We had time to burn, but not so much time we could revisit Disneyland this morning, so instead, we went to the next best thing, a farmer’s market. Not just any market either, but the zoo that is the Hollywood Farmer’s Market. The one where Scientology is always in the background, where the market band could be pop stars next year, or you could get mugged by a crazed former child actor.
As where we used to come here relatively often to stock up on fresh veggies but now rely on Tonopah Rob for those luxuries, we were here for reconnaissance on his behalf, allowing him to have a second-hand look at what our California neighbors are offered and what they pay.
Yep, Oki Dog for the lunchtime win with a pastrami burrito that KILLS.
After sixteen hours in Disneyland, what could be more fun than going to El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to see Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3D with special live guest appearances by Jessie, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear – exactly, we couldn’t think of anything else either, and so that’s precisely what we did.
We had ordered our tickets weeks before our little weekend trip to Los Angeles and scored 7th-row center reserved seating. What we didn’t know was that our tickets came with free drinks, a souvenir container of popcorn with a free refill, and during intermission, they were giving us a sliced apple snack.
Before the screen went up, we were treated to some live Wurlitzer organ music. This historic instrument, built in the 1920s, was originally installed in 1929 at the San Francisco Fox Theatre. Today, the organ rises from below the stage level at the El Capitan and uses over 2,500 pipes installed on each side of the theatre.
After our 20-minute concert, the organ disappeared, and the crowd went wild when Jessie, Woody, and Buzz took the stage. Who knew this ensemble could dance so well? We spent the rest of the afternoon watching Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3D.
To finish off the day, we made a pilgrimage to the Bee Gees’ star on Hollywood Blvd. We know how to live large!