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#1

Hello everyone,

Exactly two days ago, my mom, sister, aunt, and I took a long-awaited and much-needed trip to Disneyland. To say that I deserved that vacation is a gross understatement. (And yes, I quoted Ego on that. Heh…)

Let’s just say that I worked my butt off over the last three months and did not receive one bout of decent time to myself (or with my family) at all during that time until last Saturday. And, believe you me, I milked the cow until the mllk was stale and dry that weekend; we stayed at the place until…1:30 AM or later. (There’s nothing like sipping hot chocolate on a moonlit night in Disneyland park after filling your heart with satisfaction and pleasure, let me tell you.)

I will say right now that I enjoyed myself immensely. The highlight of the trip was, believe it or not, spending some time with my sister in California Adventure Park’s “A Bug’s Land”, a little kiddy park filled with water spouts and fun-filled activities. I hadn’t felt that refreshed and overcome with sun-kissed joy since I was ten years old. I felt like a kid again…

Most of our time was spend lounging around California Adventure Park, but we did spend a few near-to-worthwhile moments in Disneyland, as well. Here is a collection of pictures that I took that showcased the trip:

California Adventure Park:

Brother Bear Hiking Trail -



A Bug’s Land -


Animation Department/Hollywood Boulevard -

Ratatouille Clay Models and Poster:





WALL-E Model:

Inside the Animation Studio/Building - Beast’s Library and Illusionistic Painting

Lightning McQueen and Mater:

Disneyland:


Video Footage of Linguini and Remy:

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I never did get a picture of the WALL-E poster, as the stupid glare was not in my favor.
As for the Ratatouille models, I’m willing to bet my bike that they were sculpted by Jerome Ranft (Joe Ranft’s brother) himself. Pretty darn cool!

At exactly 7:55 PM that night, all of us (my mom, sister, aunt, and I) went to see Ratatouille…again. The sound was a little fuzzy at the beginning, and you could hear the fireworks booming overheard during the middle of the film, but I enjoyed it immensely, as always. My aunt loved it, too. She’s actually the first person I’ve met who admits that Django is their favorite character. Heheh. :wink:

So yeah. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience. I consider Disneyland to be something of a “home away from home”, as odd and unusual as that may sound. I absolutely love the place and the distinct aroma it emits. Just look at that sunset. Quite lovely… Heheh. <img src=“{SMILIES_PATH}/love2.gif” alt=“:loves:” title="In

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– Mitch

#2

Those pics are sooo cool! :smiley: And I’ve never visited Disneyland… Yep, you heard that right. I need a life. :stuck_out_tongue:

I bet my family’s car! :laughing:

Anyways, thanks for sharing that with us, Mitch! :wink:

#3

Cool pictures, Mitch! The Ratatouille models look amazing and the Cars figures are awesome! I’m so jealous, I haven’t been to Disneyland since I was a kid! (I was hoping to organise a trip to EuroDisney this year with my boyfriend since he’s never been to a Disney park – can you imagine?! – and that’s closest to us, but we’ve just moved house so I don’t think it’s going to happen any time soon! :frowning:)

#4

Thanks, guys! :smiley:

You both seriously have to go visit Disneyland one of these moons. I wish you all lived closer to me, then we could get you in free! (My dad works for Disney, so he and a small “collection” of fellow guests can get into the park free of charge anytime they want…as long as he keeps working for the company.)

Puh-ha! I love how you guys always manage to crack me up at one time or another… :laughing:

– Mitch

#5

Glad you had a great time, Mitch! :smiley:

Been there. Done that. Best feeling in the world, I tell ya’! :sunglasses: :smiley:

#6

Yay Mitch! You finally went to D-Land! Very cool picture you posted up here!

#7

Lol, I’ll go with you Mitch! The entry prices are unbelievably high now-- and they’re still going up!

I love the Brother Bear trial although I always get in trouble somewhere or another there… I guess that’s what happens when you’re a 16 year old going through a ginormous play-apparatus meant for children. :frowning:

#8

Awesome photos, Mitch! :slight_smile: I’ve never been to Disneyland, or heck, the western half of the US, but the park appears to be just as fun as Disney World.

The WALL•E sculpture is the coolest. Incredible detail. :sunglasses:

I’m glad you enjoyed Disneyland, dude. :wink:

~~=oP

#9

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Heheh. Thanks, dude! :wink:

The Star Swordsman - Cha, it was so cool! I deserved that vacation, I swear. :stuck_out_tongue: (snigger)

JamieLew - They’re ridiculous! (Ridikulus? snigger) You can pay over $100.00 just to get two adults in. It’s outrageous…

Well, my mom went through the play tubes and…nobody said anything. But yeah, I know what you mean. You have to be twelve or younger to go on this swinging tire thing (which, obviously, looks like the funnest thing in the whole section). It’s not fair! You’re not the only teenager who was going through the play area part of the trail, though. Heck, I’m eighteen and I was having a blast! :laughing:

PV - You’ve never been either? Gee whiz, all of you have to come with me one of these days!

Thanks, dude. :wink:

– Mitch

#10

What do you think your favorite part of the whole trip was Mitch?

#11

The Star Swordsman - If you read the beginning of my first post you’ll notice that I state the highlight of my trip, which was spending some time with my sister in the “A Bug’s Land” section of Disney’s California Adventure Park. I felt like a ten year old kid again… <img src=“{SMILIES_PATH}/love2.gif” alt=“:loves:” title="In

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– Mitch

#12

Your time at Disneyland seemed like magic, Mitch!

I’m glad you enjoyed yourself, and you seemed to deserve it, with all your work you do around here, at least. :wink: Those Ratatouille sculptures look so cool, and the Wall.E model must have been incredible to look at. Apparently, other people couldn’t photograph the Wall.E poster without getting the glare either. Which is a shame because it is so beautiful. Maybe they should move the poster somewhere else…

Ha-ha! Linguini looks funny in that video, although a bit freaky in 3-D form… But thanks for taking video footage. :smiley: It’s good that your aunt enjoyed Ratatouille. It’s a movie for the whole family. :sunglasses: When I go travelling sometime within the next 10 years (or whenever I get my act together…), I want to visit the original Disneyland. Maybe even Disneyworld. So I would love to take up your offer then. Heheh. :wink: :smiley:

Glad you had fun, anyway!

#13

rachel - Oh yes, it was magical alright…

Eheheh. Well thanks, dude! I really did enjoy myself, especially after all the work I had done (and still do) at home. My Pixar Planet duties are but miniscule chores compared to my real-life ones. (snigger) :wink:

Yes, I agree. They really should move that poster, because you get a glare no matter what position you choose to snap a picture of it from. It sucks! Even the picture I got of the Ratatouille poster didn’t come out that great. Oh well…

It actually isn’t that freaky up close; my phone just ruined it, as the quality is so horrible. Sorry about that. :blush: You’re welcome, in any case!

Yeah, all of you should come on down and join in on the fun! :wink:

– Mitch

#14

I’m so jealous. :stuck_out_tongue: I always wanted to go to Disneyland- been to Disneyworld and I really wanna go back. :sunglasses:

#15

Well, I have to say that Disney World is better, but there is some stuff that you will enjoy in Disneyland FONY.

#16

FONY - Aww – don’t worry. You’ll get to go someday! :wink:

I could argue against that fact. Although, I’ve never been to Disney World, so I can’t rightly judge. :stuck_out_tongue: (snigger)

– Mitch

#17

Cool pics! Lightning! whoo! and I’d love to see all those Pixar models for real.

I cant really judge either since I’ve never been Disneyland. I’d love to see what’s there though. But Disney World does appeal to me more. Maybe because there’s more there, I dont know. :stuck_out_tongue:

#18

lennonluvr9 - I’m glad you liked the pictures! Heheh. :wink:

I actually almost didn’t get a picture of Lightning and Mater, but then I thought, “You know, there’re a lot of folks on Pixar Planet who love Cars, so just get the picture, Mitch.” :stuck_out_tongue: (snigger)

– Mitch

#19

Wow, cool photos Mitch! Never been to Disneyland before myself, but it looks like a blast! The clay Ratatouille models look amazing…And that sunset. Just beautiful. Pleased you had a good time!

#20

lizardgirl - Thank you very much, lizardgirl! :wink:

I wanted to go again today, but dad wouldn’t hear of it. (It’s Labor Day, you know…) :stuck_out_tongue: (snigger)

– Mitch