Disney Dinner at 9:30
A typical meal at Disneyland though not usually at 9:30 at night. And had another Pepsi Natural to wash it down!
Life
Shopping Day
Instead of heading to the Disney theme parks today, we did some Socal shopping. Went to Trader Joes and bought some goodies (but no canned ice coffee).
Got a pick me up from Starbucks and lunch from In n Out Burgers (again).
Then went to the Block at Orange which is really close by. After years in the Irvine area, this was my first visit. Big place with a Nike Factory Outlet and Hawaii’s own, Hilo Hatties.
Finished up shopping at the Glendale Galleria and the neighboring Americana. The Galleria reminds me of an indoor Ala Moana Center.
Across the street is the new addition of the Americana. It has its own water fountain show like the Bellaggio in Vegas.
Fireworks Waiting for the Tram
The daily 9:25 fireworks show at Disneyland viewed from the tram pickup spot. Wanted to beat the crowds out of the park.
Disneyland on a Hot Day
In stark contrast to our cold and rainy visit to Seaworld, Disneyland (and Anaheim) is scorching hot, even in the 70’s
Seen at Main Place Santa Ana
Seen at Main Place in Santa Ana: JC Penney, the (cutely evil) Puppy Store, Justice, Tupac, tons o’kicks, and a banana dessert.
Seahorses at Sea Life
Took a quick spin through Sea Life which neighbors Legoland. Pretty small compared to Seaworld, but admission was only $10 (upgraded Legoland ticket).
Good place for young kids with enough to see at a slower pace. Reminds me of Sea Life Park in Hawaii.
Nothing too exotic in their aquatic collection, but seahorses are always fun.
The Price of Seasonal Weather
55 degree weather, 60% chance of rain. 30 minutes of driving, $12 for parking. $22 for an umbrella, $8 for a Shamu rain poncho. Two hours of rain followed by hours of sunshine looking at penguins, sharks, mantas, flamingos, Elmo, fish, polar bears, belluga whales, sea lions, a walrus, and a night show with killer whales.
The price of seasonal weather.
