1 Year Anniversary

One year ago today, June 30th, 2006, we arrived in the UK for our 4 year tour. Only 3 more to go!!!

Disneyland: From Dream To Reality

This is A rare behind the scenes look at the construction of Disneyland. Its A souvenir film called Disneyland From Dream To Reality (super 8mm sound). This film was created for the 25th anniversary of the theme park in 1980.

Please Mr. Postman

The Carpenter's sing "Please Mr. Postman" at Disneyland in the mid '70's.

Jordan Beats Dad (and Mom) On Father's Day

Jordan just started playing RISK this weekend and in only his third game beat mom and dad. His first two games were against dad, losing the first one and calling it a tie in the second one (played for about two hours). The third game mom joined and we played with the secret Mission Cards and Jordan drew the mission of occupying 18 territories with at least 2 armies. Mom's mission was to eliminate the green armies (dad) and Dad's mission was to occupy Asia and Africa which I was nowhere near completing when Jordan claimed his 18th territory. Jim and James watch out, he said you guys were next on his list of victims!

Jordan Heading To The 4th Grade

WOW . . . . our little boy (don't tell him I called him that) is heading to the 4th grade next year. It seems like only yesterday he was in Kindergarten, does that mean Marsha and I are getting old? His last day of school was Thursday and is excited about the summer. About mid July though I think he will be ready to go back to school, he really likes school.

Ride Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

If you want to experience the ride for the first time on your next trip to Disneyland then DO NOT CLICK on my link. But if you can't wait to see what the ride looks like then DO CLICK below!

FINDING NEMO SUBMARINE VOYAGE VIDEO (right click and save target as)

It is a large file (approx. 36 MB) so please be patient if you have a slow connection. Not recommended for dial-up users. This is not my own video (remember I am in the UK!) but shot by and loaded up on my favorite Disneyland related website, Visions Fantastic.

Enjoy the ride!

Trophy Presentation

Jordan's soccer team, the Cobras received their trophies last Saturday. They finished the short season with 3 wins, 2 losses and 3 ties. This was his first year playing soccer and he did pretty good, although he didn't score (their wasn't mush scoring) he came close a few times. When given the choice he would always choose to play defense. They are holding a soccer camp this summer at Mildenhall for a week and he will be going to get ready for next year.

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

I have been a little slow on the Disney History lately but hopefully this makes up for it. Today the submarine ride makes it triumphant return as the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Here are some pictures from my favorite Disney website, Vision's Fantastic.






















Also on the California Adventure side they are adding a Toy Story Mania ride on the boardwalk underneath the California Screamin' ride. From the concept drawings it looks like it will be similar to the Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blaster ride.