Sunday, October 25, 2009

Irvine Park Railroad and Pumpkin Patch

Our intention was to have a great time at this really cool pumpkin patch. We looked it up online and it seemed to have everything. What we didn't realize is that everything also included 2 toll roads, 2 miles from each other. I forgot it was Orange County. So by the time we get there, it's already been a 2 hour drive. We pull in and there is no where to park. We drive and drive and finally at the very end, find a spot to park. Katie still has a sprained foot so she's in the stroller and it's hot out and we have to walk close to a mile to the entrance. By the time we get in, my underarms are wet and smelly, Katie's ready for a drink, and there are wall to wall people. I mean the place is crowded! We realize that it's $4 to get on a train, $4 to ride a pony, $4 to go on the hayride, $4 for everything..per person! We then realize, we aren't too far from Disneyland and this place will end up costing the same. We get a ticket for the train, take a few pictures, then get in line. The train ride line takes about 45 minutes. We get on the train and go around the park, which is, honestly, a nice park, but after the train ride, we're done. So we headed to Downtown Disney to walk around and have dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe.
Not since the Thomas the Tank ride incident, have we been this disappointed with an outing.
Anytime with Katie though, is a special day.

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