Disney Day 2

Thursday we were up bright and early for our Early Entry into Disneyland. Anyone staying on-site gets to go in one hour earlier than the masses (although, keep in mind, it is still raining off and on and the Californians seem to fear the rain!) After a very neat countdown we were in the park, sun shining momentarily! Right away we met Dale and Mickey Mouse (dressed up - there seems to be 3-4 different Mickey's you can encounter - only one in the park at a time)! Still shy around Dale, Ian was off the stroller for a pose with his pal Mickey. We headed to Fantasyland to maximize our time with the Dumbo ride, Mr. Toads Wild ride, Peter Pan, Casey's circus train. We convinced the boys to try our the Matterhorn, a pretty good roller coaster. It was on this ride that Nate found his love of roller coasters! Throughout our trip he did every wild ride in the park that his 41 inch body would allow (most have a min. height requirement of 4o inches). Off to Tomorrowland for Star Tours ( a Star Wars ride), more Buzz Lightyear, and one of Ian's new favorites, the Rocket Ship ride (like Dumbo, only rockets). We had lunch at Redd's Rocket Pizza port, met the 'REAL' Buzz Lightyear and Dave and Nate took off for Space Mountain (scary ride!) while Ian passed out in his stroller. We watched the first (of 2) Jedi Training Academy shows, got on the Nemo submarine, Teacups finally opened (they shut down in rain). We got our Mouse Ears this day too at the Mad Hatter!
Nate's Fav: Taking mom on Star tours
Ian's Fav: Dumbo ride