We took Willem and Ellie to Disneyland (thanks to Tante Linda and Jim), while Opa and Oom Rik watched Audrey. What a treat to have that time with just the two of them. This was Ellie's first trip where she was really into the characters and the rides. And Willem was all about the roller coasters and going on the fast rides with Daddy. We stayed the entire day until dinner time and had a blast.
The Radiator Springs Racer ride was my favorite ride of the day. It was really fun not knowing what to expect and seeing the kids reactions. We hit the jackpot and had a shorter wait time because the ride had been closed and Jason just happened to be nearby when it re-opened and ran to get us a spot in line.
Longest wait time: Pixie Hollow which is really just a chance to take pictures with a fairy and Tinker Belle, but truly was Ellie's favorite thing we did all day.
Ellie was all about the Ergo that day and after noon had no more interest in rides. Disneyland is still a bit too much for her. 1-2 hours there would have been great for her. On the plus side, I learned if your child has a tantrum for a long enough time you'll get moved to the front of the line and receive extra treats for the kids.
Another highlight of our trip was Autotopia. It was our first time doing the ride with the kids. Willem drove with Jason and Ellie drove with me. We manned the gas pedals but they did all the steering. Thought we may need to go to a chiropractor the next day with the way they drove but they thought it was hilarious and were quite excited to have been driving. In fact, Willem still carries his "Drivers License" in his wallet.
This trip to Disneyland gave us a glimpse of what future trips will be like. Each time we go we are having more and more fun and the kids experience is totally different as their interests are changing.
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