This trip to Disneyland is made up of debits and credits called: "good parent moves" and "bad parent moves."
Let's begin with Bad Parent:
- First ride (Pirates of the Caribbean) made London cry. Hard. And Loud. How was I supposed to know she would be afraid of the dark and that it is much scarier with Captain Jack Sparrow?
- After filling her head with pleasantries from Fantasyland, such as It's a Small World and other mild rides, we attempted the Haunted House.
- Took London on the Matterhorn, remembering all too well my first trip to Disneyland and being terrified of the abominable snowman. She survived without crying. Is a blank, unresponsive stare worse?
- Didn't put London on a leash and lost her. Just kidding.
- Didn't buy London the princess postcard she wanted.
- Took girls to Disneyland (ok, yes, that's a freebie)
- Promptly removed London from the Haunted House at first opportunity. Learned they have handicap exits for just such occasions.
- Stood in the longest line of the day (at least one hour) to meet the princesses (see photos)
- Rode Storybookland ride so that London could see the Three Pigs' Houses; possible the most snooze-worthy ride in the park.
- In order to promote appreciation for modest clothing, purchased mickey souvenir postcard rather than Ariel postcard.
- Eden is more of a thrill-seeker than London--just an observation. (see teacup picture)
- Of all the princesses, Ariel had the worst make-up, and Mulan had the best-trained photo-ready smile.
- It's a Small World is a surprisingly long line and could benefit from installation of fast pass.
- When you go on your birthday, it is free, but consider this: they give you a button with your name on it and all day long, the staff calls you by name and says "Happy Birthday." Somewhat creepy/annoying. Tim took the button off around lunchtime.
- Apparently there are some amazing rides that we didn't know about beforehand, and therefore missed, such as Toy Story and updated Space Mountain.
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