Twigs & S'mores

Disneyland Trip : Part 5

The next morning while Dad and my husband went to get Fastpasses for Radiator Springs Racers my Mom and I split a fruit parfait at the new Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Cafe restaurant. Even though we didn't delve into the menu a ton I thought it was very cute and charming and would like to try some stuff on a future trip.

Mom enjoying her breakfast.

Eating my yummy and fresh fruit parfait.

Gettin' ready to blast it up at Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters.

I just love Buzz. Such a cool character!

High score alert!

This was one of the COOLEST Disney memories I've ever had. We rode Star Tours (I kind of love Star Wars if you didn't know) and on every ride one "passenger" is chosen as the rebel spy. All of a sudden at the beginning of the ride MY face was up on the screen to be it! So beyond neat. Later on I bought a t-shirt there that says "I am the rebel spy" and I wearing it right now as I type.

Beautiful view of the castle. Can I live there please?

A Disney duck. How is it possible that they are cuter than other ducks? I'm not sure but he is!

This is such a neat little spot in Disneyland. There is Snow White's wishing well off to the left (you can't see it) and these quaint little statues and fountains. Very charming.

A different angle of the castle.

Cars Land!

Disney California Adventure Cars Land : Part 4

That night we explored Cars Land. I had been waiting literally years to see this come to fruition. Being there was surreal and amazing!

Hanging out at Cars Land with the "mountains" in the background.

I know this picture is super fuzzy but I just HAD to put the picture of us with Stanley in here!

Parent's with Stanley.

This ride was called Luigi's Flying Tires and was a joke. Apparently the air from the ground coming through the vents is supposed to give you an air hockey effect and by moving your body which ever way you want to go you can get it moving. Great idea, horrible in execution. Ken and I were laughing so hard because it was so ridiculous! Even though it was a lame ride it was still fun because we were laughing a bunch.

Getting revved up (pun intended) for Radiator Springs Racers. Such a fantastic ride! Please ignore my eyes. They look like they're going in two different directions! Weird!

Mom and Dad getting ready for Radiator Springs Racers.

Beautiful views as we wait.

More beautiful views.

Ken and I posing with a baby tractor in front of Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. That was a solid ride as well. Very fun as you get whipped around!

Mom and Dad in front of the tractor. My Daddy sure looks tired.

After visiting the parks for the day Ken was pretty tuckered out. Poor little baby.

Disney California Adventure : Part 3

After we ate at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar we headed back to Disneyland.

This was Ken's very first journey on the monorail. You can tell he's super excited.

View from the monorail heading into Tomorrowland. I like this view of Space Mountain and the Finding Nemo Submarines.

That night we went on the King Arthur Carrousel. It was surprisingly really fun!

That night my parent's drove into Anaheim and we were off to the races the next morning to get to the park. We got a little side tracked exploring the Grand Californian Hotel (I'm SOOO staying there one day) and also because my Mom's sunglasses inexplicably broke in half in her hands! I'm not sure if she has Hulk strength or if they were just old but it was funny none the less. Her she is doing a pirate pose. She needed new sunglasses anyways and got some cute Mickey Mouse ones after! I think she broke the originals on purpose just so she could get some new ones.

How cute is this!? Minnie Mouse all decked out in a flight attendant outfit.

We had lunch at the Paradise Garden Grill. I wish I took pictures of the food but I don't know what I was thinking and didn't! It was delicious and I can't wait to go back. They serve Mediterranean food that includes things like Greek salad, meat skewers, rice pilaf, cucumber salad and pita bread. So yummy!!!

Done and done.

Enjoying lunch.

Sometimes they have live music which adds a very festive touch.

We went to Bug's Land and did Flik's Flyers which is always a good time.

Ken looking high.

Mom and Dad on Heimlich's Chew Chew Train.

Going wild and crazy on Heimlich's Chew Chew Train. Can I just say too that Ken really wanted to do this one and I always thought it was for babies but I really liked it! They have scents along the way of the food you go through that gives it a fun factor.

Dad being silly on Francis' Ladybug Boogie.

Disneyland Food Review : Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

If you want to experience the BEST Disney dining experience of your life then you need to go to Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar. My husband and I don't drink but you don't have to drink to have a great time at this place!

It's hard to put into words even what this place is all about. It is a tiki bar but is also like a ride.

This bar is located by the pool for the Disneyland Hotel. You first step into the dimly lit bar and as your eyes adjust to your surroundings you are in complete awe over the ambiance Disney has created for you.

There are fake "windows" where a volcano complete with moving waves and a beach make you feel like you really have been transported to a tropical island. And if somebody orders the right drink than the volcano erupts!

There is unique and clever decor covering the walls. The tiki statues at either end of the bar have moving eyes. And there is also a tiny ship in a bottle behind the bar that looks real as it is fighting against huge ocean waves. Be careful to not get wet though (did I mention that this place also spits water at you when this ship is doing it's little show?).

Not only is your atmosphere amazing but the food is amazing too!

I apologize for the pictures if they are fuzzy but it was dim in the bar so I did the best I could! I hope you enjoy the pictures and that one day you can experience Trader Sam's for yourself!

Cute tropical decor.

Sitting down and relaxing.

Me with the bar in the background. The tiki statues I was talking about are the ones on either end.

Here is the beautiful "window" with the volcano and moving waves. It was so amazing!!!

Oh no she's getting angry!!!

There she blows!

A coconut raspberry smoothie (non-alcoholic of course). It was by far the best smoothie I have ever had in my entire life. Not even joking.

Taking a little sipper-roo.

We ordered the Pu Pu Platter. This was no joke. It had tamarind-glazed island pork wings, sweet and spicy Asian wings, panko-crusted Chinese long beans, green papaya slaw and Sriracha aioli. Word. Absolutely stellar.

For my main dish I got the Angus 1/3 lb. Hawaiian Cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. This little gem was only $10.69 (that's a really good price for Disney!) and was beyond yummy. It had teriyaki sauce, Havarti cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato. I can't wait to have this again.

Ken likes sushi and seafood so he decided to try the Ahi Poke with Wonton Chips. He said it was very good but small.

Ken enjoying the food and ambiance.

Here is the tiki statue I told you about where the eyes move. I wish I had gotten a video of it! So cool!

And I just had to take a picture of this. As we were walking back to the parks Ken noticed this speed limit sign and it made us laugh. 14 mph? Really Anaheim? What happens if you go 15 mph?

Disneyland : Part 2

The following pictures of myself are just plain embarrassing because I look hot. As in a hot MESS. However, I have vowed to share this Disney trip with y'all and that includes the cute and the not so cute. The following would consist of the not so cute.

With that in mind let's look at pictures!

I love this pic because the Fairy Godmother is adorable! She was actually walking very quickly to obviously get somewhere she needed to be. I quickly asked if she wouldn't mind taking a picture with me and in a very sing-song, polite tone as she stayed in character she replied that would be fine if it was quick. She was a doll!

We love Star Wars up in this house and this was a treat to get a pic with a Storm Trooper! So cool!

If Disneyland doesn't make you feel like a kid again then this store sure will! In addition to the unique Lego kits you can purchase there are AMAZING Lego displays. Yes, those are ALL Legos! If you go to Disneyland this is a must just to see these amazing pieces of "art".