On the way home after a fun week. Here are some thoughts.
The new parade and fireworks are really good but I still don't get why anyone would stake out a spot to see them. And it is possible to get a decent view without waiting a long time you just have to not be concerned with where your at. The parade especially is easy to see without a curb spot because most of what there is to see is tall. And there are spots along Main Street where the roped off area is only wide enough for 3 or 4 people deep so it's not too difficult to see the dancers and stuff that aren't up high as they go by you.
Even though I lucked out with my F! FP and getting a spot I am not a fan of the FP for this show. It's what I have always hated about WOC and now it's pretty much the same for F!. The shows are great but what they expect you to do to get a good spot is rediculous.
I liked the new WOC. I have no complaints about the show itself, just the time and effort you have to put in just to have a chance at a good spot.
The hatbox ghost was really cool. I enjoyed that addition to HM.
BTMRR is still a great ride and the upgrades they did a couple years ago make it better. It was my first time riding since they did the big upgrades.
The new yeti is awesome on MH.
AIWL was also better with the new effects.
DD loved seeing Arendelle in the Storybook land canal boats.
I miss getting on PP first thing in the morning on my MM day but I know there will be a next time.
I rode Screaming for the first time ever because DGF begged me too. It's just not my thing. I think the theming of the other roller coasters make them a lot more fun for me. A roller coaster just to be a roller coaster just doesn't do it for me.
Did the Anna and Elsa Meet and greet. Took about 20 minutes in line with our FP. DD was complaining about waiting and saying she didn't want to see Anna and Elsa now and then when it was our turn Elsa asked her what the best part of her day was and she said "meeting you". She gave Elsa the biggest hug ever when our turn was up.
We stopped at several PP+ spots and took lots of pics. I'm excited to go through them this weekend and see how they came out. We got a night time pic in front of the castle with all the lights and diamonds on. The castle is amazing at night with the 60th celebration decorations.
Our last day we had a large group and I hadn't realized how much that changes things in
Disneyland. We had 18 at lunch for BTRBBQ. I'm used to 3 or four of us. 18 was insane and very stressful as the tired grumpiness comes out from all angles.
Did turtle talk with Crush for the second time ever (DD was 3 the first time) and it was déjà Vu all over again as both times DD has been the first person Crush talks to and asks her where she's from etc and then wants to talk to me. So funny because she didn't want to talk to crush (she was feeling shy when the doors opened and I had to make her sit down with the kids but she was happy after the show ).