Disneyland, Day 1

Disneyland, Day 1
October 6

Thursday was our first day in the park and it was supposed to be the least busy day. It was the day everyone else was supposed to stay away, at least in our plans. Unfortunately, it rained on Tuesday and all day on Wednesday, so there were way more people than expected. So the park was packed from the very beginning of our "Magic Morning " (we were supposed to get in an hour before the park officially opened, but there were a LOT of people using their magic morning passes that day, too.)  We still managed to fit a lot in though.  Pictures in the front, Minnie in her witch costume, pictures with the big pumpkin, Peter Pan, Dumbo, the carousel, Pinocchio (which was way scarier than I remember, and was the only ride Emilyn didn't like, she left crying asking for her Daddy!) the little train, Small World, the big line for the princesses (Mulan, Belle, and Sleeping Beauty), Pooh and friends, the Pooh ride, the Jungle Cruise, the Tikki Room, as well as lunch and Disney snacks. All of us went on the Matterhorn and Emilyn did great.  We had prepped her for it, and she even went again later in our trip. The Dads and the big kids also did Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the Haunted Mansion.  This was where being able to split up was so nice.  The first day Matt and Matisyn came back to join us for the princesses, but we were able to send them off again, or break off in various groups to be able to do some of the bigger rides with the big kids, and go again on the rides that the little girls loved.  We also caught the parade, which was a highlight for all the kids.  We ended up going back the last night because we all enjoyed it so much.  Emilyn and Sylvie especially got into the music, dancing and clapping, and big smiles.  Since I have so many pictures there is a slideshow for those interested, and a few pictures for those that want a quick look.

 Really our only big meltdown from Emilyn was on the first day, at the end of a long, big day.  It didn't even last that long, but she looks precious even crying!

 Matisyn and me after Splash Mountain.  Mike and Alison watched the little girls so Matt and I could go on with Matisyn, and then we switched.  We did that a couple times with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad too.  She did not like being wet, but other than that said Splash Mountain was her very favorite ride.