Post #784983 by Hamo on Tue, Mar 13, 2018 7:50 PM

I guess I should wrap up this report. I'll keep it short, since there wasn't a lot of tiki (and it was so long ago, I can barely remember anything...).

DAY 7: 8/10

Got here a little after the park opened. After a stop at City Hall and a ride on the omnibus, I headed to Tomorrowland for the subs and Space Mountain. Afterwards, it was Big Thunder Mountain, then Indiana Jones. This was really stupid because as you remember, the night before I was at both Tiki-Ti and Trader Sam's, plus I didn't have anything to eat for breakfast.

To recover, I rode the Columbia, the Mark Twain, and then explored Tom Sawyer Island for a little while.

It was about 90 degrees, so places like the Golden Horseshoe and Pirates of the Caribbean felt great. So did "it's a small world" which I enjoyed more than I expected (I rode twice). And of course, the Enchanted Tiki Room was a delight.

I never left the park, so by the fireworks, I was bushed. I found a bench in Tomorrowland and sat for a while. The fireworks were called off due to winds so I ended up not missing much.

After my second wind, I walked on to the Haunted Mansion, and then watched the later Main Street Electrical Parade from near the hub, which was a joy. Then it was time for bed.

DAY 8: 8/11

I spent the morning in California Adventure. Mike Sr. had really talked up Radiator Springs Racers, and it ended up being my favorite thing there.

I went back to Disneyland for a few hours for things like Peter Pan, the Matterhorn and the train, then a back to the hotel for a break.

I returned just in time for the flag retreat, and then since that had put me in a patriotic mood, I went straight for Mr. Lincoln.

That night I stayed until the park closed, and then lingered on Main Street for almost an hour, enjoying the lights and atmosphere. I hesitate to say it, but it really felt magical. Then I made it back to Trader Sam’s in time for last call.

I enjoyed the Tiki Room three times (but just one Dole Whip). I didn’t love Pirates as much as I expected, and the Haunted Mansion was a surprise hit; I went four times. All in all, it was a great two days.

DAY 9: 8/12

Took Lyft to (fellow Iowan) John Wayne Airport and flew back to Denver.

The train ride west was something I’d definitely do again, and I’m already trying to decide when I can get back to the Bay Area, Tiki-Ti, and Disneyland.