Trip Report An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report

Outlander · 01-17-2009, 01:47 PM

I finally decided I would see what this Trip Report thing was all about. Forgetting that the fireworks were not returning until Saturday, we planned to brave the Holiday/Convention/Weekend crowds. Much to our surprise, it was one of the slowest Disneyland days we'd ever experienced! And considering it was after noon I was pleasantly shocked.

The hand car is still missing...

The new Main Street Decor... very bright if I do say so myself.

When we arrived, the characters were out in full force. We saw at least 6 in the first 5 minutes, including several less common ones.

We then took a nice quiet trip around the rivers of America. As a disclaimer, we usually try to hit everything in both parks, but the day's crowds didn't seem to merit any hurrying really. So we decided to take it easy.

more to come...

Radiobarry · 01-17-2009, 01:52 PM

Loooks like you've got a good handle on trip reporting already! I'm enjoying the pics and commentary so far! More, please!

FutureImagineer183 · 01-17-2009, 01:54 PM

Great TR and love the pics!

Alicefan · 01-17-2009, 02:06 PM

Great trip so far. Thats so cool that you got to see all those characters withing the first 5 mins.

*penguinsoda* · 01-17-2009, 02:11 PM

Wonderful so far! I esp. like the close ups of the Mickey Floral!

summerz · 01-17-2009, 02:31 PM

!! Beautiful, thanks.

SingingAngel7242 · 01-17-2009, 03:21 PM

nice pix

WheresMickey · 01-17-2009, 03:27 PM

Nice pictures, can't wait to see the rest.

Outlander · 01-17-2009, 03:40 PM

After The Mark Twain we made our way over to Pirates and Indy (which actually was open for once.) Then we somehow meandered back to Big Thunder, which was the longest line we waited in all day, and it only went to the Bridge where the track crosses over the queue.

From there we trekked over to Tomorrowland and paid a visit to Tom Morrow for my friend's first (and, according to her, last) time, followed up quickly by a voyage to Endor, sitting right behind Captain Rex.

In keeping with the randomness of the day, we ended up back in Adventureland for my first climb in Tarzan's treehouse, which I discovered does have its uses. Here are the results:

Some work is being done on the old Pirate's queue.

The rooftops above Pirate's.

Talk about breaking and entering...

Managed to get Tarzan in the mirror.

New Orleans Square seemed to draw us, as we ended up there most of the day, watching the Fantasmic! Techies, and eating to the music of Queenie and the Royal Street Bachelors.

After one of the best and most relaxing meals I've had at the park, we recommenced wandering and ended up at Pixie Hollow which I thought was closed, but there were quite a few people inside. We found out I was right when we were verbally berated by an irate CM.

The Tomorrowland Terrace was our next stop for the performance of Instant Replay. As with the rest of the day, it was our first time hearing them, and it certainly won't be my last!

We then made the scramble over to New Orleans to grab a seat for the second showing of Fantasmic! Which was phenomenal as usual. After a last ride on Pirates, (sitting back to back in the last row really adds to the intensity of that drop!) we headed home after a great and relaxing trip! Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Wendygirl · 01-17-2009, 06:05 PM

That was a really nice TR. I'm guessing that maybe so many characters were out because it is a holiday weekend. When I go in the middle of the week it is just the usual like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy.

aashee · 01-17-2009, 06:29 PM

Such clear pictures. Thanks for the wonderful shots!

Tool · 01-17-2009, 06:37 PM

Wow, your pictures are so clear it shows how lame those plastic looking figures are in Tarzan's Treehouse.

DonDuck · 01-17-2009, 07:57 PM

Wonderful pictures!

Outlander · 01-18-2009, 12:02 AM

Thanks everyone!

Yeah I never go in Tarzan's Treehouse, and now I know I was right. But there were some beautiful views from up there!

Mac Daddy · 01-18-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlander

Thanks everyone!

Yeah I never go in Tarzan's Treehouse, and now I know I was right. But there were some beautiful views from up there!

Outlander - Great job on your first trip report! Thanks for those beautiful shots.

The treehouse is one of my favorite spots to shoot from, and it's especially nice in the late afternoon when you were shooting.

I'm looking forward to your next report!

And considering the onslaught that was supposed to be there today with the NAMM convention, it's shocking that the crowds were light. I wonder if it's the economy. Hmmm.....

01-17-2009, 01:47 PM	#1
Outlander Legends never die... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 20 Mins. from my 2nd Home Posts: 239	An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report I finally decided I would see what this Trip Report thing was all about. Forgetting that the fireworks were not returning until Saturday, we planned to brave the Holiday/Convention/Weekend crowds. Much to our surprise, it was one of the slowest Disneyland days we'd ever experienced! And considering it was after noon I was pleasantly shocked. The hand car is still missing... The new Main Street Decor... very bright if I do say so myself. When we arrived, the characters were out in full force. We saw at least 6 in the first 5 minutes, including several less common ones. We then took a nice quiet trip around the rivers of America. As a disclaimer, we usually try to hit everything in both parks, but the day's crowds didn't seem to merit any hurrying really. So we decided to take it easy. more to come... __________________ My Inspirations: Thurl Ravenscroft and Paul Frees AND Robert and Richard Sherman

01-17-2009, 01:52 PM	#2
Radiobarry Turkeys Still Can't Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Happy Thanksgiving from WKRP (and me!) Posts: 17,747 Blog Entries: 6	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Loooks like you've got a good handle on trip reporting already! I'm enjoying the pics and commentary so far! More, please! __________________ --Barry LET'S GO ANGELS!

01-17-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
FutureImagineer183 Rise Little Monsters! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 24 miles from my job! =D Posts: 1,820	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Great TR and love the pics! __________________ Lady GaGa, the future of POP Cluture "Pop Culture will never be Low Brow" "I wanna change the world one Sequin at a time" "My grandmother is basically blind, but she can make out the lighter parts, like my skin and hair. She says, 'I can see you, because you have no pants on.' So I'll continue to wear no pants so that my grandma can see me." - Lady GaGa tells Rolling Stone

01-17-2009, 02:06 PM	#4
Alicefan Follow that Hatter! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: about 45mins from Disney Posts: 93	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Great trip so far. Thats so cool that you got to see all those characters withing the first 5 mins.

01-17-2009, 02:11 PM	#5
penguinsoda Jester of Randomness MiceChat Teen Scene Leader MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Across the wild, blue, yonder... Posts: 53,029 Blog Entries: 2	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Wonderful so far! I esp. like the close ups of the Mickey Floral! __________________ Shop at the MiceChat Cafepress Store! ------ Added fun! Go Gold! As long has you’re buying from Amazon anyway, use our link! ----- Pocky! Official snack of MiceChat and more! Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! Build my transportation network in Pingvinivlle! Yup, I have a MySpace too, have a look if you want to!! Number? The number is currently on hiatus and is residing on a tropical island somewhere with a big fruity drink. I mean drinking the fruity drink not with... or maybe they are together... um?

01-17-2009, 02:31 PM	#6
summerz New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 21	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report !! Beautiful, thanks.

01-17-2009, 03:21 PM	#7
SingingAngel7242 Off to Neverland Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So. Cali Posts: 1,530	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report nice pix __________________

01-17-2009, 03:27 PM	#8
WheresMickey Looking for Hidden Mickey Join Date: May 2008 Location: 626 SGV Posts: 3,536	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Nice pictures, can't wait to see the rest. __________________ Check out my page at www.myspace.com/wheresmickey Check out my pin collection at www.pinpics.com. User name is WheresMickey

01-17-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
Outlander Legends never die... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 20 Mins. from my 2nd Home Posts: 239	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report After The Mark Twain we made our way over to Pirates and Indy (which actually was open for once.) Then we somehow meandered back to Big Thunder, which was the longest line we waited in all day, and it only went to the Bridge where the track crosses over the queue. From there we trekked over to Tomorrowland and paid a visit to Tom Morrow for my friend's first (and, according to her, last) time, followed up quickly by a voyage to Endor, sitting right behind Captain Rex. In keeping with the randomness of the day, we ended up back in Adventureland for my first climb in Tarzan's treehouse, which I discovered does have its uses. Here are the results: Some work is being done on the old Pirate's queue. The rooftops above Pirate's. Talk about breaking and entering... Managed to get Tarzan in the mirror. New Orleans Square seemed to draw us, as we ended up there most of the day, watching the Fantasmic! Techies, and eating to the music of Queenie and the Royal Street Bachelors. After one of the best and most relaxing meals I've had at the park, we recommenced wandering and ended up at Pixie Hollow which I thought was closed, but there were quite a few people inside. We found out I was right when we were verbally berated by an irate CM. The Tomorrowland Terrace was our next stop for the performance of Instant Replay. As with the rest of the day, it was our first time hearing them, and it certainly won't be my last! We then made the scramble over to New Orleans to grab a seat for the second showing of Fantasmic! Which was phenomenal as usual. After a last ride on Pirates, (sitting back to back in the last row really adds to the intensity of that drop!) we headed home after a great and relaxing trip! Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! __________________ My Inspirations: Thurl Ravenscroft and Paul Frees AND Robert and Richard Sherman

01-17-2009, 06:05 PM	#10
Wendygirl Hug a Billy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Golden Horseshoe Posts: 2,282	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report That was a really nice TR. I'm guessing that maybe so many characters were out because it is a holiday weekend. When I go in the middle of the week it is just the usual like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy. __________________

01-17-2009, 06:29 PM	#11
aashee Chillin' with AshfordT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Corona Posts: 49,368	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Such clear pictures. Thanks for the wonderful shots!

01-17-2009, 06:37 PM	#12
Tool 4° Warmer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: RIP Michael Posts: 708	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Wow, your pictures are so clear it shows how lame those plastic looking figures are in Tarzan's Treehouse.

01-17-2009, 07:57 PM	#13
DonDuck Don't mess with the duck! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Too far from Disneyland Posts: 1,316	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Wonderful pictures!

01-18-2009, 12:02 AM	#14
Outlander Legends never die... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 20 Mins. from my 2nd Home Posts: 239	Re: An Outlandish First Trip Pic Report Thanks everyone! Yeah I never go in Tarzan's Treehouse, and now I know I was right. But there were some beautiful views from up there! __________________ My Inspirations: Thurl Ravenscroft and Paul Frees AND Robert and Richard Sherman

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