Part of Her World

Since the weather is heating up around here, my workouts has been less intense. Which is fine because I’m more active in other ways like pool time, bike time walking at the farmers market and walking at Disneyland.

Since I want to be out as much as possible for the whole summer, including my workouts, I haven’t visited the gym as often.

Most days, I don’t wake up early enough, and I postponed my workout in the evening. By workout, I mean a stroll/walk/jog around the neighborhood before dinner. Some days I wake up at 6am and start my workout by 6:30. Those are my running days.

That was today. I ran 4 miles around the park and I was a happy girl. My legs felt so heavy. I think they want to go back at the beach and go snorkeling, since that’s what they are used for the last month.

Walked in the door, super sweaty and made myself a cold bowl for breakfast.

I threw everything in the bowl that looked good. Fresh strawberries and coconut flakes.

Then a few spoonful of cold cooked oatmeal, greek yogurt and Quaker squares cereal.

and because I can’t get enough crunch, chia seeds were added.

My cool summer breakfast bowl.

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Summer at Disney with Little Mermaid

This past weekend, we braved the crowd, the heat and headed to Disneyland. Last time we renewed our annual passes, we upgraded it and now we get to enjoy the parks during summer (busy) season.

While waiting to ride the tram to the park, we were greeted with a giant poster of Ariel and the new Little Mermaid ride that opened recently. At this point, I’m already humming the songs in my head.

Let the (summer) memories begin!

Our weekly trips to Disney are usually in the evenings, we’ll go on a few rides, eat dinner or snacks or ice cream (or all 3), watch the firework and then head home.

For this visit, we headed straight to California Adventures with one ride in mind, The Little Mermaid.

On our first try, the ride was broken. Already? It’s so new. That’s not good. The ride doest NOT have a fast pass, so we walked around Paradise Pier and hope the ride will be fixed in a few hours.

We rode one of my favorite rides at the park, Toy Story.

While in line for the ride, the show World of Colors started, so it was a nice treat.

This it was time to play and get on the ride. I think I’m getting better, I’m finally figuring out where to shoot so I can get high scores. His (right) & hers (left)!

After the ride, we wanted to check on Ariel. The ride was up and running and NO lines. The ride was empty because it’s right across from The World of Colors, so the crowds were all watching the water show.

Empty.

We boarded a clamshell and get transported to Ariel’s world “under the sea”.

As the ride moves slowly (similar pace as Haunted House ride), you will see many animation. You will see water in front of you, and Ariel swimming above you.

I saw the movie a few times growing up and the soundtrack always make me happy. This ride will bring you right back to the world of  the movie.

Visiting Ariel’s grotto.

You will go thru the undersea party with dozens of singing and instrument-playing underwater creatures.

True to the movie, sea witch Ursula is part of the ride. You will see a 7½-foot tall and 12-foot wide version of her.

If you have seen the movie, then the ending is no surprise 🙂

This wedding party finale that was not in the original film.

I enjoyed the ride and it’s so fun to sing along. I just wish it was longer or maybe for the ride to go a little slower so I could enjoy it a little bit more.

It’s all in the details too…from the tiles, the lighting, the plants. It’s all tied together.

What’s your favorite Disney ride or any amusement park?