This trip to Disneyland was supposed to be made for Caroline’s birthday a couple of weeks ago, but this is working out perfectly, too, at the beginning of an 8-day coastal road trip that will take us to Monterey and the aquarium, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Point Reyes, and right back down the Big Sur coast.

First up was Space Mountain, as it always seems to have the longest lines later in the day.

Time warp to tomorrow.

Taking a picture of the point where a camera takes our picture so I can exit Space Mountain and take a picture of the monitor showing me our picture without us having to buy it…meta.

Well then, pencil in 2007 to come see Nemo.

From heart racing to heart swooning at It’s a Small World.

Getting on Big Thunder Mountain.

Another time warp, this time into the past.

The mix of Christmas and Halloween at this time of year is the best time for us to visit. We are in the Haunted Mansion for those who may not know.

Yep, catching all of our favorites because who knows how long things like the Jungle Cruise will remain at Disneyland.

Same for the Tiki Room. Can these old-fashioned attractions still be appealing to kids growing up on the internet, superhero movies, and video games?

Can’t say anything has changed here inside the Tiki Room, even after 42 years since it opened.

It was still quite foggy when we entered the park. Obviously, the weather has improved.

Oh yeah, almost forgot to share that this is the 50th anniversary of Disneyland.

I find her cute.

Back to the Haunted House for an encore performance before…

…a final journey into It’s a Small World. Merry Christmas from Disneyland.