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Visit Date: 03/20/09
Steps: 18,491
Parks Miles: 8.75
Time in Parks: 9

 
Trip Log:

Started off the day walking down the steps due to a backup at the escalator, then hiked over to Downtown Disney due long lines at the tram stop. Walked through Downtown Disney and headed for DCA. Walked out to the Wharf for lunch at the Cafe and then wandered around to the Pier to check out the construction progress. Toy Story had a 40 minute wait and since we had nothing on the agenda, decided to wait. After Toy Story finished the loop walking by the Orange Stinger and back to the Bay Area. Walked by GRR and then into the Grand Californian to get some shots of the DVC progress. Back out to Downtown Disney and over to Disneyland. Strolled down Main street and verred into Tomorrowland to grab Fastpasses for Buzz. Walked by the sub lagoon which was odd since there was no line in the area, Nemo was down. Continued on out to the Small World Mall and into Toontown. Made the loop and then doubled back through Fantasyland and out to the Big Thunder Trail. Stopped by the Ranch and then continued on along the Rivers of America and all the way out to Critter Country. Turned around at the dead end and walked back through NOS and Adventureland on our way over to Tomorrowland to use our Buzz Fastpasses (and grab a couple new ones0. Decided on an early dinner (around 4pm) so some at at the Plaza Inn and other hiked out to the Village Haus. After eating stopped by Town Square for the Flag Retreat then off to DCA to catch the Pixar Play Parade followed by Aladdin. After the show walked out to the Pier to get some dusk/night shots of the new sign. Then headed for Disneyland walking by GRR and through Condor Flats along the way. Once at Disneyland hopped on the train and rode out to Small World to check out the lights and the line. The line was still too long so walked past the Matterhorn and through Tomorrowland on our way back to Buzz. Used the second set of Fastpasses and then wandered out to Main Street. Popped into Adventureland to check out the Jungle Cruise line, too long, so spent some time in the shops on Main Street and then headed for the tram, car, and home.

Other Interesting Stats:
* Actual Walking Time: 3:38:15
* 84 steps per minute average
* 2.40 mph average


For Comparisons to other trips or more park miles click here to visit our park Miles Section.

Note: These totals may be skewed because the pedometer is zero'd when we start and then left alone and read when we leave. So attractions, and other things may cause extra "steps" to be counted. The pedometer that we use basically measures up/down motion as a step, so if your standing in line and moving up and down it may be counting steps, etc.. so the total distances traveled and steps may be off.. so use these as rough distance comparisons between trips and they may not be accurate in terms of actual distance traveled.
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My Thoughts & Observations:

* After you read this report you may want to check out the pictorial updates in our Disneyland Resort Pictorial Update section

Hello all,

Friday was a crowded spring day at the Disneyland Resort. At the parking garage toll booths they were passing out flyers warning of the large crowds. Luckily parking was much smoother today than last visit. Both parks had what I would call Summer crowds with several attractions having wait times in the hour range and the walkways feeling crowded.

Jason

Trip logs and mileage reports are in the Park Miles section.

Disneyland & DCA Thoughts and Observations:

  • Parking on Friday was much quicker than on Sunday. The line at the toll booths was only a handful or so long. There seemed to be some confusion at the escalator with a large group of people gathered at the top. I was so far back I could not see what was going on but I decided to use the stairs instead (especially since I wanted to get pictures of the signs at each level).

  • As you saw in the pictorial update things are moving along at Paradise Pier in DCA. The new sign is up and I think it fits in, it looks as if its been there all along. Curious if they are going to change the circle too. The concept art shows it as a ball looking object. I think it looks ok as is, but should be interesting to watch.

  • Its impressive to me to watch the amount of infrastructure being installed in the bay. Seeing these large support pieces make the anticipation for the new show even greater... too bad there is still another year to go till opening.

  • I had not been to the Aladdin show in quite a while and wanted to stop by and see if there was anything noticeably different (last time I went was before the last rehab). I saw nothing besides some new lights around the theater. As I sat there I kept wondering how many more years this show would play. It seems like it is time for something new... but then on the other hand it was a full house for the performance I was at so if the crowds keep coming why change? I am sure that is the thought in some corners....

  • Looking at my dining receipts for the day I noticed that they all had an ad for Disneyland Annual Passes on the bottom. Seems to me their system could be a little better than that. If the receipt includes an Annual Pass discount it seems they should have some other ad on announcement on it.

  • Not much to report this trip from Disneyland, except there were quite a few people everywhere, including the stores. I overhead many people commenting on how crowded it was.

  • Since we grabbed dinner at the Plaza Inn I picked up the flyer for the birthday celebration with the current choices and pricing. Here is a quick summary for those that are interested:
    • My Disneyland Birthday Party at the Plaza Inn -> $15.99 + tax per person
    • Personal-Size Party Cakes (Pirate or Princess) -> $15.00 + tax
    • Pop Up Party Centerpiece -> $5.99 + tax
    • Goodie Bag Packs (4 goodie bags and pop up centerpiece) -> $21.99 + tax (each additional $4.99+tax)
    • Deluxe Goodie Bag Packs (2 deluxe goodie bags and pop up centerpiece) -> $21.99+tax (each additional $9.99 + tax)

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