Disney

We had a change of plans and went outlet shopping on the day we were going to go to Disneyland (Saturday). Mainly because we got up a bit too late to get there right when it opened (8am). So off we went to Citadel Outlet shopping (opened 10am!). Let's just say it was harder to shop for yourself when you have 3 kids with you! Was a great experience though.  

Sunday was Disneyland day. An awesome place. Of course Scott and I went on no roller coasters. Luka was keen but didn't want to go on by himself. So he lucked out! Went on other rides that were fun though. Stayed till about 1pm and then went back to our hotel for a swim to cool down. Kids were well ready to go back by then. Had a few cocktails at the bar (non alcoholic piña coladas for the kids!) to refuel. We decided to have an early dinner at a yummy Vietnamese restaurant and then headed back to Disneyland around 8pm to watch the parade and fireworks. Fireworks show was truely amazing and worth coming back for despite the huge crowds. Managed to fit in a ride on Its a small world (tame) and the spinning teacups while waiting. Of course Luka and Niko had to spin it faster so Scott was just about hurling! A magical place. 

Monday was California Adventure Park day. Right next to Disneyland. Really cool park. We all went on the popular Radiator Springs ride (from the Cars movie) which was so much fun. A little bit fast and roller coasterish for me so screamed the loudest but would of gone on it again if the queue wasn't hours long! We had grabbed a fast pass which lets you get a ticket and come back at a dedicated time so you don't have to queue and wait as long. So we grabbed that just as the park opened at 8am and then came back for the ride at 10am. By the time we came off, the fast pass time was not till 9pm! Luka finally went on a scary roller coaster (by himself!) called California Screamin'. Madness. Truely think I would of had heart failure if I went on it. He loved it of course. River rapid ride was cool and wet too. Left the park at 12 and are now off to Santa Monica to stay there for 3 days. Nice to get away from theme parks now. Kids seem to have done their dash with it too. Such sore feet!