For our last morning we hit the park like pros and split up to hit our favorite rides. Sofia and I used our magic morning hour to get in line for Space Mountain fast passes before speeding over to Autopia for one last go around, taking a quick jaunt through Astro Blasters (she won) before picking up our Star Tours fast passes then on to Space Mountain. Sofia has that ride down so that she knows when to wave for the picture. Then we met up with the guys in the Star Wars shopping section to pick up our loot for the trip. We are the proud new owners of not one, but two, purple dual-blade, self constructed light sabers. Then one last Star Tour for the guys and on to a break at Starbucks on Main Street, including Mickey Mouse cookies and warm chocolate filled croissants. Patrick and I had a friendly wager to settle regarding the price of corn dogs in the park. They cost $6.79, just in case you wondered. For a light lunch we debated between turkey legs, corn on the cob and chimichangas from one of the park food carts.
Here we have Patrick and Otis on their final tour through Astro Blasters.It was a gorgeous day and we were all tired from the last 4 busy days, so we ended up spending the afternoon at our hotel pool. Our hotel, Park Vue Inn, is right across the street from the Park Entrance. You can't get closer without staying in the park for much higher prices. We highly recommend it! Breakfast and parking are included in the price and the standard room comes with a queen bed and a bunk bed.
A view of the pool at Park Vue Inn
We enjoyed an early dinner at tripadvisor's number one ranked Anaheim restaurant, Orange Roll and Sushi. It was amazing, one of my favorite sushi places ever! Here is Sofia's photographic take on it (she plated and photographed the top two photos).
And Patrick's Take!
Finally, back to Disneyland for our last evening. We decided to relax, enjoy the magic that is Disney at night, and catch many of the slower easier rides we hadn't seen yet. Seeing the castle all lit up at night, the tea cup ride, a boat cruise through Storyland, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Flying Dumbo, and another go on Pirates of the Carribean. We ended the night with Alice In Wonderland, newly refurbished in 2014. There were giant flowers, a giant tea party, a sparkling un-birthday cake and the king, who says "Rule 42: The Queen Always Wins". A perfect ending! If we go back, we will get fast passes for the evening show Fantasmia, early in the day and actually stay to watch the light show.
Patrick capturing the kids on the tea cup ride
The castle, early evening
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