Authors Note
so, chapter three! this chapter is pretty long, longer than the last one I think. Its the beginning of their first official day in the park! Read on and see what happens!
DAY 1
Chapter 2
All night, the American sisters, Katie and Stephanie, discussed their new clients. They understood their personalities and what each person would enjoy the most. Their itinerary was set and they were ready to impress the Host Club with Disney magic.
That morning, Honey, the twins, and Tamaki heard their phones go off at the same time. Some more groggy than others, they all answered the phones. They heard a familiar voice, something out of their childhood.
"Good morning from your pal Mickey Mouse! Today is a very big day for you and I can hardly wait for you and your group to visit the place where dreams came true."
All four of the boys jumped out of their beds in excitement as the mayor of Disneyland continued in his cheerful way.
"I have a friend here who has been planning this trip who has a message for you! Here they are!" Suddenly Stephanie was on, with "Hello Host Club and good morning. Its time to get up and get some breakfast to go, because we have an hour to get down to the park and start the day. More information will be given to you soon. Back to you, Mickey!"
After their new friend Mickey said "see you soon, pal!", all the boys ran to the living area to see that Haruhi, Mori, and Kyoya were already up.
"We all just got an email from Katie," Kyoya exclaimed over a cup of coffee (type AB). "We need to meet her and Stephanie in half an hour at the front of the hotel where a shuttle will take us to the park. Mori has made some eggs and I started the regular coffee. The three of us have already used the facilities, so you four each have five minutes in there."
"Haruhi, can you make us some instant coffee?" The twins asked as Honey went to the restroom and Tamaki told "Mommy" all about his new pal Mickey.
Mori nodded to Haruhi to show that he would handle that. Everyone was eager to start the day.
After a half hour of getting ready, everyone was dressed and at the front door where the sisters were waiting. Katie had on comfortable black jeans, a nice falling shirt, and a warm jacket on while Steph had similar garb, but with a lighter jacket. Both had velcro baseball hats, each with a Disney theme.
"Good timing, guys!" Steph exclaimed. "Did you enjoy meeting Mickey?" Everyone nodded in excitement, even Kyoya.
"Today is our most intense plan, because you will have the most energy today." Katie said while consulting a book in her hand. "There will be an on-the-go lunch with a semi-sit down dinner. Shows will be at a minimum, which means that today is all about the rides. Lets get in our shuttle and get going!"
And so they did. It took five minutes to get to the park with the shuttle, but the group got a lot of information in those five minutes.
"Today we are focusing on the 'now' part of Disneyland, but feel free to ask for any information or history regarding anything you see," Katie said at the front of the shuttle. "We have itineraries for those who want them. Also, today is not a character, show, or sightseeing day. Those are different days. For those who want the more direct approach of the park, stick with Stephanie. Others who wants to learn about the history and fun facts about the park can walk with me. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask either of us."
Haruhi raised her hand. "What makes Disneyland so special?"
"Well," Katie said after a pause for thought. "Historically speaking, it was the first theme park in the world that was based off a master plan. A plan so great that it reigns still today. It forms how American theater operates and innovates great machines. But it also creates a sense of child-like feelings in a person. It is modern, but traditional. Best of all, it gives you power of your story. Your experience here is your own, so don't forget that. It truly is magical in its own way."
"Plus," Steph chimed in. "You can come back ten times and spot several new things with each visit that astounds you. You never get bored!"
To the twins, never getting bored sounded like a promise land. Tamaki was amazed that magic actually happened there. Haruhi was very interested on how the park operated, while Kyoya was interested on the tricks that Disney used. Honey and Mori were intrigued that robotic people could move like fighters. In short, everyone was astonished that a place could be this magical.
Finally, the shuttle pulled up to the entrance of the park, which was a walkway to both Disneyland and California Adventure, which was scheduled for the next week. They walked towards security and halfway there, Kyoya noticed that Katie had a clear backpack on her back.
"Whats with the backpack?" He asked.
Katie smiled. "Tip number one. Security is a pain. To avoid standing in the line and having your bag searched, I bring a clear backpack so they can just turn the bag around and know that I'm all good."
Kyoya smiled. "You certainly have this all down to a science. Where did you learn all of this?"
"I am a product of excellent breeding," Katie retorted jokingly, repeating the phrase he used the previous night. "I was fascinated by this place since I was young. I read books and studied the history. My dad loves this place and he introduced me to it."
"I think I will stay back with you," Kyoya remarked after a slight pause. "It could be a good learning experience."
Kyoya looked at her. "Where are your glasses?" Katie blushed, pleased that he remembered.
"I'm wearing contacts. I prefer the glasses for regular days, but contacts are easier when touring for me. One less thing to worry about." He nodded in understanding.
Steph had her group in the form of Tamaki, Hikaru, and Kaoru, with a captive Haruhi with them, ready for a fast pace adventure with the cheerful and energetic younger sibling. Mori and Honey would prove to go back and forth between the groups. Kyoya was a constant with Katie, because she knew a lot about the terms and methods that Disney used.
As cheerful Disney music played overhead, the group found themselves gazing in awe at the amazing display beyond the ticket takers and their cheerful whistles. It was a train station, with the train blowing steam from its stack. Below that was a wonderful flower display of a Mickey Mouse head, full in color. Since it was seven forty five, they had made good time according to the sisters. They got in the park quickly and Steph waved down one of the photographers in front of the display while Katie quickly arranged the host club into a pose. In one minute, they got several photos in front of the entrance.
"Here you leave today and enter a world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy," Katie announced to the group. "You will see that quote on these tunnels as you enter somewhere you have never known, except in the hearts of children and artists."
They went through the tunnels, which Tamaki described as 'portals to another world' which made Steph laugh. They were all taken aback at the turn of the century façade that they first saw.
"What is this place?" Haruhi said in shock.
"Main Street U.S.A," Steph said with a smile. "Katie has more details than me, but its based off of Walt Disney's childhood home."
"Marceline, Missouri, to be precise," Katie added on. "It is a 1910 town that Walt loved dearly and the place he called home. If you look to the left, you see the firehouse?"
Everyone nodded and Mori asked "What's in the window?"
"It's a gas lamp," Kyoya said. "But why is it there?" He asked Katie.
"That was Walt Disney's old apartment. He stayed there and the lamp is a tribute to him. He would lit the lamp when he was in the park, a semi warning for employees to behave themselves because the boss was in the house. It is still lit today. It is said that when the lamp is lit, Walt's spirit is here along with his guiding hand." She responded expertly, with a touch of reverence and sadness.
Before they continued on, they were taken to a stand outside City Hall which was giving out buttons.
"What are these, candidate buttons for a politician?" Hikaru asked. The sisters laughed.
"No, they're celebrating pins. You all get one because this is your first-time visit," Steph said while guiding them to the cast member handing out the pins before joining her sister a short distance away.
They all took one and wore it with pride. They then looked at where the girls were now, which was at a flagpole, flying the American colors. Katie was looking at the base of the flagpole while Steph waved the Hosts over. They looked at the plaque that Katie pointed out.
"'To all who come to this happy place… Welcome!" Haruhi read aloud.
"Walt Disney's opening speech that is the definition of this park. You will hear it many times throughout the day, so you should know it," Steph explained. They quickly read the rest of the speech to themselves, then Katie directed them to look up.
Past the shops and the flagpole, past the small crowd that was gathering at the top of Main Street, was a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, which Katie said was called Partners. But even more past that was a huge, magical castle. Sleeping Beauty Castle. Like in a trance, Tamaki started walking to the beautiful centerpiece of Disneyland. The twins followed as if they were floating on air. Mori put Honey on his shoulders so the smaller boy could see better. Kyoya was frantically scribbling in his pocket-sized notebook while Haruhi took a picture of the castle and everyone's reaction to it.
"Beautiful, huh?" Steph remarked.
"I know that the castle must have a hight limit because there is no plane warning on the top of it," Kyoya asked Katie quietly. "If it is small enough for that, why does it look so big?"
"Forced perspective," Katie responded calmly. "The buildings on Main Street look two story, but the top story is smaller than the bottom. Also, the surrounding places are pushed down into the ground more to make the castle look larger."
"This is incredible!" Haruhi exclaimed.
As they made their way to the castle, a crowd was backed up to the middle of Main Street. Tamaki started whimpering when he couldn't get past them.
"Can't see the princess castle… I wanna see the castle…" He muttered dejectedly.
He then felt a hand on his shoulder. Steph pulled him towards the shops to the right side of the street.
"C'mon, Tamaki!" she said with a laugh. "Everyone is getting ahead of us!"
"It's a known fact that the shops along Main Street are connected," Katie explained to the rest of the Host Club who followed her lead. "However, it always surprises me that people don't take advantage of getting to the front of the crowd!"
So the secretly gleeful group of boys (and Haruhi) weaved through the shops, marveling at all the details in there, and soon they were in front of the crowd and at a rope which blocked them from the entrance of the castle.
"Okay, we still have five minutes," Stephanie said. "really good time, if you ask me!"
"Well, I didn't ask you," Katie said teasingly to her younger sibling. "But I agree. There is only one thing left to do before the mad rush begins."
"What's that?" Honey asked, still on Mori's shoulders.
"Haruhi, give me your camera and everyone say 'Castle!'" Steph said.
So everyone did. They also got quick individual shots, if you count Honey and Mori as one unit and same with the twins, and soon the overhead announcement came on.
"Welcome to Disneyland! In just a minute, you will be able to enjoy many of our magical lands here. For your safety, please walk and don't run."
Kyoya heard Katie say to the group amongst the noise of today's patrons. "Get ready, guys. First, Follow Stephanie to Peter Pan. Stay together! Five!"
"She's counting down!" Everyone thought to themselves. They all prepared themselves for the excitement.
"We hope that you all enjoy today…"
"Four."
"In the Magical Place…"
"Three."
"That we call…"
"Two."
"Disneyland!"
"One."
And the journey began.
Authors Note
So yea. Katie and I have talked about it and seeing as we already have twenty chapters written but not posted, we are going to up the posting! so from now on we will be posting every Wednesday and Friday! yyaayy! so look for updates from us every Wednesday and Friday. Also, if we miss a day please forgive us, we do have fairly busy lives :3
In chapter one we promised to try to give you videos to accompany the rides the go on, and even though main street isn't a ride, its still an attraction. so the link to a Disneyland Main Street USA walkthough is right here!:
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Thanks for reading and please R&R with your thoughs!
See ya!