whole line thing, they just wanted to run up to them! Goofy and Pluto were around as well, so we spread out and each stood in a line. As soon as it was their turn they flipped. Hugging and kissing each one. I died. After seeing them all, and becoming successfully sweaty already, we made a B-line to It's a Small World. Hello, AC!
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| Who is having more fun here? |
The line was short, and we walked right up. They LOVED it. They sat on our laps just looking around, smiling and pointing to every animal and balloon they saw. I had been singing the song to them for the past couple weeks, so Audrey was "singing" and clapping too.
Fantasyland and Toon Town were already pretty packed, so we headed to Pirates of the Caribbean. We made our way through the line, each kid holding a bag of Veggie Sticks, and attempting to cut the line. When we made it to the ride, Audrey sat on my lap and didn't make a peep the whole ride. Just looked around. Poor sweet little Finny cried. He was so scared. I guess we all didn't realize how dark and scary that ride really is. He didn't even like the "yo ho yo ho" song like he usually does.
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| Veggie sticks anyone? |
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| Pre-Pirates happiness |
We skipped the Haunted Mansion, because that's just plain toddler torture, and headed to the Jungle Cruise. We stopped for lunch and let the kids run around, and then it started to get really hot. We headed to Tomorrowland, rode on Buzz, and made our way to Autopia. I thought they would love it. I was wrong. Granted it was almost nap time, and we had just taken a sucker away from them so we could go on the ride, but the kids (mostly Finny) lost it. He threw a major tantrum. Throwing his hat, and himself, on the floor in a sweaty mess waiting for our little car to pull up. Even the Disney worker came over to help, and then scurried away when there was no calming him.
After the super fun car ride, we put the kids in the stroller, and they were out. Within 5 minutes, they were asleep. We walked over to get a Dole-whip (a Disney must) and cooled ourselves off in the shade. Wes and I even walked over to California Adventure to ride a couple rides over there.
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| Post-nap sweaty hat. Also, notice the crowd of nappers behind her. . |
When the kids woke up, we walked over to Toon Town, hung around there for a bit, and then rode It's a Small World again to end the day on a good note.
People started lining up for the parade and we decided we were too tired, and hot to stay, so we headed home. My parents spoiled them with balloons, hats, and light-up pumpkin necklaces. They were in heaven as we walked the parade route out of the park. It was fun to watch the Bedford parade of twins each holding a balloon, wearing a giant smile on their face.
Was it too hot? Yes. Was it too crowded? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes, can we go tomorrow? I would go out in the heat and crowds again to see their faces light up at the characters, and their little wide-eyes looking in amazement in It's a Small World.
I heart Disneyland.
Also, big shout out to my parents who braved the heat with us, grabbed a kid in line, and spoiled them with everything they wanted. I think it was the best day of their lives. <3 <3 <3
