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Disney characters in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle
Photos courtesy of Disneyland Resort.
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As we made our way to Disneyland, my husband and I could barely hide our kid-like giddiness.
We were en route to pulling off the biggest surprise ever for our three children, ages eight, five and three; we were going to Disneyland and they had no idea. We decided to fill the day with suspense, and enjoy the car ride to our big surprise. As the Fairy Godmother says, “Even miracles take a little time.” Upon our arrival to southern California, my husband and I shouted: “We are going to Disneyland!” Fairy tales do come true.
As we made our way through the entrance, we were pleasantly surprised when the Disney bag checkers didn’t care about the snacks and water we brought – a relief for a family of five on a budget. We continued our way down Main Street, U.S.A., pondering the big question of the day: “Where do we start?” Map in hand, we decided to head toward New Orleans Square. If you are like me and have only been to Disneyland as a kid, a map is essential for devising a game plan to get the most from the park. It also conveniently lets you know the height requirements for each ride. It may be a small world, but Disneyland is big!
