Disneyland

had a great two days in Disneyland and California Disney. first day started at 8am and got home at 10am. this was after the long flight and jet lag, but the time just went! we spent all of it at Disneyland did all the rides including the lame ones. Small World has been done up and now quite bright and tasteful - all the sterotype racist dolls gone, NZ is now represented by two kiwis and a maori girl doing a type of action song (hope it isnt the haka!). We are amongst lots of Australian things so hope they dont think we go together. Dave wore his all black t shirt and at least five people came up to congratulate him on their win - as if he had an imput in this - and most were americans! We went to a Wild West  type of stage show, and Dave got called up to be Husband to be No 1 on stage, We were sitting at the front and he warned me this would happen! never laughed so much in such a long time! see the pictures below.
Day Two we went to California Disney - they have much more modern rides - i went on the rollercoaster twice and wanted more! got really frecked out by this high as ferris wheel where the cars rock and slide - didnt like that. That night you line up and get into position and then wait for an hour to watch this most amazing light show on the huge lake with fountains. It was fantastic with music, lazers and then theyproject parts of their movies into it! definitely the high point so far.
Have been fascinated with americans and their attitudes. They are definitely big people but the food they have is shocking - even by my standards. Everything is fried, with donuts and pastries for breakfast. So far no veges or salads anywhere! we are having oranges to try a be a bit healthy. The apples are crisp and shiny but no taste. decided there is so much here that is artificial and chemically modified in some way. However will have to say even tho the Californian accent is harsh and grating the manners are inpeccible. Such a polite bunch and even the kids are well behaved, esp. when they have to queue up for such a long time. Put our lot to shame!
we are having a lazy day today and then back to both parks tomorrow to redo the rides we liked the best and see some more stage shows that only happen on fri and weekends.
Crowds arent too bad, not much waiting time. except for this one ride where you have to shoot targets and try and beat your partner as you ride in this moving car! sounds lame but 40 min wait to get in and we did it twice! was trying to beat Dave but that was a silly idea! -

will post this and try to add photos!