mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I decided to go ahead and get started on this trip report. Some preamble. We always have wanted to do something special for our 25th Anniversary, and years ago we evened dreamed about visiting the Disney Parks around the World, but various matters really prevented that. Mainly money and time. However, some things happened that really made a Disneyland trip possible. As most of you know, I travel for work..... a lot, so therefore the FF miles, hotel points, and rental car points have been adding up. Disney also came out with a Premier Annual Pass a few years ago that is only a few dollars more than a WDW regular annual pass and a Disneyland 5-day pass. We really didn't want to be confined to just 5 days in the parks, as we absolutely CANNOT go full bore all day long, and we would have felt the need to do that with just a 5 day ticket. With all of those elements combined, that brought the cost of this trip waaaaay down. Airfare - $22.00 in taxesHotel - $0.00Premier Annual Pass - $969.00 each. We also discovered that Annual Passholders out at Disneyland resort get discounts on most meals including counter service! No gimmicks with the Tables in Wonderland card. Another neat thing on this trip is Rick LOVES watching the Price is Right. One morning, I decided to check on getting into the Studio Audience. It is remarkably easy. Searched on Price Is Right tickets, and found a place where I could pick a date and sign up. So then I found a Hertz car place a couple doors down from our hotel, and got a car on points also. Only $5 plus filling the tank back up. So let's get started. Our airline tickets were on two different airlines out of Atlanta, but the flight times were pretty close. Rick had a direct flight on Delta, and I had a layover in San Francisco on United. Monday, April 13 We started toward Atlanta about 3:00 that afternoon. I had to work that morning and get two projects ready to ship. Our first stop was at a local place called Greenbriar Barbecue..... Best hushpuppies in the world!!! Then we got to our hotel in Atlanta. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Airport South. It was fine for an overnight stop, but the bed was not very comfortable. We had a quick burger at the hotel restaurant, and tried to turn in early, as we needed to leave for the airport at 5am. We paid for the hotel parking and used their shuttle. Unfortunately, neither of us slept worth a darn. I had a cold and was also worried about getting up on time, and the bed was not agreeing with Rick. Tuesday, April 14th So we gave up about 3am, got up and got dressed and was waiting on the shuttle in plenty of time. Once we got to the airport, and got checked in, Rick headed for his gate, and I headed for mine. I have a few pics from on the flight, but I mostly slept. Most of the Eastern US on our flight path was under cloud cover But then we got further out west and there were the mountains!! Then my flight from San Francisco down to LAX, was able to see the coast most of the way Also, some big solar panel farms Getting closer to LA Don't know what those fields are, but... LA skyline and the smog and that is all I have uploaded so far..... More to come when I can. We've been taking an afternoon break each day, so maybe some more tomorrow :) Momof6....aka Marty and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 First?? Disneyland!!!!! Woo hoo, bring it on! And BTW....the stadium is the LA Coliseum, I believe. And that's an old arena near USC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm so glad you aren't making us wait!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 The mountain pics are beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Fourth!!! That's a flippin record for me. And what Beckers said. :) Ok I'm calling 3rd since Beckers posted twice. Love the shots from the plane!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Fourth!!! That's a flippin record for me. And what Beckers said. :) Technically....I'd consider you third. Cause Beckers posted twice and all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Fourth!!! That's a flippin record for me. And what Beckers said. :) Ok I'm calling 3rd since Beckers posted twice. Technically....I'd consider you third. Cause Beckers posted twice and all. Jinx! I edited my post just as you were posting. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Fourth or fifth, but whose counting I'm here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 This page one could be dedicated to all of us boring folks who are sitting home on Friday evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm in! Greenbrier yummmm. Looking forward to more of your report. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 This page one could be dedicated to all of us boring folks who are sitting home on Friday evening.Hey, who you calling boring?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 This page one could be dedicated to all of us boring folks who are sitting home on Friday evening. :doublebeer: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Wow, I am super jealous at the cost for your trip! Hope you're having a wonderful time :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm in. Great pictures from the plane. Looking forward to the rest of the trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm in. Can't wait to hear more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 First?? Disneyland!!!!!Woo hoo, bring it on!And BTW....the stadium is the LA Coliseum, I believe. And that's an old arena near USC.Yes that LA. Coliseum and the LA Memorial Sports Arena.Carol actually flew just north of it so she's looking south. And if you look to southwest of the stadium you'll see were I spent most of my freshman year, in that darn swimming pool. Lol. USC is directly north of the stadium and the Staples Center, home of the LA Lakers, is about 2-3 miles north of USC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Ok wait. I'm mistaken. That is the Olympic pool and dive well. I think. Our pool was about 7-8 blocks north on campus. You can't see it in Carol's picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyRedhead......Betsy 16 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 First Page?Looking forward to your adventure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm in too! Really looking forward to this TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 May be late, but I am here now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Count me in!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Northerngirl--Lori 5 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Can't wait to read the rest!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Reading along, looks great so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I am in and reading to get excited for our trip this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'm in! :) Were you two of different planes? Wow... I was born in S. Cali and still have extended family down there, but it's been years (and TV does such a good job of making things super pretty) that I had all but forgotten just how bad the smog can be. Yuck! So, anniversary trip...right? Congratulations!! :heartsmiley: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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