Disney California Adventure Park

R was out in Anaheim for a conference, so the rest of us flew out to join her. We spent our first day at Disney California Adventure Park (next door to Disneyland):

We met Mickey right off the bat:

The first ride we went on was called Soarin' Around the World. Here we were about to go over Niagara Falls!

My photos from the trip are a mix from my Canon, my iPhone, and ones taken by park employees.

Hard to tell where the illusion begins and reality ends:

Cars Land was a hit:

In line to meet Lightning McQueen!

A bit of a dream was realized here:

It took some convincing to get the kids on the Radiator Springs Racers ride, but they were happy they went:

It was surreal meeting Cruise Ramirez in this landscape:

Well-deserved award:

The ladies:

The guys:

Baguette break (and check-in on the Tamagotchi):

Viva Navidad street party:

Dinner at the Lamp Light Lounge was a win (seated right away, on the water, good food & drinks):

R and I each made it on the Incredicoaster, which was quite fun. Instead of a slow ride to the top of the drop, it blasts you up the incline.

Pixar Pier during the golden hour:

Maybe next time we hit the Guardians of the Galaxy ride???

Disney starts celebrating the holidays a little bit early:

These kids had such an exciting day!

Based on my photos, we spent a disproportionate amount of time in Cars Land:

By popular demand, we went back to the hotel early enough for a swim (and a hot tub):