Disneyland

**Side Note...

This is a very photo intense post...

I hope you enjoy!

Yes this is over a week late...Sorry!

So I have to admit...

I have not been to Disneyland since I was in high school...

It had been a very long time!

When Rich asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday, I told him that I wanted to go to Disneyland with my best friend and her fiance!

We went on a Sunday and it was not that busy or hot, which was great since it was right after a hot heat wave in LA.

Rich and I woke up early, headed over to our coffee shop for some 'pick-me-up' coffees and then hit the road.

It is about a 45 minute drive.

We parked and took the tram over to downtown dinner where we met up with the BF and her Fiance. 

We bought our tickets and headed inside - not before we lathered on the sunscreen!

Laura is a seasoned Disneyland goer, so we let her lead the way. 

We started the day off by getting some fast passes. 

We got a fast pass to Splash Mountain.

We then road Pirates of the Caribbean - the line was non existent. We got right on, so we couldn't pass it up!

Then we rode Thunder Mountain. I would say that this was one of my favorite rides..we ended up riding it, I think 4 times! ha!

Our first rollercoaster ride - pure joy! :-)

The Happiest Place on Earth!

 Rich was wearing his Zermat shirt which was perfect for the Matterhorn! 

We couldn't not take a picture!

The Rides we rode:

Space Mountain

I missed the memo on "looking bored"

No Frowns allowed!

Buzz Lightyear

The Matterhorn

It's a Small World

Peter Pan

(We rode this one twice)

Splash Mountain

(We rode this one twice)

Ride 1 on Splash mountain

 Goofy- One of my favorite Characters!

Then we headed to lunch Downtown Disney.

We shared a large pizza and had yummy cold adult beverages.

After we ate, we headed back to the park for more Disney Fun!

The Jungle Cruise

We were very sad because Indiana Jones was closed!

Thunder Mountain Round 2

Thunder Mountain Round 2

Splash Mountain Round #2 

Haunted Mansion - it was decorated as the Nightmare Before Christmas

Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion

 Space Mountain Again...

Rich and I were supposed to kiss...but I was just too excited...

I didn't mean to leave Rich hanging..!

Space Mountain Round 2

Then we headed to dinner in Downtown Disney.

We had Mexican and margaritas.

We made it back just in time for the Fireworks!

If you look closely, you can see Tinker Belle!

A great firework show!

After the firework show we rode Thunder Mountain 2 more times!

And then headed back to our place, showered and PASSED OUT!

What is your favorite ride at Disney??