Pixar Pier

We got into the park a little after 9am, and the line for the incredicoaster was already a few hours long. We decided to go straight to the fast pass machine so that way I can get a FP and hoping it will be with in the same time frame as my Mother in Law and Matthews Max pass, which we ended up with a 10 min overlapping window... so we went for it...

We walked around a bit on the pier before we went and did Guardians since my MIL had yet to experience it. We got Hit me with your best shot if you were wondering. it was only a 35 min wait at best, compared to last summer when we waited 4 hours on opening day.

They have so many details everywhere that we really need to go and really check it out when its not so crazy. The pier that is... I know that wont happen for awhile so we will be taking Pixar pier in pieces if you will. The main objective on Saturday was really to get to ride the incredicoaster which our mission was accomplished on that front. On one visit we will try the food and possible the pal a round... but lets be honest all of this is the same Attractions just a new theme, one to Better incorporate the whole Pixar universe and giving it a home.

Even though it was busy we didn't see anyone that we know. But as we were leaving the pier after our Ride on the Incredicoaster we did see the people behind the Fresh baked youtube channel as well as Jake from Adventures with Jake, he was in the standby line for the coaster while we were zipping up the FP line. I know that our friends the Parkhopbears were there in that same time frame and we still seemed to miss each other. Go check out their video of their time at the Newly Opened Pixar pier... I included their channel to the side here...

Overall I think that Disney did a great job of giving New life to the Pier... It was a lot of people on Saturday but I heard there was even more on Sunday. I suppose the Lower Tiered passes were blocked out on Saturday and that is what caused the influx on Sunday since they are wanting to check out the New Rethemed pier that is opening in pieces... I cant wait to try the food, we figure when it dies down a few Weeks or months...

As always we know that there are many vlogs and Blogs out there and I appreciate you taking the time reading my thoughts and sharing...

Thank you...

Korie

I love how the Entrance Signage is so Spiffy...

Saying Goodbye ...

Now let's be honest with ourselves, we have already said goodbye to Pieces of the original paradise pier once before and now it is really getting a new name and being rethemed to Pixar pier... So in reality we as Disneyfans have been down this road before. I mean this really isn't anything new at all is it? Remember when the fun wheel was the sunshine wheel? and when Screamn' had a Mickey in in the Loop? You don't? See I do. I was there before opening day. I was a Cast member back in 2001 and to be honest I was able to go during the preview back in December of 2000. I remember when there was no Bugs land or Cars land, No little mermaid. I remember when they were marketing the park to teens and Young Adults, they didn't want any Disney Characters walking the park. So when Disney started to get feedback in from the guests that it wasn't family friendly they had to do something... Its tough to be a bug was an original for opening day, but that was all. Where parts of cars land sits is where the farming section was for DCA. I bet you didn't even know or remember when DCA even had its own version of Supreme Scream, of course it was aptly named the Maliboomer.

And as it is great to remember DCA, Paradise Pier 1.0 we have to remember we have to continue to move forward, as said by our favorite Uncle, Walt. Am I sad to see Paradise pier go, yeah a little, I mean lets be honest it is only in the name not really anything else... I mean they are repackaging the area and adding a thing or two here and renaming a few things... Disney is always revamping and reevaluating their needs and the guests needs and wants... So, they have to stay relevant and innovative to help to spark the imagination of the younger generation that way the innovation can continue on...

Oh and who can forget when we had a burger invasion (McDonalds) and an eatery called Pizza Oooh Mow mow? Change is Constant, that is the one thing we know. So farewell to Paradise pier and cant wait to see you Pixar Pier... Look forward to the new Theming... See you all beautified in June 2018...

Girls Weekend

It is Important to make sure that we maintain our friendships, you know the good ones, the ones where you uplift each other and you both kick each other in the ass to get it in gear. The ones that know your dreams and help to push you to achieve them, and those that know your lows and help you get back to being balanced again...

My Friend Tennille (she is more like a sister than a friend really) came down this last weekend to help me celebrate my 40th birthday. I know I can't believe how loved I am either.. Actually I can, what I can't believe is that I turned 40 this year. It seems like yesterday that T and I were going to Dances in the Singles ward, or working at HELL (thats what we called the place we worked at when we met and forged our friendship).

Anyways back to our girls weekend. Tennille came down on Thursday the 9th and then on the 10th I went over to her Grandpa's house where she was staying. When I picked her up she was getting a haircut from her aunt M. We then proceeded to the Happiest place on Earth, no not to a masseuse, but rather to DISNEYLAND resort.

No kids, no spouses just two Girls having fun and making more memories... to add to the years of memories that we have already made. The day was exhausting from all the fun we had, the laughter we shared and the love between two friends. It was a busy day between the holiday weekend and the Run Disney event, and all the fun... We ok not we I pooped out at about 10:30.

We got to the parking structure at about 845ish and then we ended up purchasing Tennille's ticket from the Disneyland app while in line for the Mickey and friends parking structure. Once we parked we went through security and that is when it became even more apparent it was going to be busy. We waited for two trams I think which isn't that bad it was a lot of people and they were running both sides for the trams...

We had a lunch reservations at Carthay circle. On our way over we ran into our friends Eighty5point5 AKA Rich and Jason. it was very serendipitous I really didn't know if we would see them at all as we all have busy schedules while in the parks and low and behold I look up near where the festival of holidays is being held and I see some familiar faces and I went up and said hi... It was such a pleasure meeting friends from the Tube of You and Twitter. To actually put a face to the names on the screen. It was a pleasure Gentlemen, my only regret is we didn't spend more time together... I didn't want to impose.

This was the first part of my Birthday Celebration... enjoy

So we both had reservations for Carthay circle at the same time they had the dining package for world of color and we were going to do it but decided that day not to. Tennille had looked at the summer menu when we decided to book it, only to realize that they have a seasonal menu... so the Autumn menu it was... we shared an Angus burger and some cheesy balls, they have bread and as a nice gesture I was gifted a dessert to celebrate my birthday.

We will talk about the sip and savor AP pass for $45 later, I have a whole video on it so if you want to check on it now you can go and check out the channel. I have the video embedded. it as so much fun. I love hanging out with Tennille, One of the only friends I have that I can be 100% silly around. Please check it out it was fun to eat around the holidays, come and be apart of our silliness...

At the end of the night we couldn't decide on Churros or Ice Cream and we chose ice cream cause you can get churros that taste just a good at Costco but Mickey shaped Ice Cream is a little more difficult and more magical on Disney Property. Thank you for reading and watching our videos. I appreciate the time that you give to doing those activities.

A little Throw back for ya...

Back in the Summer of 2004 My Best friend Tennille, and her then Fiancée (they have been happily married almost 13 years (November 20th)) hung out with us at the DLR in CA and Jacob was kind enough to take our photos, our Engagement photos.

These were taken about 8 weeks or so prior to the actual saying of the I DO'S... I can not believe how young we look here... I was 26 and Matthew was 33. He just turned 33 in May and I was about to turn 27 in November.

We had such a great day with our Friends and had a blast doing a photo shoot. So the first photo on here is at the Grand California hotel, the second photo is in Toontown and the third one is on the FunWheel... Jacob is a few weeks older than I am and he had a love of photography as well. He currently works and lives in Vegas with his family and they are proud to call Las Vegas their home...

I couldn't imagine my world with out Matthew in it... If I am being honest... Marriage is not easy and there are days I want to throw in the towel and that is just honest talk here... I also know that he is my world and my rock. he knows what I want and need before I have any clue.

We both love Disney and all things theme parks, he is more of a Clark Griswold and likes to rush and get things done, I like to Stop and smell the roses, and just try to take everything in... Man did we have such a great time... below are some more photos... with out any further interruption...