During my most recent trip to visit my brother’s family in Irvine, California, we went to the Disneyland park.
(A short clip of the “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” fireworks at the Disneyland Park)
Because my brother’s family lives in Orange County, we’ve never considered staying in the Disney hotels when we visit Disneyland. However, this time my brother’s family and I checked-in to the Disney hotel the day prior to our visit to the Disneyland parks and took the advantage of the “Extra Magical Hour” opportunity to get into the parks one hour before they opened to the general public. We also did park hopping between Disneyland and the California Adventure theme parks.
We were at the parks from 7:00am to 10:30 pm, the longest time I’ve ever been in any Disneyland or Disneyworld parks in one day. By the time we got home we were exhausted! (But we had a blast!)
Below are some of the many pictures we took during the trip!
Brunch
Before we checked into our Disney hotel we ate brunch at the Storytellers Café, where my nieces took pictures with the Disney characters.
Mickey Waffles
Views from our Disney Hotel Room
View of the California Adventure Park from our room during the day
Night view of the California Adventure Park from our room
Lunch Break
Angry Dog (spicy hot dog) at the Disney California Adventure Park, Pixar Pier
Mustard and Hot Sauces (Seething: Sriracha Ketchup and Raging: Buffalo Hot Sauce)
Wine Break
No vacation is complete without a wine break in the middle of the day! At the Mendocino Wine Bar, Disney California Adventure Park, Pixar Pier.
A Glass of Sauvignon Blanc – the refreshment “juice” to keep me going in the hot summer day!
Cheers to the Disney California Adventure Park, Pixar Pier!
Dessert Time
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats at the Disney California Adventure Park, Pixar Pier
Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait (Nondairy Lemon Soft-serve with Blue Raspberry Swirl)
Mickey’s Toontown
Mickey’s Toontown at the Disneyland Park
“The End” of the July Disney Park trip!
