A Trip to the Magic Kingdom!

I would just like to start off by saying that Disneyland IS the happiest place on earth. Don't even try to argue with me, because you kind of won't ever convince me otherwise. I once heard a poor fool once say that Lagoon was way better than Disneyland. And I was like... "...." no words, no words. I mean, who the heck are they trying to kidd? To prove the doofus wrong I went on another trip to Disneyland and have come to find that I was right all along. Disneyland IS the best.

HA. Look at that twerp in the back row. Cracks me up every time.

I have ALWAYS wanted to meet Mulan. But it's weird because she NEVER walks around at Disneyland. But as luck would have it, Disneyland is celebrating Chinese New Year! And you know what that means, right?! They hand out free egg rolls! Kidding, actually, they don't, but Mulan and Mushu are out and about! I waited in line for 15 minutes and my nervy sister thought it funny to stand next to MY Mulan. *sigh*

 No matter what I do, I can never meet Rapunzel AND Flynn at the same time. It's like he knows I want to meet him...and thinks it's funny to never show. Jerk. 

Three words. Midway Mania Champion. Smoked my families hides every game we played. SMOKED.

Haha, ok, I had to put these two pictures by each other. Look at the picture below, now look at the picture above. Get it? Jungle Cruise, Tom Cruise? Haha I am SO good. So I'm walking in California Adventures, admiring the scenery when all of a sudden I'm like, "holy heart failure!" that's Tom Cruise. It's true, he brushed past me. Brushed past me. I just kind of sat there with my mouth open, arms sitting awkwardly at my sides in utter shock at what just happened to me. His daughter is spoiled rotten, and he is really short but holy crap, Tom Cruise?!

Remember this dashing young man I dedicated an earlier post to? He. Was. Still. There. In my astonishment and bursts of excessive celebrating and doe eyed looks I completely spaced to talk to him OR get a picture with him. Funny thing, but seeing this kid made my heart beat faster than a brush past Tom Cruise. Best day ever.

Best purchase I ever made was my annual passport to the Magical Kingdom. I can go and go and NEVER get sick of it. It is THE best. Thank you Mom and Dad for once again inviting me along. We made so many great memories. I can't wait to go back!

Wanted: Derek

Ok, I know this might be sudden. But, I think I am in love. With a boy I have never met. You see, it happened like this. I am standing in the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Ride line (try saying that ten times fast). The train seems to be taking a particularly long time, so being bored, I roll my eyes around, and they just so happen to land on this vision of utter gorgeousness:

Look closer. No, it's not the particularly stunning ray of sunlight...it is the hunk in the suspenders. 

*swwooonnn* so obviously, being the creepy stalker that I am, I took pictures. Now, before you start pointing fingers, I took pictures so you could ALL enjoy this total hottie. *eh hem* not so that it would be easier for me to stalk him on the web or anything like that. ANYWAYS, as luck would have it, the ride broke down, and I got to stare and stare at this boy, who I proudly know as Derek, until he asked us to exit through the other side of the station. Yes, I do regret not speaking to him, and yes, I do regret not giving into the urge to rushing over and hugging him. But, I will speak to him one day... Does anyone out there know this boy and want to help a lovestruck sister in need? Please and thank you. 

Disneyland: Then and Now

Disneyland Entrance as of 1955

Disneyland Entrance as of 2011 

 
Walt Disney is truly a genius. From the classic blockbusters such as "Snow White" to the theme park, Disneyland, Walt has brought happiness and imagination. My family and I are avid Disney fans, and because so we visit Disneyland regularly. I thought that on our most recent trip it would be fun to compare Disneyland of the 1950's, to Disneyland of the here and now.

 A family visit in the 1950's

 My family visit in 2011

I LOVE these outfits. I am addicted to anything vintage and these outfits are a must have. From the plaid skirts, to the vintage do, these Disneyland goer's are definitely stylish. Instead of skirts, us girls are donning pants! This was the warmest day of the week, and what better place to take a pic then at good 'ole Big Thunder Mountain?

Mad Tea Party as of the 1950's

Mad Tea Party as of 2011

One of my favorite things about this ride are the colors. I love the deep pinks and the bright purples. At night, the chinese laterns that hang above send out bright spots of color onto the spinning teacups. During our visit, Alice and the Mad Hatter decided to disrupt their very important date and join the tea party.

Alice and the Rabbit as of the 1950's (Yikes!)

Meeting Jasmine as of 2011

I love Alice, and to find a vintage Alice picture makes me even more the happier! Her knee-high socks are my favorite. I don't know about that rabbit though...creepy. While walking through Adventure Land, we came across none other than Jasmine herself. She is gorgeous!