Disneyland in kilts

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

We just got back last night from our trip to Disneyland. Every time we go, I am reminded of why we only go every two years. Then, the memory fades, I get enthusiastic about it and we go again. Don't get me wrong, we had a GREAT time, but there is only so much Disney I can take!


Here we are on arrival (after getting up at 4 am, leaving home at 5 am and driving for 6 hours). We decided to do California Adventures first. Of course, I was taking the picture:



The children's favorite place to be was at the water play area in Bug's Land. Here we are surrounded by high tech, fun and fancy rides and they just wanted to play in the water!

Panache, being the fastidious creature that he is, despite wearing a completely soakable kilt, refused to join us in getting wet. I really wanted to get a picture of him standing directly over a jet of water, but he refused. I even offered him $100.00 to do it and this is the best he could do (note that our son, in the red shirt, was not nearly so shy about the water!:



Such a disapproving look!

Panache wore a kilt every day, but we chose our second day there to be the LOUD FAMILY. There were a lot of double-takes as we walked by.






The last day, we got our best "celebrity" shot out on "Pirate Island" (previously known as Tom Sawyer's Island). Unfortunately, this particular Captain Jack Sparrow was not quite as much fun as the one who played with our daughter for nearly 30 minutes when last we went to Disneyland. He liked Panache just fine though!



There are a ton more pictures, but I'll not bore you with any more.

It's good to be home!

Be well,

[McMurdo]

A good selection of photos. Where has the sense of adventure gone? Not standing directly over a jet of water indeed.

[TheKiltedWonder]

I have to say that matching family outfits rarely look as fun as those in the "Loud Family" pictures!

[vmac3205]

Great photos. No guts, no glory. Stand over the water fountain next time.

[Retro Red]

Thanks for sharing the pics, especially Panache & the little squirt.

I know the reason I don't go to Dizz Knee Land too often is because the prices are sky high! 1-day Park Hopper ticket now costs $94.00!

Loved the photo of the "Loud Family" - brought to mind an interesting Bay-area band of the same name, which itself was named after the family in TV's first reality show. Search Wikipedia for "Loud Family" if none of that rings a bell.

Have you gotten the strains of "It's a Small World" out of your head yet?

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[The F-H.C.A.G.]

The Loud Family was a Saturday Night Live skit wasn't it?

Luckily, Small World was CLOSED when we were there. Apparently, they have to change the boats, or the canal in order to accommodate the expanding American physique!

Be well,

[Retro Red]

The Loud Family was a Saturday Night Live skit wasn't it?

The Loud Family were the subjects of TV's first reality show, a 12 episode series shown on PBS in 1973. Caused a bit of controversy due to their 20-year old gay son (first openly gay person in an American TV show) & the fact the in the course of the series the wife asked her husband for a divorce on camera.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_American_Family

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[Rex_Tremende]

Panache, being the fastidious creature that he is, despite wearing a completely soakable kilt, refused to join us in getting wet. I really wanted to get a picture of him standing directly over a jet of water, but he refused. I even offered him $100.00 to do it and this is the best he could do...

I understand perfectly. It's a fountain, not a bidet!

...this particular Captain Jack Sparrow...liked Panache just fine though!

Best laugh of the day! Thanks, Star!

Rex.

[Panache]

I found that Disneyland is best when enjoyed after a little lie down followed by two very stiff Gin and Tonics each afternoon around 4:00.

Everytime I have gone to Disneyland as an adult I have always been mistaken (multiple times) for one of the cast members there. This time was no exception, my Stillwater Royal Stewart outfit receiving the most attention. I just smiled, waved, had my pictures taken, and pointed out the closest restrooms to people. One fun thing was that after two days many of the staff recognized me and I enjoyed some pleasant conversations with them.

Here are a few additional pictures

In front of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride



The Mighty Sinbad and lovely Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess in Disney's California Adventure





Panache exploring his inner lady bug



The F-H.C.A.G. in front of an equestrian video game (pay up the $100 my dear or I'll show the next picture where you start posting! )




Wee Xena as Ariel!



(She spent the evening singing!)

Cheers

Jamie


P.S.

I understand perfectly. It's a fountain, not a bidet!

Thank you Rex for my best laugh of the day!

[ardchoille]

I found that Disneyland is best when enjoyed after a little lie down followed by two very stiff Gin and Tonics each afternoon around 4:00.

Doesn't that hold true for many things

I just smiled, waved, had my pictures taken, and pointed out the closest restrooms to people. One fun thing was that after two days many of the staff recognized me and I enjoyed some pleasant conversations with them.

Maybe they should put you on the payroll.