Disneyland (part2)

The second day of our 3 day Disneyland trip was spent at California Adventure! I knew that I really wanted to go to California adventure for my son Levi. He is really into Cars, Toy Story, and anything at all Super hero. So this was something that I was really excited to see as he realized what was going on around him. Including Mickey who was also going to be present there as well.
The first day, when we were at Disneyland it was nice and warm, but the second day was overcast and cold. In fact it actually sprinkled on us! I was so worried that we might get rained out. Luckily the drizzle that was off and on didnt do to much damage and we still got the chance to enjoy the day.
First we hit the fast pass line so we could get tickets to see the world of color. This was not going to be until 9pm at night but we had heard from everyone that it was well worth the show and wait. After we had tickets in hand we headed over to Cars Land. If you haven't been to California Adventure scene they put in the cars land you sure are missing out. It was by far worth the time and trip. They made the exact (pretty much) replica of the Radiator Springs on the cars movie. Including the Cone hotel, and Gas station and fender lined canyon in the background. I think I was really impressed by this because if you allowed yourself to forget about the surrounding areas it sure felt like you stepped right into the movie itself! Levi Loved seeing Lighting McQueen and Mader. The other kids were impressed as well but I know that their joy level was not as high as Levi's. We did this really fun ride that was kind of a mix between the tea cups and one of those mixer rides at the carnivals that spin you around so fast you end us squishing the person sitting on the outside of the chair. I dont know if you know what I am talking about but it was really fun.
Then we did another ride that was like Air Hokey and bumper cars in one. It was ok. Later that day we got fast passes to do the cars ride (race track or what not, I am not sure what the name of the ride was) It was where you get to sit in the car and you basically get to drive through the canyon and race another car. It was BY FAR my most favorite ride. I think that if I would have stood in the 90 mins or what ever it was wait I still wouldnt have been disappointing but I am sure glad that we got to speed through it. So nice and at night when all the lights were on it was really pretty.
Allyson my 6 year old actually went on the tower of terror and LOVED it! I was so shocked. Who knew that she was going to be a roller coaster Queen as my Mother in law put it. Allyson even braved the upside down California scream roller coaster and again, Loved it!
We did the carnival type rides which was fun. Then we saw the parade which was short but very upbeat and fun. Levi was happy to see all the toy story characters and the incredibles. We ate at this cute little Italian place and Shyanne and Allyson decided that they wanted Corn dogs from the stand outside. All in all the food was really good and was not as pricey as we thought it would be.
We braved the colder weather and were surprised to not have crabby, cranky, worn out kids as we waited all the way up to the 9:15pm show of the world of color. I am not going to lie I didnt think it was as wonderful as people made it out to be. It could have been mostly because it was so load I was worried about having Amariah (my 4mo old) pretty much under the speaker and it was starting to rain! Also I thought it was going to be more of a water show. Don't get me wrong there was lots of water. But they basically made a water back ground which they then placed a projection of different clips from Disney movies onto the water. It would have been more enjoyable if we werent tired and cold I am sure.
We waited for what seemed like forever at the bus stop, while we tried to get back to our hotel. Climbing into bed at 11 or whatever time it was sure was not in the plan. Feet in pain and ready for bed we said good night to night 2 of 3 of Disneyland.
Heres some pictures to enjoy:

 This is a bunch of Cars land Photos!

This is me getting rained on

Lightning McQueen

Shyanne in front of the tower of tires

My Love and Myself enjoying Cars Land

Anika waiting in line for a picture

We are waiting for a ride on the bumper tires (or whatever it was called)

This is my Father in Law Bill. You cant see her but shyanne is on the other side of him, see that pink shoe!?

Allyson and I on the bumper tire

Levi, Shy, and Anika with a tractor

its not me, but I was looking for a hat to keep my ears warm (I never found one I wanted )

Anika and California Adventure

Parade, buzz light year

Toy Story in the Parade

This was the farres wheel at night during the world of color show 

Yeah thats Mike ;)

Mike and Me

Daddy and Levi waiting for the World of Color show to start

Allyson, who pretty much lived on gold fish that day (yuck)

Shyanne & Mommy on the tractor ride.

This was that ride I was trying to explain (that blonde lady is my mother in law, Kathy)