Whenever possible we stopped to greet the various Disney characters. The biggest surprise was when we toured Mickey’s house and backyard barn. It led us to a rather long line in a theater showing old Mickey Mouse movies. Low and behold we went through a door and there was Mickey himself. The circle was now complete – Jeff and I first met Mickey on our honeymoon at Disney World 15 years prior.
Disney certainly knows how to throw a parade. The Paint the Night electrical parade was one of the best we had ever experienced. Both music and lights are choreographed on each float and in different sections of the parade. Quite beautiful to see all the lights at night.
While this may be a ‘classic’ Disney ride, it is infamous for causing major side effects upon leaving. Especially for those of us older than 12 trying to make our way to the exit while both dizzy and nauseous.
The main reason for visiting Disneyland during Halloween is the park-wide decorations, the costumes of both staff and guests, and most of all the Haunted Mansion. A great experiential ride anytime of the year, but during this season it is tricked out with the Nightmare Before Christmas theme. The attention to detail is mind blowing. We went on it twice (thank you Fast Pass!) But I could have gone multiple times more. I was glad when the ride stopped in the middle so I could take a look more closely at the decorations, exhibits and lighting effects. We got some pretty cool pictures.
Mr. Tom is the local tomcat who rules our area of the neighborhood. He is quite the charmer and also knows how to strike a pose.
