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On this page we are going to keep track of themepark miles that we walk, some distances between places, and distances traveled by others.

Geek Disneyland Trips
Date
Miles
Steps
Hours
Details
12/20/24 9.18 20,063 10 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 11:30 and was directed into a spot on the last row of the Mickey level of the parking structure. No wait at security but only one tram stop was open which caused a line several trams deep. As I waited I noticed they prepared then opened a second stop so I was able to switch to that queue and get to the parks slightly faster. Arrived at Disneyland and spent some time on Main Street USA before catching the Disneyland Band's march to Town Square with the characters. I then strolled through Adventureland to check out the waits continuing on to New Orleans Square and Bayou Country. Passed through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Fantasyland on my way back to Main Street USA. Took a look around the Pixie Hollow Gardens then made my way over to Disney California Adventure. Stopped by the Sonoma Terrace for a performance by Blessed with Voices. Next up the 2:10 performance of Mirabel's Gifts of the Season followed by the 2:30 Mickey's Happy Holidays. Decided to grab a bite to eat at Flo's V-8 Cafe then caught the 3:00pm Holiday Toy Drummer performance. Walked through San Fransokyo Square and into Cars Land to take a look at the Cozy Cone work before strolling through Avengers Campus. Stopped for a Storytime with Deadpool then stopped by the Lounge Stage in Hollywood Land for a set by Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho. After their performance returned to Disneyland and entered Town Square just as the Flag Retreat was concluding. Stopped by Adventureland and lucked out with my timing so I was able to visit the Jungle Cruise with no wait. Once ashore walked back to the hub and found a spot for A Christmas Fantasy Parade. After the parade waded through the crowd on Main Street and crossed back to DCA. Stopped in Carthay Circle to watch A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel! then continued on to Paradise Gardens Park for the evening concert by Alpha Rhythm Kings. Returned to Disneyland and walked through Pixie Hollow Gardens and out to it's a small world holiday to see the 7:15pm projection show. Then back to Main Street USA for the 7:30 wintertime Enchantment. After the snow visited Downtown Disney where I caught a snow fall moment then a partial set by The Ashes at 8:05pm. Returned to Disney California Adventure where I walked through Grizzly Recreation Area and out to Paradise Gardens Park to find a spot for World of Color Season of Light. I opted to stay for the full show this evening which meant I could not make it to Disneyland in time for fireworks tonight, they started when I was in the Esplanade. Boarded a tram back to the structure as the fireworks went off overhead and watched the finale from the structure before finding my car and heading home. (Walking time 3:12 today)
12/08/24 8.23 17,979 12.75 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after 7am and was directed into a spot on the Cars Level of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. No wait at security or for a tram. Neared the gates of Disneyland just as they opened for the morning so there was a wait to enter the park. Visited with some friends on Main Street USA and took a look at the Candlelight stage before heading to the hub for rope drop. Strolled up Matterhorn Way and saw no wait for the Storybook Land Canal Boats so got in line and was on the first boat out this morning. Stayed with the cruise theme and walked onto it's a small world holiday next. Once ashore looked at the wait times and saw Rise of the Resistance posted at 20 minutes, this had to be wrong but decided to walk through Fantasyland and Galaxy's Edge to check it out. When we arrived at Rise it said 35 but looked longer than that with guests filling a good portion of the out door queue. So continued on through Bayou Country and into New Orleans Square. Decided to give Haunted Mansion a try to see some of the new outdoor queue. After visiting the mansion passed through New Orleans Square and into Adventure for the Jungle Cruise then back to New Orleans Square to board the train. Disembarked at Toontown and caught the Disneyland Band performing in the it's a small world mall area. After their performance walked through Fantasyland and the Castle to reach the hub. Spent some time at Candy Palace watching them make candy canes then headed for Frontierland and found a bench to sit for a few minutes before the Disneyland Band arrived. After the Disneyland Band set returned to Main Street and crossed over to Disney California Adventure. Walked up Buena Vista Street and the performance corridor to catch the Holiday Toy Drummers then continued on to Paradise Gardens. Walked around a bit then found a spot for the Viva Navidad Street party. Decided to eat lunch at Smoke Jumpers Grille. After eating stopped by Avengers Campus and saw the Holiday version of the Avengers Assemble show. Took a walk through Cars Land and San Fransokyo Square then around Pixar Pier on my way to catch another Viva Navidad Street Party. After the performance made my way back to Buena Vista Street then over to Disneyland. Joined a queue and found a spot for the 5:30pm Candlelight Ceremony. After the Candlelight I exited the park quickly and headed for Paradise Gardens Park to see the Phat Cat Swinger Holiday Concert. Then made my way out to Downtown Disney. Arrived at the Lawn area just as a snow fall was occurring. Watched a performance by the MoonRays then visited the Avengers Reserve store. Walked back to the parking structure, found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 2:53 today)
11/27/24 10.91 23,845 10.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after 11am and was directed into a spot on the Monsters Inc level of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. No delays at security or the tram and entered Disneyland about 20 minutes after parking. Strolled up Main Street USA and spent some time looking around then walked through Adventureland and Frontierland before finding a spot at Sleeping Beauty Castle to watch the Disneyland Band with Mickey and Friends march to Town Square. After their march walked out to it's a small world to check the wait, it was longer than my patience so stopped by to see Santa and Friends then walked through Fantasyland, Galaxy's Edge and into Bayou Country. Continued on to New Orleans Square and took a look at the new Haunted Mansion Queue which was mostly full so I did not visit it. Returned to the castle to listen to a bit of the Disneyland Band then caught some of a Dapper Dans set in Town Square before exiting the park. Walked through Downtown Disney to the Grand Californian Hotel where I spent some time looking for hidden Mickeys on the gingerbread house then crossed Disneyland Drive to the Pixar Place Hotel to see the Christmas decorations. Finished up my hotel tour with a visit to the Disneyland Hotel before returning to Downtown Disney. Stopped by the soft opening of the D-Lander store then headed to Disney California Adventure. Grabbed a bite to eat at Flo's V-8 Cafe then walked through Cars Land and Avengers Campus on my way to Hollywood Land. Spotted Moana out promoting her new film then headed for the Sonoma Terrace. While enroute paused to watch Spider-Man fly through the air then found a spot to sit and listen to Joy perform. Then returned to Hollywood and watched Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho perform followed by a Holiday story by Deadpool then Mickey's Happy Holidays. Took a walk through Cars Land as the sun was setting then went to see the first Secret Agents concert in Paradise Gardens Park. Walked back to Hollywood Land to see Le Ballet Dembaya then out to the Paradise Gardens to see The Wayu Band before returning for the second Secret Agents concert at 6:30pm. After their set returned to Disneyland for the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment on Main Street USA. Stopped by the Disney Holiday Dance Party then walked out to it's a small world holiday to see the lights. Returned to Disney California Adventure and strolled through Grizzly Recreation Area on my way to find a spot for World of Color - Season of Light. Watched the Moana preshow and then through the Goofy decorating segment before leaving early to allow enough time to find a spot on Main Street USA for Believe in Holiday Magic. As the snow was falling departed Disneyland and boarded a tram back to the structure, found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:45 today)
11/22/24 9.82 21,460 12:30 Arrived in Anaheim as the sun was coming up, stopped for breakfast before heading over to the Mickey and Friends parking structure just after 7am. No delays in parking but drew a terrible spot, the last spot in a row on the Cars Level. No wait at security and just missed a tram so had to wait for one. Arrived at Disney California Adventure with time to spare before rope drop. Strolled through a quiet Grizzly Recreation area once the park opened on my way to Pixar Pier. No wait for Toy Story Midway Mania nor the Pixar Pal-A-Round so visited both as I made my way around the Pier. Walked through Avengers Campus to check the waits and then into Hollywood Land. Decided to visit Monsters Inc since the wait was minimal then met up with some friends to visit. We walked out to catch the 10:15am Holiday Toy Drummers then hung around the Bay Area visiting for a while before strolling through Grizzly Recreation Area and back to the performance corridor. Stopped by Avengers Campus to catch the Amazing Spider-Man then decided to visit Downtown Disney to see the new Ornament Trail. Boarded a Monorail to Disneyland. it's small world holiday was posted at 15 minutes and it ended up taking us just over that to board a boat. After my cruise stopped by the Fantasyland Theatre to see what was going on and listened to a couple songs by the Dickens Band that was performing out by the train station. Walked through Fantasyland and took the Big Thunder Trail t Frontierland with the goal of going for a cruise on the Mark Twain but neither boat was accepting passengers. So continued on around the Rivers of America and out to Bayou Country. Took a look around there and then back in New Orleans Square before passing through Adventureland to reach Main Street USA. Wandered around for a bit then found a spot for the 2:30pm A Christmas Fantasy Parade. After the parade crossed back to DCA and stopped for a bite to eat at SmokeJumpers. After eating walked through Cars Land and Avengers Campus on my way to Hollywood Land. Watched Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho perform on the Hollywood Lounge Stage then caught the 4:30pm Mickey's Happy Holidays near Carthay Circle. The tree lighting audio did not play this evening. Found a much better spot for A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland & Miguel this week. After the show walked the performance corridor and found a spot for the 5:45pm Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season. Took a look around Paradise Gardens where the band scheduled for 6:10 there was not performing for some reason. Stopped by Paradise Gardens Park for the 6:30pm Holiday Island Reggae Band. After the concert made my way over to Disneyland for the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment then stopped by Tomorrowland Terrace to see the Holiday Dance Party. Returned to Main Street USA and found the rest of my group who were all ready to leave so we headed for the tram, parking structure and home. (Walking time 3:31 today)
11/15/24 10.58 23,113 14.25 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 7:20am and was greeted by a healthy line at the parking structure, it took approximately 15 minutes to get to a parking spot. I opted to walk to the parks through Downtown Disney this morning. I stepped onto Town Square just as the rope drop announcement started. Spent some time in Town Square and on Main Street USA before joining the queue at it's a small world holiday. After a few minutes they announced the attraction was down. I decided to wait and about 15 minutes later they moved us through the queue and issued a return pass. In total I was there about 30 minutes. Took a look at the Fantasyland Theatre area, which did not open until 10am. My virtual queue group was called for Haunted Mansion Holiday so I headed that way. Walked the parade route, through the hub, Frontierland and into New Orleans Square. Spent some time in the new Magnolia Park area then visited the Haunted Mansion. Took a look at the new gift shop building then headed to Bayou Country. Tiana's Bayou Adventure officially opened today, but it was not operating when I walked by. Spent some time in Louis' Critter Club then walked back to it's a small world. Used my return pass then spent some time visiting Santa and Friends in the Fantasyland Theatre. Walked back to Main Street USA and crossed over to Disney California Adventure. Strolled up Buena Vista Street and the performance corridor to where the Holiday Toy Drummers were going to perform. Watched their performance then spent some time in Paradise Gardens before the 12:45pm Mickey's Happy Holidays. Walked around Paradise Gardens then found a spot for the 1:10pm Encanto show. While waiting ordered from Flo's. After the show walked to Cars Land and ate lunch. Then returned to Disneyland for the 2:30pm A Christmas Fantasy Parade. After the parade returned to DCA for a Holiday Storytime with Deadpool. Took a walk around Hollywood Land then stopped by Avengers Campus and caught the Amazing Spider-Man. Then strolled through Cars Land and Avengers Campus before watching a second Holiday Storytime with Deadpool. Watched Mickey's Happy Holidays on Hollywood Blvd then joined the crowd waiting for the Coco show in Carthay Circle. Returned to Disneyland where I spent some time on Main Street USA before catching the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty Castle. Followed by the 7:45pm projection moment at it's a small world. Spent some time on Main Street USA before returning to DCA for World of Color Season of Light. As soon as the show ended walked quickly back to Disneyland and watched Believe in Holiday Magic from Town Square to wrap up my full day at the parks. After the fireworks made my way to the tram, parking structure and headed for home. (Walking time 3:43 today)
11/01/24 10.32 22,553 10 Arrived at a very busy Mickey and Friends parking structure just before noon. It took about 20 minutes from crossing Ball Road to a parking spot. Then another 20 minutes from the parking spot to Main Street USA. Once in the park checked the virtual queue and picked up a spot for Haunted Mansion Holiday and World of Color. As I stepped onto Main Street USA the Disneyland Band and Characters were arriving in Town Square with the Dapper Dans so stopped and watched them then strolled up the street to the castle to look around. Passed through Fantasy Faire then into Frontierland. Boarded the Mark Twain Riverboat for a cruise then walked through New Orleans Square and out to Bayou Country. Stopped by Ray's Berets and the Hungry Bear. Walked through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and into Fantasyland. Passed through the Castle and then took Main Street to the park exit and crossed over to Disney California Adventure. Ordered some food at Flo's so made my way there to pick it up and eat. After eating headed for Avengers Campus and watched the Amazing Spider-Man show then returned to Disneyland. Boarded the Disneyland Railroad for a ride out to Toontown. Took a look at the Holiday decoration status at the theatre and in Toontown. Walked the parade route back to Town Square for the nightly Flag Retreat. After the ceremony walked through Adventureland and around New Orleans Square. Walked through Frontierland to the Big Thunder Trail and into Galaxy's Edge. Stopped to pick up the Magic Key poster then passed through Fantasyland, around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Boarded a Monorail to Downtown Disney. Took a look at the West Side construction and stopped by the World of Disney to see the Christmas merchandise on my way to DCA. Stopped by the 5:45pm Dance-Off then walked through Hollywood Land and Grizzly Recreation Area. Looked out to Paradise Bay and decided to visit San Fransokyo Square then Cars Land on my way back to Avengers Campus for the 7:00pm Dance Off. Returned to Disneyland and wandered around Main Street USA and into Frontierland. Continued on around the Rivers of America through New Orleans Square and out to Bayou Country. Rise of the Resistance had a 35 min wait so headed that way but it was up to 60 by the time I arrived. So doubled back through Bayou Country and New Orleans Square. Decided to check the wait time for Jungle Cruise and decided it was too long so crossed over to Tomorrowland and visited with some friends. While there my Haunted Mansion group was called but decided to stay with them vs hike back to the mansion. Headed to Main Street USA for Mickey's Mix Magic with Fireworks to cap off my evening. After the show boarded a tram to the parking structure, found my car, and headed for home. (Walking time 3:41 today)
10/18/24 9.8 21,415 12:45 Arrived in Anaheim as the sun was coming up and stopped for breakfast before heading to the parking structure. While eating picked up a virtual queue spot for Haunted Mansion Holiday. Just after 7 arrived at the parking structure and was directed into a spot on the Monsters Inc level of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. Choose a slow moving security line then boarded the first tram that showed up to head for the parks. Made my way to Disneyland arriving about 15 minutes prior to park opening. Spent some time taking a look at the Train Station renovation project then made my way to the hub. Watched the rope drop crowd rush into the park then walked behind them into Adventureland. Walked onto the Jungle Cruise then Pirates of the Caribbean. Walked through New Orleans Square and out to Critter/Bayou Country to take a look around. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was a walk on so went for a ride. My boarding group was called so doubled back to the Haunted Mansion. After our visit walked through Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Rise of the Resistance had a 45 min wait posted so decided to give it a try, turned out to be about 30 minutes. Walked back through Frontierland and decided to go for a cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat. Once back ashore walked through Frontierland and out to the hub. Took a look at the Castle stage set up and then strolled into Fantasyland. Spotted Mary Poppins and the Pearly Band onboard the Carousel. After watching them for a bit continued on to the small world mall and out to Toontown. Took a quick look around then walked the parade route back to Town Square to watch a performance by the Disneyland Band. Crossed the Esplanade to Disney California Adventure. Strolled through Grizzly Peak Recreation Area then started a walk around Paradise Bay. Stopped for a performance of the Coco show then finished my loop. While walking ordered lunch at Flo's. Passed through San Fransokyo Square to reach Cars Land and picked up my lunch. After eating took a look around Cars Land and then stopped by Avengers Campus. WEB slingers had a posted 35 min wait so decided to give it a try, turned out to be just over that because of an unfavorable LL mix. Returned to Disneyland. The Dapper Dans were performing near the Fire House so stopped for their set then watched the 2:45 Halloween Cavalcade. The Holiday Special was taping a segment with John Legend in front of the castle so stopped to see a few takes of that then made my way into Tomorrowland. The plan was to go for a Monorail ride but it was closed. So instead just walked around a bit then returned to Town Square for the 4:15pm Flag Retreat. After the ceremony returned to DCA and spent some time in Hollywood Land then passed through Avengers Campus and Cars Land before circling back and catching the 5:45pm Dance Off. Decided to visit Downtown Disney next. Walked through World of Disney to see the early selection of Christmas merchandise then took a look at the various projects as I made my way to the stage. Watched a Jazz set and then the Deadbeats. Traffic looked horrible so hopped onboard the Monorail to return to Disneyland. They were taping another segment for the TV show so stopped to watch a bit of it. Traffic was looking more favorable so made my way to the park exit and tram to head to the parking structure and home. (Walking time 3:31 today)
10/04/24 9.04 19,747 12 Arrived in Anaheim as the sun was rising and stopped for breakfast before heading to the parking structure. Entered the parking structure just after 7am and was parked and on my way to the park a few minutes later. Arrived in the hub about 15 minutes before rope drop. Decided to head to Fantasyland first today. Walked over to Alice in Wonderland and of course it was down. So opted to visit Mr. Toad's Wild Ride first instead. Alice was still down so walked out to Toontown and onto Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway then circled back and Alice was open. Waited about 15 minutes. After Alice stopped by Snow White's Enchanted Wish which also took about 15 minutes. Walked through Fantasy Faire and over to Adventureland. The Jungle Cruise was posted at 30 minutes but looked to be moving so got in line. Of course there was a problem and so it ended up taking us about 40 minutes to get onto a boat. Next up a cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat. Then strolled around New Orleans Square and out to Critter Country. Rise of the Resistance had been down most of the morning and popped up so headed that way. By the time we reached it they were walking guests out of the queue as it had gone down again so we doubled back to Critter Country to look around. Then traveled back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland, crossed the hub into Tomorrowland and went for a round trip on the Monorail. Caught the 12:15pm Disneyland Band march then walked through Fantasyland taking the Big Thunder Trail to Frontierland. It was almost time for our boarding group so continued on to New Orleans Square arriving a few minutes after our group was called for Haunted Mansion Holiday. After visiting the mansion decided to head for Disney California Adventure. Walked back to the front of the park and across the Esplanade. Stopped by Smokejumpers where some grabbed lunch then I picked up something at Flo's. Spent some time in Cars Land before passing through San Fransokyo Square on my way to Pixar Pier. Took a look at the ongoing projects then caught a performance on the Band Stand before the 3:30pm Coco show. Wandered back through San Fransokyo Square and Cars Land on my way to Avengers Campus. Stopped for Story Time with Deadpool then circled back to WEB Slingers. Used single rider which took about 15 minutes. Watched the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance Off with Deadpool then headed for Downtown Disney. Watched the 6:30pm performance by the DeadBeats before deciding to call it a day and walk back to the parking structure to head for home. (Walking time 3:15 today)
9/20/24 9.41 20,554 10 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just before 10am and was directed into a spot in the middle of the Goofy level of the parking structure. No wait at security or for a tram and I was strolling up Buena Vista Street just after 10am. Stopped by Kingswell and picked up the final Magic Key trading card then headed out to Pixar Pier by way of the Performance Corridor. Decided to go for a spin on the Pixar Pal-A-Round which was about a 15 min wait. Then decided to take a chance on Toy Story Midway Mania!. It was posted at 25 minutes and took about that because of all the LL Return guests. While in line set up an early lunch order at Flo's. After our game walked through San Fransokyo Square to Cars Land and picked up lunch. While eating grabbed a VQ spot for Haunted Mansion Holiday then made my way over to Disneyland and up to the Castle for the 12:15pm Disneyland Band march with the Characters. Followed them to Town Square and found the rest of my group. They opted to take the Omnibus and I walked to the hub. Made our way into Frontierland with the intention to go for a cruise on the Mark Twain but we just missed it (and the top deck was not open) so we opted to walk through New Orleans Square and Critter Country checking out the ongoing projects. Stopped for a bit in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge then returned to Frontierland. Just missed the Mark Twain so took a walk through Adventureland and then Frontierland returning to the dock for the next cruise. Once back ashore listened to the Disneyland Band then crossed through the hub to Tomorrowland. Went for a round trip on the Monorail. Walked by the Matterhorn and out to Toontown to take a look around then back through Fantasyland and the Fantasy Faire Walked through Rancho del Zocalo and found a spot to sit out in Critter Country until our Boarding Group for Haunted Mansion was called. After visiting the mansion crossed back to Disney California Adventure and strolled through Hollywood Land. Caught the end of the final Storytime with Deadpool of the day then continued on through Avengers Campus and circled back to Carthay Circle to find the rest of my group. Returned to Avengers Campus to see the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance Off! with Deadpool. Decided to spend some time in Downtown Disney including a stop at the LEGO store before catching a couple of performance on the Stage. Just before 8pm decided to call it a day and walk back to the parking structure and head for home. (Walking time 3:24 today)
9/13/24 10.15 22,176 11.25 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 10:30am and was directed into one of the last spots in an aisle on the Goofy level of the parking structure. Hiked to escalators and found no wait at security or for a tram. Arrived at the parks a few minutes before 11am so waited outside Disneyland so I could enter (my reservation was for DCA today). Spent some time on Main Street USA and watched the Disneyland Band then made my way to Frontierland. Went for a cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat then once ashore walked through New Orleans Square and around to Critter Country. Doubled back the way I came and continued on through Adventureland to the hub. Watched the Disneyland Band at the Castle and followed them to Town Square. Decided to cross over to Disney California Adventure and spent some time on Buena Vista Street then walked the parade route to Paradise Gardens. Watched the Coco show then a band on the Band Stand. Took a look at the World of Color renovation work then passed through San Fransokyo Square and into Cars Land to grab a bite to eat at Flos. After eating took a stroll through Avengers Campus to Hollywood Land. Stopped for a Story Time with Deadpool performance then returned to Disneyland just in time to catch the 2:45pm Halloween Cavalcade. Followed the Cavalcade to the small world mall area. Made a visit to Toontown to see what was going on (Nothing) so walked back down the parade route through the hub and into Adventureland. Spotted Louisa in Frontierland and then spent some time in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Walked by Rise of the Resistance and into Critter Country. Back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland to the hub. Decided to take a second pass through the small world and Toontown areas then through Fantasyland. Walked by the west side of the castle and stopped to watch some of the Beauty and the Beast show at the Royal Theatre. Made my way to Town Square and caught a performance by the Dapper Dans. Took a stroll through Downtown Disney and watched two performances at the Stage before returning to Disneyland. Strolled through Adventure and New Orleans Square. I still had a few groups until my Haunted Mansion virtual queue time so continued on to Critter Country where I ran into a friend so spent some time visiting until my group was called. Visited the Haunted Mansion then met up with another friend and we ended up on the Jungle Cruise since it was a walk on. Spent some time on Main Street USA then about 20 min before fireworks found a spot for the show. After Halloween Screams joined the mass exiting the park and headed for the tram. Returned to the park structure and found my car to conclude my visit. (Walking time 3:34 today)
8/30/24 11.09 24,229 10.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 10am and was directed into a space on the Goofy level of the Mickey and Friends parking structure. I encountered no delays and was stepping onto Main Street in just under 20 minutes from parking. Strolled up Main Street USA and decided to visit Frontierland first. Went for a cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat then once back on shore walked along the Rivers of America and out to Critter Country to check on the various projects. After spending some time there walked back through New Orleans Square, through Adventureland and onto Main Street USA. Caught a performance by the Disneyland Band then crossed over to Disney California Adventure and headed for Paradise Gardens to watch the premiere performance of the new Coco show at noon. Picked up lunch in San Fransokyo and Flo's then returned to watch the second performance of Coco. Met Walked through Grizzly Recreation area to reach Buena Vista Street. Returned to Disneyland. Pluto's Pumpkin Quest 2024 is underway in both parks and Downtown Disney so I spent some time on Main Street USA looking for pumpkins and stopped by Disneyana to pick up the Magic Key trading card. Also listened to a set b the Dapper Dans. Watched to 1:45pm Halloween Cavalcade then spent some more time on Main Street USA before seeing the 2:45 Dapper Dan set. Visited with some friends on Main Street then hung out in Adventureland with them for a while. Our virtual queue time came up for Haunted Mansion so we headed that way. On the way found a couple more pumpkins. After my visit to the Haunted Mansion I set off on a pumpkin quest walking through New Orleans Square, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland. After successfully finding all 13 pumpkins returned to Disney California Adventure. Started my pumpkin quest on Buena Vista Street then continued to Hollywood Land. Passed through Avengers Campus to reach the performance Corridor then San Fransokyo. Circled Paradise Bay stopping by Paradise Gardens and a couple locations on Pixar Pier to look for Pumpkins. Made our way through Grizzly Recreation area and into the Grand Californian Hotel. Spent some time looking for hidden Mickeys in the Halloween Display before visiting Downtown Disney. Walked Downtown Disney looking for the 13 pumpkins there and managed to find them all before sunset. Returned to Disney California Adventure and decided to visit Cars Land for the nightly lighting moment, along with a lot of other guests. After the moment wandered around Radiator Springs for a while the walked through Avengers Campus and Hollywood Land on my way back to Buena Vista Street. Roamed around taking a look at the lights and decorations after dark before deciding to call it a day. Made our way to the tram, found our car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:54 today)
8/23/24 9.27 20,253 9.75 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 10:30am and found no wait to enter the Mickey and Friends parking structure where I drew an ok space near the walkway on the Goofy level. No wait at security or for a tram either and I was stepping onto Main Street USA about 20 minutes after parking. Spent some time looking at the Halloween Decorations and festivities on Main Street then made my way into Frontierland to look around. Boarded the Mark Twain Riverboat for a cruise around the Rivers of America and then made my way back to Main Street. We decided to cross over to Disney California Adventure and grab an early lunch at Flo's. Took a quick look around at the Haul-O-Ween decorations and then headed for Hollywood Land to catch the 12:45pm Mickey's Trick & Treat show. After the show visited Buena Vista Street for a while on my way back to Disneyland. Enjoyed a Halloween performance by the Dapper Dans of Disneyland then watched the 1:45pm Mickey and Friends Halloween Cavalcade. After the cavalcade roamed around Main Street USA visiting some friends then made a loop through Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, and Fantasyland before returning to Main Street USA for the 2:45pm Cavalcade. Took a stroll through Tomorrowland and Fantasyland before the 3:05pm Disneyland Band set at Sleeping Beauty Castle. Found a spot to sit for a bit in Frontierland and get caught up on a couple things before my Virtual Queue group was called for Haunted Mansion Holiday. Encountered no delay for Haunted Mansion, walked over, scanned my entry pass, and walked up to the front door. It was under 5 minutes from nearing the mansion to the stretching room and only about 15 minutes from entering the queue until I was exiting the attraction. Walked back through Adventureland to Main Street USA. Took a look into a few shops on my way back to DCA. Spent some time in Hollywood Land before watching the 4:55pm Story Time with Deadpool. Then walked back to Buena Vista Street and crossed over to Grizzly Recreation Area. Made my way out to Paradise Gardens Park and caught the end of a Mariachi Divas performance. Then continued on around Pixar Pier to San Fransokyo Square then into Cars Land. Passed through Avengers Campus to Hollywood Land before returning to Buena Vista Street. Headed for the Grand Californian Hotel to check out the Halloween display then out to Downtown Disney to see the decorations and enjoy a performance at the stage. It was about 8pm when we decided to call it a day and walk back to the parking structure to find our car and head for home. (Walking time 3:21 today)
8/08/24 9.63 21,042 6 Started my day before the sun came up leaving home around 5:45am and arriving in Anaheim around 7:15am. Checked into the hotel, grabbed a bite to eat then headed to the Convention Center to check in. Took a shuttle to Disneyland and entered the park just before 9:30am. Spent some time on Main Street USA checking out the D23 festivities then went for a ride on the Mark Twain Riverboat. After my cruise walked through New Orleans Square then doubled back through Frontierland to the hub. Passed through the Castle to Fantasyland. Took a look around Toontown then walked back around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Stopped by the train station then returned to Main Street USA to find a spot for the Cavalcade. After the cavalcade crossed over to Disney California Adventure and headed for Flo's and lunch. Strolled through Cars Land and San Fransokyo on my way to Paradise Gardens. Took a look around then walked back to and through Grizzly Recreation Area on my way to Hollywood Land. Caught the Disney Jr. show then met some friends on Buena Vista Street before returning to Hollywood Land for the kickoff for the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. (Walking time 3:20 today -- note the walking time, miles and steps include the preview at the convention center in the evening, I forgot to stop it or set a lap for the park time)
7/26/24 9.5 20,756 8 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around noon and was directed into a decent parking spot on the Mickey Level of the parking structure today. No wait at security, the tram, or park entrance and I was on Main Street USA in under 20 minutes from parking. Strolled up Main Street USA and into Frontierland. Walked along the Rivers of America out to the Haunted Mansion Area to take a look around then doubled back to Frontierland Landing and boarded the Mark Twain Riverboat for a cruise. Once ashore walked quickly to Town Square to catch the Dapper Dans then went for the grand circle tour of the park aboard the Disneyland Railroad. Watched the 2:15pm Dapper Dan set then crossed over to Disney California Adventure where I walked quickly to the Hyperion Theater courtyard to catch the 2:40pm Story time with Deadpool show. After the show walked around Hollywood Land then out the new Golden Vine House to check out the new DVC sales center and pick up the Magic Key print. Walked through Cars Land and Avengers Campus on my way back to the Hyperion for another Story Time with Deadpool show. Made our way back to Disneyland for the 4:15pm Flag Retreat in Town Square then walked out to Tomorrowland to see how the Sub queue looked, the wait was longer than my patience, so walked through the hub, Adventureland and Frontierland before returning back to Main Street USA. Crossed back to Disney California Adventure and walked into Grizzly Peak Airfield then up the performance Corridor to Cars Land. Took a look around then a second visit to Avengers Campus on my way to the Hyperion for a final Story Time with Deadpool. Decided to pick up a snack a Pym's then returned to Hollywood Land to eat it and visit with some friends. Decided to return to Disneyland and walked through Tomorrowland, around the Matterhorn, out to Toontown, then back through Fantasyland to the hub. Decided to walk through Adventureland and check on the queue for Jungle Cruise, too long, then onto Pirates, again longer than our patience, so continued on through Frontierland and out to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Strolled through Black Spire Outpost then back through Frontierland to Main Street USA. Made our way out to Downtown Disney and to the lawn area to catch a 7:30 performance on the stage. After the set we walked back to the parking structure to call it a night and head for home. (Walking time 3:20 today)
7/12/24 9.58 20,933 9:45 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around noon and was directed into a spot near the far end of the first aisle on the Cars Level of the parking structure. No wait at security, the tram or park entrance and I was on Main Street USA about 15 minutes after parking. Strolled along Main Street USA and into Frontierland. Along the way saw Mickey and Minnie leading the Disneyland Band. Took a quick look in the Golden Horseshoe then boarded the Mark Twain Riverboat for a cruise around the Rivers of America. Once back ashore decided to visit Pirates. The posted wait was 25 minutes, it took my 7. Next up Indiana Jones. It was posted at 25 minutes. It took me 30 to reach a transport. Walked through the hub, stopping to listen to the Disneyland Band in front of the Castle then made my way out to Fantasyland. Passed Ariel from the Little Mermaid on my way to the Pixar Pals Playtime Party. Decided to head for Disney California Adventure so walked the parade route as they were preparing for the 3:00pm parade. Crossed the Esplanade and strolled up Buena Vista Street. Mobile ordered something to eat at Flo's and found a quiet table outside to eat (Racers was down so it was peaceful out). After eating took Cross Street to San Fransokyo Square then circled Pixar Pier. Stopped by Toy Story Midway Mania! The posted wait was 30 minutes, it took me 14. After my less than ideal experience (the final game did not work and the projection was off) I caught the end of Better Together Parade then finished my loop of the Pier. Walked by the Golden Vine House which looks ready to open then passed through Avengers Campus and Hollywood Land. Returned to Disneyland and watched the beginning of Magic Happens from Town Square before making my way to Tomorrowland. The goal was to visit Finding Nemo and look for a Pizza Truck but the wait time was more than my patience. Plan B was to take the Monorail to DD but it was down, so I continued on around the Matterhorn and out to Toontown. There was a posted 20 minute wait for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway so decided to give it a try. Turned out to be 14 minutes to the preshow 21 minutes to a train car. Walked through Fantasyland and into Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Met some friends and we decided to give Rise of the Resistance a try. It was posted at 40 minutes but looked shorter. Turned out to be 8 minutes to the preshow briefing. Walked through Frontierland, New Orleans Square and Adventureland. Then walked through the Castle to Fantasyland to look around. Peter Pan was down so wait times were up for everything else. So decided to head for Downtown Disney. Stopped by the LEGO store then spent some time watching a performance on the stage by the lawn. It would have been close to walk to the park for fireworks so instead walked to the parking structure and watched the show from there before heading home. (Walking time 3:25 today)
6/28/24 9.44 20,628 13 Arrived in Anaheim bright and early today for a full day in the park. We were eating breakfast around 6:30 and at the parking structure just after 7am to make 8am rope drop at Disneyland. We made it with about 5 minutes to spare. Joined the crowd heading to Fantasyland this morning and decided to wait out Peter Pan, which took us about 30 minutes. While we were waiting we were entertained by the Pearly Band playing near by. Some of my group opted to go for a Flight On Dumbo and finished in half the time. Next up Storybook Land Canal Boats which was about a 10 minute wait. We continued on to Mickey's Toontown and walked onto Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway followed by Car Toon Spin. The Nephews played at Goofy's for a bit then we set off for Tomorrowland. First stop Buzz Lightyear, which was under a 10 minute wait then Star Tours which took us about 15 minutes. Followed by Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage which took about 20 minutes. We decided to head to Disney California Adventure for lunch. I walked out to Flo's to pickup lunch for some and walked back to meet the group at Smoke Jumpers. After lunch we visited Avengers Campus. Decided to give WEB Slingers a try. Turned out to be about 20 min wait. Walked through Cars Land and went for a spin with Mater (about 10 minutes). Paid a visit to the Bakery Tour for a snack then walked through San Fransokyo Square. Saw Nick and Judy as we strolled through the Bay Area. The group decided they wanted to visit the Little Mermaid which was posted at 15 minutes. It took us about that. Walked down the parade route to Avengers Campus and watched the Amazing Spider Man. Some of the group went for a second spin on Maters and others headed for some A/C and a snack. I walked through the Avengers Campus stores the stopped by the Animation Building in Hollywood Land before joining everyone on Buena Vista Street. Decided to catch the 4:00pm Better Together Parade then walked onto Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue. Crossed back to Disneyland and took a look into Adventureland then opted to board the waiting Mark Twain for a cruise around the Rivers of America. Once back on shore found a spot for the 5:30pm Magic Happens Parade then went for a second flight on Star Tours which took just over 15 minutes. Walked through Tomorrowland and around the Matterhorn. Decided to go for a cruise on it's a small world which was a near walk on. Then went for a spin on the Mad Tea Party (about 5 minutes). It was 8pm and the group was fading so we decided to call it a night and head for the trams. Paused the Esplanade to see the SpaceX launch then boarded a tram to the parking structure, found our car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:25 today)
6/14/24 9.83 21,468 10 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after noon and was directed into the first aisle on the Mickey level of the parking structure. Encountered a longer than usual wait at security followed by no wait for a tram. Started my park time in Disney California Adventure where I strolled up Buena Vista Street then into Hollywood Land. Met some friends at the Animation Building then we walked through Avengers Campus and then out to the Pixar Pier. Saw Anger who started meeting guests today then finished our loop of the Pier and walked through Grizzly Recreation Area before crossing over to Disneyland. Listened to the Dapper Dans perform then ventured into the park working our way up Main Street USA, through Frontierland and out to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Took a look around then walked through Critter Country and New Orleans Square. Decided to take a look at Tomorrowland then stopped by the Star View Station for a break. Returned to Disney California Adventure just as the Pixar Parade was making its way through Hollywood Land. Saw a couple floats then walked through Avengers Campus to Cars Land to get a bite to eat at Flos. After eating stopped to see Lightning McQueen then passed through Avengers Campus and back to Hollywood Land. Made my way to Buena Vista Street then decided to visit Downtown Disney. Walked out to the west side, took a look around the boarded the Monorail to return to Disneyland. Walked through Tomorrowland and reached Main Street USA just as the final floats for Magic Happens were passing by. After they did walked through Adventureland then along the Rivers of America to Critter Country. Took another look at the construction then found a spot along the river to sit and catch up on some things. Walked back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland on my way to Main Street. Circled the Matterhorn taking some pictures of it, Alice, the Subs and Monorail since all were celebrating anniversaries today. Then met some friends and boarded the Disneyland Railroad. Disembarked at Toontown and entered about 10 minutes before it was to close for the fireworks. Hopped in line for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. After our adventure we strolled through Fantasyland and took the Big Thunder Trail to Frontierland. Took a look at Pirates which was still longer than our patience and instead opted for the Jungle Cruise. Once back ashore we strolled through Frontierland and back to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. The others stayed there to catch the Fire of the Rising Moons and I opted to return to Main Street to watch Together Forever fireworks then head for the tram, parking structure, my car and home. (Walking time 3:23 today)
6/07/24 8.7 19,001 10 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around noon and was directed into a spot in the last aisle of the Goofy level. No wait at security or for a tram on my way to Disneyland. Made my way up Main Street USA and crossed paths with the Disneyland Band marching toward Town Square. Traveled through Adventureland and into New Orleans Square and Critter Country before doubling back to Frontierland to board the Mark Twain Riverboat for a cruise. Once back on shore stopped by the Golden Horseshoe then made my way back to Main Street USA to catch a performance by the Dapper Dans in Town Square. Crossed the Esplanade to Disney California Adventure and made my way to Cars Land for a bite to eat at Flo's. Then strolled through Avengers Campus and into Hollywood Land. Continued up the parade route to San Fransokyo Square then out to Paradise Gardens. Walked back through the Bay Area and through Grizzly Recreation Area to Hollywood Land to find a spot for Better Together A Pixar Pals Celebration (the parade). Crossed back to Disneyland in time to catch most of the nightly Flag Retreat Ceremony in Town Square. Then boarded a train to Toontown. Stopped by the Pixar Pals Playtime Party before heading into Toontown. Cartoon spin had a 20 min wait posted as I entered the queue. It was much longer than the posted time so took a few pictures then decided to exit (it was posted at 40 as I exited which seemed more accurate). Walked by the Matterhorn and Sleeping Beauty Castle on my way to Adventureland. The Tiki Room was just seating guests so stopped by to get a picture of the Pizza Planet truck. The Jungle Cruise had a 20 min wait posted but it looked to be just on the stairs, so I walked in and more or less just kept walking right onto a boat, so under 5 minutes. After my cruise walked through New Orleans Square and Frontierland before decided to head for Tomorrowland. The finale of Magic Happens was just passing through hub when I arrived in the area so waded through the parade crowd to reach Tomorrowland. Wait times were still longer than I was hoping for so boarded a Monorail for Downtown Disney. Took a look around and pulled up a seat to listen to the band. After their performance strolled through Downtown Disney, stopping at the LEGO store and the new Wonderground Gallery on my way back to Disney California Adventure. Took a look at Club Pixar in Hollywood Land then visited Avengers Campus. The Dr. Strange show was about to start so stood in the back and watched the show. Visited Cars Land and walked around the performance corridor on my way to Paradise Garden Park to find a spot for World of Color. Watched the Inside Out 2 Preshow and decided to leave to head for Disneyland for Better Together fireworks on Main Street USA. After the fireworks headed for the tram to the parking structure, found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 2:56 today)
5/24/24 9.69 21,170 9.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just afternoon and was directed into a spot on the roof of the Mickey and Friends parking structure relatively close to the escalators today. No wait at security or the tram. Arrived in Town Square as the Disneyland Band and characters were marching into the area so stopped to watch them perform then strolled up Main Street USA and into Tomorrowland. Picked up a seek and find map and card then crossed the hub to Frontierland. Just missed the Columbia boarding so walked along the Rivers of America and out to Critter Country to check on the Bayou construction. Then passed back through New Orleans Square to Frontierland to catch the Columbia when it came into port. While waiting to depart listened to the Disneyland Band performing in front of the Golden Horseshoe. After my cruise around the Rivers of America returned to New Orleans Square then spent some time in Adventureland before crossing the Esplanade to Disney California Adventure. Strolled along Buena Vista Street and took the Performance Corridor to Cars Land. Grabbed a bite to eat at Flo's then stopped by Luigi's to get a picture of the Pizza Planet truck before making my way to Avengers Campus. Used single rider for WEB Slingers then walked through Hollywood Land and crossed through Carthay Circle to Grizzly Recreation Area. Went under the sea with Ariel and her friends (it was a near walk on). Took a lap around Pixar Pier then continued on down the Performance Corridor to Buena Vista Street and crossed back to Disneyland. Found a spot for the 4:15 Memorial Day Flag Retreat. After the ceremony took a look into Adventureland at the waits then hiked out to it's a small world and went for a cruise (it was a walkon). Took a brief look into the Pixar Pals Playtime Party then stopped by Toontown. Visited Mickey's House to find the Pizza Planet truck there then walked back through Fantasyland to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to do the same there. Reversed course and returned to Toontown and waited about 20 minutes for Runaway Railway. Rise of the Resistance had a low wait time so headed that way. Of course as we walked it rose and by the time we got there it was longer than our patience. Took a look around Black Spire Outpost then walked through Critter Country and New Orleans Square to Adventureland. Stopped by the Adventureland Treehouse then headed for Tomorrowland. Picked up a trading card then decided the Fantasmic viewing options were rapidly disappearing so went and found a spot. Waited 90 minutes for a so-so view. After Fantasmic joined the mass exiting the park. Opted to walk down Main Street to see some of the Pixar projections vs using the By Pass. Boarded a tram and arrived at the parking structure just as the finale was going off for the fireworks. Found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:18 today)
5/17/24 8.59 18,761 8 Arrived in Anaheim around noon, stopped for lunch then headed to the parking structure. Was directed into a space on the back side of the roof of the Mickey and Friends parking structure. Minimal wait at security and walked onto a tram. Entered Disneyland and spent some time on Main Street USA looking for Pizza Planet Trucks. Found a few and continued on to Adventureland. Walked through New Orleans Square then out to Critter Country which is mostly closed. Doubled back and boarded the Mark Twain Riverboat for a cruise. Once back on shore passed through Frontierland and Fantasy Faire on my way to Fantasyland. Stopped by the Pixar Pals Playtime Party in the Fantasyland Theatre. Then continued on to Toontown. Took a look around and walked back through small world mall and around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Picked up my gameboard for this week and then headed to Disney California Adventure. Strolled along Buena Vista Street and into Hollywood Land. Stopped for a snack then took a look at the Pixar Fest activities before entering Avengers Campus and Cars Land. Went for back to back rides on Radiator Springs Racers trying to get an ok picture of the Pizza Planet Truck then walked through San Fransokyo on my way to find a spot for the parade. Watched the parade including the finale at the parade gate and then stopped by Paradise Gardens to see what was going on. Walked back along the parade route getting pictures of the marketplaces I had not seen yet as well as the Turning Red photo op in Grizzly Recreation Area. Walked back through Avengers Campus to get to Club Pixar in Hollywood Land. Not much was going on so made my way to Downtown Disney and out to the lawn area to catch a performance by the Filharmonic. After their set walked back to Disneyland and turned in my gameboard to get this week's card. Spent some time in Tomorrowland and found one more Pizza Planet truck before calling it a day and heading Main Street USA to exit. Took a tram back to the parking structure, found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:06 today)
4/26/24 9.57 20,910 10.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just before noon and was directed into a spot on the roof of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. No wait for security or the tram and I was on my way to Disneyland quickly. Took a look at the Pixar Fest sculpture in the Esplanade then entered the park. Wandered around Main Street USA looking at the Pixar Fest decorations and then caught the Disneyland Band in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle as they started a march to Town Square. Stopped by Tomorrowland and picked up a game board and prize for the Seek and Find and met up with some friends. We set off for the Pixar Fest Pixar Pals Playtime Party at the Fantasyland Theatre. I walked around and took some pictures of the characters and photo ops then we strolled through Fantasyland and into Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Went on the quest for the cylinders then visited with the droids in training (the BDX Droids). Stopped by Critter Country and New Orleans Square to see the ongoing projects then returned to Tomorrowland to pick up the keepsakes for the game. On the way paused at the Castle to listen to the Disneyland Band perform. Made our way over to Disney California Adventure and scattered a bit to grab food and met up at Flo's to eat. Walked around Cars Land and San Fransokyo looking for Pizza Planet trucks then found a spot in front of the Little Mermaid for the 4:00pm Pixar Fest - Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration Parade! After the parade walked through Paradise Gardens and visited with some more friends for a stroll around Pixar Pier and through Grizzly Recreation Area as we continued to look for more trucks. Walked into Hollywood Land and stopped by Club Pixar then walked through Avengers Campus. Returned to Hollywood Land to look around before visiting Buena Vista Street to find some Pizza Planet trucks. Decided to visit Downtown Disney. Said some goodbyes and headed for Wetzel's Pretzels. Then strolled out to the west end and back to Disney California Adventure. Found a spot for the 6:30pm parade along Hollywood Blvd. After the parade found a seat and relaxed a bit visiting with some friends. Spend some time at Club Pixar until it closed at 8:30 then returned to Disneyland. Ended up hanging out on Main Street visiting some friends and waiting for Together Forever. It was windy so the fireworks were canceled, and the show ran with projections only. After the show headed for the tram, found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:27 today)
4/19/24 10.86 23,738 10 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after noon and was directed into a spot on the Cars Level of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. No waits for security or the tram so was only about 20 minutes from parking to Town Square. Took a look at the Pixar Fest preparations in the Esplanade and on Main Street USA. Crossed paths with the Disneyland Band and characters as they marched to Town Square. I continued on to Tomorrowland. Stopped by the Star Trader to pick up a Season of the Force Seek and Find game board. Then passed through the hub and into Frontierland. The Mark Twain was boarding so went for a cruise as the Disneyland Band played in front of the Golden Horseshoe. After my trip around the river I walked along the Rivers of America through New Orleans Square and Critter Country taking a look at the projects. Spent some time in Black Spire Outpost watching the droids and playing the game. Returned to Tomorrowland by way of Fantasyland to claim my card for this week. Crossed the Esplanade to Disney California Adventure. As I walked placed an order for Flo's. Walked up Buena Vista Street and took the performance corridor to Cars Land. Picked up my order and at outside with a view of Ornament Valley. After eating passed through San Fransokyo and out to Paradise Gardens. Took a look at the Little Mermaid project status then circled the Pier. Stopping to see the Jammin Chefs, World of Color preparations, a band in Paradise Gardens and then a band at the Palisades Stage. Strolled through Grizzly Recreation Area to check on the Soarin' queue. It was too long for me so continued on to Hollywood Land. Circled the area then decided to take a walk through Downtown Disney to check out the ongoing projects. Walked to the west end then back. Returned to Disneyland where Main Street was preparing for Magic Happens so found a spot for the parade. After the parade visited Star Tours then walked out to Toontown. Runaway Railway was down and reopened while I was there so I walked on. Returned to Main Street USA then met some friends in Tomorrowland. They wanted to play the seek and find game so we picked up gameboards then set out for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Helped them to locate the cylinders in the dark then walked through Critter Country and Adventureland on our way back to Tomorrowland to pick up the prizes. Returned to Batuu by way of Frontierland with about 10 minutes to spare before the Fire of the Rising Moons (fireworks). After the show walked quickly through the crowd in Frontierland and on Main Street USA to the tram. Boarded a waiting tram and arrived back at the parking structure just after 10pm. Found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:36 today)
4/12/24 9.0 19,661 7.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after noon and was directed into a decent spot on the Mickey level of the parking structure near the escalators. Opted to take a tram to the parks today. Entered Disneyland and strolled up Main Street USA, around the hub and into Tomorrowland. Stopped by Star Traders and picked up a Star Wars Season of the Force Seek and Find map. Then followed the band into Frontierland. Just missed the Mark Twain Riverboat so walked along the Rivers of America checking out the various projects. Circled around Critter Country then back to the Riverboat Landing to board the next boat. Cruised around the rivers with Tiana on board. Once back ashore continued on up the Big Thunder Trail to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Spent some time watching the droids and hunting for cannisters. Once I had found them all headed back to the Big Thunder Trail and through Fantasyland. Took the parade route to the hub then veered into Tomorrowland. Visited Star Tours then decoded my Seek and Find board before picking up the trading card keepsake. Boarded the Monorail and disembarked in Downtown Disney. Took a look around at the various projects as I made my way to the Grand Californian to check out the Season of the Force display in the lobby. Returned to Downtown Disney and continued on to Disney California Adventure. Strolled up Buena Vista Street and into Hollywood Land. Stopped for a snack then continued on to Sunset Blvd, through Avengers Campus, Cars Land and San Fransokyo Square on my way to Pixar Pier. Walked around the Pier and stopped at the Bandstand to listen to the Filharmonic. After their set caught a little of Tomasina on my way to Grizzly Recreation Area. Returned to Buena Vista Street and took some pictures of the Pixar Fest decorations then crossed back to Disneyland. Walked up Main Street, through Adventureland and out to New Orleans Square. Circled back through Frontierland, walked around the Castle and through Fantasyland to reach Mickey's Toontown. Took a look around then took the parade route back to Town Square. It was breezy and cool so we decided to call it a night at this point and took a tram back to the parking structure, found our car and headed home. (Walking time 3:16 today)
3/22/24 7.4 16,159 10 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just before lunch and was directed into a very tight spot on the roof of the Mickey and Friends parking structure, but near the walkway at least. No wait at security or the tram stop and we were walking into DCA about 20 minutes after parking the car. Strolled through the Food and Wine Festival and decided to grab a bite to eat in San Fransokyo Square, I ran over to Avengers Campus to pick up something by way of Cars Land. Met some friends while we ate and visited for a while. Then set off for Disneyland. Strolled along Main Street and into Frontierland. I just missed the Mark Twain, they closed the gate when I was about 100 yards away only. Since I had some time walked along the Rivers of America and by the Haunted Mansion and Tiana's Bayou Adventure projects then back to board the next cruise of the Mark Twain. After my cruise took the Big Thunder Trail to Fantasyland and made my way out to Toontown, just as Magic Happens was starting. Took a look around then doubled back and crossed the parade route to walk around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Took the Monorail to Downtown Disney then walked back to DCA. Spent some time on Buena Vista Street then in Hollywood Land. Walked through Grizzly Recreation Area and out to Paradise Gardens to catch the final set of the group at the Band Stand then some of the group on the Palisades Stage. Returned to Buena Vista Street for a while then met friends at Smoke Jumpers. After eating we crossed back to Disneyland and I headed to Sleeping Beauty Castle to meet someone then wandered around Main Street for a while. We saw the Jungle Cruise was down so headed that way to see if it was going to open soon. After about 10 minutes it did open and we were able to walk on. After our cruise we made our way back to Main Street USA. Found a spot along the curb to sit and visit for a while then as the crowd grew moved to the street for Wondrous Journeys. After the fireworks joined the mass exiting the park and took a tram back to the parking structure to find our car and head for home. (Walking time 2:35 today)
3/15/24 10.58 23,122 8.5 Arrived at the Mickey and Friends parking structure around 11:45am and was directed into a spot in the first aisle of the Mickey level. Decided to walk over to Downtown Disney to start the visit. Spent some time looking for the eggs hidden throughout the area as we made our way to Disneyland. As I arrived on Main Street USA the Disneyland Band and Dapper Dans were in Town Square so stopped to watch them perform. Then went on an egg hunt in Disneyland. Walked up Main Street USA and then through Adventureland to New Orleans Square. Strolled back along the Rivers of America to Frontierland then through the Castle to Fantasyland. Stopped by the Small World Mall then continued on around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland and back to Main Street USA. Crossed over to DCA and grabbed something to eat in San Fransokyo Square. Started my DCA egg hunt on Paradise Pier, walked around starting at the Lamplight Lounge. After my loop of the Pier walked through San Fransokyo and then took Cross Street to Route 66 in Cars Land. Back to the performance corridor to Buena Vista Street and into Hollywood Land to look for some more eggs. Decided to hike back out to Paradise Gardens to catch the group performing on the Band Stand then walked back through Grizzly Recreation area to Buena Vista Street to find the remaining eggs. Realized I missed one in Hollywood Land. Found that one then crossed back to Disneyland just in time to catch the 4:15pm Flag Retreat in Town Square. After the ceremony made my way to Frontierland. The plan was to go for a cruise on the Mark Twain which closed at 5pm. I arrived about 4:40pm just in time to see the last cruise sail away, the sign said the final cruise was 4:30pm. Strolled along the Rivers of America to New Orleans Square and Critter Country to take pictures of the projects then passed through Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Walked back through Frontierland and crossed the hub to Tomorrowland. Decided to go for a round trip on the Monorail then boarded the steam train. Disembarked in Toontown and took a look around then walked around the Matterhorn and met up with the rest of my group in Tomorrowland. Visited with them and posted some pictures then roamed around Tomorrowland and Main Street USA before calling it a night. Took a tram back to the parking structure, found my car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:47 today)
3/01/24 8.95 19,560 9.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 11am and was directed into a spot in the last row of the Goofy level of the structure. Hiked to the escalators, no wait at security or to board a waiting tram. First stop today Disney California Adventure. Waited on Buena Vista Street a few minutes for some friends and then strolled through the performance corridor where some of the group figured out their order for the day and placed it. Stopped to watch the Jammin' Chefs at 11:45am then continued on to Paradise Gardens. Circled back to San Fransokyo to grab a bite to eat. Then we walked back down the performance corridor and into Hollywoood Land. Stopped to watch some of the Super Kitties show then continued on through Avengers Campus and into Cars Land. Crossed the Esplanade to Disneyland and strolled up Main Street USA. The Disneyland Band was arriving at the Castle so stopped to watch the performance then headed to Frontierland for a cruise on the Mark Twain. Once back ashore walked along the Rivers of America through New Orleans Square and Critter Country to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Continued my loop of the park through Fantasyland and its a small world mall area then around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Stopped by the Star view Station DVC lounge in Tomorrowland. After a snack set off through Tomorrowland and back to the park entrance and over to DCA. Worked our way through a couple more food booths as we headed for Paradise Gardens to see a performance on the bandstand, followed by another on the Palisades stage. At this point walked back to Buena Vista Street and bid farewell to some friends then roamed around Grizzly Recreation area as some of the group had a Starbucks break. We crossed over to Disneyland and caught the end of a Dapper Dans set then went for a grand circle tour on the Disneyland Railroad talking to another friend. Stopped by the Disney Gallery then decided to take a stroll through Downtown Disney. Stopped to listen to a few songs at the stage before hiking back to the parking structure to call it a night. (Walking time 3:13 today)
2/09/24 8.73 19,071 8 Arrived at the Mickey and Friends parking structure just after noon and was directed into a spot in the second aisle on the Goofy level. No wait at security or the tram and I was at Disneyland about 20 min later. The Disneyland Band was arriving in Town Square as I stepped onto Main Street USA so I stopped to listen then roamed around Main Street USA and the hub. Strolled through Adventureland and New Orleans Square. Continued on to Critter Country then through Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Took the Big Thunder Trail to Fantasyland and made a quick loop of Toontown before heading to Tomorrowland to board a Monorail to Downtown Disney. An earthquake happened while onboard, we felt nothing, but it shut down right after. Took a look around as I made my way to Disney California Adventure. Strolled along Buena Vista Street and the through the crowd along the Performance Corridor. Stopped by the Bay Area to see the Turning Red characters then continued on to Paradise Gardens. Watched Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession from there then finished my loop of the Pier. Visited San Fransokyo Square, Cars Land and Avengers Campus. Stopped in Hollywood Land for a performance by a steel drum band then returned to Disneyland. Tried to see the Space X Launch, but no luck. Pulled up a table to listen to the Golden Horseshoe Piano Player then walked through the hub and Fantasyland. Found a spot for the 5:30pm Magic Happens in the small world mall. After the parade let the crowd go and then walked back to the hub. Decided to visit the Tiki Room then take a stroll through Adventureland and New Orleans Square. Returned to Main Street USA and decided to walk out to the Downtown Disney lawn area and see what the Snickers event was. After taking a look around we walked back to the parking structure to call it a night. (Walking time 3:14 today)
1/26/24 10.27 22,435 10.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 11am and was directed into a spot on the roof of the Mickey and Friends parking structure. Started my visit at Disney California Adventure taking a look at some of the Lunar New Festivities along the performance corridor and in Paradise Gardens. Continued on around Pixar Pier and then through San Fransokyo Square. Stopped for lunch at Flo's V-8 Cafe. After lunch passed through Cars Land and Avengers Campus to reach Hollywood Land. Found a spot for Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession on Hollywood Blvd. Crossed the Esplanade to Disneyland. Strolled up Main Street USA and around the hub to reach Frontierland. Walked along the Rivers of America to New Orleans Square to check out the Haunted Mansion project then Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Passed through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Fantasyland on my way to Toontown. Circled the area then walked around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Took the Monorail to Downtown Disney. Stopped by the Grand Californian Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel before walked through Downtown Disney and back to Disney California Adventure. Took a look around Grizzly Recreation area including Redwood Creek to see Raya before making my way out to Paradise Gardens to hear the band performing there. Watched the Lunar New Year procession from Carthay Circle then a performance by Vocal Seoul at the Sonoma Terrace. Walked through San Fransokyo Square, Cars Land and Avengers Campus again. Watched Mulan's Lunar New Year procession on Hollywood Blvd under the lights. Met some friends and watched another performance by Vocal Seoul. Then hung out in Grizzly Recreation area for a bit before finding a spot for World of Color. Watched the Hurry Home preshow and opening of the World of Color One before calling it a night and heading for the tram, parking structure and home. (Walking time 3:38 today)
1/19/24 8.34 18,221 7 Arrived in the Anaheim area around noon and grabbed a bite to eat then parked in the Mickey and Friends parking structure. Was directed into a space in the last/first row of the 4th level (furthest from the escalators). About 20 minutes later arrived at at Disneyland to start my day. Strolled along Main Street USA and around the hub. Passed through Adventureland and walked along the Rivers of America. The Haunted Mansion was posted at 30 minutes but looked shorter so got in line. It took just under 15 minutes to reach the foyer. After my final visit of the season spent some time look at the construction next store in Critter Country for Tiana's Bayou Adventure then took a walk-through Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Fantasyland. It’s a small world has returned to the regular show. We thought about going for a cruise but it was posted at 30 minutes and most of the switchbacks were full so we skipped that and continued on to Toontown. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway was showing a 20 minute wait so we decided to give it a try. Turned out to be just over 10 to reach the preshow. Walked around Toontown then through small world mall and around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Circled the area then boarded a Monorail to Downtown Disney. Took a look at the construction there then walked through World of Disney on my way to Disney California Adventure. Took a look at the Lunar New Year preparations along the Performance Corridor and Paradise Gardens. Continued on around the Bay through Pixar Pier. Passed through San Fransokyo Square, Cars Land, Avengers Campus on my way to Hollywood Land. Found a spot to sit on Buena Vista Street to post some pictures then walked through Grizzly Recreation area and back down the performance corridor to Buena Vista Street. Crossed back to Disneyland and took in a performance by the Dapper Dans in Town Square. Spent some time in Frontierland including a partial set of the Piano player in the Golden Horseshoe. The Jungle Cruise was showing 10 minutes on the app so headed that way. The sign said 15. It took us under 10 to board a boat. After our cruise roamed around the hub and Sleeping Beauty Castle then decided to call it an early evening and left the park before 8pm. Took a tram back to the parking structure, found our car and headed for home. (Walking time 3:06 today)
1/05/24 8.57 18,715 10.5 Arrived at the Disneyland Resort around 10am and was directed into a spot on the roof of the Pixar Pals parking structure. No wait for security or the tram and I was in the park within 30 minutes of exiting the freeway today. Strolled up Main Street USA and around the hub before venturing into Adventureland. Continued on to New Orleans Square and Critter Country before passing through Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Made my way to Frontierland to watch the Disneyland Band then walked through Fantasy Faire and Fantasyland to reach Toontown. Walked around the Matterhorn and into Tomorrowland. Went for a ride on the highway in the sky taking the Monorail to Downtown Disney. Took a look at the projects in Downtown Disney on my way to Disney California Adventure. Once in DCA strolled along Buena Vista Street then made my way to Cars Land for lunch at Flo's. After eating took Cross Street to Avengers Campus. Ran into Mickey's Happy Holidays by Guardians of the Galaxy, then took a look around Hollywood Land before returning to Buena Vista Street. Returned to Disneyland and listened to the Dapper Dans while waiting to board a train for Toontown. Disembarked and found a spot for the 2:00pm A Christmas Fantasy Parade. Took advantage of a short wait for a final cruise of the season on it's a small world holiday. Once back ashore walked the parade route and crossed back to DCA. Walked through Grizzly Recreation area where I crossed paths with Nick and Judy Hopps on my way to watch the Holiday Toy Drummers. After their performance visited Paradise Gardens to see the Three Kings celebration this year and the Mariachi Divas before catching Viva Navidad Street Party. Found a spot to relax in Paradise Gardens Park while I waited for the 5:30pm Phat Cat Swinger Holiday Concert. After the concert visited with several friends before setting off on a walk around the park. Passed through San Fransokyo Square, Cars Land, Avengers Campus, Hollywood Land, Buena Vista Street and took the Performance Corridor back to catch the 6:45pm Phat Cat Swinger Performance. After their show returned to Disneyland for the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment. Visited with some friends and then decided to call it a night vs sticking around for fireworks (which ended up being cancelled due to wind). Took a tram back to the parking structure, found my car, and headed for home. (Walking time 3:09 today)
30 281.31 302.5 Totals

Archives of previous year's trips.
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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