DL on Good Friday with kids in tow

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

So, yes, Disneyland may be the most thrilling, but pound for pound and dollar for dollar, I don't think it competes.

Ah, ok, next time I have a child fly 3000 miles to see me and tour around Southern California, I'll just hand her a cardboard box or maybe even take her to a dirty carnival. That'll save me a lot of money and annoyance!


Thanks to everyone else for the responses.

Originally Posted by Plumenom

too bad you didn't run into Lumbo for some extra Magic

Ah, Mr. Nom, wish I'd thought of this sooner, though I wouldn't abuse your powers too much. Hopefully you'll still be spreading pixie dust in a couple of years?

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I didn't see where someone sat in a quiet spot while one of the little ones napped? If you look around one visit, you'll see strollers parked along the walkway towards the Matterhorn and around the castle with kids {and some adults} sleeping. I've been there many a time.

We wanted to hit Dumbo and suddenly Nathan needed to sleep. Mom and dad took turns with him out of line while the other waited with Alana for her elephant ride. Later in the day, dad had to miss out on Buzz because again, we had a sleepy stroller to watch.

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

And another disney fan is made...

Actually, she's pretty dyed in the wool. She's a big DVD watcher, as well as the Disney Channel stuff. She can quote Cinderella and the old Donald cartoons like crazy.

We actually got pretty lucky in that we did not have to endure the Princess Fantasy Faire thingy. I was sure we'd land up there.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Ah, ok, next time I have a child fly 3000 miles to see me and tour around Southern California, I'll just hand her a cardboard box or maybe even take her to a dirty carnival. That'll save me a lot of money and annoyance!

It's dirty carnival season again in Petaluma as the Sonoma/Marin fair hit town. Since the kids are now both over 3, it cost $46 to get in. For the four of us. In about an hour and a half, the kids rode seven or eight rides, including a teacup ride, an elephant ride and the carousel. Plus, we saw lots of cows, sheep, pigs, goats and endless rabbits. In terms of characters, the kids were thrilled when Clo, the blow-up costumed mascot of the Clover Stornetta dairy walked by waving. The cast members or, more accurately, los cast miembros, made sure we had a safe and happy time.

[€uroMeinke]

What? No photos?

[Strangler Lewis]

No, but here's a picture of Clo, pre-power-inflated suit.

http://cloverstornetta.com/clothecow/

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Sounds like you guys had fun. If I lived in Petaluma, I'd totally take kids there, and have a blast doing it. Since I live about 5 miles from Disneyland, I figure kids might be disappointed if I took them to a carnival instead of Disneyland. Does that make sense, or do I still sound like an uppity bitch to you?

[blueerica]

You sound like an uppity bitch.

OK, I'm kidding of course - and I think a lot of kids would be disappointed by being that close and going somewhere other than Disneyland, since little ones don't always have that concept of money, yada yada. If avoiding Disneyland prices, it's sometimes best to avoid any kind of park experience and replace it with the beach, etc...

[CoasterMatt]

Ghetto fun fairs are great- the more authentic carnies have less teeth, and if you're really lucky, less fingers...

[RStar]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Ghetto fun fairs are great- the more authentic carnies have less teeth, and if you're really lucky, less fingers...

Tup. The carnivals are where they go when the retire from the theme park buisness are worn out, spent, and missing teeth from the lack of good dental coverage. Not to mention the loss of fingers from oiling the lift chain while it is running !

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

No, but here's a picture of Clo, pre-power-inflated suit.

http://cloverstornetta.com/clothecow/

If I saw that thing walking around I'd run away screaming. As an adult. That cow has terrifying teeth.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

If I saw that thing walking around I'd run away screaming. As an adult. That cow has terrifying teeth.

No, you wouldn't. Clo usually hands out cups of ice cream.