Thursday, September 25, 2008

Do you ever get tired of going to Disneyland?

I actually get asked this question often ~ especially when it's time to head to visit the Mouse with the Band. (And Jenny's blog post got me excited too!) I subscribe to the Disney Insider e-newsletter and I read this Fan Spotlight that really sums up my feelings.

Not Enough Times!
by Lillian, 36, Surprise, AZ

Growing up I have several fond memories of visiting Disneyland. Friends ask me all the time "How many times have you been there? Doesn't it get boring?" I have the same response, "Not enough times and it's never boring." As a child, I visited the park with my parents and close family. Each year we had new memories of riding the rides and finishing each day with a laugh. Adulthood allowed me to share with my children the special experience of Disneyland. Each time I visit the park, I feel so happy and the great memories are revisited. Thank you for being a positive part of who I am.
I grew up 10 minutes away from Disneyland. I remember, as a kid, standing on a chair in my dining room and being able to see the fireworks from my house. I remember going to Disneyland for my birthday. I remember getting into my pj's and piling in the back of my Dad's Ford station wagon with blankets and popcorn and head over to the open strawberry field to watch the fireworks. Going there for Mormon Night a Disneyland and seeing the Osmonds. (Man! That dates me doesn't it?)

I also have to add that our family has a tradition of what our first ride of the day is and what direction we "flow" around the park;
JUNGLE CRUISE - have to start with a bit of humor. Plus the line is short :

Then we "flow" to Indiana Jones, run up Tarzan's Treehouse (used to be Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse in the "olden days".) Haunted Mansion,

Pirates,

Splash Mountain,

Hint: Don't go on Splash Mountain RIGHT after they've re-opened the attraction from filling the water. You get DRENCHED :D

Big Thunder (Tabitha's favorite since she was a kid)
.... You see the direction we head?

Here's what you get when you squish 3 people in the front seat of Mr. Toad's
Autopia ~ such a pretty sight

So, our infamous cinnamon roll fundraiser is coming up very soon. We are taking orders now. $20 for a dozen LARGE rolls. (They freeze really well too!) Will be delivering on October 10th & 11th.


Leave some comment love to place your order (or for those of you who have tasted them and have moved away, help convince the others to order). And believe me, Amber does make these herself. All I do is "supervise" the ingredient dumping and I roll them out for her. The rest is ALL her.

6 comments:

Jenni said...

I lived in Southern California for most of my elementary school years. So I have many fond memories of Disneyland - especially Mormon night! I don't ever get tired of it!! The cinnamon rolls are yummy!!!

Jeff, Traci and Kaden said...

Oh my goodness, I LOVEEEEEEE these rolls!! I haven't been able to have these for years but I was just telling Jeff the other day about how DELICIOUS Sister Anderson's Cinnamon Rolls were!

Yup, you HAVE to buy some. I might even have my mom buy some for me, freeze them and bring them down next time she comes. MMMMMMMMM

Tabitha Anderson said...

I get the warm fuzzies just thinking about Dizzyland and looking at those photos!!! *SIGH* LOVE IT!

Kim said...

Buy some YUM so the Anderson's can have some FUN!

If you are at D'Land during anyone's birthday - they get in FREE in 2009! Can the whole Anderson Family be born on the same day???

Musicmom-Amy said...

Very clever Kim! :D

Rats, we miss being there for Amber's b-day by 6 days. Can't complain though since our 4 day pass isn't much more than the 1 day entrance fee. The perks of going with the band!

Alicia said...

Nope... never get tired! I love Disney World!