We arrived right when it opened at 9 AM, but had to wait in line 30 minutes - THIRTY MINUTES! - to get in even though we already had our tickets. Turns out there was some new rule where they had to photograph everyone who entered, and the computer system was bogging down. Disneyland is usually so efficient at everything, it was extremely frustrating to get caught in that mess. Yawn!
On the way there, we caught this Mercedes in camo.
This looks to be a Mercedes GTS - and looks just like the version that is currently on the market, so I'm not sure why it needed camo.
Maybe there is some nuance I am missing...
I'm not a big Mercedes fan, but I could certainly see owning this one!
When we entered the park, we made a bee-line for the back of the park where there were less people. As we rushed by Astro Blasters, Teo said "HEY! I want to ride that one!" I could tell by his voice that he remembered it from last year - when he was THREE! What a memory.
So we did Autopia and the submarines, then came back to Astro Blasters for Teo. Here we are waiting in line.
Buzz Lightyear greeted us upon entering.
Troy and my wife sat right in front of me, so I was able to get a few good photos of them, considering the low light conditions.
If you look between Troy and my wife, you can see Teo's head also! He as riding with Lucy.
One of Teo's favorite Disneyland rides is the carrousel, so we make sure to ride it every year. Here is his grandma pointing out grandpa taking his photo.
The boys had been to Disneyland twice before, but both times Small World was closed. So this was their first opportunity to ride it. They usually close it right after Halloween to decorate it for the Holidays, and since that is when we go to Disneyland we always miss it. For some reason they finished decorating early this year, so we were able to ride it!
The line was pretty short so I had to work quickly to get photos out front. David and Teo.
Troy.
David looking like a giant.
My wife with Lucy just behind her.
Let's go! Troy and Lucy sat in front of me.
Rounding the bend.
almost there!
Make sure and watch the videos below and they are great. I must say the holiday decorations are superb.
