Day 6 | August 18th

We started our day late again today with breakfast at Downtown Disney before heading to California Adventure. It was another incredibly hot day so we brought a misting fan to get us through the day.

Once we got through the gates we found a spot in the shade to work out our game plan for the day. As we were studying the map Chip and Dale bounded on over to us and started playing with Ashleigh. Taking her sunglasses and trying them on, dancing with her and then we also got some photos. Ashleigh absolutely loved it.

We then visited Hollywood Land and Ashleigh had photos with a few characters but we didn't do any shows there. Then it was on through A Bug's Land where Ashleigh and Scott went on the Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies but this area was for the little kids so the dodgem buggies didn't go that fast.

Next was Cars Land....the scenery was amazing....this has been done very, very well. The queue wasn't too long at Mater's Junkyard Jamboree so we all did this ride together. It was like the tea cups but with the cars tractors. We were then planning on going the Radiator Springs Racers....the most popular ride at the park.....hence the 120 minute wait. Surprisingly, we didn't feel like a two hour wait in the sun so moved on.

Then it was on to Pacific Wharf and Paradise Pier, which Ashleigh was very excited about because that was were the Australian Junior Masterchef Disney shows were filmed.

After trying to convince Ashleigh to go on the California Screamin' rollercoaster unsuccessfully Scott went by himself. We said it was pretty fast and full on and didn't think Ashleigh would have liked it so, just as well she didn't go. We all then went on Mickey's Fun Wheel (ferris wheel) and Silly Symphony Swings. The ferris wheel gave us an amazing view of the park and surrounding area as well as the Disney Pixar parade.

As it was getting late in the afternoon and we wanted to come back for the World of Colour show later in the evening we headed to Grizzly Peak where we could get FastPass tickets for the show. We could only get tickets for the 10.15pm show not the 9pm show but it was a must see. So, we headed back to the hotel in the heat of the day for a quick swim and rest.

After a short rest in the room we had about one and a half hours at the pool before it was time to get ready for dinner and to go back to California Adventure park. Dinner tonight was mexican. I had a chicken caesar salad, Scott had a meat and seafood platter and Ashleigh had a healthy choices kids meal, which was grilled chicken, sweet corn and salad and she really loved it. One of her best meals here.

Back at the park, before the show started we thought we would take another look at Radiator Springs Racers to see what the wait was....this time it had increased to 150 minutes so we flagged that again and decided to do our Magic Morning entry the next day and head straight for this ride....probably like most everyone else but worth a try.

We got a prime spot on the bridge for the World of Colour show and the show was absolutely amazing....the colours, lights, fire and image projections were incredible. This was definitely the highlight of the day.

As soon as it was finished we headed straight back to the hotel and didn't get there until 11.30pm we were all very tired and went straight to bed. Scott and my feet were totally aching as we climbed into bed.

Another great day at the happiest place on earth!