We had a great flight down there. We usually fly either JetBlue or Alaska and since JetBlue didn't have the best return flight we flew Alaska down to LAX. The flight down there was really smooth only some minor turbulance (thank goodness because I am a terrible flier)
We got a beautiful view of Mount Rainer
Just watching some Once Upon A Time
We got in around 7:30 and after getting our bags we headed out to get the shuttle to take us to the rental car. As anyone who has ever flow into LAX can attest, it SUCKS trying to get to your rental car and then hitting the road at a reasonable time. So after an hour and half we were finally in our rental care and on the road. Luckily the kiddo is a seasoned traveler so he did great. He kept watching for our shuttle and was calling out all the incoming shuttles for everyone around us.
We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and it was great as usual. We were in the Fantasy Tower which is really nice for proximity to things. We got all checked in and then headed to bed.
The next morning we wanted to do the Expo right away so we skipped the early morning entry into the park and instead lined up in the Ballroom at the Disneyland hotel for the merchandise. We waited for about an hour before we actually got in to get the official merchandise but it wasn't to bad. I had brought along a Mimosa to enjoy while waiting and they were playing Star Wars on a big screen. Plus we got to meet a few really nice people and chatted most of the wait.
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Waiting to get in.
We got some nice swag. I mean besides the bling and the bragging rights there is nothing better than some tshirts and hoodies right lol.
We got our race bibs and then headed back to the room and into the parks.
We had reservations for lunch so we headed over to California Adventure over to Wine Country Trattoria. This is our favorite place to have lunch before a race, but my hubby really likes it so we went there twice during the trip.
I had the Shrimp Scampi and some wine. I can't remember what wine the hubby and I had, but it was really good.
Then we headed over to do some Cars Land. We rode Maters Junkyard Jamboree which is one of my sons and my favorite rides. Then we did Toy Storia Mania, Silly Symphony Swings, Golden Zepher and Goofys Sky School.
Then we headed over to Disneyland and rode Buzz Lighyear Astro Blaster, Astro Orbiter, & Autotopia. Then it was time to hit up the Blue Bayou for the Fantasmic Dinner package. I didn't get many good pictures of the meal, but hubby and I had the Filet Mignion, and kiddo had Mac N Cheese.
You get a dessert with the package. It was a tiramisu so not my favorite but hubby liked his.
My son and I really like it here, although I think my son loves it the most. We have to go there every time we are in Disneyland. It was really nice to have the Fantasmic package option. We got a special fastpass to sit in a reserved seating area along with nice seat cushions so that was nice. It was well worth every penny.
Our view of the show
All in all our first night was a great night. Part two and the race recap will be done later this week and early into the next week.
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