Rain, Rain, Go Away

Sometimes it rains at Disneyland.  This isn't ideal. The rain really puts a damper on things. Yeah, we wear ponchos, but still. 


When it rains it usually cools down quite a bit too.  It makes things a bit chilly.  Of course, not so chilly as to prevent us from eating ice cream!



Remember one time it rained so hard and we gave up and went back to the hotel? I can still hear all of those shoes tumbling in the crappiest dryer I have ever used!




When it does rain they have to close several rides. The Tea Cups closes when it even hints at rain.




Another ride that closes is the Casey Jr. Circus Train.




They close Gadget's Go Coaster in the rain.


Last, but not least (and also not last because they close Davy Crockett's Canoes, the Pirates Lair, Allison Wonderland, and a few others) we have Storybook Land Canal Boats.




Here's more of the long story. Note that we are still not officially in the park yet.  I know what you're thinking: "How long can he drag out this dumb story?" Well, the answer is many, many days!

On the Move Again

After a few tense moments, the shuttle lurched back to life, and the families cheered.

"See? Nothing to worry about," Jeff said, high-fiving Parkar.

The shuttle ride continued smoothly, and soon enough, they arrived at the esplanade between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

The Disney Esplanade

The families disembarked, the kids practically bouncing with excitement as they walked through the esplanade. The area was bustling with people, all heading towards the magic that awaited them.

Monorail Magic

As they walked, the monorail glided by overhead, eliciting gasps from the kids.

"Look, it's the monorail!" Amelia exclaimed, pointing up at the sleek train.

"That’s so cool!" Zac said. "I want to ride that later."

Musical Memories

The strains of a familiar song drifted through the air, and Steve perked up.

"Is that 'Oo-De-Lally' from Robin Hood?" he asked, a big smile spreading across his face.

"Sure is," Mandy confirmed. "Looks like they’ve got some good taste in music."

Steve began to hum along, much to the amusement of his family. "Robin Hood and Little John, walking through the forest..."

"Careful, Dad, or you’ll start a sing-along," Jenna teased.








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