The Happiest Place On Earth

The Happiest Place On Earth did not feel that happy last week, no thanks to the scorching 100 degree weather plus humidity! Regardless, the kids still had tons of fun. Our Star Wars loving boy was able to ride on Star Tours SIX times! He visited all the planets! If that's not fun, I don't know what is (for him). 

Obligatory picture in the front

This would've been perfect if that mother/daughter didn't photobomb us! Maybe it's time to work on my Photoshop skills and take them out! I think this is Lucas's third time at Disney and Char's second. This was definitely a trip to remember for them; they're at the perfect age right now to capture fun family vacation memories.

Obligatory picture in front of the castle

How long has Disney been celebrating their diamond anniversary? Regardless, glad we didn't miss it! 

Obligatory picture in front of the wishing well

You may be wondering, why is this an obligatory picture? Well, around eight years ago, somebody proposed here and the rest is history!

 Hello Boba Fett!

 May the Force be with you forever!

 Yum! $12 turkey leg!

 BB-8!!! Yeee!!!

Dan told me all the BB-8 cups were sold out. While I was wandering around with Charlotte, looking for a cold drink, I stumbled upon this little stand who... lo and behold, sold this sought after BB-8 cup! I win!

 Kids loved this ride, I was a bit scared of it

 Kids did not like Mr Toad (or Snow White)

 Not-so-happy with her favorite princess

Charlotte insisted she wanted to take pictures with the princesses while Lucas was riding Star Tours. When we got there, she refused to smile. Come on, girlfriend! 

 They loved the tea cup ride (parents hated it!)

 Two days at Disney comes to an end

It was HOT in Anaheim! I'm talking 100 degree weather plus humidity. I'm talking walk-out-of-your-hotel-room-at-8-in-the-morning-and-still-feeling-the-heat! It was insanely HOT! The kids had fun, so I guess it was worth it. We also did a lot of walking, super tiring!

Once our Disney adventures were over, we spent an extra day exploring downtown Disney. Did I mention how horrendous it was walking up and down in the insane heat?! We ended our trip at Goofy's Kitchen. You pay a fortune for this restaurant and it's comparable to Hometown Buffet quality. The kids loved this place because of all the characters parading around and taking pictures with them. Charlotte loved seeing Minnie!

 Char's a bit camera shy in the beginning

 They took a picture with Minnie three times!

 Char's unsure about Pluto

 Loved Chip (or Dale?)

 Chip or Dale? Who are you?

 Cute map of Disneyland

 Goodbye Disneyland... see you in two years!

 I had some people give me really good tips. A couple which really helped... 

1) Ride the monorail from downtown to Tomorrowland. This is perfect because it stops right by Star Tours! Beware: it's closed during the hottest parts of the day because there's no a/c inside and the monorail is around 20 degrees hotter. 

2) Bring your own liquid enhancer so you can put it in your water. Don't buy their bottled waters. If you go to any restaurant or stand, Disney provides water. Keep hydrated, peoples!

3) Ask a cast member photographer to take your picture! They take much better pictures than a random person you stop! Notice how perfectly centered all our pictures are with the family. Cast member, yo!

And now, I have two weeks of vacation left before school! How did summer fly by so fast?! That's the end of our summer vacationing!