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Roses all the way!
Hi Dave and Merry Jo, That seems to be a parade to challenge the Flower Festival in Madeira. Another wonderful journey, clearly well researched. It sure pays! David The Grey-Haired-Nomads

It is a dream dream world
But sometimes a break into the dream world can be sooooo nice! Beautiful pic.

Disneyland and the rides
First, great photos! Not only colourful, but the resolutions are great. I know how difficult it is take night photography. I admire your courage for the rides. Although I do all kind of monkey business in the sky, I never could handle the rides.....I go nuts with butterfly in my stomach. Your story telling of the Disneyland brought back the memories when we visited there with our son. No, he was not on the stroller, and he enjoyed the theme parks thoroughly. Sitting on the metal benches in a cold day definitely is a pain in the .... And we Canadians know how it feels when we go to see the downtown Christmas parade!!! We carry warm padding, Great story. Enjoyed thoroughly. Thank you!

Florida???
Hi guys! Completely envious of you seeing the Rose Parade. Something I've always wanted to do... I'm in the Orlando suburbs for a bit longer if you happen this way anytime soon. Take care. Melinda

SoCal!
So you guys live there now? I love Disney! Space Mountain and Star Wars - sounds like you guys picked the two jerkiest rides at the park! :) The Aerosmith Coaster is better, but Disney is not really known for the coasters, but the elaborate themed rides instead. I took my niece and three nephews on two separate trips when they were between 3-4 and they all loved it. I loved seeing it through their eyes - so much wonder. And strollers are definitely the way to go so they don't get all cranky, plus it is a spot to store stuff like water. :) Never got to see the Rose Parade, not really sad about it, but it does look amazing!

Happy New Year 2017
What a way to go...128th Rose Bowl Parade and Disneyland. Brilliant. Great pics guys. Only thing missing is the obligatory photo with Mickey Mouse. Maybe next time!

Great pictures
Loved this blog and all the pictures, and all the 'inside information'. My kids were 8 and 11 when we went to Disney in FL. Perfect ages- didn't need naps, bottles or diapers. It really is cruel and abusive to have infants, babies and even toddlers wait in long lines often in hot sun. It's a fun place once or maybe twice in your life. When I give travel workshops I try to explain to people that visiting the real place is VERY different than Disney.... starting with you don't wear shorts and flip- flops in Paris or Rome. Thanks for sharing your fun day.