California Adventure
Today was the last day at DLR for all 3 of us. Mum and Dad were heading off to the airport for an afternoon flight to the Bay Area for the next part of their trip, and I had a full day to say goodbye before an early morning flight the next day.
We had a leisurely start to the day, finalised the packing of the bags, checked out of the hotel, and strolled to Downtown Disney for the last time. We started with beverages and snacks at Starbucks, before hitting World of Disney in search of a backpack (it looked like I was going to need a larger cabin bag for all the stuff that wouldn't fit in my suitcase!).
We headed into DCA next. I had some last minute shopping to do, and Dad and I had still not ridden TOT! We took some last minute family photos on the way through.
TOT was terrifying as always! It's the one ride where my screams are not for fun!
After TOT I needed to sit down for a bit, so we stopped in at Flo's for lunch. Wow those ribs are good.
While we were in the area, Dad and I decided to ride RSR one more time. It was the shortest wait we'd had the whole trip. Using the single rider line, we practically walked straight on.
Then it was time for them to go. I was planning to stay at DCA for a while, so we said our goodbyes at the exit, after reassuring Mum that I would be ok on my own, and promising to check in on facebook whenever I could lol!
Once they'd left, I decided I would seek out a couple of characters. My characters of choice were Dug and Chip N Dale. The CM at the information desk told me that Dug would be appearing at the Redwood Creek Trail area between 3:45-4pm, and Chip N Dale would be on Buena Vista Street between 4-4:15pm.
I headed off to the Redwood Creek Trail. I love this area anyway, so I enjoyed wandering through it while I was waiting for Dug.
When Dug finally arrived, a rude group pushed in front of me. It worked out for the best since no one was behind me and I could take my time with Dug, but I was just about bursting with excitement in the meantime!
I cannot even put into words how much I love Dug! He's just the cutest character ever!
Eventually I decided I should carry on, otherwise I would miss Chip N Dale. I popped into Taste Pilot's on the way through to grab a cold drink.
I got to Buena Vista Street just before 4pm, and Mickey had just joined Chip N Dale for photos. There was quite a long line, and I thought that Mickey must be swapping out with Chip N Dale, so I'd just wait for them to come back out.
But they weren't leaving. Then the CM closed the line. I asked her what was going on and she said that all the characters were about to leave, and that Mickey would be back out later, but not Chip N Dale. I was a bit sad, because I missed the opportunity to have photos with not only both Chip N Dale, but Mickey as well!
And on that sad note, I left DCA for the last time, to go and say goodbye to DL.
To be continued
), so I'm glad I dragged my parents along, even if it was only for half an hour.
Just sad I didn't get to experience it with someone who also thought it was fun 
