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Frogberto
07-12-2006, 09:42 PM
(Note: Click here for the pictures -- they don't seem to post on this thread, for some reason I'm still figuring out:

http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31024 (http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31024)):

Got to Disneyland early, and saw Goofy at the Toontown opening. He tried to kidnap my kid, I think.

Then we went on the teacup ride...

Then over to DCA. It was past 10am (opening time for DCA) on this Saturday, in July, but... where are the crowds?

That's okay, Monster's Inc. is a walk-on! Here are some of the details from the queue:

And, as previously reported, there was a change in the towels on this attraction, which no longer have the "Hollywood Hotel" towels up...

Then back to Disneyland for the Indiana Jones ride...

And then it's on the Columbia, where we saw the Rivers of America....

And still saw a line for Pirates. A lot of people hadn't seen the new changes yet, so this remained a popular ride.

And then the boat got hijacked by a pirate! With makeup on! And a microphone! And a fake Jamaican accent!

He led the boat in "interactive entertainment", and was pretty good at what he did. We sung, we answered his questions, we did everything pirates do on a ship (except for the rum and the swords).

And then it's lunch time! I was lucky enough to host a large group of fellow friends from Mouseplanet and Micechat at one of the nicest places to eat in the park... I'll give you a hint -- it was built by Walt Disney, and has the numbers 3 and 3 in it...?

Here's the elevator/french lift right inside the lobby. I noted that many people wanted to ride with CrazyLegs just to go up in this unique antique elevator...

I'm almost certain there's nothing more disgusting than food with a few bites taken out of it, but here's the salmon (upside down), and below it the London Broil (which was quite popular):

The server, who had been there since 1972, told us the history of the room we were in, the Trophy Room, and outlined some of the more interesting aspects of the room, including the animatronic California Condor, the pictures on the wall, and the furniture, the remodels done to the room, and the interesting chandeliers above each table--

The chandeliers each have, in the middle, a microphone, which led to the rumor that Walt would eavesdrop on guests in this room. In reality, it was there so that the staff could pick up on wishes of the guests, and allow the Condor to interact with the guests, but it was never put into operational practice, unfortunately. However, the microphones remain... look closer...

All in all, a great time - even the tadpole had a good time, and was vocal about it too!

kiwifuz
07-13-2006, 01:37 AM
oooo I'm jealous now! Sounds and looks like you had a good time at Club 33.

I just love the teacup pic of your son. He just looks so intrigued by the pretty aqua color of the cup. :D

stan4d_steph
07-13-2006, 05:31 AM
(Note: Click here for the pictures -- they don't seem to post on this thread, for some reason I'm still figuring outHere is our policy regarding images in posts (http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=10101).

Frogberto
07-13-2006, 12:17 PM
Here is our policy regarding images in posts (http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=10101).

Thanks for the "heads up".

Frogberto
07-13-2006, 12:25 PM
(Note: Click here for the pictures (http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31024), or click on the individual link by each section

http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31024 ("")):

Got to Disneyland early, and saw Goofy at the Toontown opening. He tried to kidnap my kid, I think.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/CIMG0459.jpg

Then we went on the teacup ride...

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/CIMG0508.jpg

Then over to DCA. It was past 10am (opening time for DCA) on this Saturday, in July, but... where are the crowds?

http://static.flickr.com/75/18807879...g?v=1152765934

That's okay, Monster's Inc. is a walk-on! Here are some of the details from the queue:

http://static.flickr.com/77/18807879...682436.jpg?v=0

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/CIMG0510.jpg

And, as previously reported, there was a change in the towels on this attraction, which no longer have the "Hollywood Hotel" towels up...

http://static.flickr.com/46/18807879...g?v=1152765956

Then back to Disneyland for the Indiana Jones ride...

http://static.flickr.com/44/14913207...g?v=1152766950

http://static.flickr.com/55/14913207...g?v=1148049046

And then it's on the Columbia, where we saw the Rivers of America....

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/CIMG0528.jpg

And still saw a line for Pirates. A lot of people hadn't seen the new changes yet, so this remained a popular ride.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/CIMG0523.jpg

And then the boat got hijacked by a pirate! With makeup on! And a microphone! And a fake Jamaican accent!

http://static.flickr.com/59/18807880...g?v=1152765315

http://static.flickr.com/52/18807879...g?v=1152765113

He led the boat in "interactive entertainment", and was pretty good at what he did. We sung, we answered his questions, we did everything pirates do on a ship (except for the rum and the swords).

And then it's lunch time! I was lucky enough to host a large group of fellow friends from Mouseplanet and Miceage at one of the nicest places to eat in the park... I'll give you a hint -- it was built by Walt Disney, and has the numbers 3 and 3 in it...?

Here's the elevator/french lift right inside the lobby. I noted that many people wanted to ride with CrazyLegs just to go up in this unique antique elevator...

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/CIMG0532.jpg

I'm almost certain there's nothing more disgusting than food with a few bites taken out of it, but here's the salmon (upside down), and below it the London Broil (which was quite popular):

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/8a76ecb8.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/6dd9fe4a.jpg

The server, who had been there since 1972, told us the history of the room we were in, the Trophy Room, and outlined some of the more interesting aspects of the room, including the animatronic California Condor, the pictures on the wall, and the furniture, the remodels done to the room, and the interesting chandeliers above each table--

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/9b224179.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/1b334d3e.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/fc6f2adf.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Frogberto/32a6fec3.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/49/18788986...3096ba.jpg?v=0

The chandeliers each have, in the middle, a microphone, which led to the rumor that Walt would eavesdrop on guests in this room. In reality, it was there so that the staff could pick up on wishes of the guests, and allow the Condor to interact with the guests, but it was never put into operational practice, unfortunately. However, the microphones remain... look closer...

http://static.flickr.com/78/18788986...25b66d.jpg?v=0

All in all, a great time - even the tadpole had a good time, and was vocal about it too!

http://static.flickr.com/62/18788986...g?v=1152765983

Crazy4DL
07-13-2006, 07:27 PM
OH! I love the Goofy "steals" your kid picture. So darn cute. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you all had fun. :)