Christmas fun at the Happiest Place on Earth

Hello Family:

Mindy, Mikaela and I spent the day on 12/20 at Disneyland. It was a cool, crisp, California day and we were hoping to spend the whole day and see the fireworks show.

We decided to take it easy and went on the easy rides. I was able to get over 37 years of fear and once again get on the Alice in Wonderland ride. (As this was a horrible experience when I was 3 ) Although that ride is one serious LSD adventure, no wonder it scared me.

We went on Pirates, the Toon Town Coaster and the Haunted Mansion. The Haunted Mansion is decorated for Nightmare before Christmas so that was really fun. And instead of having to wait 45 minutes, some nice people donated their 3 fast pass they couldn't use, so we got on in 10 minutes.

We then went over to Reindeer Roundup and enjoyed hot chocolate and a sugar cookie that you could decorate and eat. Mikaela took her decorating very seriously and then named her cookie Snowie. So once it has a name you can't eat it.

We ended our day by scoping out a spot for the fireworks show only to be disappointed because it was canceled due to weather. Disneyland says there was wind, but it didn't feel windy to me.

I'm glad I was able to spend the day with cousins as family is the best part of Christmas.

Hugs to all

Marilee



Waiting in line for Alice in Wonderland. We actually got
a good view of the parade as the ride was closed for a
few minutes for repair.



Nightmare before Christmas. Oogie Boogie watching over
us.



Mindy & Mikaela strike a pose outside
Minnie's house in Toon Town.



I wonder which reindeer is which. I was unable to
find Rudolph.



The concentration is great as Snowie is
created.



Mikaela and Snowie



As we leave Reindeer Roundup we smile
with Santa Clause.