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Park Miles:

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
12/19/14	9.8	25,876	9	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after lunch and was directed to a parking spot in the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure with no delays. Once parked walked down and boarded a waiting tram to the parks. Started my day at Disney California Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street, around Carthay Circle, through Condor Flats and out to the FastPass distribution for World of Color. Picked up my ticket and walked through the Bay Area, down the Parade Route and through Bugs Land to Hollywood Land. Took a look at the state of the Frozen Fun additions in the Backlot area then in the Animation Building before returning to Buena Vista Street and making my way over to Disneyland. Made my way up Main Street USA to Sleeping Beauty Castle. Continued on to Fantasyland to try and visit Storybook Land. It was closed due to the parade in an hour. So took a look to see if Casey Jr was in operation, it was not. So headed to Tomorrowland with the goal of riding the Monorail. Well that was down too. Zero for three. Circled back through Fantasyland and took the Big Thunder Trail to the Jingle Jangle Jamboree. Circled the area then continued on down the trail to the FastPass distribution area for Fantasmic. Picked up a FastPass and then strolled along the Rivers of America and out to New Orleans Square. Walked down Royal Street and out to the Haunted Mansion FastPass distribution area. Picked up a ticket for laster then made my way to Adventureland to check on the Jingle Cruise line. It was too long so Stopped by the Oasis then the hub. Noticed the Monorail was in operation so walked through Tomorrowland and boarded a train for a round trip. Once back walked around the Matterhorn and into Fantasyland, crossing the Christmas Fantasy Parade. Casey Jr was running so waited about 10 minutes to go for a ride to see Storybook Land. Once back the Canal Boats were just opening after the parade so hopped in line. About a 15 minute wait for my cruise. Once back ashore walked through Fantasyland, took the Big Thunder Trail, and around the Rivers of America to reach the Haunted Mansion to use my FastPass. Picked up another FastPass afterwards. Walked back through Adventureland and out to the hub. Decided to grab a bite to eat so returned to Fantasyland. After eating made my way out to Small World to catch the lighting moment. Then doubled back through Fantasyland, through Fantasy Faire and Frontierland and out to the Haunted Mansion for my second ride of the day. Walked back through Adventureland to Main Street and used the west side corridor to by pass the crowd on Main Street. Once in Town Square watched a couple floats from A Christmas Fantasy Parade then headed back to Disney California Adventure. Walked out to Paradise Pier and spent a few moments at Viva Navidad! before finding a spot for the Street Party. After the party walked back around GRR and through Condor Flats to reach Buena Vista Street then returned to Disneyland. Headed for Tomorrowland to catch a performance by Elvis, Scot Bruce at the Tomorrowland Terrace then back to Main Street for the 7:30pm Wintertime Enchantment moment. Returned to DCA and walked down Hollywood Blvd. Stopped by Off the Page and then continued on down Hollywood Blvd and then onto Sunset. Walked through Bugs to reach Cars Land. Took Cross Street to the Wharf and then out to Paradise Pier for World of Color. Decided to skip my Yellow FastPass and found a better stand by spot. After the show walked very quickly down the parade route, Buena Vista Street and over to Disneyland. I found a spot on Main Street just as Believe in Holiday Magic was starting. Enjoyed the fireworks and snow then headed for the tram stop. The waits were several trams so I opted to join the mass of guests walking back to the parking structure. Made my way back to the garage, found my car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 19,406 steps, 167 minutes.
12/06/14	7.3	19,352	12	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort before park opening and was directed onto the second floor of the Mickey and Friends Garage. Boarded a tram to the parks and then waited in the Esplanade for the rest of my group to arrive. We entered DCA close to 8:30 and some went to get FastPasses for World of Color and Radiator Springs Racers and the rest of us wandered around Buena Vista Street. We noticed no line for Santa so took our first time visitor (who is about a year and half old now) to meet him. Once everyone returned we made our way over to Disneyland and headed for the Jingle Cruise, about a 15 min wait, then out to Small World, about a 20 minute wait (along the way some stopped by Alice in Wonderland which had a 10 min or so wait). We crossed through Fantasyland and spent some time in the Jingle Jangle Jamboree. Some of the group returned to Adventureland to use Indiana Jones FastPasses they picked up before the Jingle Cruise and the rest of use went on the Mark Twain. Once back in Frontierland decided to grab a bite to eat. Some from the Stage Door others from Rancho. We ended up eating inside the Golden Horseshoe and caught a performance of the Laughing Stock Co. We then walked along the Rivers of America and boarded the Disneyland Railroad to return to the Small World Mall area. Found a spot to watch a Christmas Fantasy Parade. After the parade walked around Matterhorn, through Tomorrowland, and down Main Street on our way to return to Disney Californian Adventure. upon entering the park paused to listen to the last song of a set by the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers then made our way to Cars Land to use our FastPasses. After riding we went for a spin on the Flying Tires (only a 10 min wait). Then strolled out to the Pier to catch Viva Navidad Street Party. After the party walked back and waited about 5 minutes for the Little Mermaid. Then we strolled around GRR and through Condor Flats. The group made their way toward Disneyland and I quickly ran down Hollywood Blvd to get a couple pictures of the Frozen work then joined them in the large line to get into Disneyland. We inched along into the park and found a spot in front of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln for the Candlelight. Enjoyed the ceremony then made my way up Main Street through all the guests waiting for the second Candlelight and to the hub. Walked by the Castle and continued out to the Small World mall to see the lights. Watched the Small World projection show then caught a Wintertime Enchantment moment. At this point some of the group headed for home and the rest of us to the Village Haus for dinner. After dinner roamed around Fantasyland and the Fantasy Faire before reaching Main Street USA. Took the west side backstage corridor to Town Square and then made my way over to DCA to find some of our group that had gone that way vs the Candlelight. Picked up some Buena Vista Street Bugles and then found the rest of the group and the decision was made to call it an evening at that point. So walked back to catch a tram and head for the car and home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 11,798 steps, 107 minutes.
11/26/14	8.1	21,463	10.5	Arrived at the Mickey and Friends parking structure and boarded a waiting tram to head to the parks. Stopped by Disney California Adventure and caught the end of a Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers set featuring Oswald and then grabbed a FastPass for World of Color Winter Dreams before heading over to Disneyland. Picked up a wristband for the Wednesdays with Walt presentation then wandered down Main Street USA and into Adventureland. A posted 30 minute wait for the Jingle Cruise. This week it took the full 30 minutes unfortunately. After my adventure walked out to New Orleans Square and picked up a FastPass for Haunted Mansion Holiday then walked along the Rivers of America and boarded the Mark Twain that has returned to service. Once my cruise had concluded roamed around Frontierland and New Orleans Square waiting for my FastPass return time. Visted the Haunted Mansion then strolled along the Rivers of America, through Frontierland, past the Castle, through Fantasyland and out to Small World Holiday. Waited only a couple minutes to board thanks to the Chirstmas Fantasy Parade that was passing by. Once we returned to the dock walked back into Fantasyland and decided to grab a bite to eat at the Village Haus. After dinner walked through Fantasyland and the Castle to Main Street. Verred into Tomorrowland and stopped by the Big Hero 6 Meet and Greet then headed back to Main Street USA for the nightly Flag Retreat. Hung around Town Square for a while then went to the Opera House for the Wednesdays with Walt 5pm screening. After the presentation returned to DCA and followed the parade route to Paradise Gardens to watch the Viva Navidad! Street Party. Then made my way to the Grand Californian to check out the new gingerbread house. Spent some time in the lobby then moved on the Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel to see their Christmas decoartions. Walked through Downtown Disney stopping at Olafs Ice Rink for some pictures before heading back to Disney California Adventure. Stopped by the Mad T Party one last time before it ends its run. After the bands set I returned to Disneyland and hung around Main Street USA until it was time for Believe in Holiday Magic. The show ended up being cancelled due to winds but the snow did fall. After White Christmas returned to DCA one last time to use my World of Color Winter Dreams FastPass. Once the show had concluded did the slow march back to the trams and headed for the parking structure, my car, and home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 15,455 steps, 140 minutes.
11/21/14	7.9	20,991	9	Started off the afternoon taking the tram from the Mickey and Friends Garage to the parks. Walked down Buena Vista Street, through Condor Flats and out to GRR to grab a FastPass for World of Color Winter Dreams this evening. Continued on through the Bay Area and out to Paradise Pier. Looked around then walked down the Parade Route, passing by the Wharf then into Cars Land. Walked around Route 66 then continued down the parade route. There were still FastPasses for the Racers so grabbed one then made my way back to Buena Vista Street. Enjoyed a performance by the Community Bell Ringers before making my way over to Disneyland. Wandered down Main Street USA to the hub. Decided to head toward Adventureland and a ride on the Jingle Cruise to start my visit. The posted wait was 30 minutes but it looked shorter, and it was, only 15 minutes. After the Jingle Cruise made my way out to New Orleans Square and grabbed a FastPass for the Haunted Mansion Holiday. Walked along the Rivers of America and the Big Thunder Trail to the Jingle Jangle Jamboree. Watched a performance of the Plight Before Christmas and took some pictures of the area. Passed through Fantasyland and inched through the parade traffic to reach Small World Holiday. Received my own boat. Once back ashore retraced my steps through Fantasyland and past the Fantasy Faire through Frontierland and back to the Haunted Mansion to use my FastPass. Walked along the Rivers of America again and used the Big Thunder Trail to return to Fantasyland. Ate dinner at the Village Haus then then headed back to DCA for the lights to come on in Cars Land. Found a spot on Route 66 and waited a couple minutes for the show. Afterwards walked quickly to Buena Vista Street for the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Found a spot on Buena Vista Street to relax for a few minutes and send some pictures before returning to Disneyland for the Christmas Fantasy Parade. After the parade it was back to DCA and I hiked out to the Pier to catch the last Viva Navidad! Street party of the day. Hiked back down the Parade route and over to Disneyland. Made my way to Tomorrowland and stopped by the Space Mountain exit area to see what was going on there then headed to the Tomorrowland Terrace for an Elvis performance by Scot Bruce. At 7:30 returned to Main Street for the Wintertime Enchantment moment. Circled the Castle area taking some pictures then returned to DCA for last time. Wandered down Hollywood Blvd and caught the second half of a MadTParty band set then passed through Fliks on my way to Paradise Pier to use my World of Color Fastpass. Found an ok spot for the show. After Winter Dreams followed the large mass of guests walking toward the exit as Believe in Holiday Magic was going on at Disneyland. Boarded a tram and returned to the garage to find my car and head for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 15,111 steps, 130 minutes.
11/14/14	10.4	27,508	14	I arrived at the Mickey and Friends parking structure just after 8:00am and was directed into a fairly good spot then hopped onto a waiting tram to the parks. Entered Disney California Adventure around 8:30am and roamed around Buena Vista Street and Condor Flats until the rope drop at 9am. Grabbed FastPasses for World of Color and then met up with the rest of my group on Buena Vista Street and headed for Disneyland. Walked down Main Street USA, through the hub and Castle on my way to Fantasyland. Peter Pan was already 40 minutes so headed for Alice in Wonderland, only about 5 min wait, then doubled back for Snow White an Pinocchio which were both walk ons. Walked around the Castle, through Fantasy Faire and Frontierland on my way to Adventureland and a trip on the Jingle Cruise. Waited a little under 15 minutes for my cruise. Then walked back to Main Street and up the parade route to Small World Holiday. Had to wait about 15 minutes for this too thanks to only one side being open and it loading really slowly. Once back a shore walked around the Matterhorn and into Tomorrowland. The plan was to check out the Big Hero 6 Meet and Greet but we found a 45 minute wait which was more than my patience so took a couple distant pictures then walked back to the hub and caught the Disneyland Band and Character show in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle on my way to Frontierland and the Jingle Jangle Jamboree at the Big Thunder Ranch. Arrived as the stage show was going on so found a spot to watch the show then wandered around taking pictures of the area and Characters. Decided to head down the Big Thunder trail to Frontierland and grabbed some lunch at the Stage Door Cafe and found a seat with a great view of the Rivers of America to eat. After lunch continued on along the Rivers of America and out to Critter Country. Doubled back and walked by the Haunted Mansion and through New Orleans Square and Adventureland on my way to Main Street USA. Walked through Downtown Disney and paid a visit to the Winter Village and then continued on to the Disneyland Hotel. It is a Race Weekend so there was a Run Disney health and fitness expo at the convention center. Walked through it then made my way back to Disney California Adventure. Walked around Buena Vista Street then down Hollywood Blvd. Circled around the Backlot area and then stopped by the Animation Building and Off the Page before returning to Buena Vista Street to catch a performance of the Community Bell Ringers. After their set walked the parade route and out to Paradise Gardens to watch Viva Navidad! Street Party then check out the Viva Navidad happenings. Walked back to Cars Land and then into the Wharf. Passed through Ghirardelli and then grabbed an early dinner from the Wharf Cafe and took it to Flos to eat. After eating hung around Cars Land for the lighting moment and then walked quickly to Buena Vista Street for the Tree Lighting. Returned to Disneyland and made my way up Main Street USA to the hub. Found a spot for the parade and watched a Christmas Fantasy Parade. After Santa passed by headed for Adventureland and a night time voyage on the Jingle Cruise. Once a shore walked by the Castle and then out to Small World Holiday. Caught the quarter hour clock sequence then projection show. Wandered back to Main Street and found a spot for the Sleeping Beauty Wintertime Enchantment moment. After the event took some pictures of the castle then returned to DCA to close out my evening. Wandered around Buena Vista Street then headed to the Mad T Party. Caught the snow finale before making my way to Paradise Park to finally use my FastPass for World of Color Winter Dreams. Found a spot in the blue section and sat down to wait. After World of Color Winter Dreams joined the large mass of guests exiting down the parade route and Buena Vista Street. The trams were backed up so walked back to the Mickey and Friends Garage, found my car, and headed for home to end a long day at the Disneyland Resort. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 19,411 steps, 172 minutes.
11/07/14	6.9	18,307	8	I arrived at the Mickey and Friends structure a little later than usual today. Hopped onto a waiting tram to the parks. First stop Disneyland. Took a couple quick pictures on Main Street and worked my way up to the hub and verred into Tomorrowland. Stopped by the Big Hero 6 Meet and Greet to see if any tickets were left, they were not missed it by over an hour the CM said. So walked through Tomorrowland, around the Matterhorn and to the Small World Mall area. Found a spot for the first Christmas Fantasy Parade of the season. After the parade crossed the parade route and went for a cruise on Small World Holiday. Once back ashore circled Toontown to see the Christmas decorations then walked down the parade route to the Castle. Took some pictures of the Christmas Parade (I mean Frozen Celebration) set. Then walked through Frontierland and Adventureland quickly before returning to Town Square for the nightly Flag Retreat. After the ceremony headed for Buena Vista Street then down Hollywood Blvd to the Backlot area. Continued on down Sunset and into Fliks then into Cars Land. Arrived in time for the lights to come on. Watched the lights come on and then ran into John Lasseter who was giving a tour of Cars Land. I walked through the Wharf then out to Paradise Park. Strolled through the Bay area and around Grizzly Peak to Condor Flats. Decided to grab a bite to eat at Taste Pilots then returned to Disneyland for the second Christmas Fantasy Parade. Found a spot near the hub to watch. After the parade walked through Frontierland then along the Rivers of America. Grabbed a FastPass for the Haunted Mansion Holiday and then realized there was no wait so walked on. After riding walked out to Critter Country then doubled back through New Orleans Square and took the Disneyland Railroad to Toontown. Disembarked and spent some time by Small World holiday. The lights were on but no projections this week. Made my way to Tomorrowland then back to Main Street before returning to DCA. Walked down Buena Vista Street and the Parade Route to Bugs Land. Strolled through Fliks and into Hollywood Land. Watched part of a set by the Mad T Party Band and then passed back through Fliks on my way to Cars Land. Wandered around a bit looking at the lights before making my way through the Wharf and out to Paradise Pier. Walked by Ariels and Screamin as I made the loop. Took pictures of the Christmas decorations on Toy Story and the rest of the Boardwalk before walking through Paradise Gardens. Walked down the parade route to Buena Vista Street then returned to Disneyland. Spotted Mickey, Minnie, and Donald out for pictures on my way to find a spot for Believe in Holiday Magic. Enjoyed the show then snow fall before making my way back to the tram, garage, car and headed home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 12,432 steps, 106 minutes.
10/24/14	7.5	19,824	8	Started off this warm (temps were in the upper 80s) afternoon at the Disneyland Resort hopping onto a waiting tram at the Mickey & Friends garage and taking it to the parks. I noticed some Christmas decorations in the World of Disney windows as I walked by so I took a look inside at the selection for this year. Then I made my way to Disney California Adventure. Roamed around Buena Vista Street visiting with a friend and some characters then strolled through Condor Flats and out to GRR to grab a World of Color FastPass. Continued on to the Bay Area and ran into the Phineas & Ferb show. Continued on into Paradise Park. Decided to circle the Pier to see if anything was going on. There was not. Finished the loop and walked through the Wharf. Decided to stop for some chocolate and A/C at Ghirardelli then onto Cars Land. Walked down Route 66 and stopped by the Curios store then went for a flight on the Flying Tires before taking Cross Street to Fliks. Passed by the Tower of Terror, only a 13 minute wait this afternoon, and stopped by the Tower Hotel Giftshop. Then took Sunset Blvd to Hollywood Blvd on my way back to Buena Vista Street. Crossed the Esplanade to Disneyland. Roamed around Main Street USA checking out some of the recent renovation work before ending up in the hub. Circled the area and walked through the Castle and out to the Big Thunder Ranch to check out the latest pumpkin creations. Decided it was dinner time so doubled back to the Village Haus for a quick bite. After eating made my way out to Small World to check out its conversion and a quick walk through of Toontown before it closed for the Party. Strolled back through Fantasyland and made one last stop at the Ranch before continuing on down the trail. Wandered around Frontierland then along the Rivers of America. Strolled all the way to Critter Country then back through New Orleans Square checking out the Christmas decorations. Cross the Pirates bridge and walked through Adventureland back to the hub. Passed by the Castle and the Matterhorn on my way to Tomorrowland. Took a look at the sub lagoon then stopped by the Star Trader before returning to Main Street. Decided to do one more circle so set off down Matterhorn Way past Alice in Wonderland and through Fantasyland which was gearing up for the Halloween Party. Strolled down the now haunted Big Thunder Trail and out to the Rivers of America which were filling with fog. 7:00pm came and the park closed while I was there. Cast Memebers started directed day guests like me toward Main Street and checking wristbands for party guests. Walked back through Adventureland to Main Street. Stopped by some shops on the way out to see more of the Christmas merchandise then headed over to DCA. Hung around Buena Vista Street then made my way into Hollywood Land. Stopped by the Animation Building and Off the Page. As I exited saw the Mad T Party Band was on the stage so stopped by to listen to their set then continued on down Sunset Blvd and past the Tower of Terror, which now had nearly an hour wait. Walked through Fliks and out to Cars Land. Took Cross Street to the Wharf and made my way to Paradise Park for World of Color. After the show joined the mass marching down the parade route to the exit. As I reached Downtown Disney the party fireworks started going off and I boarded a waiting tram to head back to the garage. Found my car and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 12,873 steps, 112 minutes.
10/10/14	6.5	17,247	8	Started off my visit taking a tram from the Mickey and Friends garage to Downtown Disney. Walked down to the new Anna and Elsa Boutique (replacing Studio 365). Took some pictures of the new establishment then continued on through Downtown Disney to the Monorail. Hopped a ride to Tomorrowland where I waited about half an hour to find Nemo on the Submarine Voyage. Once I resurfaced walked around the Matterhorn, by Small World and out to Toontown. Circled and then back through Fantasyland and to the Big Thunder Ranch to check out the latest pumpkin creations. Caught a little of the Magic Show while I took the pictures then continued on down the Big Thunder Trail to Frontierland. Strolled along the Rivers of America and out to Critter Country before doubling back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland. Crossed back to Frontierland and caught a little of the Laughing Stock Co then made my way to Sleeping Beauty Castle. Met up with a friend who had not seen the Halloween Carnival so returned there, watched the running of the goats and then caught the Magic Show. Walked through Fantasyland and by Alice in Wonderland on my way to Tomorrowland to grab some dinner at the Tomorrowland Terrace. After eating they had not seen the Big Hero 6 preview so stopped by the Magic Eye. It was nearing 7pm and the Halloween party was about to begin. Walked around Tomorrowland and by the Castle and onto a very busy Main Street USA. Wandered around a bit then joined the large crowd heading to DCA for the rest of the evening. Strolled down Buena Vista Street wandering through a few stores along the way and continued out to the Wharf then into Cars Land. Walked down Route 66 and turned left on Cross Street. Continued on through Fliks and out to Sunset and Hollywood Blvd. Paused at the Mad T Party for a couple songs then returned to Carthay Circle. Decided to go through the Wharf and grab some chocolage from Ghirardelli then passed by the large crowd gathering for World of Color. Strolled through the Bay Area and around GRR. They still had FastPasses for the 10:15pm World of Color. Walked through the Grand Californian and out to Downtown Disney. Hopped onto a waiting tram to head back to the garage, find my car, and head for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 11,532 steps, 104 minutes.
9/26/14	8.1	21,415	10	Started off my day at the Disneyland Resort being directed up to the roof of the Mickey and Friends parking structure. Interesting to note all the other floors were empty. It was just before 11am. Boarded a waiting tram and was on my way to the parks quickly. First stop today, Disney California Adventure. Roamed down a fairly crowded Buena Vista Street and walked through Condor Flats and around GRR to grab a FastPass for World of Color for this evening. Then continued on through the Bay Area and circled back to grab a FastPass for the Radiator Springs Racers. Rejoined the rest of my group that started to circle Paradise Pier. The waits were mild. Screamin was a walk on, Toy Story posted at 30 min, and the Fun Wheel looked about 20. We opted to skip all and press on to Paradise Garden for lunch. Ate lunch while enjoying music performed by the Ellis Island Boys. After lunch finished the loop of the Pier and stopped by Ghirardelli for some dessert. Strolled through the Wharf and into Cars Land. Took Cross St to Route 66 and waited about 15 minutes in the single Rider line for the Racers (stand by was 65 min). Won my race then hopped on the Flying Tires since it was a 5 minute wait (ended up being two cycles, missed it by one group). Continued on down Cross Street and through Fliks Fun Fair to Sunset Blvd. Took that to Hollywood Blvd and stopped by the Animation Building and Off the Page. Then decided to head for Disneyland. Roamed down Main Street, around the hub and into Tomorrowland. First stop the Magic Eye Theater for a Sneak Peek at Big Hero 6. After the film walked around the sub lagoon and the Matterhorn, through Fantasyland and out to the Big Thunder Ranch for the Halloween Carnival. Watched the show then visited with Farley the Fiddler for a while in the Ranch area before moving on down the trail to Frontierland. Strolled along the Rivers of America out to the Haunted Mansion. Over a half hour wait so wandered around New Orleans Square and then back to Frontierland. Returned to Main Street ot check out the Castle work then decided it was dinner time and we headed for the Village Haus to grab a bite to eat. After dinner walked through Fantasyland and around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland again just to see if any sight of a soft opening of the subs. There was not. Returned to Main Street USA to watch two paradees.. first up Soundsational then the parade of costumes entering for the Halloween Party. Roamed around Main Street until a little after 7pm (the park closed at 7pm but you could stay on Main Street and shop till 8). Then went for a stroll through Downtown Disney. Returned to Disney California Adventure and made my way out to the Mad T Party then walked through Bugs and out to the Wharf. Stopped by Ghirardelli and then passed through the Bay Area and around GRR. Continued on through Condor Flats and back to Buena Vista Street. At this point the rest of the group was done so we headed for the trams, garage, found the car and made our way home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 13,510 steps, 123 minutes.
9/19/14	8.5	22,574	9	Started off this comfortable afternoon (highs were in the low 80s) taking a waiting tram to the parks. First stop today Disney California Adventure. Entered the park and spotted Oswald strolling across Buena Vista Street. There was a short line, only two groups of guests, so I hopped in line to meet him. After saying hi to Oswald strolled down Buena Vista Street to Carthay Circle. Continued on up the parade route and noticed the FastPass area for the Radiator Springs Racers was open and tickets still available for today, so picked up one for later (it was about 1:20 and the return time was 8:10pm). Walked through Bugs Land and Fliks Fun Fair to reach Cross Street. Walked down Cross Street and took a look at the Radiator Springs Racers, a posted 35 minute wait. Decided to try the single rider line. Turned out only a handful of guests in it so waited only a couple minutes. When I was exiting noticed the posted wait was down to 25 minutes. I continued on through Cars Land and the Pacific Wharf area on my way to the Pier. Walked by Paradise Park and then Paradise Gardens as I circled the Paradise Bay. Passed Toy Story (still a posted 30 min wait) and Screamin (10 min wait) and finished the loop catching some of the Instant Concert Goofy was conducting on Paradise Bay from near Ariels. Walked through the Bay Area and around Grizzly River Run to Condor Flats. Decided to head over to Disneyland. Roamed around Main Street USA and eventually made my way to the Castle. Walked through to Fantasyland then took a right turn toward Tomorrowland. Walked by Buzz and Star Tours then out to the Magic Eye Theatre and Ghost Galaxy area. Took some pictures then continued on the Sub Lagoon. Walked around the Matterhorn and out to the Small World Mall. Took some pictures of the Toontown Entrance area that I missed last week then doubled back to Fantasyland and out to the Big Thunder Ranch. Took pictures of the newest pumpkin creations then pulled up a shady spot to share some of the pictures. The Mask-arade started so took some pictures of that and caught a different Magician performing this week at the Carnival. After the show doubled back to Fantasyland and grabbed some dinner at the Village Haus. After dinner walked through the Castle and back to Main Street. Made my way to Town Square for the nightly Flag Retreat. After the ceremony walked out to Frontierland. Caught some of the Town Hoedown and then continued on around the Rivers of America and out to New Orleans Square. Roamed the area a bit and passed by the Haunted Mansion on my way to Critter Country. Took a couple pictures then reversed course and walked back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland to reach Main Street USA. Caught a performance in Town Square of a West Point brass band then followed them up the parade route. Hung around the hub area and Castle for a while taking some pictures then headed for DCA. Wandered around Buena Vista Street waiting for some friends to arrive. Spent some time visiting with them then we all made our way toward the Pier then decided to stop by Ghirardelli for some chocolate before visiting Cars Land. Went for a spin on Maters then the Flying Tires. Found ourselves in Fliks Fun Fair and went for a ride on the Drive Em Buggies and the Lady Bug Boogie. They continued on with the rest of Fliks and I made my way to the Mad T Party to catch the finale of the band. We met up at Monsters and made our way to the park exit as the Disneyland Fireworks were going off across the Esplanade. Decided to walk back to the garage since the trams were a little backed up (and they had a stroller). Returned to the garage, found my car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 15,413 steps, 134 minutes.
9/12/14	8.5	22,490	9	Started off this hot afternoon (the temperature as I pulled into the garage was pushing triple digits) taking the tram from the Mickey and Friends Garage to the parks. First stop Disneyland today. Wandered around Main Street USA checking out some of the Halloween decorations and ongoing work as I made my way toward the hub. Circled the area and then walked through the Castle and Fantasyland on my way to the Big Thunder Ranch. Roamed around the Jamboree area checking out the Halloween Carnival then walked the Big Thunder Trail to Frontierland. Explored the area a bit looking at the Halloween decorations and checking out the latest happenings with the Legends of Frontierland before continuing along the Rivers of America and out to Fowlers Harbour where the Mark Twain was in dry dock. Thought about visiting the Haunted Mansion but it had a 40 minute wait posted so walked back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland. It was nearing showtime so walked quickly through Frontierland and the Big Thunder Trail to the ranch arriving just before the Mask-aparade and Magician act. Watched the show then walked through Fantasyland and out to Toontown. Circled around and then back through Fantasyland returning to the Big Thunder Ranch for round two of the show. After catching up with some friends stopped by the Village Haus for dinner Then back down the trail, through Frontierland and out to New Orleans Square to wait for the Haunted Mansion Holiday. Waited just under half an hour. After my trip through the Mansion strolled back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland, past the Castle and Matterhorn on my way to Tomorrowland. Most of the walls are down around the Sub Lagoon, took some pictures then returned to Main Street and headed for Disney California Adventure. Wandered down Buena Vista Street, no signs of Oswald yet.. he starts Sunday. Turned left on Hollywood Blvd and arrived at the Mad T Party just as they were wrapping up the first set. They added This is Halloween to the set for the season. Took Sunset Blvd and walked by Tower of Terror, only a 13 minute wait, then through Fliks and onto Cross Street. Cars Land was mild tonight. Only 45 minutes for the Racers and both Luigis and Maters were walk ons. Walked around a bit then walked through the Pacific Wharf and out to the Pier. Circled the Pier starting by Ariels going past Screamin (10 min), Toy Story (only 30 min), the Fun Wheel, Paradise Gardens, and the Little Mermaid. Turned into the Bay Area and walked around Grizzly River Run (Fastpasses for World of Color were still available), then through Condor Flats. Continued through Carthay Circle and back to the Mad T Party to see the end of the second set, same song, this is Halloween was performed. Time to return to Disneyland. The lines to get in were out past the Monorail beam. Arrived on a busy Main Street and quickly made my way to Tomorrowland to catch Elvis, Scot Bruce. After his set walked around the sub lagoon then by Ghost Galaxy (over an hour wait). Walked back to the hub working through the large crowd then inched my way through Frontierland and New Orleans Square. Found a spot for Fantasmic. After the show inched along with the crowd to Main Street to find a spot for Remember Dreams Come True. After the fireworks returned to the trams, garage, found my car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 14,777 steps, 130 minutes.
8/29/14	9.2	24,542	9	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just past 1:00pm and was directed to the far corner of the Mickey and Friends garage about a half dozen spots from the end on Goofy. Which is good in terms of not having to drive around a lot, easy in/easy out, but it means an almost quarter mile hike to the escalators. I opted to take the stairs and walked through the Pinocchio lot and over to the Disneyland Hotel. Spent some time roaming around the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo at the Disneyland Hotel Convention Center then around the hotel itself before making my way to Downtown Disney. Plan A was to take the Monorail but it was really backed up so opted to take a stroll through Downtown Disney and into Disneyland. Wandered down Main Street USA, around the hub and into Tomorrowland. The line was more reasonable here, a one monorail wait, so boarded and went for the round trip to get pictures of the sub lagooon which now has water. Once back in Tomorrowland walked around the Matterhorn and out to the Toontown. Circled around and then went through Fantasyland and took the Big Thunder Trail to Frontierland. Stopped by Adventureland to see the last day festivities of the Adventure Trading Company then continued on through New Orleans Square and out to the closed Huanted Mansion. Circled back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland to Main Street and walked through the Soundsational crowd stopping by the Emporium on my way out of the park. Next stop Disney California Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and spent some time in Carthay Circle watching the Red Car News Boys then walked through Condor Flats, around Grizzly River Run, and out to the Pier. Walked down the Parade Route and into Cars Land. Checked out the lines and then walked back through the Wharf and out to the Pier. Grabbed a corn dog from Corn Dog Castle and ate at Paradise Gardens. Continued my loop of the Pier, crossing the Pixar Play Parade near the end of its route then passing by the Fun Wheel, Toy Story, and Screamin. Walked through the Wharf and into Cars Land. Stopped by Lizzies and then continued on down Cross Street, through Bugs and into Hollywood Land. The Mad T Party Band was wrapping up its first set so listened to a song then made my way back to Buena Vista Street and returned to Disneyland. Stopped by the Disneyana store then continued on by Soundsational agian and out to Tomorrowland. Stopped by the Star Trader then caught the Beatles at the Tomorrowland Terrace. After their set wandered around Main Street then back to Tomorrowland for their second set. Hopped on the Train and took it to New Orleans Square. Walked out to Critter Country and circled around. Was talked into visiting Max, Melvin, and Buff then walked by Fantasmic and returned to Main Street for Magical. After the show made my way through the crowd and back to the tram stop to catch a ride to back to the garage. Hiked to my car and then headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 18,090 steps, 161 minutes.
8/22/14	6.5	17,304	8	Started off the afternoon taking the tram to the parks from the Mickey and Friends Garage. First stop today Disney California Adventure. There was no line to enter. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and around Carthay Circle. Passed through Condor Flats and paused to see the progress on the Grand Californian renovation work before making my way out to Paradise Pier. Goofy was conducting a concert on the Bay so enjoyed the show then passed through the Wharf on my way to Cars Land. Went for a spin on the Radiator Springs Racers (10 min single rider line) then Flying Tires (a near walk on, had to wait one cycle). Continued on through Bugs Land and onto Sunset Blvd. Turned left onto Hollywood Blvd and stopped by the Animation Building and Off the Page. Made my way back to Buena Vista Street then over to Disneyland. Stopped by the Disneyana store to see the Haunted Mansion merchandise that has taken over to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the attraction. Then strolled down the street to the hub. Made my way to Tomorrowland, grabbed a FastPass for a friend a Space Mountain then hopped on the Monorail for a round trip to check out the Sub Lagoon progress. Once back in the park passed by the Matterhorn and Sleeping Beauty Castle on my way to the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree to catch one more concert of the Music of Nashville (Saturday is the last day). After their set returned to Fantasyland and a quick dinner at the Village Haus. After eating met caught up with the rest of my group at the Plaza Inn. Walked through Frontierland and stopped by the Golden Horseshoe to catch a performance by Miss Lilly and the wrap up for the Legends of Frontierland for the day. After the show strolled along the Rivers of America and through New Orleans Square. Ended up by the Haunted Mansion and saw there was no real wait so paid a last visit before it closes down for the annual holiday switchover Monday. Hopped on the Disneyland Railroad and was forced off at Toontown due to the parade (they said they were closed during the parade). So walked through the Small World Mall to Fantasyland. Noticed Mr. Toad had only a 10 min or so wait so went for a ride at Toad Hall. Continued on through Castle and Fantasy Faire on my way to Adventureland. The crowds were starting to get substantially heavier so we ended up on Main Street. I roamed around taking some pictures of the sunset, merchandise, and windows. Then we made our way to Downtown Disney. Somehow managed to walk through when all the live entertainment was on break. Stopped at a few stores before deciding to call it an early evening and walk back to the garage and head for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 11,315 steps, 103 minutes.
8/15/14	7.1	18,812	9	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just past 1pm and made my way to Disney California Adventure. Strolled along Buena Vista Street, around Carthay Circle and through Condor Flats. Stopped to take a couple pictures of the Grand CA work and pick up a World of Color Fastpass then continued on through the Bay Area and out to the Pier. Looked around quickly then walked down the parade route, through Bugs Land and down Sunset Blvd to the Backlot Stage. Enjoyed the last set of the season from the 2014 All-American College Band then headed for Disneyland. Roamed around Main Street USA and made my way to the hub. Decided to take a round trip voyage on the Monorail then a quick hike out to Toontown before returning to the Castle for the 3:25pm College Band set. After their set walked through Fantasyland and out to the Big Thunder Ranch to catch the last two-thirds of the Music of Nashville before returning to Fantasyland and the Village Haus for dinner. After eating walked along the Big Thunder Trail and into Frontierland. Caught some the end a performance by Miss Lilly in the Golden Horseshoe then made my way to Main Street stopping to take some pictures in the stores along the way. Found a spot for the nightly Flag Retreat. After the ceremony boarded the Disneyland Railroad to New Orleans Square. There was a very short wait for the Haunted Mansion, only about 5 minutes, so paid a visit to the Mansion for its 45th anniversary (which was last Saturday) then hiked out to Critter Country. Turned around and walked through New Orleans Square and Adventureland to return to Main Street for the 6:00pm pre-parade by the College Band. Watched them perform on Main Street then hiked out to the Small World Mall to catch them there. After their movie medley walked through Fantasyland and stopped by Zocalo, River Belle Terrace, and French Market to get pictures of the Haunted Mansion print they have for sale. Wandered around New Orleans Square and took some pictures of more of the Haunted Mansion merchandise that is available. Then strolled through Adventureland be returning to Town Square for the final set of the season for the 2014 All-American College Band, the 7:15pm Train Station set. After their performance roamed down Main Street, stopping at the Jolly Holiday bakery to visit with some friends then made our way into Adventureland. The Jungle Cruise was about a 10 minute wait so paid a visit to the jungle then roamed around Adventureland and Frontierland before returning to Main Street USA for Magical. Magical was delayed almost 20 minutes (Fantasmic started late for some reason pushing everyhing). After the show walked back to the Mickey and Friends Garage, found my car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 13,806 steps, 121 minutes.
8/08/14	7.6	20,142	9	Started off this pleasant afternoon heading for Disneyland. Strolled down Main Street USA and made my way to the hub. Circled the area and decided to make my way into Tomorrowland by way of the Matterhorn trail. Went for a round trip voyage on the Monorail. Once back in Tomorrowland returned to Main Street and headed for Disney California Adventure. Wandered through Buena Vista Street and turned onto Hollywood Blvd. Stopped by the Backlot Stage to catch the All-American College Band then walked down Sunset Blvd, through Bugsland, and into Cars Land. Stopped by Ghirardelli for some chocolate and to meet some friends. Walked through the Wharf then strolled down the parade route and back to Buena Vista Street and Disneyland. Made my way to the Castle Forecourt to catch the 3:25pm All-American College Band set then wandered through Adventureland, New Orleans Square, and Critter Country. Turned around and walked back through Frontierland and the Fantasy Faire. Decided to grab a bite at the Village Haus then returned to Town Square for the nightly Flag Retreat Ceremony. After the Ceremony it was back to DCA. Walked through Condor Flats and to the Grand California. Stopped by the lounge that was being renovated then out to Downtown Disney. Made a quick stop for some pictures at World of Disney then back to Disneyland for the 6:00pm pre-parade by the College Band. After their performance watched the Frozen pre-parade roll by then walked around the Matterhorn and into Tomorrowland. Walked by the Pizza Port, Space Mountain, and Star Trader before returning to Main Street just as Soundsational was ending its run. Waded through the parade masses and found a spot for the 7:15pm All-American College Band set in Town Square. After their performance crossed the Esplanade again to DCA and wandered around Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land eventually ending up at the Mad T Party. Caught part of a set by the band before taking a walk to Cars Land and then hiking back to Disneyland and out to the Rivers of America for Fantasmic. Arrived a couple minutes before show time and found a spot. After Fantasmic returned to Main Street to conclude my visit with Magical. After the fireworks headed for the tram, garage, car, and home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 15,382 steps, 133 minutes.
8/01/14	6.5	17,232	9	Started off the warm afternoon at Disney California Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and around Carthay Circle then through Condor Flats and around Grizzly River Run to Paradise Pier. Not much going on so continued on through the Wharf and into Cars Land by Fillmores. Walked down Route 66 and noticed the Radiator Springs Racers had a short line, only 80 minutes and the single rider line looked short too so decided to go for a ride. Took about 15minutes to board a car in the single rider line. After my trip on the Racers continued on through Bugs and out to the Hollywood Land to catch the All-American College Band on the Backlot Stage. After their set headed over to Disneyland. Wandered around Main Street USA on my way to Adventureland. In Adventureland stopped by the Outfitters to learn more about the newly opened Adventure Trading Company. Then back to the hub to catch the All-American College Band in front of the Castle at 3:25pm. After their set walked through Fantasy Faire and into Frontierland to see what was going on to day with the Legends of Frontierland. Roamed around a bit then made my way out to New Orleans Square. Walked back through Adventureland and the castle on my way to Fantasyland. No line for Casey Jr so went for ride. Grabbed some dinner at the Village Haus then went out to the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree to catch a set of the Music of Nashville. After the set walked through Fantasyland and around the Matterhorn to reach Tomorrowland. The goal was a Monorail line but it was backed up so passed on that. Walked through Tomorrowland and found myself in the hub. Decided to catch the All-American College Band preparde near Town Square then hiked out to Small World to watch them perform there. Made a second pass at the Monorail, still too long, so walked through Tomorrowland and out to Main Street. Soundsational was making its way up the street so watched a little of that then walked through Adventureland again. A little before 7:00pm made my way back to Tomorrowland to catch the opening of the Hard Days Night set before returning to Town Square to watch the 7:15pm All-American College Band set then back to Tomorrowland for the 7:45pm Beatles set. Roamed around Tomorrowland a bit and got caught up on some emails before the 8:35 Beatles set. After their show returned to Main Street for Magical. They played a high wind warning as I ended the street so I opted to head for the garage. As the tram pulled into the station at the garage the fireworks started so found a spot and watched the show from there before finding my car and heading for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 12,219 steps, 109 minutes.
7/25/14	7.3	19,345	9	Started off this warm summer afternoon on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. Strolled through Condor Flats, around Grizzly River Run and out to the Pier. Took a look at Paradise Bay then wandered through the Wharf and Cars Land. The Radiator Springs Racers were just coming back online after an extended down time. Unfortuantely they were not going to open the single rider line for at least another 15-20 minutes according to the cast member and standby was at a stand still due to a backup of FastPass returns. So I kept on walking. Passed through Fliks and onto Sunset Blvd. Stopped by the Backlot stage in hopes of catching the All-American College Band, but they did not show up. Waited around about 10 minutes for them then gave up and continued on up Hollywood Blvd. to Buena Vista Street and across the Esplanade to Disneyland. Arrived on a noisy Main Street USA and made my way to the hub. Walked through Adventureland taking some pictures of the area before next weeks premiere of the new game there. Then visited Tarzans Tree House before strolling through New Orleans Square. Turned around at the Huanted Mansion and followed the Rivers of America to Frontierland. Roamed around a bit then made my way to the Castle for the 3:25pm College Band set. After their performance walked through Fantasyland and decided to grab a bite to eat at the Village Haus. After eating noticed no one in line for Casey Jr so went for a ride. Once back in Fantasyland walked through the Fantasy Faire on my way to the Golden Horseshoe to catch a show. After the show took the Big Thunder Trial to the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree for the Music of Nashville. Then returned to Main Street for the 6:00pm pre-parade by the All-American College Band. Followed them up the parade route and then stuck around to see the Frozen preparade (which now runs before both Soundsational Parades). Headed to Tomorrowland with the goal of a round trip Monorail ride, but only one train was running and it was a 20 minute wait which was longer than my open window of time so roamed around Tomorrowland and Main Street USA until the 7:15pm College Band set. After their performance return to DCA. Walked down the parade route to Cars Land and happened to be there as the neon lights came on for the evening (around 8:00pm). Checked the single rider line for the Racers and it was too long, so instead made my way to Hollywood Land and watched the Mad T Party set. After their performance walked out to the Pier and paid a visit to the Little Mermaid since there was no line. Passed through the Grand Californian and out to Downtown Disney. Decided to walk back to the garage and watch the fireworks from there before heading home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 13,148 steps, 117 minutes.
7/18/14	6.9	18,404	9	Started off the mild afternoon walking through the Pinocchio Lot and over to Downtown Disney. Passed by the Sand Volleyball Tournament and watched a couple points before hopping on the Monorail to reach Disneyland. Once in the park walked through Tomorrowland and by the Matterhorn and Castle to reach the hub. Met up with a friend at the Jolly Holiday Bakery and we made our way to Frontierland to check out the Legends of Frontierland game. Spent some time interacting with the game players and then made our way out to the Big Tunder Ranch Jamboree for the 2:30pm Music of Nashville show. After the performance walked back down the Big Thunder Trail and earned a couple more bits in Frontierland. Arrived at the Castle just before the 3:25pm All-American College Band set. Enjoyed their performance then followed them down Main Street to catch Under the Sea near Town Square. Worked my way back up Main Street and passed through Adventureland on my way to New Orleans Sqaure. Wandered around a bit now that all the walkways are open (as is Club 33). Continued on to Critter Country and picked up an Annual Passholder Commemorative Poster to mark the 25th Anniversary of Splash Mountain. Then walked back along the Rivers of America and through Frontierland to the hub. Decided to enter Tomorrowland and grab a bite to eat at the Tomorrowland Terrace (no shoe string fries). After eating returned to Frontierland and the Golden Horseshoe to catch some of a performance by Miss Violet. After her very short set (it was only 12 minutes long) we doubled back to Tomorrowland to catch the Guardians of the Galaxy preview. Then slowly returned to Main Street and found a spot to watch the All-American College Band pre-parade at 6:00pm. Followed the band up the parade route to Small World listening to their stops. Stopped by Toontown then walked back through Fantasyland, around Big Thunder and through Frontierland to reach Main Street just as Soundsational was wrapping up. Pulled up a curb and waited for the 7:15pm All-American College Band set. After their performance crossed the Esplanade and entered Disney California Adventure. Wandered around Buena Vista Street and down Hollywood Blvd. The Mad T Party band had just taken the stage so stopped to listen to a couple songs before continuing my abreviated tour of the park.. walked down Sunset Blvd and through Fliks to Cross Street. Roamed Cars Land for a few minutes then walked through the Wharf to the Pier. Saw the World of Color crowd gathering and continued on through the Bay Area, around Grizzly Peak ending up in Condor Flats. Decided to hop a tram back to the Mickey and Friends garage and watch Magical from there before heading home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 13,739 steps, 120 minutes.
7/11/14	6.8	18,024	9	Started off this pleasant afternoon at Disney Califonria Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street, around Carthay Circle and into Condor Flats. Picked up some FastPasses for Soarin then continued on around Grizzly River Run and out to Paradise Pier. No wait so walked onto the Little Mermaid then stopped by the Wharf for some chocolate at Ghirardelli before entering Cars Land. Walked down Route 66 then took Cross Street to Fliks. Walked down Sunset Blvd to reach the Backlot Stage and the All-American College Band. After their set made our way up Hollywood Blvd and back to Soarin to use the FastPasses. After Soarin returned to Buena Vista Street then crossed the Esplanade to Disneyland. Wandered around Main Street USA and made our way to the Castle for the 3:25pm College Band set. After their performance met some friends and headed West to Frontierland to check out the Legends of Frontierland Game. Roamed around Frontierland for a while including a stop at the Golden Horseshoe while others went for a ride on Big Thunder. Then we all walked around the Big Thunder Trail and out to Fantasyland to catch a performance of Mickey and the Magical Map. After the show some returned to Big Thunder to use FastPasses and go for a couple more rides while the rest of us walked to Town Square for the nightly Flag Retreat. After the ceremony walked back to the hub. Some headed to the Plaza Inn for dinner, I stopped by the Tomorrowland Terrace to grab a quick bite, and others went for a spin on Buzz. After dinner made my way out to a curbside spot to catch the preparade (tonight it featured the All-American College band briefly then a Dance the Magic performance). Returned to the Plaza Inn to meet the rest of the group who had assembled in a shady spot to relax and watch Soundsational while we waited for others. Some stuck around to eat and the rest of us returned to Town Square for the 7:15pm College Band set. After their set strolled up Main Street USA and into Fantasyland. Rejoined the group for a spin on the Mad Tea Party. They stuck to Fantasyland and went for a ride on the Carrousel followed by Dumbo and I made a quick trip to New Orleans Square to check out the final push on the Club 33 work. Rejoined them at the Village Haus. We all decided to make our way to Main Street via Frontierland and Adventureland arriving about 10 minutes before Magical started. Enjoyed the show then walked out to the trams and had no wait to board one so road back to the Parking Structure. Found the car and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 13,239 steps, 121 minutes.
7/03/14	6.7	17,793	9	Started off this warm afternoon at Disney California Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and around Carthay Circle. Through Condor Flats, past Grizzly River Run and the Little Mermaid. Took a quick look out on Paradise Bay then pssed through the Wharf and wandered down Cross Street and Route 66 in Cars Land. Walked through Fliks and by the Tower of Terror to Sunset Blvd. Stopped by the Disney Animation Building and Off the Page then the Backlot Stage for the All-American College Band set. After their set made my way to Disneyland. Wandered around Main Street USA and the hub slowly making my way down the parade route to Alice in Wonderland. The attraction was in a soft opening mode today so I hopped in line. 30 minutes later I was onboard a caterpillar experiencing the updated attraction. After Alice walked through Fantasyland and the Castle to watch the All-American College band at 3:25 in front of the Castle. They were a little late arriving. Followed them down Main Street USA after their set. Once they had finished I walked up Main Street and into Frontierland. Saw some of the sets/props of the up coming Legends of Frontierland show. Continued on around the Big Thunder Trail pausing at the Ranch. Continued on through Fantasyland and checked out the line for Alice, still long. Crossed Soundsational right after Aladdin had passed by and circled around the Matterhorn and into Tomorrowland. Was going to grab a bite to eat at the Tomorrowland Terrace but the shoe-string fries were gone, back to regular fries. So I continued on. Walked around the Magic Eye Theater taking some pictures then walked back toward Main Street. Soundsational was stopped.. the lead float just beyond the parade crossing in the hub and Aladding back near the Matterhorn. So it had not traveled that far from when I last saw it. No signs of what was going on so it must have been further back. As I walked through the castle I noticed the lead float was preparing to move again. I decided to head to the Village Haus for some dinner. After dinner walked by the Castle and through Fantasyfaire. Noticed Soundsational was just wrapping up its run. Made my way into Frontierland. Walked along the Rivers of America and a quick look at New Orleans Square before turning around and using Adventureland to reach Main Street USA. Made my way to Town Square for the Flag Retreat. After the ceremony stopped by the Opera House for Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Then followed the All-American College Band down the parade route. After their performance by its a Small World I walked around the Matterhorn and into Tomorrowland. Stopped by the AP Preview of the Guardians of the Galaxy Sneak Peek. Then caught the opening of the Suburban Legends set before returning to Town Square for the 7:15pm All-American College Band set. After their performance I followed the parade route back to Fantasyland and hopped in another 30 minute line for Alice in Wonderland. After Alice returned to Tomorrowland and caught the 8:35pm Suburban Legends set. Made my way to a Main Street and through the gathering crowd for the 4th of July Fireworks. Found a spot in the middle of Main Street USA and enjoyed the show. Then worked my way through the crowd and back to the trams. There was no wait at the 2nd tram stop so boarded a tram back to the garage, found my car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 12,942 steps, 114 minutes.
6/27/14	9.0	23,794	9.5	Started off this pleasant afternoon at Disney California Advneture. Wandered around Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle before walking through Condor Flats. Past by Grizzly River Run and grabbed a Fastpass for World of Color. Continued out to the Bay Area and the Pier. Strolled through the Wharf and down Cross Street in Cars Land. Continued on to Fliks and Hollywood Land. Arrived at the Backlot Stage just as the All-American College Band was about to start their 1:50pm set. After their performance returned to Buena Vista Street then crossed the Esplanade to Disneyland. Made my way to the hub and then into Tomorrowland. Started up the Monorail line but noticed it was long so retraced my steps to exit the queue. Walked around the Matterhorn and stopped by to see the Alice in Wonderland progress, it reopens next Friday. Walked through Fantasyland and around the Big Thunder Trail to see if the Jamboree was open, it was not due to a DisneyParks Blog event. Continued on to Frontierland then out to New Orleans Square. Circled around and back through Adventureland and returned to the Castle to watch the 3:25pm Castle set of the All- American College Band. Followed the band down Main Street USA and then returned to Tomorrowland. Went for a round trip on the Monorail then decided to grab a bite to eat at the Tomorrowland Terrace. After dinner I had some time still so walked through Innoventions then returned to Main Street for the 5:10pm Flag Retreat. After the ceremony walked back up Main Street and into Adventureland. Paid a visit to the Tree House then made my way to Frontierland. Paused at the Golden Horseshoe to watch a little of the Laughing Stock Co then returned to Main Street for the pre-parade by the College Band. Found a spot for their first stop then moved to the hub for their second and onto Small World Mall for their final performance. Wandered back through Fantasyland and around the Castle waiting for Soundsational to wrap up then made my way to Town Square for the 7:15pm College Band set at the Train Station. After they concluded decided to check out the Hawaiian nights in Downtown Disney. Watched a performance then returned to Disneyland and found a spot near the hub for Magical. Was talking with some friends and we noticed the wind seemed to be picking up and watched someones balloon go up and get blown away fairly quickly. We decided based on that there was a chance the show may get cancelled so we opted to go over to Disney California Adventure and watch World of Color. The rest of the group did not have a FastPass so we ended up under the Silly Symphony Swings for the show. After the show joined the crowd heading for the exits. The tram stop was backed up so hiked back to the garage, found my car and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 18,070 steps, 160 minutes.
6/20/14	7.6	20,204	9	Started off this picture perfect afternoon being directed into the last space in the first row in the Mickey and Friends garage then hiking to a waiting tram. Made my way to Disney California Adventure and Buena Vista Street. Wandered down the street, around Carthay Circle and through Condor Flats. Arrived at a newly reopened Grizzly River Run and walked around it. Strolled through the Bay Area and took a look at the Pier. Did not have time to do the loop so walked down the parade route, past the Wharf, and turned onto Route 66. Took that to Cross Street then through Fliks and onto Sunset Blvd. Arrived at the Backlot Stage a few minutes before the scheduled start of the 1:50pm All-American College Band performance. They were still setting up and started a few minutes late. Enjoyed their set then made my way up Hollywood Blvd and back to Buena Vista Street. Crossed the Esplanade to Disneyland and strolled up Main Street USA. Circled the hub and walked through Tomorrowland. Went for a round trip on the Monorail and then walked by the Matterhorn and past the Alice in Wonderland construction. Walked out to Toontown and circled around then back through Fantasyland and the Castle. Found a spot for the 3:25pm College Band set then made my way down Main Street, stopping in a couple stores and hung out in the Gallery for a while before the Frozen Pre-parade. After the float passed by decided to head back to DCA to grab a bite to eat at Taste Pilots. Returned to Disneyland and walked up Main Street, through the Castle and down the Big Thunder Trail. Paused at the Ranch to see what was going on then continued on by Big Thunder and through Frontierland. Returned to Main Street after Soundsational had finished for the 5:10pm Flag Retreat in Town Square. After the ceremony walked down Main Street and into Adventureland. Walked the tree house then through New Orleans Square. Once I reached the Haunted Mansion I turned around and walked back to Main Street arriving just before 6:00pm and the College Band pre-parade. Walked along the parade route watching the band all the way to Small World. Then wandered back through Fantasyland, through Fantasy Faire and into Frontierland. After Soundsational had finished its run returned to Main Street and made my way to Town Square for the 7:15pm College Band set at the Train Station. After their set crossed back to DCA and made my way to Cars Land for the ligthting moment. Decided to return to Disneyland for the 8:35pm Hard Days Night set in Tomorrowland then back to Main Street to find a spot for Magical to wrap up my evening. After the fireworks boarded a tram to head back to the garage, find my car, and head for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 15,028 steps, 130 minutes.
6/13/14	8.0	21,265	9	Started off this great afternoon being directed into a space near the back of the garage. Long walk to the escalators, but at least it will be a short drive out. Boarded a waiting tram and made my way to DCA first. This weekend marks two years since the re-dedication and the opening of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street. Wandered around Buena Vista Street and ended up walking through Condor Flats and around GRR to the Bay Area. Took a look out on the Pier and decided not to do the circle this time by so instead walked through the Wharf and into Cars Land. Strolled down Cross Street and wandered around Route 66 a bit then continued on down Cross Street, through Fliks, and into Hollywood Land. Walked up Hollywood Blvd and returned to Buena Vista Street. Crossed the Esplanade and entered Disneyland. Made my way up Main Street and around the hub. Continued on past the Matterhorn and out to check out the Alice in Wonderland progress. Then circled the Matterhorn and hopped on the Monorail (celebrating 55 years since it opened Saturday 6/14) for a round-trip voyage. Once back in Tomorrowland continued on to the area near Space Mountain and then walked back to the hub and crossed to enter Adventureland. Passed through Adventureland and over the Pirates bridge into New Orleans Square. Walked by to check in on the construction work and then walked back along the Rivers of America through Frontierland and around the Big Thunder Trail. Made a quick stop at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree before continuing on through Fantasyland. Made my way out to the Small World Mall and found a spot for the new Frozen pre- parade. Watched the float go by then walked back toward the Matterhorn, crossing into Fantasyland where I walked through the castle and down Main Street to the hub, arriving well before the float did so I was able to find a spot to take some better pictures and video. Watched it come down Main Street and circle the hub. Crossed back to DCA and roamed around Buena Vista Street, watching a little of the Red Car News Boys performance then decided to grab some dinner at Taste Pilots. After dinner walked out to the Wharf for dessert at Ghirardelli. Wandered back through Cars Land and then back to Carthay Circle. Watched a little of the 5 & Dime set before returning to Disneyland. Spent some time in the Disneyana Store and Disney Gallery before finding a spot to watch the pre-parade again. Unfortunately there was none, they only ran the Frozen float before the 4:00pm parade. Watched some of Mickeys Soundsational parade since I was there then headed out to Downtown Disney to see if they were offering anything different this week for the Hawaiian Nights promotion. Took in a performance by Tupua of South Seas music and dances and then returned to Disney California Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and the parade route to Route 66. Took that to Cross Street, passed through Fliks, and into Hollywood Land. Heard the Mad T Party Band so stopped to listen for a while before returning to Carthay Circle. Looked at my watch and it was about 8:30 so decided to return to Disneyland. Made my way through the crowd on Main Street, in Adventureland, and gatehred for Fantasmic on my way to Critter Country. Circled the area then returned to the Rivers of America just before showtime for Fantasmic. Watched Fantasmic and right as it was ending headed for Main Street to catch Magical. After the fireworks joined the masses exiting the park. Headed for the tram, garage, car, and home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 15,563 steps, 136 minutes.
6/06/14	9.2	24,490	9.5	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after lunch and was directed to a relatively close parking spot in the Mickey and Friends garage. Hopped on a waiting tram and made my way to Disneyland to start the afternoon. Strolled down Main Street USA and into the hub. Checked out the line board then headed for Adventureland. Climbed the tree house then continued on to New Orleans Square. It was not jammed with guests so took a look around. Once at the Haunted Mansion turned around and walked along the Rivers of America to Frontierland. Took the Big Thunder Trail out to the Ranch to see what was going on. Nothing is the short answer. Continued on into Fantasyland, around the Matterhorn and into Tomorrowland. There was no wait for the Monorail so went for a round trip voyage. Once back in Tomorrowland stopped by Captain EO. After the show walked through the Starcade and Star Traders. Made my way back to the hub and walked up the parade route to see the Alice work from ground level. Hung out in Fantasyland for a while and roamed around, eventually ending up in Fatnasy Faire and watched some of the Beauty and the Beast show in the Royal Theatre. Walked back through Fantasyland and out to Toontown. Circled the area and caught the very beginning of Mickeys Soundsational parade from there before heading back through Fantasyland and down Main Street on my way over to Disney California Adventure. Crossed the Esplanade and walked down Buena Vista Street. Passed through Carthay Circle and decided to grab a bite to eat at Taste Pilots. After eating walked around Grizzly River Run then through the Bay Area and out to the Pier. Circled the Pier and then walked into the Wharf area. Stopped by Ghirardelli for dessert then walked into Cars Land using the walkway by Fillmores. Roamed around Route 66 and Cross Street for a while then made my way to Hollywood Land by way of Bugs Land. Stopped by the Animation Building for a while. The Mad T Party had started so caught some of the set by the band before making my way out to Downtown Disney. Walked out to the Disneyland Hotel and circled around and back to Downtown Disney. Watched a little of the entertainment going on at the main stage and the summer celebration down near House of Blues. Stopped by the Grand Californian for a few pictures then back to catch the full Summer Celebration show. Today it featured a dance group showcasing different dances from the Pacific Islands. After their show returned to Disneyland. Made my way out to Tomorrowland Terrace for a set by the Suburban Legends. After their show slowly made my way back to Main Street. Unfortunately Magical was cancelled due to high winds. Decided to try for World of Color. The area was crowded so made my way to the area under the Silly Symphony Swings. As the show was wrapping up made my way through the crowds and the GradNite kids as I headed for the tram, garage, car, and home to wrap up my evening. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 17,555 steps, 153 minutes.
5/30/14	10.0	26,650	9	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after lunch and was directed to a spot in the far corner of the Mickey and Friends Garage.. a hike to the trams from there but only a couple minutes to park. Took the tram to the Esplanade and decided to visit Disney California Adventure first. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and around Carthay Circle before making my way through Condor Flats, Around Grizzly River Run then out to the Pier. The Little Mermaid was a walk on so went under the sea then circled Paradise Pier, clockwise. Stopped in Paradise Gardens for a while to listen to the band playing then continued on through the Wharf including a chocolate break at Ghirardelli then entetered Cars Land and walked down Cross Street. Spent some time on Route 66 then returned to Cross Street and headed towards BugsLand. Passed through there and into Hollywood Land. Returning to Buena Vista Street to wrap up my tour of the park. Crossed the Esplanade and entered Disneyland. Wandered around Main Street USA and to the hub. Made my way through Tomorrowland. The original plan was to go for a Monorail ride but there was a line so kept on walking around the Matterhorn and out to Toontown. Walked around then back through Fantasyland and out to the Big Thunder Ranch. Took a couple pictures then strolled along the Big Thunder Trail and the Rivers of America (grabbing a Fastpass for Big Thunder for later). Walked all the way to Critter Country then turned around and doubled back through New Orleans Square and into Adventureland. Hiked up the Treehouse to get a birdseye view and then quickly walked through Adventureland and up the parade route to the Fantasyland Theatre to catch a showing of Mickey and the Magical Map. After the show stopped by the Village Haus for dinner then back to Main Street so others could get some dessert at the Jolly Holiday Bakery. Returned to Tomorrowland and walked onto the Monorail for a round trip voyage. Upon returned it was 6:45ish so walked down to the parade route and caught Soundsational. Then back to Tomorrowland Terrace to catch a set from the Suburban Legends. After their set walked back through the hub to Frontierland and the group went for a ride on Big Thunder, I roamed around Frontierland while they road. We then walked through Frontierland and decided to take a look into Adventureland at the wait for Jungle Cruise, too long so we returned to Main Street. Decided to head for Disney California Adventure again and walked out to the Little Mermaid. This time there was a 15 minute wait but some had not ridden so we waited. Walked back through the Wharf, getting some more chocolate, then paid a visit to Cars Land. Continued on through Bugs and into Hollywood Land. Stopped to listen to the final set of the night from the Mad T Party Band then returned to Buena Vista Street to watch Magical from there. After the show walked back to the Mickey and Friends Garage, found my car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 19,714 steps, 175 minutes.
5/23/14	9.0	23,987	9	Started off my visit to the Disneyland Resort with a long drive around the property before being directed to the far corner of the Cast Member parking lot off of Katella (I was beyond the Bambi section). It took me about half an hour from the freeway off ramp until my car was turned off. Then another 5 minutes or so to reach the park, thanks to the effecient bus service. Once at the parks stopped by the sand Olaf in the Esplanade before making my way into Disneyland. Wandered around Main Street USA making my way to the hub. Decided to visit Tomorrowland first. Walked by the Avengers screening then hopped on a Monorail for a round trip. Once back circled the Matterhorn to check out the Alice in Wonderland work from ground level then continued through the Small World Mall and out to Toontown. Walked back through Fantasyland and out to the Springtime Round up. Continued on down the Big Thunder Trail and the Rivers of America. Ended up in Critter Country then doubled back through New Orleans Square and Adventureland. Made my way over to Disney California Adventure and roamed Buena Vista Street then strolled down Hollywood Blvd. Walked around the Back Lot area before deciding it was time to eat. Ended up at Taste Pilots. After dinner walked out to Wharf then through Cars Land before making my way back to Disneyland for the Flag Retreat in Town Square. Roamed around Main Street and eventually made my way up to the hub and followed the parade route to the Fantasyland Theater to catch a showing of Mickey and the Magical Map. After the show walked onto Small World to see what was new then returned to DCA. Walked around GRR and the Bay Area before circling the Paradise Pier. Walked by the winery and back to Cars Land to catch the lighting moment. Walked through Bugs Land and a quiet Hollywood Land (the Mad T Party did not kick off until 9pm) on my way back to Buena Vista Street. Returned to Disneyland and waded through the crowd on my way to Tomorrowland. Caught a little of the band at Tomorrowland Terrace then returned to Main Street. The plan was to go catch Fantasmic! but the crowd was getting bad so opted to hang out on Main Street until Magical. After the show made my way to the bus and back to my car (which took half an hour). Finally found my car and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 16,217 steps, 142 minutes.
5/09/14	8.6	22,828	9	Arrived at the Mickey and Friends Structure and was directed into a parking spot on Goofy with no delays. Walked down and a tram pulled up within a minute to take me to that park. Once through the bag check stopped at an open ticket booth and renewed my annual pass then headed for Disneyland. Roamed around Main Street USA and the hub before venturing into Tomorrowland. Decided to start the afternoon with a round trip voyage on the Disneyland Monorail to check out the Alice in Wonderland work and the subs. Once back on the ground walked back through Tomorrowland and headed for Disney California Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and out past the Wharf on my way to the Pier. Went for back to back voyages with the Little Mermaid then circled the Pier to see what was going on. Passed back through the Wharf, stopping for some chocolate at Ghirardelli then entered Cars Land. Wandered around a while before making my way through Fliks, along Sunset Blvd and the Holywood Blvd. Returned to Disneyland right before Soundsational arrived on Main Street. Paused to watch a little of the parade then walked through the Castle and into Fantasyland. Decided to grab a bite to eat at the Village Haus then walked down the Big Thunder Trail. The plan was to visit the Big Thunder Ranch but they were closing the gates when I arrived so I continued on down the trail and into Frontierland. Wandered around New Orleans Square a bit looking at the construction then walked by the Haunted Mansion and then back along the Rivers of America. Passed through Adventureland and returned to the hub. Walked up the parade route, passed Alice in Wonderland and Small World on my way to Toontown. Circled around and then walked down the parade route and back to Main Street. Soundsational was just about to begin so found a spot to watch some of the parade. As the Mary Poppins unit passed by I headed for DCA. Watched the Mad T Party Band for a while before returning to Cars Land to catch the neon coming on for the evening. Spent some time in Cars Land before roaming around Bugs Land and then passing through Hollywood Land one more time. Returned to Disneyland around 8:30 and walked down Main Street and into Frontierland. Decided to push through the Fantasmic crowd and watch the show since I had some time to kill until Magical. As Fantasmic wrapped up made my way to Main Street to close out my evening Magical. After the show headed for the tram, garage, car, and home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 16,560 steps, 147 minutes.
4/25/14	8.6	22,836	9	Started off this overcast afternoon at the Disneyland Resort being directed to the far corner of the Mickey and Friends Garage. Decided to walk down the back side and cut through a nearly empty Pinocchio Parking lot on my way to Downtown Disney. Spent a couple of minutes wandering around the Million Dollar Arm area then hopped on the Monorail to Reach Disneyland. Walked through Tomorrowland and around the Matterhorn to the Small World Mall. Doubled back past Alice in Wonderland then through a very crowded Fantasyland on my way to the Big Thunder Ranch. The Springtime Roundup has ended but characters and activities are still going on out there. After hanging around a while continued on down the trail past Big Thunder and along the Rivers of America. Walked all the way down to the Haunted Mansion then turn around and walked back through New Orleans Square. Hiked through Tarzans Treehouse and then strolled back to Frontierland to find the rest of my group. We walked toward Main Street and made a quick stop in Adventureland on the way. Walked down Main Street and took a quick look at the Mechanical Kingdom exhibit and Disney Gallery then made our way over to DCA. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and the parade route on my way to Bugs Land. A sneak peek of Maleficent was playing in the Bugs Theater so took in the show then walked out to the Wharf stopping at Ghirardelli. Next up a visit to Cars Land. Continued on down Cross Street to Fliks and then into Hollywood Land. Circled around the Backlot area and then back up Hollywood Blvd. Made my way to Taste Pilots for dinner then walked by a closed GRR and stopped a newly reopened Redwood Creek. Continued on to the Bay Area and waited for the Pixar Play Parade to pass then made a loop around Paradise Bay. The lines were longer than my patience so just kept walking. Ended up walking back to Buena Vista Street. Decided to pay Off the Page a visit then heard the Mad T Party Band so stopped by there to catch the end of their set. Walked through Fliks on my way to Cars Land and hung out there for a while. Returned to Buena Vista Street and watched Five & Dime then found the rest of my group before returning to the Backlot and Cars Land to find some friends who were also in the park. Walked through Bugs Land and the Hollywood Land again on my way to Buena Vista Street. Passed through some of the stores then made my way back to Disneyland. Wandered down Main Street USA, through Adventurelan and out to the Rivers of America about 10 minutes before Fantasmic was scheduled to start. Found a spot and watched Fantasmic then quickly made my way to Main Street USA. Arrived just as they were cancelling the show due to wind. So I started to shuffle my way toward the garage. Made it to Coke Corner and felt a sprinkle. By the time I reached the Cinema it was starting to drizzle. Packed up the camera and picked up my pace. By the time I reached Town Square it was a steady rain which contineud to pick up. I picked up my pace and headed for the trams. It was raining fairly good as I waited for one to pull up and I hopped on and got out of the rain. Found my car and headed for home, it rained almost the entire drive. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 16,218 steps, 146 minutes.
4/11/14	8.1	21,525	8.5	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after lunch and was quickly directed to a parking spot on Donald in the Mickey and Friends Structure. Decided to take the tram to the parks and made my way to Disneyland first. Wandered down Main Street USA, stopping to checkout the easter egg hunt that started on the 10th (and runs to the 20th). Circled the hub and walked by Alice in Wonderland and out to Small World Mall. Continued on to Toontown then doubled back through Fantasyland. Stopped by the Big Thunder Ranch to check out the latest egg creations at the Springtime Jamboree then continued on down the Big Thunder Trail to Frontierland. Strolled along the Rivers of America and out to Critter Country, reversed course and passed through New Orleans Square and Adventureland on my way to Tomorrowland. Stopped by the Pizza Port to check out their new Captian America offering then went for a round trip on Monorail Orange. Once back in the park returned to Main Street as a guest performing band was making its way down the parade route. Listened to them as I walked along side them on my way out of the park. Next stop DCA and Buena Vista Street. Stopped to get a picture of their egg map then wandered down Hollywood Blvd, onto Sunset and through Bugs Land to Cars Land. Walked around a bit then continued on to the Wharf where I grabbed some dinner and returned to Flos to eat it. After dinner stopped by Ghirardelli and then circled the Pier to see what was going on out there. Walked around GRR and through Condor Flats returning to Carthay Circle. Made my way back to Disneyland and watched a little of Soundsational since it was just starting on Main Street while I waited for the Disneyland Railroad. Took the train around to Toontown and disembarked to go for a cruise on small world. Watched some more of Soundsational as I walked onto small world. After my cruise strolled back down the parade route and around the Matterhorn on my way into Tomorrowland where I reboarded the Disneyland Railroad and took it to Main Street. Next up back to DCA. Made my way into Hollywood Land and paused for some of the set of the Mad T Party Band before continuing on to Cars Land. Hung out in Radiator Springs for a while then walked through the Wharf and back down the parade route. Decided to walk through Downtown Disney to see what was going on and made my way back to the Mickey and Friends structure just as the fireworks were set to begin. So found a spot to watch them from the garage then headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 14,503 steps, 127 minutes.
3/28/14	6.6	17,510	9.5	Started off this comfortable afternoon at the Disneyland Resort stuck in a line to enter the Mickey and Friends Structure. I choose unwisely and the line every car seemed to have a problem, question, reason to talk to the cast members and it took several minutes to slowly move up to the toll booth while the other lines were flowing normally. Was directed to an ok spot right in terms of reaching the escalators, later this would hurt since I was far from the exit which meant a lot of traffic to sit in. I boarded a waiting tram and headed for the parks. The line to get into each was long. I made my way to Disneyland first. Strolled down Main Street USA, circled the hub, and continued up the Parade Route passed Alice in Wonderland and then turned into Fantasyland and headed for the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. Spent some time experiencing the Springtime Round up and fighting with my upload program for pictures so I could share what I was experiencing on the blog. After the round up continued on the Big Thunder Trail to the Rivers of America. Walked around to the Haunted Mansion then turned around and strolled through New Orleans Square and into Adventureland. Continued on through the hub and into Tomorrowland. Went for a round trip on the Monorail then made my way back to Main Street and walked along Soundsational as I headed for DCA. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and around Carthay Circle. Continued on the parade route to the Wharf area and grabbed some food from the Pacific Wharf Cafe and walked over to Cars Land to eat. After dinner wandered around Cars Land a while then went for a walk around the Pier (clockwise) stopping at Paradise Gardens to listen to the Ellis Island Boys. Walked back through the Wharf and Cars Land on my way to Hollywood Land. Stopped by the Animation Building and Off the Page then listened to a couple songs from the Mad T Party Band before returning to Disneyland. On the way out walked through the shops on the west side of Buena Vista Street. Stopped by the Disneyana store and Disney Gallery for a while then made my way out to the Rivers of America for Fantasmic! A M5.1 earthquake hit right as the Columbia was making her pass. The show was stopped and cancelled. I decided to inch along with the crowd and head for the exits. This was the popular mindset and it took about an hour to get from where I was on the Rivers of America near the Tom Sawyer Island raft exit to my car in the Mickey and Friends structure. I walked since the trams were backed up. The structure took another half hour to exit due to everyone leaving at the same time. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 12,300 steps, 110 minutes.
3/21/14	7.9	20,890	9	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just as the cloud cover for the day was disappearing. Decided to walk to the parks from the Mickey and Friends garage so set off across the parking lot then strolled through Downtown Disney. Made my way to Disneyland to start the afternoon. Strolled down Main Street USA, circled the hub, and wandered through Tomorrowland. Went for a round trip voyage on the Monorail and the walk around the Matterhorn, past Alice and out to the Small World Mall. Continued on to Toontown and circled the area before doubling back and passing through Fantasyland on my way to the Big Thunder Ranch. Took some pictures of the Springtime Roundup in the Jamboree area then continued on down the Big Thunder Trail. Walked along the Rivers of America then pushed through the crowds of New Orleans Square and walked through Adventureland on my way back to Main Street USA. Strolled down the street, across the Esplanade, and up Buena Vista Street. Walked through Condor Flats, around GRR, and out to the Bay Area. Paused to catch an Instant Concert on Paradise Bay then made a loop of the Pier walking clockwise. While passing through the wharf decided to stop at the Wharf Cafe and grab some food and I took it over to Flos to eat outside in Radiator Springs. After eating wandered around Cars Land for a while then took Cross Street to Fliks and ended up in Hollywood Land just as the Mad T Party was getting underway. Watched the band for a while then stopped by the Animation Building and Off the Page. Continued on Hollywood Blvd back to Carthay Circle. Strolled up the parade route and made a stop at Ghirardelli for some dessert. Decided to pass through Cars Land again so walked down Route 66 just before the lights came on. Made my way back to Buena Vista Street and walked through Elias & Co and the shops on that side of the street on my way out of the park. Returned to Disneyland and wandered around Main Street USA eventually making my way back to Tomorrowland. Stopped by Innoventions and was surprised to see a decent crowd inside even though Thor and Captain America had closed hours ago. Took a quick tour of Star Trader then caught a song by the 80z All Stars who were performing at the Tomorrowland Terrace. Walked around the Matterhorn and through Fantasyland, around the Big Thunder Trail and out to New orleans Square. Had a half hour before Fantasmic so paid a quick visit to the Huanted Mansion (posted 20 minute wait but was really only 5). Then found a spot for Fantasmic. After the show made my way to Main Street to close out the evening with Remember Dreams Come True. Joined the masses heading for the Mickey and Friends Garage. Took the tram this time, found my car and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 14,026 steps, 123 minutes.
3/07/14	7.3	19,277	9	Started off the afternoon parking in the Mickey and Friends garage then taking the tram to the parks. Noticed the walls were down on the new Starbucks so took a quick look then headed for the parks. First stop today, Disneyland. Entered the park and made my way to the Disneyana store and Disney Gallery to check out the new Mechanical Kingdoms exhibit. After taking way too many pictures and looking around I strolled down a busy Main Street USA and walked around the hub. Entered Tomorrowland and stopped by Innoventions to check out the Captain America addition. The wait was over an hour so I kept moving. Next up a round trip on the Monorail to check out the sub lagoon then walked by Alice and out to Small World. Doubled back through Fantasyland and around the Big Thunder Trail pausing at the Jamboree to see what was going on (nothing), then watched Big Thunder for a while. They were doing Cast Member previews and all the walls were down. Continued on around the Rivers of America and through New Orleans Square. Passed by Splash Mountain which has reopened then turned around and walked back through New Orleans Square and into Adventureland. Walked down Main Street USA as Soundsational was making its way through the park. I headed for DCA and Buena Vista Street. Walked down the parade route and into the Wharf area to grab something to eat at the Wharf Cafe. Ended up taking my food and eating at Flos patio seating instead. After dinner roamed around Cars Land a bit. There was no wait for the Flying Tires so went for a flight. Then headed out to the Pier. Made my way around and noticed Toy Story was just about to reopen. So waiting a couple minutes and joined the mob entering the newly reopened attraction. Spent less than 5 minutes in line.. After Toy Story continued around past Paradise Gardens and Park and walked onto the Little Mermaid for a trip Under the Sea before it closes for some work. Then made my way back through Cars Land, through the Fun Fair and into Hollywood Land. Had some time to kill before the Muppets so caught some of the Mad T Party Band then went over to the Muppets to see the preshow tweaks. After the Muppets walked up Hollywood Blvd and down Buena Vista Street on my way back to Disneyland. Strolled down Main Street USA and made my way into Tomorrowland. Circled around and then through Fantasyland and the Big Thunder Trail. Walked through the Fantasmic crowd and found a spot for the show about 15 minutes before showtime. After Fantasmic made my way to Main Street for Remember then walked back to the Mickey and Friends garage, found my car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 13,395 steps, 118 minutes.
2/21/14	6.8	18,149	9	Arrived at the Disneyland Resort just after lunch. Was directed into a great parking spot in terms of a short walk, first one in the second row, so I was right at the top of the escalator. Arrived at the tram stop as one was pulling out and no others in sight so decided to walk to Downtown Disney and take the Monorail into the park. Walked up to the Monorail entrance just as Monorail Blue was pulling in then proceeded up to the trian and stepped right on with no wait at all! Once in the park wandered through Tomorrowland, past the Castle and Matterhorn and out to Small World. Continued on and circled Toontown then walked back through the Small World Mall and Fantasyland to reach the Big Thunder Ranch. Not much going on so continued on down the Big Thunder Trail. Arrived at the Mark Twain dock just as it was boarding so went for a cruise around the Rivers of America. Once back on shore walked by Pirates and through Adventureland to Main Street. Decided to head across the Esplanade to DCA. Strolled down Buena Vista Street and the parade route to Route 66. Wandered through Cars Land and out Cross Street to the Wharf. Circled the Pier passing Screamin, Toy Story, the Fun Wheel, Paradise Gardens, and the Little Mermaid. Roamed around GRR and found myself in Condor Flats. Stopped by Taste Pilots for a bite to eat. After eating strolled down Hollywood Blvd and made my way to the 4:45pm Aladdin show. I showed up about 4:30 and was up in the balcony, not by choice but because it was the only area with space left. After the show roamed around Cars Land then strolled back through Hollywood Land and caught a little of the Mad T Party Band before returning to Disneyland. Arrived on Main Street just as Soundsational was starting to make its way through Town Square. Waited to cross then walked along with the parade down the Street. Walked through Tomorrowland and realized I had 20 minutes until the Elvis set so continued on around the Matterhorn and out to the Small World Mall to catch some of Soundsational. Watched through the Princess Unit then returned to Tomorrowland just as the show was beginning. Enjoyed Elvis (Scot Bruce) at the Tomorrowland Terrace then stopped by Innoventions to see what was going on. Made my way over to Frontierland by way of the hub and then up to the Pirates Bridge to find a spot for Fantasmic. Waited about half an hour for Remember to start then Fantasmic followed. After the show made my way to Main Street then out to the trams. Decided it was too long of a wait so hiked out to the garage and car to head for him. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 13,437 steps, 118 minutes.
2/14/14	7.6	20,103	8	Started off the holiday weekend taking the tram to the parks. Made a quick detour to check out the Starbucks construction then headed for Disneyland. Wandered around Town Square and then down Main Street USA to the hub. Circled the area and then strolled through Adventureland, New Orleans Square, and out to Critter Country. Doubled back along the Rivers of America and went for a voyage on the Mark Twain. Once back on land continued on around the Big Thunder Trail stopping at the Ranch before reaching Fantasyland. Made my way out to Small World then Toontown before turning around and going around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland for a round trip ride on the Monorail. Once back in the park wrapped up my grand circle tour by walking back to Main Street and Town Square for a showing of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. After the show decided to grab a quick bite at the Village Haus then back to Town Square for the nightly Flag Retreat. Then headed across the Esplanade to Disney California Adventure. Spotted a new issue of the Buena Vista Bugle on news stands so picked up a copy and gave it a read. Continued on down Buena Vista Street to Carthay Circle then made my way through Condor Flats, around GRR and out to the Pier. Decided to stroll through the Wharf then into Cars Land. Walked down Cross Street and arrived at Route 66 just as the neon was coming on for the evening. Hung around Radiator Springs for a while then continued on Cross Street, through Bugs Land, and into Hollywood Land. Passed by the Mad T Party just as the band was opening up the show for the night so stuck around for their set. Then walked down Hollywood Blvd back to Buena Vista Street. Made another pass through Cars Land and then around GRR and back to Buena Vista Street. Headed back to Disneyland. Wandered down Main Street USA and out to Frontierland to check out the lights on Big Thunder. Hung around there a bit then went to find a spot for Remember and Fantasmic along the Rivers of America. Fantasmic was stopped early in the show due to the water screens not coming on, so waited around to see what was going on and let the crowd thin a bit then waded through the masses and headed for Main Street and the exit. The trams were backed up so made the hike out to the Mickey and Friends Structure then headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 14,646 steps, 129 minutes.
1/31/14	6.0	16,052	8.5	Started off this cool and cloudy afternoon taking the tram from the Mickey and Friends garage to the parks. Walked by Starbucks in Downtown Disney then made my way to Disney California Adventure. Strolled down Buena Vista Street, through Condor Flats, and by GRR. Picked up a World of Color Fastpass as I walked by then continued out to Paradise Pier to visit the Lunar New Year Celebration in Paradise Gardens. Arrived just in time for a procession featuring a horse, Mulan, Mushu, and several performers. Wandered around the festivities taking pictures and visiting with some friends for a little over an hour then walked back through Paradise Park, through the Wharf, and into Cars Land. Took Cross Street to Route 66 then walked down the parade route and back to Buena Vista Street. Next stop Disneyland. Roamed around Main Street USA and made my way out to Small World to check out the filming preparations. Then walked around the Matterhorn and went for a round trip ride on the Monorail. Made a quick stop by Innoventions to see what was going on then passed through Tomorrowland and in front of Soundsational, through the hub and over to Frontierland. Walked along the Rivers of America all the way to Critter Country, along the way checking out the Columbia progress then the Splash Mountain work. Doubled back to New Orleans Square and hopped on the Disneyland Railroad. Took the train around to Tomorrowland and decided to disembark and walk through Tomorrowland and down Main Street. Made my way back to DCA and stopped for dinner at Taste Pilots. After dinner strolled through the Grand Californian and out to Downtown Disney. Some ate at Earl of Sandwhich and I watched the Lunar New Year entertainment at Downtown Disney. After the show wandered back to Disneyland. Boarded the train at Main Street and took it around to Tomorrowland where I disembarked. Found a table and enjoyed a performance by Hard Days Night, a Tribute to the Beatles at the Tomorrowland Terrace. Hung around tomorrowland for their second set. Then made my way out to Main Street to close out my night with Remember Dreams Come True fireworks. After the fireworks headed for the tram, garage, car, and home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 11,301 steps, 101 minutes.
1/17/14	8.4	22,434	9.5	Started off the afternoon walking over to the Disneyland Hotel to check out the Health and Fitness Expo. It was on par with previous years and was not too crowded yet. I circled the main convention floor and walked through the merchandise area before heading to the parks. I wandered through Downtown Disney on my way to California Adventure. Once in the park made my way out to GRR to pick up a World of Color Fastpass. There was only one show today and they were gone by the time I got there, which was nearing 2:00pm. I made my way out to the Pier area and caught an Instant Concert on the Bay. Walked through the Wharf and into Cars Land. Circled around Bugs Land and Hollywood Land on my way back to Buena Vista Street. Headed for Disneyland and strolled down Main Street USA. Circled the hub and walked through Adventureland and out to New Orleans Square to see if Haunted Mansion was open. It was but the line was 35 minutes so I walked back around the Rivers of America and out to the Big Thunder Ranch. Saw nothing exciting going on there so continued on through Fantasyland and around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland. Went for a round trip on the Monorail to get a quick look at the sub lagoon progress. Once back on the ground strolled out to the Small World Mall and Toontown to see what was going on there. Walked back through Fantasyland and decided to grab something to eat at the Village Haus. After eating made a quick stop at the Jamboree then continued on along the Rivers of America and out to the Haunted Mansion. The wait was still 35 min so hopped on the trian and took it to Toontown to check on Small World. The line there was too long for my patience too. Ended up wandering through Fantasyland and then through Frontierland and along the Rivers of America. Haunted Mansion now had a 15 min wait so decided to pay a visit. It was almost 6:30 and time for Soundsational so made my way to Main Street to find a spot to see the parade. After the parade made my way to DCA and the Mad T Party to see what was going on. Then walked down Sunset Blvd and made my way into Cars Land by way of Fliks. Spend some time roaming around and enjoying the pleasant evening before returning to Disneyland. Found a spot on Main Street to watch Remember Dreams Come True at 8:40 then returned to DCA for World of Color at 9:45pm. After the show joined the masses heading for the trams. Eventually made it to the garage and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 16,223 steps, 143 minutes.
1/10/14	6.6	17,577	8	I arrived at the Disneyland Resort after lunch and was quickly directed to a spot in the Mickey and Friends Garage and hopped onto a waiting tram to reach the parks. First stop today, Disneyland. Wandered around Main Street and made my way into Adventureland. Continued on to New Orleans Square and out to Critter Country. Strolled back along the Rivers of America and went for a cruise on the Mark Twain. Once back on land continued up the Big Thunder Trail to the Ranch area that started hosting the Frontierland Troupe today. Hung around the Jamboree area watching the troupe for a while then continued on through Fantasyland and out to the Small World Mall and Toontown. Circled the area then strolled back around the Matterhorn and into Tomorrowland. Walked up to the Monorail platform to take a look at the sub lagoon then wrapped up my grand circle tour of the park back on Main Street USA. A horse drawn street car pulled up so I hopped on for a pleasant ride back to Town Square. Crossed the Esplanade to DCA and strolled down Buena Vista Street. Kept following the parade route out to Cars Land where I walked down Route 66 then turned right onto Cross Street to reach the Wharf. Continued on to the Pier walking through Paradise Park and Paradise Garden. Kept walking past the Fun Wheel and Screamin to finish my loop. Passed through the Bay Are and by GRR as well as Condor Flats on my way back to Buena Vista Street. Returned to Disneyland and walked down Main Street USA, through the Castle and back out to the Ranch area. Relaxed there for a little while then returned to Fantasyland for a quick dinner at the Village Haus. After eating returned to Small World and went for a cruise. I disembarked and noticed Mickey and the Magical Map was going to start in a minute or two so decided to find a seat and watch the show. Afterward hung around Small World Holiday to see if the projection show was still running, it was not. Then made my way to the Tomorrowland Terrace to catch a Beatles tribute band. After their set walked through Tomorrowland, the hub and Frontierland to reach the Rivers of America. Strolled along the River taking some Mark Twain picture then circled back to Tomorrowland for a second set of A Hard Days Night. After their set returned to Main Street to catch Remember Dreams Come True Fireworks to close out my evening in the park. After the show made my way to the tram, garage, car, and home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 11,829 steps, 103 minutes.
1/03/14	9.2	24,357	9.5	Arrived at the Mickey and Friends garage just after lunch and was expecting a line of cars and instead found a normal amount (only a couple cars per line). Was directed to a space on the 4th floor without any delay. Boarded a waiting tram and was on my way to the parks in a few minutes. First stop this afternoon was Disney California Adventure. Walked down Buena Vista Street, through Condor Flats, and out to GRR to pick up a World of Color Fastpass (too bad it was for yellow of the second show). Continued on down the trail and through the Bay Area to the Pier. Headed for Paradise Garden and the Three Kings Celebration at Viva Navidad! Spent some time walking around the area then caught the 1:30pm Street Party. After the show walked past the Fun Wheel, Toy Story, and Screamin to finish my loop of the Pier. Walked through the Wharf and into Cars Land. Took Cross Street to Route 66 then back to the Parade Route to Buena Vista Street. Caught Five and Dime as I was leaving. Made my way across the Esplanade to Disneyland. The parade was at the end of the street. I worked my way up the West side of the street and to the hub. Walked around there a bit then took a peek into Adventureland to see the Jingle Cruise line (too long for me) so wandered through Frontierland and made my way out to the Jingle Jangle Jamboree. Had a few minutes to kill before the Billies took the stage. Watched my final Billy Hill performance, they end their run Monday. Walked through Fantasyland and decided to grab a bite at the Village Haus since the line was short. After eating continued on through Fantasyland and out to Small World and Toontown. Made the loop through Toontown then walked back around the Matterhorn to Tomorrowland then back to Main Street. Decided to head for DCA and see the lights come on in Cars Land. Found out they came on at 4:55 and I entered DCA about 4:50.. usually not a problem but the Pixar Play Parade was going on and blocking my way. Worked my way through the crowd and across the street then up the parade route to Cars Land arriving with less than a minute to spare before Winter Wonderland came on the speakers. After the song headed back to Buena Vista Street and then Disneyland. Decided to watch the Christmas Fantasy Parade from the Trian Station then returned to DCA. Walked out to the Pier and made my way over to Paradise Garden for one last walk through Viva Navidad! and the Three Kings Celebration. Since I was there caught the Street Party one last time then made my way to the Grand Californian and out to Downtown Disney. Stopped by the Winter Village to see what was going on then walked back through Downtown Disney and returned to Disneyland in time to watch the 7:30 Wintertime Enchantment Moment. After the snow stopped continued down the Parade Route and out to Small World to catch the quarter hour projection show. Then walked back through Fantasyland, saw Olaf sleeping, and around the Castle to return to Main Street. Decided to head to DCA and find a standby spot for the first World of Color Winter Dreams show. Watched the show then walked quickly back to Disneyland to close out the evening with Believe in Holiday Magic on Main Street. After the fireworks made my way back to the tram, garage, car, and headed for home. Other Interesting Stats: * Moderate Walking Stats (meaning over 2.5mph): 17,516 steps, 156 minutes.
38	295.7		348.5	Totals

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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