Let's Soar!!!

Soarin' is a great ride. That is an indisputable fact. Also, it doesn't lend itself to a lot of good in-ride pictures or videos because all we do is sit there. But it's great! It's also impossible to stand directly on the blue dots.

Here are some fun snack pics. First up is the famed Monte Cristo sandwich. Deep fried ham and cheese, dusted with powdered sugar and served with berries. Sound good? No! It sounds weird, but it is good!  Now, next to the sandwich is something I don't recognize.  It has an onion ring on it, crispy onions, and pickled onions. I do not know what else is there. Maybe somebody could tell me what that is.

Here's mom and Kevin enjoying something with a glow cube in it.  The glow cubes are so fun! I got one when we ate at the Blue Bayou and it really added to my overall dining experience.

Cotton candy?

These things are totally instagramable, but not that good.  Maybe I wasn't thirsty enough? Maybe it wasn't very hot outside? Maybe these just look a lot better than they taste? Maybe they are better than I remember?

Long story time:

Red Rose Tavern: The Feast

Hunger finally won out, and the group made their way to the Red Rose Tavern in Fantasyland. The promise of burgers, pizza, tater tots, and—most importantly—the infamous Grey Stuff had everyone in good spirits.

As soon as they sat down with their trays piled high, the food frenzy began.

“This burger is pretty good,” Parkar said through a mouthful of food.

“Pretty good?” Gage replied. “It’s the best thing I’ve had all day!”

Zac was busy demolishing a pizza, while Lincoln and Kevin fought over the last few tater tots. But the true star of the meal arrived when they all dug into the Grey Stuff.

“Oh wow,” Julene said, her eyes widening as she took a bite. “They weren’t kidding. It really is delicious.”

“It’s like eating a cloud,” Lissa marveled, savoring every bite.

“This must be what royalty eats for dessert,” Mandy declared, holding up a spoonful like it was a prized gem.

“I feel like we’ve hit peak Disney,” Scot added. “We’re eating something called Grey Stuff, and we’re loving it.”

Steve, between bites of burger and Grey Stuff, joked, “We might as well be eating diamonds at this point. Churros, Grey Stuff, and overpriced burgers—it’s like living in luxury.”

When the last spoonfuls of the Grey Stuff were scraped from their plates, the families felt renewed, ready for more rides—and maybe a nap, if such a thing existed at Disneyland.

Teacups: A Spinning Test of Strength

Refueled and slightly overconfident from their meal, the families headed straight for the Mad Tea Party—aka, the spinning teacups.

As they approached the whimsical, spinning ride, Trevor raised an eyebrow. “We just ate, and now we’re going to spin until we puke? Is that really the plan?”

“Best idea of the day,” Steve quipped. “Nothing says Disney magic like testing your stomach’s durability.”

Julene looked a little skeptical but climbed into a teacup with Brandon and Kevin. "Let’s just not spin too fast, okay?"

“I make no promises,” Kevin said with a mischievous grin as he grabbed the wheel in the center, ready to spin for all he was worth.

The ride started, and within moments, the cups were twirling. Giggles, shouts, and half-joking cries of “I regret this!” filled the air. Even the kids couldn’t decide whether they were having fun or preparing for motion sickness.

As the ride came to an end, they stumbled off the platform, dizzy but still laughing.

“Who’s brilliant idea was it to eat and then spin?” Lissa asked, holding her head.

Steve shrugged. “Well, we survived Matterhorn. This is nothing.”

“Barely,” Mandy said, a little wobbly but still smiling.