However, we managed to have the "basic package" by riding all the classic attractions and even repeating Space Mtn and Indiana Jones (truly the two best rides at the park).
We went into the Astro Blasters too, but though it seemed better than the Orlando version, it really is no competition to the return of Space Mountain.
My friends and I have a rule about good rides and great rides, being a single little tear after the ride the whole difference. Well, with Space Mtn, it could have been the 8 year long wait or the feeling of a faster ride, but at the end I had multiple tears on my eyes, which by itself was worth the trip and the ticket!
The only bad moment was that we couldn't get a good place to see "Remember...Dreams Come True" (we had a decent one, but by trying to get a better one we kept walking in circles and ended very far away, closer to the Emporium than to Central Plaza). Nevertheless, the fireworks were great, yet I must admit that the king of the nightime is still Fantasmic!..... now, if some day they could mix Fantasmic! and "Remember...", that should be a different whole story....
All in all, it was an extra crowded saturday, but we managed to ride Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, Big Thunder and Splash Mountain with fastpasses to keep short waiting times.
For Pirates of the Caribbean, Small World, Jungle Cruise, Star Tours, Astro Blasters, Enchanted Tiki Room and Honey, I shrunk the Audience, we had waits from 5 to 30 minutes.
Only Haunted Mansion Holiday took longer than posted (55 mins instead of 45) and the "reprise" of Space Mountain in the night was long but shorter than expected (65 mins instead of the 105 posted).
We even had a chance to enter the Disney Gallery as well as The 50 years exhibition and movie (which I highly recommend as it is a very moving show for all true Disneyland fans). The model of the 1955 Disneyland in the lobby is awesome!.
You know that a place is magical when no matter the crowds, you can manage to ride and see everything you want and still have time to relax a little and enjoy the details. If only the prices were not as higher as they currently are... but still is less expensive than any Orlando park and the experience in the end is “priceless”.
Anyway, Disneyland is back in the first place of my theme park Top 10.... Islands of Adventure "ruled" only for 18 months, but it could be back anytime when they add new attractions, but for now, Disneyland (the original), if I may say, is back in business as the grand daddy of all the theme parks of the world.
