Editor's Report
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Doobie in his propeller hat in front of his favorite attraction

What I Liked
As I've experienced and re-experienced Disney's California Adventure, I've found there's a lot more I absolutely love about the park. Most notable is Soarin' Over California which I said I "really liked" in my last column. I've been able to ride it five times now and it is my favorite thing at DCA. There's a feeling I get when I'm up there - legs hanging and looking down at the screen, that really appeals to me. I'm no longer afraid when I'm up there like I was on my first trip. I just feel "free". It's one of the few Disney attractions - and perhaps the only non-thrill attractions - that as soon as I get off I'm ready to go again (remember, attractions aren't the primary reason I go to Disney parks). One note: There are three rows in California Screamin'. I've sat in the first and third rows. The first row, for me, was much better than the third. They're both great experiences but if you have the opportunity, do try to experience it from the front row for maximum fun.

I loved California Screamin'. There's not much to say about it - anyone who's read this site has seen endless pictures of it and I'm not a roller coaster connoisseur anyway. What I can say is I just smile and laugh during the entire trip - it's just plain fun!

ABC Soap Opera Bistro

I love the food. So far I've eaten at Hollywood and Dine, ABC Soap Opera Bistro, Avalon Cove, Corn Dog Castle, Pizza Oom Mow Mow, Catch a Flave and Bountiful Valley Farmer's Market and I've really liked everything I've had. Being a vegetarian, my choices are somewhat limited, but what I've had I've loved. The Soap Opera Bistro has several different rooms each representing sets in a different soap opera. The waiters and waitresses do a good job of playing a part but the best is when dedicated entertainers come around and get the guests involved in silly soap opera plots. It's all very funny.

Avalon Cove dining room

The atmosphere in Avalon Cove is wonderful. Even if you don't want to eat there, walk around and look at the decor. It's spectacular. We ate there for lunch and I had the Four Cheese Ravioli and completely enjoyed it. The service was pretty good as well and the prices weren't as high as I expected. For example, my Four Cheese Ravioli was $14 and Rebekah's Roaster Snapper (which she said was great) was $22.

Farmer's Market had a veggie wrap that I really liked and my favorite treat of all is the cheddar cheese on-a-stick at Corndog Castle. The pizza at Pizza Oom Mow Mow was ok - not bad, not great. The ice cream at Catch a Flave was great. It starts with vanilla then they swirl in one of several flavor choices. I also finally got my date shake at Sam Andreas Shakes and I was not disappointed!