We took the kids to Disney on the Monday before the week of Thanksgiving hoping that most people wouldn't be taking a trip right before a holiday, and our prediction paid off. We had the least crowded day yet at Disneyland. So our plan was to head straight to the little kid rides, and Peter Pan (our family favorite) was first on the list. We tried to ride ones that normally have longer lines like the boats and the cars, and we hardly had to wait at all!
After we were done in Fantasyland, we went to check out the Haunted House which has been totally revamped as "The Nightmare Before Christmas" for the holidays. We also rode some of our other family standards....The Pirates of the Caribbean and Buzz Light Year.
We then decided to head to California Adventure Park, and see if we cold ride the Toy Story's Midway Mania. Gavin and the girls rode it last time, but I was worried that Pierce was too small so we sat out during our last Disney trip. Boy, I didn't know what I was missing! It was so amazing and interactive, and totally perfect for a competitive gal like me. As we were heading out of the theme park, we heard them announce that a High School Musical 3 performance was about to start, so we waited a few minutes and out came a rolling stage with dancers and fun music!
We then decided to head to California Adventure Park, and see if we cold ride the Toy Story's Midway Mania. Gavin and the girls rode it last time, but I was worried that Pierce was too small so we sat out during our last Disney trip. Boy, I didn't know what I was missing! It was so amazing and interactive, and totally perfect for a competitive gal like me. As we were heading out of the theme park, we heard them announce that a High School Musical 3 performance was about to start, so we waited a few minutes and out came a rolling stage with dancers and fun music!The girls were so excited (especially Hayden who is a big HSM fan).
They chose people to come dance in the program from the audience, and neither of the girls got chosen to go, and both Gavin and I felt a little disappointed for them, thinking they had missed out on a fun opportunity. And we were a bit surprised because Hayden truly has an uncanny success rate of being chosen for various shows and performances at theme parks. Little did we know what was yet to come. Later in the show they choose three kids to "dress up" and introduce to the audience, and Hayden was picked for that! She was beyond thrilled to be a part of the show and even got a special pin to keep.
It was a perfect illustration of a quote that Gavin and I try to remind ourselves of..."Disappointment is taking score too soon". I certainly was re-reminded of that golden nugget of inspiration today.
By 1:30ish, the kids were tired and we headed home...what a fun and memorable day!
They chose people to come dance in the program from the audience, and neither of the girls got chosen to go, and both Gavin and I felt a little disappointed for them, thinking they had missed out on a fun opportunity. And we were a bit surprised because Hayden truly has an uncanny success rate of being chosen for various shows and performances at theme parks. Little did we know what was yet to come. Later in the show they choose three kids to "dress up" and introduce to the audience, and Hayden was picked for that! She was beyond thrilled to be a part of the show and even got a special pin to keep.
It was a perfect illustration of a quote that Gavin and I try to remind ourselves of..."Disappointment is taking score too soon". I certainly was re-reminded of that golden nugget of inspiration today.By 1:30ish, the kids were tired and we headed home...what a fun and memorable day!
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