Spring Break trip to Disney

We had a great trip to Disney over our spring break.  This time around now that Jack was tall enough to ride most of the rides, we did more rides and less of the character experiences.  We traumatized the kids with Space Mountain right off the bat, oops.  They were a bit terrified to ride Star Tours after Space Mountain, but we talked them into it and they loved it.  We had a full day at each park and got to experience each night show as well.  

Disneyland

We had prepared for the trip by watching all the Star Wars movies.

We stopped at Tarzan's treehouse.

Caught a glimpse of Woody passing through.

We thought we were in line for Tinkerbelle.

Turns out it was Mary Poppins which was just as exciting for the kids.

We went on Alice and Wonderland along with Mad Tea Party.

I think Jack's expression sums up how I feel about spinning rides too!

Peter Pan's flight was one of the longer lines so Jack took
the opportunity to take a little snooze.

Jack was a brave boy with me and went on Big Thunder Mountain.

I referred to it as a train ride and he loved it!

Got their Mickey ears!

I think the part they were most excited about with
 King Aurthur's Carousel, was getting on a ride so quickly!

Mr Toad's Wild Ride was a hit.

Pirate's of the Caribbean had mixed reviews,
 Jack loved it and Ellie hated it.

Ellie was asking all day to ride the rockets!

Pixie Hollow was so cute!

Jayson and Ellie sat by Tinkerbelle's door.

Ellie was very excited for the light parade!

California Adventure

We had to make a stop in Cars Land early on!

Jack was one happy camper to see Lightening!

They rode a least 2 times on King Triton's Carousel.

They got to pick one treat each day.

Enjoying Mr. Potato heads commentary.

 Toy Story Mania is a family favorite.

Both kids were excited to meet Olaf.

Mike and Sulley to the Rescue was a fun one!

Time for Radiator Springs Racers!

Jack was so excited, and Ellie not so much.

A little Daddy/daughter dance in the streets of Radiator Springs.

In line for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters.

Waiting for the World of Color show to start,
 it was pretty amazing!

We had a jam packed day at California Adventure, we road Soarin Over California, Arial's Undersea Adventure, and the Jumpin Jellyfish.   Jayson and I each took a turn riding California Screamin, and I took the kids on Mickey's Fun Wheel.  The kids begged to go on the swinging version and we bonded with the other mother with her two children that were across from us.  The swinging car was a bit much even for me. Or maybe it was the fact I had two children clinging to me for dear life. I know I felt queasy after that one for sure.  Ellie's favorite ride at Disneyland was Star Tours and her favorite at California Adventure was Mike and Sulley to the Rescue. Jack's favorite ride at Disneyland was also Star Tours and his favorite at California Adventure was Radiator Springs Racers.