Theme Park Marathon.

After departing Ventura on Monday we took the 80 mile LA by-pass route to Anaheim as suggested by Tom. After settling in to Holiday Inn Anaheim At The Park, we took the shuttle bus to California Adventure Park where we saw "It's Tough To Be A Bug" and "Turtle Talk". Both of these attractions are 3D reality films, that involve the audience to the extent that you are sprayed with water, jolted in your seat, flicked by something under your seat and touched on the head by something in the seat headrest. They were all very entertaining despite the surprises. Another attraction which we regarded as the best at California was a virtual flight over California, called Condor Flats. We soared and swooped over famous California landmarks after strapping ourselves into our virtual hang glider. The screen literally engulfs you as you swoop and soar.
After dark we watched the Electric Grand Parade which was fantastic.
Tuesday morning up bright and early to go to Universal Studios which is right over the other side of LA. We did the updated Tram Tour, the highlight being the "War Of The Worlds" set where a compete jet aircraft has crashed into a township. The extent of the devestation was incredible. Other attractions that we saw were; Shrek in 4D, Waterworld, Special Effects Stages, Backdraft, Animal Actors and The Blues Brothers. Arrived back at Anaheim around 8pm, then after dinner watched the massive Disneyland fireworks display from the balcony of our motel.
Wednesday, a leisurely breakfast, then a trip to the local shopping mall where we easily filled in two hours in Wal-Mart. Back to the motel, then off to Disneyland. The weather has been incredibly hot since our depature from Ventura, 30 degrees C plus. Disneyland is currently celebrating it's 50th birthday and is open until midnight each day. Still more attractions to be visited so off to the revamped Pirates Of The Caribean, The Parade Of Dreams (Grand Parade), then a film "The 50 Years Of Disney".
Tmorrow Land - The Inoventions, another reality film - Hey Mom Ive Shrunk The Audience, a very clever use of filming techniques where the audience feels as though they are in minature. As we walked back to Holiday Inn we again witnessed the fantastic Disneyland fireworks dispay from the freeway overpass.
Kevin & Gail.
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