Soooo today, Diane let ED out of the house And she took her to the land of Mickey Mouse It was a reward for all her hard work in Anaheim She felt “existential dread”, but still had a good time
Going to Disney, either in Anaheim or Orlando, requires more money, planning and logistics than the Normandy invasion. And for Introverts, Disney is indeed hell on Earth.
Thanks for this video, Diane. My parents had a Theme Park in Belgium for 43 years. It started in 1961 as a music center with a venue and a huge beach. The first rides came in 1976. As it was a family business we lived "in" the park, together with my two brothers and two sisters. It was never planned by my parents to start an amusement park; it grew rather organically in that direction. Can't explain what a fantastic youth I've had there. On the other side: there's no such thing as 'fun forever', even if you have roller coasters in your backyard. But we still have very fond memories. Cheers, Tom/Thomas.
Great video confirming my long held belief that Disneyland is not for me and saving me thousands of dollars confirming it myself. 😊 Glad you had a good time!
Editor Diane expresses my feelings on Disneyland. I remember going as a child with my parents in the late 80s the cost to go wasn’t as bad as it is now. As a child I remember it being magical, so much to see and do, I haven’t been back since as I am trying this thing called Poverty and don’t have the time or money to go.
For a person like Diane (who dislikes crowds), Disneyland is probably Hell on Earth... I had a magical time at Disneyland when I was 11 years old. We went on a Wednesday morning in November of 1977. It was a cold drizzling day and the park was EMPTY. There was no lines or waiting on rides. We rode Space Mountain four times in a row, then we rode it backwards twice (all without leaving our seats). NOTHING can ever compare to that trip to Disneyland. I was spoiled for life (and I have lived in Anaheim, California for over 50 years).
I've been twice; once with and once without a child, and it's definitely better with a child. it's also better in february, when the weather can be misty and all the locals go home.
@@oldiesgeek454 Yes. But I don't remember using them on that trip. My uncle took me and my cousin, so he handled them. Plus the park was so empty that day the ride operators probably didn't care.
My wife and I honeymooned at Disney WORLD in 96. She's from mainland China and had never been there before. Lots of things for the adults, we stayed at one of the resorts. Great time. I've never been to Disney Land California but I have been to Euro Disney in Paris, Hong Kong Disney, and Disney Sea in Japan. All good. Enjoyed the video!
A couple quick things about todays video. The name of the woman who was in the crystal Ball is Leota Toombs (is that the perfect name for someone in the haunted Mansion), she was an Imagineer and help design Disneyland. You are in fact under water in the submarine ride, the top of it isn't underwater but you are. Also its line takes a long time because it has a very low number of riders per hour because of the long load and unload times. Only about 900 people an hour can ride it where Pirates is over 3400.
Hi Diane! I was stationed at the Navy base in Orlando back when Disney World was still growing (1975-76) and ended up going at least ten times when friends and relative knew we had an apartment near it. My toddler son preferred Sea World but was influenced enough by Disney that he named his stuffed grey seal Minnie Mouse.
Glad you made time to visit Disneyland. Something everyone should do at least once. Next time, think about visiting Universal Studios or the likes, usually a bit more contemporary in their themes that year and usually with a bigger budget.
Hi Diane, great video. We almost had a Disney World here in Australia, located in the Gold Coast Qld. However, at he last minute Warner Brothers won the bid and all the characters had to be changed. Donald Duck to Daffy Duck would have been fairly straight forward possibly rolling him in wet tar...yuk!!! Changing Mickey Mouse to Bugs bunny would have been quite painful I think with the buck teeth shoved in his mouth and stretching his ears...ouch!!! Pluto becoming Silvester would have been quite a challenge and I wouldn't even try to imagine the character changes to Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. Anyway, wishing you the very best. Rob in Melbourne Australia.
Diane, so happy you got to Disney Land. Next you have to go to Disney World in Florida and Universal Studios (Island of Adventure) also in Florida! Hope you got some treats for chewie! stay safe and have a great rest of your week! Excelsior! Heff
Great video, Diane! Looks like you had fun. It was also fun to see Editor Diane out and about. I think you both deserve a tiara. I'm glad that you escaped with your life... DL can be a harrowing adventure.
I think the experience may have been happier for you if you went with a friend. And someone who has been there before. I would be lost if I went there these days. I went in the 60s as a kid with my family. I loved it. Except maybe for the long lines.
I remember when I used to go there it was $5 for adults, $2.50 for children's and ride tickets were between 10 cents and 50 cents each. And 50 cents for parking.
0:07 Ahhh!! Noway!!! Maybe it's the Guinness taking effect, but I would really, Really enjoy a breakfast burrito right about now. (For the record, it's about a quarter 'til seven in the evening...js) A properly done breakfast burrito, of course. Ahhh...So good! Maybe try a "Trash Can" burrito at a Mexican restaurant while you're in States? It's whatever is leftover after they've already made everything they can make as they recycle their meats (including scrimp...lol) from one recipe to the next. The chef loves it because you're doing them a favor hy helping to avoid any food being thrown in the garbage. It's a win-win. 😀
That Nemo ride brings back memories. As a Disney kid of the 1960's I remember the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride. This is essentially a recreation of that, and it looks like they did justice to that memory!
I grew up a 20 minute drive from Disneyland and had an annual pass most years, this sure brought back a lot of memories. It's so amazing how it's a destination that people come from all over the world to visit, but for me going there was just as normal as going to the mall. Now that I don't live there anymore, I sure wish I hadn't taken it for granted. I'm glad you had a great time on your first visit. I love seeing these videos of you in my old stomping grounds.
As always, an adorable and fun video! So glad you got a chance to go and enjoyed your visit! Yes, it is eye-wateringly expensive, which is unfortunate, but for those who can afford it, it can be quite fun. I have some very fond memories of visiting over the years. On a side note, if you ever get to San Diego, my wife and I would be delighted to show you some of the sights, or, if your time is limited, at least treat you to a very good Mexican meal at a local restaurant. In my very humble opinion there are many other restaurants not owned by large corporations that are much better than Chipotle. Just my two cents, as they say. 😊
Disney is the world leader in disguising queues. Many a ride looks like it has almost no line, you get in the queue, and after 10 minutes you go inside a building or another room or around a corner and BAM! Another 30 minutes of queue.
Hi Diane, I love your videos! I'm so glad I discovered your channel. Your videos are fun and entertaining and they brighten my day and make me smile. Keep up the great work and I hope you have a great day! My two dogs say hi to Chewy. 😊
I haven't been since 1980, but they used to have a Swiss Family Robinson tree, with a sort of roller coaster that went through the branches and the Rube Goldberg machinery they had in the movie. I suppose that's gone now; I haven't seen Disney push the movie in decades, nor have I seen it pop up on TV.
The one piece of advice which people forget to give is that to enjoy Disneyland, one has to suspend the ability to get annoyed at things for about 24 hours. Just let go of worrying about other pushy goofballs, crowds, prices high enough that you have to sell your kids for scientific research to afford it, parking 50 miles away, cheesy rides that aren't as interesting as they should etc. When you simply "let go" of the ability to get annoyed for a day, it is a wonderful place to be a kid again.
If I have to tolerate that much crap, then it can’t be that great. I’m hearing to enjoy it you have to ignore what sucks, which is true of literally anything.
You have things reversed. People typically allow themselves to get annoyed at things because those things are not under their control: It is a YOU problem in most cases, not a things problem. By suspending your shortcoming, it is a lot more fun and hopefully you can learn to be a little better human being in the process. @@chemquests
@@OldGeezerstoolbox while I can appreciate the zen advice, I’ll strive for peace on a forested hike with my kids for free. Doesn’t sound like that place holds enough joy to be worth the hassle.
I love Disneyland. It is crazy expensive and people still crowd the place. At some point, people are going to have to take out a loan to go. I am a little bit sad that you didn't do Rise of the Resistance. Even if you are not a Star Wars fan, that is one amazing ride/experience.
When I was young there were actual women dressed like mermaids under water in the Submarine ride. They had little air tubes that they would use to take breaths with. We've gone backwards over the decades.
@protonneutron9046 Agreed. Corporations are soulless entities that lack the vision and sense of wonder that Walt had. There's no sense of telling joyful stories, and no sense of hopefulness for the future like Walt seemed to exude.
We have been to Disney World at least 8 times we love it. We usually just go to Epcot & Animal Kingdom our two favorite parts of Disney World. We usually go to Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival, which is foods and wines from around the world. It's fantastic we love it! ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻✌🏻
hey kiddo I like this very much I'm glad you got to see Disneyland while you were in California. like the old saying says'' the things you did last summer you'll remember all the years''
I would have warned you not to go on the sub ride. For busy days, you can get a coupon slip for some rides where you reserve a time and skip most of the line. I could have also told you the iconic places to eat and tips from employees on the cheapest food options in others. There are also a lot of Disney 'Easter eggs', including all the 'hidden Mickeys' everywhere in the park. Another tip: If you are there for a birthday, they'll give you a free cookie and a badge, and every employee in the park will stop and wish you a happy birthday.
Genie plus is your fastpass if you will. Basically the line/queue skip. Genie is simply a check in tool or your ability to unlock doors in Disney. Hotel doors are connected to genie simply tap your wristband and open door. It’s trying to be efficient as possible that’s all.
All Disney parks are expensive by necessity. Even with the prices that people complain about the parks are packed. If they lowered the prices, it would be even more crowded to the point you would get to do like 3 attractions in a full day.
Love you Diane, the breakfast burrito was pricey and you didn't buy a slushy cause it cost almost as much, but then you hold up the bottle water from the hotel you stayed at and it's the Westin in Anaheim... classic lol That's like driving a Porsche and complaining about paying $3.30 a gallon for gas. Love it and love you ❤
I was there as a 12 year old in 1968. There used to be a cable car system above ground that ran from a Swiss Chalet building , through a square shaped large opening through the Matterhorn and later added to ride into what was Tomorrow Land. these have been taken down. from Wikipedia: The Skyway closed on November 9, 1994. The reason for closure was attributed to metal fatigue. Stress cracks had developed inside the Matterhorn tower battery supports, and the only way to do maintenance was to open up the Matterhorn to do work on it.
Never been to Disneyland, but I have been to Disney World _(Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios)._ I'm glad I had the experience before the prices became prohibitive and the parking was still free _(now it is $30 to park)._ Somehow I think if old Walt was here, he would be telling everyone to save money and go to Universal Studios. I glad you finally got to go to Disney-somewhere, and I am glad ED was with you so you didn't have to go alone. Somehow she always seems to be right at your side. Now on to Euro Disney, Paris.
Every decent amusement park in the country has parking of $30 to $45...all 16 Six Flags Parks, 11 Cedar fair parks, Hershey Park. 2 Busch Garden parks, 3 Sea World Parks, etc...
I been to disney World twice and I went at the worst time of year to go, Christmas break, first the entire population of Brazil was there those 4 days, i know cause they all had Brazilian flags waving them around, next reason its a bad time of year is the Orange bowl is right after the 1st so everyone is there for that, the lines were so insane i only road maybe 3 rides pirates of the caravan, itals a small world, and splash mountain, the rest of the day felt like the Lord of the rings trilogy just walking, i take that back i did haunted mantion not splash mountain my dad and sisters road that and me and my mom waited the 2 hour line wait
You thought Disney Land's 85 acers was big, try the Magic Kingdom at 142 acres. Then there's Epcot at 300 acres, Animal Kingdom coming in at 580 acres, and little Hollywood Studios to finish with 135 acres. You know, now that I think about it, if you were to do all of Disney World and all the major non Disney theme parks in Central Florida, you might almost qualify for residency.
The Pirates of the Caribbean ride came first, and then Hollywood decided to make it into films. So as you probably discovered you didn’t need to see the films first. I hope it was fun😊
Thanks Diane! Couldn’t get away from work, so I missed your live stream. Haunted Mansion is probably my favourite ride at Disney, although I haven’t been there for a few years. Take care.
I remember going to Disneyland up to like 3 times a year, 2 of those times where usually a blackout date. But yeah... They priced all but the Super Rich out of the Park
The cheeky singers at Disneyland were singing a song made famous in a classic Warner Bros cartoon! They were singing "Telephone", which was famously sung by the immortal Michigan J. Frog in the Chuck Jones directed "One Froggy Evening" for WB. What a way to steal from your competitor...wow.
Yep, that's about it. I rode Space Mountain at Disney World for the first time in 1977. Over the years I've been to most of the major parks like this in the US. I'm glad to be at a stage in life where I will never need to go to another one. I guess I liked Universal Studios best and of the Disney creations the Epcot Center was best. All of them ridiculously expensive and too crowded for my taste.
Disney land is the best most happiest place to visit and so many good Disney shaped foods. Glad you got to visit Disney land in person. Did you buy Disney items to take home? Thanks for sharing the journey.
Go to Calico Ghost Town while in Southern Califonria. If I still lived out there I would offer to take you 4x4ing in the mountains to old mines and ghosttowns (and to see bears)....so much fun and history (especially the old cemeteries). Plus look for gold and gems. The tide pools are fun to see the sea life! Universal Studios and San Diego Zoo. Catalina Islands! So much to do.
You may find Disneyland Paris better but they still attempt to rinse one of all one's cash. The Disney family (D'Isney) is a Norman French family that settled in an area now a village in Lincolnshire called Norton Disney, Walt visited to trace his ancestors when he was alive.
Dia dhuit Celtic Princess. Also Lord Chewey, royal companion. My family went once, we were NOT thrilled. My kids 💕 loved Knotts Berry Farm more. My youngest is 29. 😮. I feel so old. Originally, they had real "mermaids", they were replaced around 1975. Space Mountain was the best when we went. You didn't stay long enough to see Tinkerbell fly?????
One thing I don't know if anyone told you but you could have gone to any shop on Main Street and asked for a button that you pin on that says First Visit. The cast member will also write your name one it. The best thing about it is this souvenir pin is FREE! I think ED would have appreciated that.
The submarine / aquarium like footage looked really cool on camera, but I also wouldn't like being sardined in there. Disney land probably isn't my preferred good time, but it has its place! Glad you found a breakfast burrito, I love those once in a while :)
@@DianeJennings The huge burrito is what Californians call a "San Francisco burrito", or at least that used to be the common name. In the early 1970s, Taqueria La Cumbre in the Mission District (the Latino neighborhood around the old Franciscan mission from the 1770s) started making huge burritos because they provided a lot of food at fairly low cost. It doesn't take any more labor to make a big burrito than a small one, and a large part of the cost is labor. The burritos kept getting bigger; soon every taqueria in the Bay Area made them, and they spread out with chains like Chipotle. The takeaway ones usually aren't cut, because they fall apart once you break the tortilla package. If you eat them at the restaurant, they usually cut them and you eat them with a knife and fork. If you take them away, leaving them in one bundle wrapped in foil means you can eat them with one hand while you walk. It's not unusual to stretch one of those honkin' big burritos out over a couple of meals; I don't think I've been able to finish one at a sitting since I was about 30, which was half a lifetime ago.
The prices at Disney parks and the consumerism are a huge issue related to the corporatization of the Walt Disney Company. It's heartbreaking. That said, I went probably a dozen times as a kid in the80s and 90s. When I got back from Afghanistan I took my kids there because I wanted to share with my kids a place that was so special to me when I was young and had such wonderful memories. I took my family again a couple of years ago before my oldest left home. If you go for only a day or two, you end up sprinting from ride to ride and you miss a lot of the little details that make it a magical place. It's definitely best if you go for 4 to 5 days. You can explore the park in the day and at night, relax, try out the different foods, and see the performances without the pressure of having to see everything in such a short time. I wish that Disney wasn't so politicized and overpriced these days. Had they not gone that route, they could have opened another park or two in the US (probably in Texas, for one). They could have kept the prices within reach of common folks (there's a reason I've only gone twice in the last quarter century, and I don't plan on going again anytime soon), and the lines might be a lot shorter. The lines I could handle. The prices are too steep. The politics was the last straw. But I'm glad you had a great time! Love your channel.
Its possible that a lot of TH-camrs have published a video of Disneyland but yours is the only one I've seen. So it might not be as common as you think.
Even though I live in Anaheim now, the only time I went to Disneyland was back in the 70s when I was a teenager and due the cost now, I've vowed never to go there again, unless someone else is paying for it or if I somehow was given free tickets. In reality, I actually prefer the less expensive Knott's Berry Farm in nearby Buena Park, which is where I'm at today, taking advantage of my annual pass and meal plan.
My cousin had been to a bunch of different Disney parks before she passed. Her husband and her loved running the half marathons in the parks and had traveled all over the world to run at different parks. I went to Disney in Florida for a high school marching band trip and I am about the least Disney person who has ever been to a Disney park. I've only seen a few of their movies as a very young child and I don't remember them.
Thanks for the vid Diane. The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean - my two faves and two of the oldest rides in the park. I've been to Disneyland twice and Disneyworld four times and I will always ride these two if nothing else. BTW, I ran into a scam when I commented on one of your recent vids. If you want more info, reply and let me know.
Lesson #1: When it doesn't look like there's a line/queue, that means you can't see it, and yes of course it's long. Went to Disney World a couple of times with my parents long ago, so I have no perspective on costs besides absurdly expensive even then, but we did have coupon books for the rides. I guess that's not a thing anymore. But honestly, the rides look like the same kinds of rides I saw then, tho obvi the tech's better. imo, tho, Space Mountain is absolutely the best coaster ever. And here's my amusement park based rule of body weight: you're not fat unless you can't fit into an amusement park ride seat.
Couple thoughts. First, yes the "submarine" actually is a submerged ride. You enter the ride and are seated below the waterline. No tricks. Bubbles make believe you have gone below. The only "magic" is the water tight led screens showing Nemo clips in the distant. I do wonder if you would have felt as uncomfortable in the sub in 2013 pre Covid as you do in 2023 post (are we really over it?) Covid. I dont normally watch youtubers doing Disneyland. But you are one of my fave reactionists. This was a blast as I do speak Disney...and it is one of my fav places to go. Hope you at least had some fun. And yes to do it properly takes about 5 days. Peace.
The Disney dans yeah they were there since day 1. They change names during Halloween season to the Cadaver Dans as they put on makeup to become zombies. They just go back to normal after October 31st but add Christmas songs to the medley as the instant Halloween ends Christmas season starts. This is quite normal for Disney honestly it’s a bit crazy how the entire park changes to Christmas in one night.
Soooo today, Diane let ED out of the house
And she took her to the land of Mickey Mouse
It was a reward for all her hard work in Anaheim
She felt “existential dread”, but still had a good time
😂😂😂 luv it
This needs to be put to music.
If ED is anything like me, and I believe she is, she was highly opposed to standing in cues, or weaving through the crowd.
DL is best enjoyed with a friend to make fun of things and people. The Dianes need some Anaheim friends. :)
Going to Disney, either in Anaheim or Orlando, requires more money, planning and logistics than the Normandy invasion. And for Introverts, Disney is indeed hell on Earth.
Thanks for this video, Diane. My parents had a Theme Park in Belgium for 43 years. It started in 1961 as a music center with a venue and a huge beach. The first rides came in 1976. As it was a family business we lived "in" the park, together with my two brothers and two sisters. It was never planned by my parents to start an amusement park; it grew rather organically in that direction. Can't explain what a fantastic youth I've had there. On the other side: there's no such thing as 'fun forever', even if you have roller coasters in your backyard. But we still have very fond memories. Cheers, Tom/Thomas.
Great video confirming my long held belief that Disneyland is not for me and saving me thousands of dollars confirming it myself. 😊
Glad you had a good time!
Of course I wanna see your reaction to Disneyland. You’re a joy to watch.
I'm glad ED got a chance to melt her heart. One day I hope she can find something to smile about.
Disneyland is right down the street from me. Glad you had fun
The montage over the quartet was a nice touch. Excellent work, Editor Diane.
Glad you liked it!
Editor Diane expresses my feelings on Disneyland. I remember going as a child with my parents in the late 80s the cost to go wasn’t as bad as it is now. As a child I remember it being magical, so much to see and do, I haven’t been back since as I am trying this thing called Poverty and don’t have the time or money to go.
For a person like Diane (who dislikes crowds), Disneyland is probably Hell on Earth... I had a magical time at Disneyland when I was 11 years old. We went on a Wednesday morning in November of 1977. It was a cold drizzling day and the park was EMPTY. There was no lines or waiting on rides. We rode Space Mountain four times in a row, then we rode it backwards twice (all without leaving our seats). NOTHING can ever compare to that trip to Disneyland. I was spoiled for life (and I have lived in Anaheim, California for over 50 years).
I've been twice; once with and once without a child, and it's definitely better with a child. it's also better in february, when the weather can be misty and all the locals go home.
Problem with Winter is that often whole parts of the park are closed. @@kenbrown2808
Were they still using ticket books in 1977? 😊
@@oldiesgeek454 Yes. But I don't remember using them on that trip. My uncle took me and my cousin, so he handled them. Plus the park was so empty that day the ride operators probably didn't care.
My wife and I honeymooned at Disney WORLD in 96. She's from mainland China and had never been there before. Lots of things for the adults, we stayed at one of the resorts. Great time. I've never been to Disney Land California but I have been to Euro Disney in Paris, Hong Kong Disney, and Disney Sea in Japan. All good. Enjoyed the video!
A couple quick things about todays video. The name of the woman who was in the crystal Ball is Leota Toombs (is that the perfect name for someone in the haunted Mansion), she was an Imagineer and help design Disneyland. You are in fact under water in the submarine ride, the top of it isn't underwater but you are. Also its line takes a long time because it has a very low number of riders per hour because of the long load and unload times. Only about 900 people an hour can ride it where Pirates is over 3400.
All the Disney land Rides looked really fun. I liked the one were they were singing.
Hi Diane!
I was stationed at the Navy base in Orlando back when Disney World was still growing (1975-76) and ended up going at least ten times when friends and relative knew we had an apartment near it.
My toddler son preferred Sea World but was influenced enough by Disney that he named his stuffed grey seal Minnie Mouse.
I hope you had a great time at Disneyland.
I have to admit I have never been to Disneyland. So there is a place that you've been to that I have yet to visit.
Omg I honestly thought I was the last person on earth to go!
Glad you made time to visit Disneyland. Something everyone should do at least once. Next time, think about visiting Universal Studios or the likes, usually a bit more contemporary in their themes that year and usually with a bigger budget.
Hi Diane, great video. We almost had a Disney World here in Australia, located in the Gold Coast Qld. However, at he last minute Warner Brothers won the bid and all the characters had to be changed. Donald Duck to Daffy Duck would have been fairly straight forward possibly rolling him in wet tar...yuk!!! Changing Mickey Mouse to Bugs bunny would have been quite painful I think with the buck teeth shoved in his mouth and stretching his ears...ouch!!! Pluto becoming Silvester would have been quite a challenge and I wouldn't even try to imagine the character changes to Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. Anyway, wishing you the very best. Rob in Melbourne Australia.
Diane, so happy you got to Disney Land. Next you have to go to Disney World in Florida and Universal Studios (Island of Adventure) also in Florida! Hope you got some treats for chewie! stay safe and have a great rest of your week!
Excelsior!
Heff
Marvelous Magical Mega Mondays Disney land Video is Here Yay! Let the Joy Begin Party On!
🎉 what a lovely comment
@@DianeJennings Glad you like it Disneyland is the happiest place on earth.
Great video, Diane! Looks like you had fun. It was also fun to see Editor Diane out and about. I think you both deserve a tiara. I'm glad that you escaped with your life... DL can be a harrowing adventure.
I think the experience may have been happier for you if you went with a friend. And someone who has been there before. I would be lost if I went there these days. I went in the 60s as a kid with my family. I loved it. Except maybe for the long lines.
I remember when I used to go there it was $5 for adults, $2.50 for children's and ride tickets were between 10 cents and 50 cents each. And 50 cents for parking.
Wow 🤩
Long time ago. When I was a child actor working at the park. @@DianeJennings
That must’ve been 50 years ago
0:07 Ahhh!! Noway!!!
Maybe it's the Guinness taking effect, but I would really, Really enjoy a breakfast burrito right about now. (For the record, it's about a quarter 'til seven in the evening...js)
A properly done breakfast burrito, of course.
Ahhh...So good!
Maybe try a "Trash Can" burrito at a Mexican restaurant while you're in States?
It's whatever is leftover after they've already made everything they can make as they recycle their meats (including scrimp...lol) from one recipe to the next.
The chef loves it because you're doing them a favor hy helping to avoid any food being thrown in the garbage.
It's a win-win.
😀
That Nemo ride brings back memories. As a Disney kid of the 1960's I remember the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride. This is essentially a recreation of that, and it looks like they did justice to that memory!
They did. I was a Disney kid of the 60s-70s and loved that ride. Its still a good ride.
I grew up a 20 minute drive from Disneyland and had an annual pass most years, this sure brought back a lot of memories. It's so amazing how it's a destination that people come from all over the world to visit, but for me going there was just as normal as going to the mall. Now that I don't live there anymore, I sure wish I hadn't taken it for granted.
I'm glad you had a great time on your first visit. I love seeing these videos of you in my old stomping grounds.
As always, an adorable and fun video! So glad you got a chance to go and enjoyed your visit! Yes, it is eye-wateringly expensive, which is unfortunate, but for those who can afford it, it can be quite fun. I have some very fond memories of visiting over the years.
On a side note, if you ever get to San Diego, my wife and I would be delighted to show you some of the sights, or, if your time is limited, at least treat you to a very good Mexican meal at a local restaurant. In my very humble opinion there are many other restaurants not owned by large corporations that are much better than Chipotle. Just my two cents, as they say. 😊
Disney is the world leader in disguising queues. Many a ride looks like it has almost no line, you get in the queue, and after 10 minutes you go inside a building or another room or around a corner and BAM! Another 30 minutes of queue.
Hi Diane,
I love your videos! I'm so glad I discovered your channel. Your videos are fun and entertaining and they brighten my day and make me smile. Keep up the great work and I hope you have a great day!
My two dogs say hi to Chewy. 😊
Diane the Disney Princess at the House of Mouse!
😂 thank you?
An Irish Princess
"Swiss Family Aggression" -- my first thought was that it is a new attraction, lol.
I haven't been since 1980, but they used to have a Swiss Family Robinson tree, with a sort of roller coaster that went through the branches and the Rube Goldberg machinery they had in the movie. I suppose that's gone now; I haven't seen Disney push the movie in decades, nor have I seen it pop up on TV.
I’m glad E. D. and you had a good time.
The water is cleaner than you think. It is dyed brown to keep people from seeing just how shallow it is.
Quite so. Another dark truth is that all the vehicles run on tracks, including the boats that have guys "piloting" them.
The one piece of advice which people forget to give is that to enjoy Disneyland, one has to suspend the ability to get annoyed at things for about 24 hours. Just let go of worrying about other pushy goofballs, crowds, prices high enough that you have to sell your kids for scientific research to afford it, parking 50 miles away, cheesy rides that aren't as interesting as they should etc. When you simply "let go" of the ability to get annoyed for a day, it is a wonderful place to be a kid again.
What if that advice could be carried out into the real world? Let Go or as Beatles suggest Let It Be
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If I have to tolerate that much crap, then it can’t be that great. I’m hearing to enjoy it you have to ignore what sucks, which is true of literally anything.
You have things reversed. People typically allow themselves to get annoyed at things because those things are not under their control: It is a YOU problem in most cases, not a things problem. By suspending your shortcoming, it is a lot more fun and hopefully you can learn to be a little better human being in the process.
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@@OldGeezerstoolbox while I can appreciate the zen advice, I’ll strive for peace on a forested hike with my kids for free. Doesn’t sound like that place holds enough joy to be worth the hassle.
I love Disneyland. It is crazy expensive and people still crowd the place. At some point, people are going to have to take out a loan to go.
I am a little bit sad that you didn't do Rise of the Resistance. Even if you are not a Star Wars fan, that is one amazing ride/experience.
😂 I’m sure they already do
First and last time i went to Disneyland was with my parents and brother in 1967,yes Diane i am that old,love all your reactions,stay safe.
1:14 you’re welcome world, that we patrons could bring you the latest Disney princess
What a great job of editing! So much time in line, but I hardly noticed ,
Thanks to the all knowing ED
Am glad editor D thoroughly enjoyed her Disney experience!
That looked like a good Burrito. I'll have to watch again to see if Mickey, Goofy, etc. were in the background.
I think you can kind of spot Donald in the back of one of them
I'd like to see a Disney Barbershop Hip-hop Quartet. I'd be interesting and funny to see such a odd combination attempt.
Your face on the roller coaster is so relatable. I don't even go on rides anymore although I loved them as a kid.
When I was young there were actual women dressed like mermaids under water in the Submarine ride. They had little air tubes that they would use to take breaths with. We've gone backwards over the decades.
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Agreed. Corporations are soulless entities that lack the vision and sense of wonder that Walt had. There's no sense of telling joyful stories, and no sense of hopefulness for the future like Walt seemed to exude.
Live in the US, but have never been to Disneyland. This was fun, thanks for sharing!
We have been to Disney World at least 8 times we love it. We usually just go to Epcot & Animal Kingdom our two favorite parts of Disney World. We usually go to Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival, which is foods and wines from around the world. It's fantastic we love it! ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻✌🏻
hey kiddo I like this very much I'm glad you got to see Disneyland while you were in California. like the old saying says'' the things you did last summer you'll remember all the years''
So cool! Thanks Bryan
2:33 "..but mannn, people project here" - made my day 🇨🇦
One more checked item on the bucket list. Good job Diane BOOP
God, imagine being stuck on that finding Nemo ride with Larry the leg grabber from the plane 😱🤣x
I would have warned you not to go on the sub ride. For busy days, you can get a coupon slip for some rides where you reserve a time and skip most of the line. I could have also told you the iconic places to eat and tips from employees on the cheapest food options in others. There are also a lot of Disney 'Easter eggs', including all the 'hidden Mickeys' everywhere in the park. Another tip: If you are there for a birthday, they'll give you a free cookie and a badge, and every employee in the park will stop and wish you a happy birthday.
The animatronics and projections/holograms in the haunted house have been like that for over 30 years (no new tech that I saw in your video).
Genie plus is your fastpass if you will. Basically the line/queue skip. Genie is simply a check in tool or your ability to unlock doors in Disney. Hotel doors are connected to genie simply tap your wristband and open door. It’s trying to be efficient as possible that’s all.
All Disney parks are expensive by necessity. Even with the prices that people complain about the parks are packed. If they lowered the prices, it would be even more crowded to the point you would get to do like 3 attractions in a full day.
Looked like a fun day. Thanks
It was!
Love you Diane, the breakfast burrito was pricey and you didn't buy a slushy cause it cost almost as much, but then you hold up the bottle water from the hotel you stayed at and it's the Westin in Anaheim... classic lol
That's like driving a Porsche and complaining about paying $3.30 a gallon for gas. Love it and love you ❤
I was there as a 12 year old in 1968. There used to be a cable car system above ground that ran from a Swiss Chalet building , through a square shaped large opening through the Matterhorn and later added to ride into what was Tomorrow Land. these have been taken down. from Wikipedia: The Skyway closed on November 9, 1994. The reason for closure was attributed to metal fatigue. Stress cracks had developed inside the Matterhorn tower battery supports, and the only way to do maintenance was to open up the Matterhorn to do work on it.
hiyya!. Diane, you created best travelvlog.
Never been to Disneyland, but I have been to Disney World _(Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios)._ I'm glad I had the experience before the prices became prohibitive and the parking was still free _(now it is $30 to park)._ Somehow I think if old Walt was here, he would be telling everyone to save money and go to Universal Studios.
I glad you finally got to go to Disney-somewhere, and I am glad ED was with you so you didn't have to go alone. Somehow she always seems to be right at your side.
Now on to Euro Disney, Paris.
We just can’t shake each other
Every decent amusement park in the country has parking of $30 to $45...all 16 Six Flags Parks, 11 Cedar fair parks, Hershey Park. 2 Busch Garden parks, 3 Sea World Parks, etc...
I been to disney World twice and I went at the worst time of year to go, Christmas break, first the entire population of Brazil was there those 4 days, i know cause they all had Brazilian flags waving them around, next reason its a bad time of year is the Orange bowl is right after the 1st so everyone is there for that, the lines were so insane i only road maybe 3 rides pirates of the caravan, itals a small world, and splash mountain, the rest of the day felt like the Lord of the rings trilogy just walking, i take that back i did haunted mantion not splash mountain my dad and sisters road that and me and my mom waited the 2 hour line wait
You thought Disney Land's 85 acers was big, try the Magic Kingdom at 142 acres. Then there's Epcot at 300 acres, Animal Kingdom coming in at 580 acres, and little Hollywood Studios to finish with 135 acres. You know, now that I think about it, if you were to do all of Disney World and all the major non Disney theme parks in Central Florida, you might almost qualify for residency.
The Pirates of the Caribbean ride came first, and then Hollywood decided to make it into films. So as you probably discovered you didn’t need to see the films first. I hope it was fun😊
I have only been to Disney World but I am old enough to have gone before they slowed the coaster down!!
Not much seems to have changed since the 70's. Great memories. Thank you, Ms. Diane! ~( ^.^.
Thanks Diane! Couldn’t get away from work, so I missed your live stream. Haunted Mansion is probably my favourite ride at Disney, although I haven’t been there for a few years. Take care.
I remember going to Disneyland up to like 3 times a year, 2 of those times where usually a blackout date.
But yeah... They priced all but the Super Rich out of the Park
I like to say DisneyWORLD is Walt Disney's dream (or at least it was until about the year 2000), and DisneyLAND is his lessons learned.
The cheeky singers at Disneyland were singing a song made famous in a classic Warner Bros cartoon! They were singing "Telephone", which was famously sung by the immortal Michigan J. Frog in the Chuck Jones directed "One Froggy Evening" for WB. What a way to steal from your competitor...wow.
I loved them!
Yep, that's about it. I rode Space Mountain at Disney World for the first time in 1977. Over the years I've been to most of the major parks like this in the US. I'm glad to be at a stage in life where I will never need to go to another one. I guess I liked Universal Studios best and of the Disney creations the Epcot Center was best. All of them ridiculously expensive and too crowded for my taste.
Disney land is the best most happiest place to visit and so many good Disney shaped foods. Glad you got to visit Disney land in person. Did you buy Disney items to take home? Thanks for sharing the journey.
Totally agree! I didn’t buy much. The memories are enough and I keep them in my head… and on camera
@@DianeJennings The memories and videos footages are timeless and the best.
Diane I LOVED going to Disneyland with you. I had no idea it was like that. Now I would like to go, too. Great fun.
Frankie goes to Hollywood, Johnny D. goes to court, Swiss family goes to the mountains, Diane goes to Disneyland...We're all going somewhere...🤔
Go to Calico Ghost Town while in Southern Califonria. If I still lived out there I would offer to take you 4x4ing in the mountains to old mines and ghosttowns (and to see bears)....so much fun and history (especially the old cemeteries). Plus look for gold and gems. The tide pools are fun to see the sea life! Universal Studios and San Diego Zoo. Catalina Islands! So much to do.
You may find Disneyland Paris better but they still attempt to rinse one of all one's cash. The Disney family (D'Isney) is a Norman French family that settled in an area now a village in Lincolnshire called Norton Disney, Walt visited to trace his ancestors when he was alive.
Dia dhuit Celtic Princess. Also Lord Chewey, royal companion. My family went once, we were NOT thrilled. My kids 💕 loved Knotts Berry Farm more. My youngest is 29. 😮. I feel so old.
Originally, they had real "mermaids", they were replaced around 1975. Space Mountain was the best when we went.
You didn't stay long enough to see Tinkerbell fly?????
I did! I didn’t get it on camera though
One thing I don't know if anyone told you but you could have gone to any shop on Main Street and asked for a button that you pin on that says First Visit. The cast member will also write your name one it. The best thing about it is this souvenir pin is FREE! I think ED would have appreciated that.
Thanks for exploring it Diane!
Glad you enjoyed it
It's always nice to see Disney.😊❤
The submarine / aquarium like footage looked really cool on camera, but I also wouldn't like being sardined in there. Disney land probably isn't my preferred good time, but it has its place! Glad you found a breakfast burrito, I love those once in a while :)
You and me both! I am totally a convert now. I still can’t entirely figure out how they did the water!
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The huge burrito is what Californians call a "San Francisco burrito", or at least that used to be the common name. In the early 1970s, Taqueria La Cumbre in the Mission District (the Latino neighborhood around the old Franciscan mission from the 1770s) started making huge burritos because they provided a lot of food at fairly low cost. It doesn't take any more labor to make a big burrito than a small one, and a large part of the cost is labor. The burritos kept getting bigger; soon every taqueria in the Bay Area made them, and they spread out with chains like Chipotle.
The takeaway ones usually aren't cut, because they fall apart once you break the tortilla package. If you eat them at the restaurant, they usually cut them and you eat them with a knife and fork. If you take them away, leaving them in one bundle wrapped in foil means you can eat them with one hand while you walk. It's not unusual to stretch one of those honkin' big burritos out over a couple of meals; I don't think I've been able to finish one at a sitting since I was about 30, which was half a lifetime ago.
Disneyland, the most expensive place on Earth!
True Dat! 🤣🤣🤣
Diane, so did you enjoy your Disney Land Day! There is a lot to see. You should go to Disney World next, but it will take a week to see it all.
I sure did. Was glad of the advice not to try and do it all in a Day.
Diane making the most of another US trip👍
Couldn’t do it without people like you helping me along. Thanks for the great memories!
Since Today is World Food Day it's also a good idea to donate food to local animal shelters and pets in need of food.
Happy Monday! Disneyland is super expensive. Have a great week.
It really is! You too
This was cute - thanks Diane!
You can tell that you are on Pluto by the bark.
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The prices at Disney parks and the consumerism are a huge issue related to the corporatization of the Walt Disney Company. It's heartbreaking.
That said, I went probably a dozen times as a kid in the80s and 90s. When I got back from Afghanistan I took my kids there because I wanted to share with my kids a place that was so special to me when I was young and had such wonderful memories. I took my family again a couple of years ago before my oldest left home.
If you go for only a day or two, you end up sprinting from ride to ride and you miss a lot of the little details that make it a magical place. It's definitely best if you go for 4 to 5 days. You can explore the park in the day and at night, relax, try out the different foods, and see the performances without the pressure of having to see everything in such a short time.
I wish that Disney wasn't so politicized and overpriced these days. Had they not gone that route, they could have opened another park or two in the US (probably in Texas, for one). They could have kept the prices within reach of common folks (there's a reason I've only gone twice in the last quarter century, and I don't plan on going again anytime soon), and the lines might be a lot shorter.
The lines I could handle. The prices are too steep. The politics was the last straw.
But I'm glad you had a great time! Love your channel.
I liked Disney as a kid... as an adult, I have a hard time paying that much money to wait in lines... even with the fast pass options. 😞
Its possible that a lot of TH-camrs have published a video of Disneyland but yours is the only one I've seen. So it might not be as common as you think.
Oh wow! Well shucks thanks
Mmm breakfast burrito! But $11.84, holy crap! Haven’t been to Disneyland in years, k guess I know why now..
I think that you would be the best traveling partner ever! And with ED and Chewie along for the ride nothing better could even be imagined!
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Even though I live in Anaheim now, the only time I went to Disneyland was back in the 70s when I was a teenager and due the cost now, I've vowed never to go there again, unless someone else is paying for it or if I somehow was given free tickets. In reality, I actually prefer the less expensive Knott's Berry Farm in nearby Buena Park, which is where I'm at today, taking advantage of my annual pass and meal plan.
I live on the East Coast, and have never been to Disneyland, but we've been to Disney World a few times. A lot of the rides look very familiar!
My cousin had been to a bunch of different Disney parks before she passed. Her husband and her loved running the half marathons in the parks and had traveled all over the world to run at different parks. I went to Disney in Florida for a high school marching band trip and I am about the least Disney person who has ever been to a Disney park. I've only seen a few of their movies as a very young child and I don't remember them.
I went to Disney world for a high school band trip also back in 1994 I think! I had a great time!
Sorry to hear about your cousin. She actually ran them inside of the parks?
@@DianeJennings yes, they do 5k, 10k, half, and full marathons in the parks.
Hope miss diane didn't get a hitchhiking ghost in the haunted mansion cause if you pick up one they haunt you til you go back
The only time I’ve been to Disneyland was in 1987, I was 9. Went to Knott’s Berry Farm & Universal Studio also.
Wow DJ & ED in LA 2 C Disney! Who would have thunk it. Nice to see the girls riding rides. Anyone get sick. Seems not. Loved the video! ;-)
Thanks for the vid Diane. The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean - my two faves and two of the oldest rides in the park. I've been to Disneyland twice and Disneyworld four times and I will always ride these two if nothing else. BTW, I ran into a scam when I commented on one of your recent vids. If you want more info, reply and let me know.
Lesson #1: When it doesn't look like there's a line/queue, that means you can't see it, and yes of course it's long.
Went to Disney World a couple of times with my parents long ago, so I have no perspective on costs besides absurdly expensive even then, but we did have coupon books for the rides. I guess that's not a thing anymore. But honestly, the rides look like the same kinds of rides I saw then, tho obvi the tech's better. imo, tho, Space Mountain is absolutely the best coaster ever. And here's my amusement park based rule of body weight: you're not fat unless you can't fit into an amusement park ride seat.
Love the countdown video!!!
Yay! Thank you!
Couple thoughts.
First, yes the "submarine" actually is a submerged ride. You enter the ride and are seated below the waterline. No tricks. Bubbles make believe you have gone below. The only "magic" is the water tight led screens showing Nemo clips in the distant.
I do wonder if you would have felt as uncomfortable in the sub in 2013 pre Covid as you do in 2023 post (are we really over it?) Covid.
I dont normally watch youtubers doing Disneyland. But you are one of my fave reactionists. This was a blast as I do speak Disney...and it is one of my fav places to go. Hope you at least had some fun. And yes to do it properly takes about 5 days.
Peace.
The Disney dans yeah they were there since day 1. They change names during Halloween season to the Cadaver Dans as they put on makeup to become zombies. They just go back to normal after October 31st but add Christmas songs to the medley as the instant Halloween ends Christmas season starts. This is quite normal for Disney honestly it’s a bit crazy how the entire park changes to Christmas in one night.