Thursday, September 25, 2008

The Happiest Place on Earth...if you're not sick (and sometimes even when you are)

Disneyland day with Grandpa, Grandma, Zelia, and us!
It was Xavi's first time at Disneyland but he wasn't feeling well so the face you see below is how he looked most of the day. We took medicine with us and I carried him a lot. Poor baby.
A few things coaxed a smile out of him, though, like Donald's boat in Toontown...
the teacups...
and, of course, seeing Lightening McQueen in the Pixar parade!
Oh, just thinking about our day makes me want to go again! We had a great time! And now we know all the rides that are fun for two-year-olds.

GOOD--the teacups, carousels (both), caterpillar ride in bug world, Winnie the Pooh ride, Monster's Inc. ride, plus the Pixar and Main Street parades, and (depending on the child) the water play areas in bug world and the boat along the boardwalk (do these while it's sunny!) . Xavier liked the Roger Rabbit ride and Pirates of the Caribbean but we sometimes covered his eyes or redirected his attention at scary parts we didn't want him to see or covered his ears because the rides were loud.

BAD--the ladybug teacups (way too fast and can't control them), It's Tough to be a Bug 3-D show (too scary, Xavier threw down his glasses at the start and said No!!! so we waited outside until the show finished).

Our tips for Disneyland: Take as much of your own water, food, and snacks that you can handle carrying. Take two sets of dry clothes for every kid. Take the grandparents, your camera, and... enjoy!

2 comments:

Missy said...

We LOVE Disneyland!! So sorry your little X was sick though, poor guy!

Jodi said...

Poor Xavi! Glad you guys still had fun, though.