We spent 2 days in Disneyland on our trip to California. Although the 1st day of Disneyland was not so "happy" for me, the 2nd day made up for it. I got my first opportunity to go to the "happiest place on earth" with the stomach flu. As all mom's know...you just have to push through the pain to make our kids happy...right! Even with the stomach flu...I love seeing the magic in my daughters eyes when she sees Minnie, Mickey, and of course the Princesses.
We found Minnie in Toon Town. This is one of Lyza's favorite characters. Lyza asked Minnie if she could give her a kiss on the nose?
Lyza wasn't quite sure about Mickey...she wouldn't take her eyes of him the entire time. Not even for a picture.
We only spent a few hours at Disneyland the 1st day...mom could only last so long. Even with the abbreviated day the little one was still exhausted.
Here is Day #2 of our Disneyland adventure...and what a better day it was. We had perfect weather, healthy stomach's, and hours of fun ahead of us.
This is Lyza's favorite mode of transportation. I think she spent better part of the day on "daddy's shoulders."
This is Lyza and I as we entered the Peter Pan ride...
This is Lyza's face during the Peter Pan ride. I loved this look of amazement. Everything is so grand and fantastic to kids at this age.
The absolute best part of our trip to Disneyland was the Princess Pavilion. Lyza is enamored with all of the Princess's but especially Belle. As you stand in the very long line to meet the Princess's you don't know who you will get to see. When we finally got to the front of the line, the worker asked Lyza which Princess she wanted to see the most? Lyza replied "I love Belle." The worker said she loved Belle as well, but couldn't promise that she was in the line. Our turn was up next. I put Lyza down so she could walk around the corner on her own. As we turned the corner the first thing we saw was Belle...dressed in Lyza's favorite gown. I wish I had her instant expression on video. Lyza said, "Mom, it's Belle!!" Belle sat down on the ground and said Hello to Lyza. Lyza climbed into her lap and stayed there for a good 5 minutes.
Belle was absolutely darling with her. She talked to her, asked her questions, and even tore off a piece of her yellow gown for Lyza to take home as a present. To say Lyza was in HEAVEN is an understatement. Disney definitely knows their stuff. They pretty much sealed the deal that we will visit Disneyland again and again. They know how to get to the heart strings of all parents...and that is through the twinkling eyes and excited faces of their children.
Lyza also got to see Jasmine. But don't worry all Lyza talked about with Jasmine was Belle.
Here Lyza is with Sleeping Beauty.
After all the excitement of the day, a Disneyland Ice Cream was in order.
Just a fun picture in the park. Lyza was so good all day. We didn't even have any "Disneyland Meltdowns."
A great finale to a fabulous day. We got to see fireworks over the Princess Castle. What a fun experience we had as a family. I am not sure who had more fun...Lyza or her parents. Steven and I loved watching Lyza have so much fun.
As soon as the fireworks were over, our girl was out. I am sure she was dreaming about all of the fun things she got to do and see at Disneyland...and oh yes, reliving her conversation with Belle!
Steven and I decided for now this is our favorite vacation destination with our kids. We have never experienced Disney this way. We hope to return again soon.
