this week we were able to go to disneyland. i feel guilty posting this as i am behind with so many other things we have been up to but wanted to keep up with things jackson and i have been doing.
we have season passes and love going even if it's just for a few hours.
this time around was extra special because we got to go with two of my childhood friends that i have known most of my life and their boys. jessica and jamie with jess' twins and jamie's simon.
as we were there with simon under one, the boys just hit two and jackson three, you can imagine the different eating, napping and tantrum (jackson's tantrum) schedules. it was funny. throughout the day we made a list of things disneyland should change from us mom's perspectives:
1. maybe have two mickey's out: that way the lines don't force us to take pictures like this ------------>2. you know when you are standing in line and the kids crawl or climb under the chain? then the people next to you or behind you get upset that your kid is crawling through their legs or you are crawling through their legs looking for your child? if not, you are probably a more skilled parent, but we thought it would be nice if they made windowless concrete walls for each line - especially in the kid's lines. NO WAY OUT KIDS. no way out.
3. the bars in the line for dumbo killed us. it was so funny to see the twins stick their faces in between the bars. why not though? they are curious. they luckily didn't get their faces stuck. maybe no bars? and c'mon, the rust on those 1970's painted bars... we need an update please.
4. on a similar note, how about some sort of shocking on these chain-link lines. jessica thought of this one (as well as most of these --- probably why i like her so much) and i couldn't stop laughing. can you imagine the kids getting shocked every time they try to leave the line? like a light shock. zaaaap. maybe you would see less of those stuffed animaled back packs with the leashes? just saying.
5. we also noticed turning thing that separates the line (sorry for my lack of brain on this) is pretty short.... pretty much could knock a child out if he wasn't paying attention. what is the point of those anyway? to count how many people are going on the ride? or to hit our kids in the back or head?
6. have you ever taken a ride on "the adventures of mr. toad"??? our suggestion: walt, add some happy frogs. that ride was terrifying. all four of our boys were in the verge of tears or panic attacks.
8. so you know how parking at disneyland is $14 for the day if it isn't on your pass? well we were thinking it would be nice if they offered you a souvenir fountain drink cup? then they could have large diet coke fountains everywhere. it would help the moms get through the day with ease instead of buying $3.50 bottle of so-so cold diet coke that you have to hike to aladdin-land to find. :)
i brought almost a cupboard full of gluten-free snacks for everyone... 
going through the security line the guy looked at me like... you think you are going through here with isle 9 of trader joes? i said to him, i'm allergic to everything.
mama JS
mama JP
mama ML
sorry for the sarcasm for those that are sensitive to it.
it still is the happiest place on the earth.
3. the bars in the line for dumbo killed us. it was so funny to see the twins stick their faces in between the bars. why not though? they are curious. they luckily didn't get their faces stuck. maybe no bars? and c'mon, the rust on those 1970's painted bars... we need an update please.
4. on a similar note, how about some sort of shocking on these chain-link lines. jessica thought of this one (as well as most of these --- probably why i like her so much) and i couldn't stop laughing. can you imagine the kids getting shocked every time they try to leave the line? like a light shock. zaaaap. maybe you would see less of those stuffed animaled back packs with the leashes? just saying.5. we also noticed turning thing that separates the line (sorry for my lack of brain on this) is pretty short.... pretty much could knock a child out if he wasn't paying attention. what is the point of those anyway? to count how many people are going on the ride? or to hit our kids in the back or head?
6. have you ever taken a ride on "the adventures of mr. toad"??? our suggestion: walt, add some happy frogs. that ride was terrifying. all four of our boys were in the verge of tears or panic attacks.
7. keep up that funny guy/tour guide/announcer on the jungle cruise with the sexual innuendos and talking about eating humans. he had the best jokes we have ever heard. maybe disneyland should give him a raise??? otherwise comedy shows everywhere are going to snag him. jamie was especially 
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tertained being so close to the speaker!
entertained being so close to the speaker!8. so you know how parking at disneyland is $14 for the day if it isn't on your pass? well we were thinking it would be nice if they offered you a souvenir fountain drink cup? then they could have large diet coke fountains everywhere. it would help the moms get through the day with ease instead of buying $3.50 bottle of so-so cold diet coke that you have to hike to aladdin-land to find. :)
ackson direction our expressions in these pictures...
J: "k, guys wook happy!"
J: "now wook tired"
(under our breath we all said.... that's easy)
9. maybe have more healthier options for snacks throughout the park? turkey legs? ugh. gross.
i brought almost a cupboard full of gluten-free snacks for everyone... going through the security line the guy looked at me like... you think you are going through here with isle 9 of trader joes? i said to him, i'm allergic to everything.done.
10. last but not least... the shops when you come out of a ride. killer.
seriously???
they are like the children commericals on saturday that everything looks cool and you have to have it.
you walk out of star tours and the best star wars toys are there for the taking. right at their chubby stubby finger tips. i have to physically pick up jackson and take my gait from a normal stroll with the crowd to looking like my child has to use the restroom immediately! he is kicking and telling me he wants the magic red sword! i know it's great and strategic marketing but if you wouldn't mind, walt, a little less on the stores when you come out of the rides.
k, thanks.
with love walt from....
mama JSmama JPmama MLwe really had a great time.
having four boys in a place full of kids and parents who need caffeine is just an interesting dynamic.
sorry for the sarcasm for those that are sensitive to it.
it still is the happiest place on the earth.
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Hahaha I laughed so hard Melis. Thanks for the good times. You forgot one more (probably cause you weren't with us at the time), but we could've done without the black dirt lining the line for Nemo. Seriosuly Simon wanted to play in it the entire 20 minute wait and when I would pull him away cause his mouth was covered with dirt he would scream and throw a tantrum.....thanks Nemo!
I love season passes. They are so great for taking off the pressure of trying to fit it in all in one day. I really think they make the day or in some cases just few hours much more fun. It looks like you guys had a blast.
I laughed through all of this! Its so true. What is up with the stores right out of the rides? I mean its not like the whole place isint covered with shops already right? And disney does need to update some of the rides & make them happier & watch what the "Tour guides" are saying sometimes they are down right crude when they think its ok. Its still a great place just have to know what your getting yourself into I guess... I can't wait to go through with my Adee I hope its a little less tiresome, but probablly not. ;)
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