Jan 12 – 14: Disneyland

We left for Disneyland 2am in the morning so we can arrive in time for the park opening at 9am.

Since we stayed at Grand Californian and Disneyland Hotel before, we decided to stay at Disney Paradise Pier. The room was nice and clean and beds very comfortable.

The best part of our room was definitely the view of Disney CA Adventure

After settling in our room for a bit, we headed to the park. While walking through the hotel, we found $5 on the floor. Since there were no one else with us in the hallway, we kept it! 🙂

We found a way to spend the $5. Nelson and I played Bullseye Stallion Stampede in Disney CA Adventure. Before playing the game, we needed a game card. So we bought a $5 game card.

This is what Nathan won after playing the game

Nathan on Luigi’s Flying Tires

Daddy and son at Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree

Nathan with the Incredibles characters

Nathan with Minnie Mouse

Daddy and son on Tuck and Roll’s Drive ‘Em Buggies

Nathan in Mickey’s Toontown. Build some muscles!

I had my silhouette done on Main Street in Disneyland. It cost $9 and only took the artist less than minute to create.

I bought this Disney villain black frame for my silhouette

We saved a lot on this trip. For Disney Family Holiday Celebration, Disney employees got this book of savings which includes free drinks, free popcorn, and between 30% – 50% off of food.

Plus we got Disney gift cards worth $100 as our Christmas present from Nelson’s sister.

We used our booklet coupons plus Disney gift cards to have a very good dinner at Flo’s V8 Cafe, Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans.

At Blue Bayou, Nelson got the filet mignon with lobster while I got the short ribs. So yummy!

At Care Orleans, I had the Café Orleans Salmon Sandwich (Pan-seared Atlantic Salmon with fresh Cucumber-Tomato Relish, Bacon, and our Café Rémoulade served on a Multigrain Roll
with seasoned Sweet Potato Fries).