Girls Disneyland Trip

My friends and I have been talking about a girls trip to Disneyland for a long time. We decided that we were finally just going to plan it, and go. It ended up being Kristy, Kareth, me and Bam Bam- who had only been to Disneyland once and it was over 25 years ago. It was going to be a quick trip but packed with fun and laughter. We left Sunday morning, planning a stop at the Cabazon Outlets for lunch and shopping. By the time we got there, it was freezing cold and pouring rain. Not sprinkling; it was raining cats and dogs. We couldnt believe that the one time that we all actually planned to stop there (after driving by it year after year with our kids and never getting to stop) that it was such terrible weather. We made the most of it and managed to still hit a dozen stores and pick up a few cute things. 

We arrived in Anaheim in time to check in at the hotel and head to Downtown Disney for shopping and dinner at Naples.  We started Monday morning bright and early with breakfast in DTD before park opening. We couldn't believe how cold it was. We were bundled up with several layers and tried to take advantage of whatever sun we could get. We met mom at the main entrance and we got through the main gate right at park opening.  We immediately headed to Indiana Jones for our first ride of the day. We completed all the rides in Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland and a handful of the classics in Fantasyland. We also got to see the Paint the Night parade. We hopped over to DCA and experienced all of the big rides there too. We had lunch at the bakery and saw the Pixar parade. Because Bam Bam had only been once many years ago, everything was new to her so we tried to cram as much in as possible and allow her to experience everything from churros to the Tower of Terror. The only ride she skipped was the Mickey Roller Coaster but she hung out with mom while Kristy and Kareth and I went on it.

We ended the night with shopping  in Disneyland and after park closing we had dinner at Tortilla Joe's in Downtown Disney. By the end of the night we were absolutely exhausted. We were cold, sore and beyond tired. We all slept very well that night. Tuesday morning we got up early, grabbed some Starbucks for breakfast and started the drive home. We made it home in time for me to shower and get ready for my tennis match at 6:00 pm that evening.

I am so glad to have fun, wonderful friends that I am able to bond and create lasting memories with. The trip couldn't have gone any better, except if it wasn't raining at the outlets. We had such a great time. I missed my boys and so glad the Ricky was able to keep things going at home so I could have some much needed girl time! 

 Dark and gloomy drive to CA. 

 Even though I love to spend time with the girls, I missed my boys!  Things like this were a constant reminder of my cuties back home. 

 At breakfast. Excited for the fun day ahead and trying to stay warm. 

 Mainstreet USA

 We rode Big Thunder Mountain twice - once from the front and the second time from the back. The family of boys behind us were glad they got to photo bomb our picture since they also rode Indy with us. 

 Celebrating Disneyland's Diamond anniversary. 

I love this ride and laughed so hard my stomach hurt. Kareth was terrified, Bam had no idea what to expect and Kristy just smiled. It was classic.

 Enjoying the Toy Story soldiers shortly before the Pixar parade. 

 Great photo spot and unfortunately the Cars ride was down so we had to catch it later that night. 

 Floats from the Paint the Night parade.