Disneyland Day 1

At the beginning of the school year when we got the calendar for all of the upcoming school breaks, Greg and I had talked about what trips we might want to take during Ben's time off.  We originally had talked about doing a road trip through California during Ben's mid-winter break, including a stop in Disneyland for me and Ben and a few days of golf for Greg.  However, as we started to plan our other trips this year, we decided that I would take the week off to spend with Ben and Greg would work instead.

Our friends Hilary and Violet were already planning to spend a few days at Disneyland for Violet's 6th birthday, so Ben and I decided to tag along and make a long weekend out of it! 

On Valentine's Day evening, after his Valentine's Day party at school, Ben and I headed to the airport to kick off our first trip alone together!  (I have to admit, I was PUMPED for the quality time with  my little guy).

We arrived in Orange County at 8:45.  Hilary and Violet had driven up from San Diego that afternoon and checked into the hotel already.  They always stay at the Candy Cane Inn when they go to Disney, and I have to admit, it is completely adorable.  So close to the parks (literally on the back side of Cars Land), so affordable and comfortable, and they offer an amazing continental breakfast each day included with your stay.  Highly recommend.

We got up the next morning and after grabbing breakfast, headed straight to the parks!

It sounds so odd renting a stroller for my 6 and a half year old, but it's truly a MUST.  You get everywhere so much faster, it's great for storage, and it's a life saver when they start to fade at the end of the night. 

Pausing for a late lunch and Hil grabbed us wine :)

Cars Land at night - magical every time.

We added the Max Passes to our tickets which was absolutely 100% worth it.  It's $10 per ticket, but you get to get a few fast past for any ride you want every 2 hours from your phone (vs racing all over the parks to scan your tickets).  You also get to download your pictures for free from every ride!  It was a big time (and energy) saver.

Hilary and I got fast passes for Guardians of the Galaxy (formerly the Tower of Terror).  John (Violet's dad) arrived at the parks to meet us Thursday evening and took the kids to Bugs Land while Hilary and I went on the ride.  It's by far a favorite - SO fun and entertaining!

After a long day, both kids crashed in their strollers.

Rides rode:

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Disneyland Railroad

Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout!

Heimlich's Chew Chew Train

Indiana Jones Adventure

King Triton's Carousel

Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

Radiator Springs Racers

Soarin' Around the World

Star Tours

Tarzan's Treehouse

Toy Story Midway Mania
Disney Junior Dance Party

Food ate: 

Fish and Chips and Nuggets at the Golden Horseshoe

Wine

(I'm sure there was more but I can't remember)!

Miles Walked: 9