Another Disney Day

Cora's school had a half-day on Thursday, so we took Violet out of school a little early and headed to Disneyland. We met up there with our friends, and Grandma came along for the fun.

We finally got to see the new Star Wars Land! It was pretty cool. You definitely feel like you're in one of the movies.

Here's the outside of the main ride (the only ride that's open at the moment - one more attraction is still under construction).

The girls rode with our friends, and here they all are, waiting for their turn to pilot the Millennium Falcon. Cora's holding her ticket that gave her access to one of two pilot's seats. Violet got to be other pilot.

Mom and I rode together - she was a gunner, I was a lowly engineer (with apologies to Stace, not all engineers are lowly - but on this ride, you don't do much from the engineer's seat). 

Violet rode again, and got to be a gunner - thanks, Sue, for the photo!

Here's the bazaar area, featuring eateries and gift shops. As with anything Disney, the attention to detail is remarkable.

Um, you might need to take off your glasses first!

We then walked through the other side of the land, and came across Chewbacca, working on the Millennium Falcon. He seemed like he needed some help, so my mom offered him her nail file.

Chewie took a liking to Mom, and led her away. It then became clear that he was trying to communicate with her - I figured out his code - and we all realized that the actor inside is a friend of Mom's from Fright Fest. He also works for Disneyland during the week.

Pretty cool!

One last hug before we said farewell to Star Wars Land.

We then went on Splash Mountain - well, the kids and I did! The other moms waited, safe and dry. We in the back did fine, but Sophia, Trent and Ryan were pretty darn wet when we exited.

I love how Cora, Jack and I have the same expression! Sad that we can't see Vi - she's right next to me, behind Jack.

We then had dinner, rode Thunder Mountain and a couple of other rides, and saw the Main Street Electrical Parade before getting on the road.

The girls did have school Friday, so we tried to get home at a decent hour. Decent, meaning before 11. Uggh! But, just one school day to go before the weekend!