Monday we went straight to California Adventure. The fast pass line was super long for the new cars ride so we went straight to the line. Tyler and Allen waited with Aspen and planned to get me a switch rider pass when they were about 5 minutes from the front of the line and the ride broke down. Not the best way to start off the trip. They wouldn't even give Tyler a fast pass ticket and told him they had to wait in line all over again. Meanwhile I took Danny to go and see Lightening McQueen! He was so excited and even got to see Mater to. We than went on all the rides in Cars Land. That part of California Adventure was a great add on. The scenry is amazing and both kids loved it. Tyler and I than decided to talk to guest services about getting some fast pass tickets to the Cars ride. The lady took great care of us and even gave us fast pass tickets to a few other rides so it ended up working out great! Tyler, Allen, Aspen and I all got to ride Cars without waiting again! Than we got a switch rider pass and did it again! Seriously that is my favorite ride at California Adventure and is worth any wait! The other highlights of the day were seeing the Disney Junior show, Toy Story Mania, Aspen favorite ride was Little Mermaid and Cars and Danny favorite ride was Tow Mater. Aspen was also brave and went on the Tower of Terror. She was terrified, but was brave and didn't cry. When we were walking out the lady that worked in the gift shop told Aspen she was the smallest person she had seen ride that ride and she was so proud of her for being so brave. She had 1 penny that she could give away all day and she gave it to Aspen. That made Aspen feel so special and now she says she loved that ride. I think she just loved getting the prize at the end! After a long day we went to Downtown Disney and looked around at the fun stores and than ate at Rainforest Cafe. They did a little birthday cake for Aspen. Than Tyler and I took the kids back to ride a few more rides. Wow we were exhausted after just the first day! We went back on Wednesday to watch the Pixar parade and it did not disappoint and that is coming from someone who doesn't like parades!
On Day 2 Aspen got to dress up as Jasmine and wear the birthday pin! This was by far the most magical day of the trip! Everyone told Aspen happy birthday and they loved her dressed up as Jasmine. I have to admit she did look pretty cute! I was also amazed at how much Danny loved meeting the different characters to. We had to wait a long time for jasmine to show up, but since Aspen was dressed up as Jasmine it was worth the wait. To bad she was ornery, but Aspen didn't noticed and was so excited! I hate parades, but the Disney parades are wonderful. They are short and you get to see all the characters. I am sure glad we watched them. While we were waiting Danny started a trend of running around the street and had all sorts of kids following him. The kids also loved the different story times they did. By far the best part of the entire trip was seeing Aspen face when she met the princesses for the first time!
By day 3 we were all tired and moved at a much slower pace! If it was possible next time we come we will split the days up. But it was still a fantastic day with lots of memories made. Aspen was tall enough to ride splash mountain. She was so scared, but if you ask her if she liked she will most definitely tell you YES! Tyler, Allen and me also got to ride some of the fun adult rides like space mountain the the Matterhorn. Aspen gave her first kiss, to goofy! We met Tiana and lots of other fun characters. I got my first turkey leg and it was delicious!!! The kids got their faces painted and that was the highlight of their day! Tyler and the kids also loved the iron man simulator. All in all it was a magical experience and a great birthday present for Aspen. It was so fun to see the kids faces and experience Disneyland while they were still young. Disneyland is one of the places I love to take my kids to, but I don't understand how grown adults love it so much without kids! I can happily say that it will be awhile before we go back :)
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