California Trip: Disneyland

My favorite day in California was at Disneyland.  It was the most memorable and fun day we've had together as a family.  We almost didn't go to Disneyland but I'm so glad we went!  There was much more for Kensie to do than I thought.  The only downside was she was super tired from not getting much sleep during the trip.  The night before Disneyland she was up in the night and woke up really early.  For being a tired girl, she was overall really well behaved during the day.

We woke up early to be there when the park opened.  We jumped on the Disney bus and walked through the park doors at 8:00 a.m. sharp!  It was so fun being there when the park opened.  All of the employees greet and wave to you with their big mickey mouse gloves.

We started at Tomorrow land and did most of the rides there.  We hardly had to wait for any of them. Kensie was excited to go on the carousel.

Kensie's favorite ride was Flying Dumbo.  It's the only ride we went on twice and she would have liked to go more!

Then we met the Princesses!  I was far more excited for this than Kensie was.  I am such a kid when it comes to Disney Princesses.  Belle has always been one of my favorites so I was so thrilled when we were able to meet her!  Kensie acted shy but Belle was so sweet to her and let her touch the diamonds on her dress.

Next we met Tiana and Jasmine.  

After meeting the princesses we went to story time by Snow White.  As we were waiting for it to start Kensie made friends with one of the cast members.  She went up to her and initiated a hug and then let the cast member hold her doggy.  I think Kensie thought she was a princess because she doesn't share her doggy with very many people. It was adorable. 

Next we went to Mickey's Toontown.  She loved playing in Chip and Dale's tree house, riding the cars, touring Mickey's house, and meeting Mickey Mouse.  Pluto made Kensie laugh.  He was really cute with her and she cried when we had to leave him.

After Toontown Kensie fell asleep in her stroller for about 45 minutes and had a breakdown when she was woken up.  That was the hardest part of our day. After a good 20 minute melt down we had lunch and carried on.

We headed over to Critter Country for the Winnie the Pooh ride and to meet the characters.

Eeyore was the cutest character.  He made Kensie laugh so hard.  He interacted and played with her for a few minutes before we got a picture.

By this time of the day it was pretty hot and the park was packed so we jumped on the Disney Railroad and took it around the park for awhile.  After that we climbed around Tarzan's tree house.  Next was 'It's a Small World' which Kensie really liked.  We had dinner and ice cream along the sidewalk while waiting for the parade to start.  Kensie was so excited when the parade started, she was dancing and jumping in the street.

Not long after the parade we were tuckered out from a fun, long day at the park.  We were able to do just about everything we wanted to do.  We bought Kensie a Minnie Mouse stuffed animal and headed home.

I was sad to leave.  It was such a magical day.  I've always loved Disneyland but being there with Kensie seemed even more fun and magical.  Seeing Disneyland through her eyes was the best and I can't wait to do it again.