#the dca fandom is everywhere I look

[teddybear1644]

The Eclipse Cocktail

Put the 50ml fresh orange juice, 25ml vodka, 25ml triple sec and 15ml fresh lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice; shake well. Strain into a glass with more ice, top up with soda water, then garnish with fruit.

The Moon Drop

Put a glass into the freezer to chill for at least 30 minutes before making this drink. In a shaker, place 1 cup seedless black grapes, thinly sliced and one of the 2 rosemary sprigs in 1 ounce simple syrup (equal parts of sugar and water dissolved). Muddle very well. Add the 1.5 ounces Spice 94 Seedlip, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 6 ice cubes. Shake vigorously (30 to 40 times). Strain and pour into the well chilled glass. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.

Sundrop Negroni Slushie

Mix 1 ounces Gin, 2 ounces Campari, 3 ounces simple syrup, 2 ounces lemon juice and 4 ounces Cherry Lemon Sundrop together and store in a container to freeze for 24 hours. Break up the contents and serve with a spoon once desired consistency is achieved.

[betweenblackberrybranches]

In Her image☀️

Messy doodle turned into whatever this is

[ayyy-imma-ninja]

DCA FANDOM:

been asking around everywhere, but does anyone know of shops that have good quality DCA merch? I am in need of a new jacket qwq

Store doesn't have to have JUST clothes, but that is what I'm primarily looking for.

If you know any, feel free to link in comments, reblogs, asks, etc.

Thank yooooou!

[ping-ski]

Hewwo!!! :3 I hope you are having an amazing day, here is a whole plate of cupcakes! Would it be possible for you to share a few lore details about your Eclipsed By You AU story? I keep looking at the designs and I am so curious about what will be happening, I would wish to nibble on tiny lore crumbs, pretty please?

ama!! hihi! ! i meant to answer your ask much sooner! anyways, since you asked so nicely (and because i am pathetically weak to any sweets </3) prepare for some SERIOUS yappage under that cut

✦ AuDHD demands that I explain EBY origins before any details but you can totally skip this if you want! (Scroll till you see blue text! :3) So... Eclipsed By You was intended to be au/fic just for myself after work when I first got into DCA. I literally was pantsing a self-insert fic from just gameplay, voicelines, and a collection of scenarios I wrote in my notes app before I actually interacted with the DCA fandom lol. I was already in the process of writing it to be a proper fic and planned to make an AO3 acc to post it! I took some time away from it tho cause I got busy irl. During my break I did start to interact more the fandom! The first proper DCA fic I read was 'Solar Lunacy' by BamSara a few months back as a recommendation from a mutual I had from another fandom. I had told them about my fic idea and they suggested I read the fic as my fic had reminded them of SL. After reading through, I was kind of bummed initially because I really didn't think I had anything unique to offer with my own fic that I was hoping to share. I stopped writing it cause damn comparison truly is the thief of joy. SL and EBY had similar ideas going on and I just didn't feel like it was worth posting my fic cause it didn't feel "special" to me anymore. It was easy to give up since writing is really not my strong suit at all, so then I fell back to just drawing! I only came back to it despite the 19 other DCA aus I have lined up rn cause honestly I remembered that wrote it for my own enjoyment! Why did that have to change? Albeit, I did scrap lots of what I initially wrote and started fresh cause my interpretation of DCA changed. Regardless, EBY was always going to be a self-indulgent DCA/Reader fic taking place at the Pizza Plex. Sure not anything original, but that's just a fact of being a creative in general tbh. I felt silly when I realized that haha. I'm having fun and they make me smile, so who cares if its been done before lol. I still enjoy Solar Lunacy and still am a fan of BamSara! (the cotl content has been fueling me lmao)

✦ Some bits on Eclipsed By You- The main part of your ask lol! ✿ On the au/fic name: I actually stole it from another au (of the many) I have. No particular reason for it! I was writing EBY and that au around the same time and alternated working on the two throughout the day. That au is now nameless (actually it's nicknamed "Messiah" as I type) cause EBY grew onto me for what it is now! ✿ On DCA's designs: This might be kind of disappointing lol but- there isn't much of a lore/plot reason for their designs? They just look that way cause... why not :3 It's also part of just how I interpret DCA into my artstyle. Otherwise, they can be interpreted as the canon designs early on! Atleast until some future upgrades! ✿ When in SB are we? Everywhere /hj. EBY will have some pre-virus and post-virus stuff just for funsies! I'm dying to yap but if I say anymore I will get carried away 100%. ✿ On EBY!Eclipse: For this au, Eclipse is his own "person" you could say. With his own AI and personality chip to pair! Carefully built to be a dedicated host and theater bot. He is, including Sun and Moon, the entertainment <3. They are a singular animatronic in this fic! (like those 3 in 1 soaps except it's DCA /j) ✿ On EBY!Y/N: (EBY is a reader-insert, but intended to be written as gender neutral and an adult.) Y/N gets their own bit of lore and issues that may or may not be the stress/frustration from my 2 irl jobs thinly veiled lmao. They work part-time at the Plex as a general theater staff member! Each week, their tasks rotating between concessions, being an usher, and working along side the theater bots! (Kind of like a theater tech.) This is a part-time job just to keep them afloat while they work on their last bit of certifications and training to be a caretaker! They are pretty passionate about helping those in need. A sweetheart honestly. Though, if you don't like kids, maybe look away. Wholesome moments with the littles and DCA + Y/N is pretty decent with kids themselves. (Lots of projection from my own experiences working with children and elderly, as a caregiver turned caretaker. I kind of want to highlight some of my experiences with Y/N.) ✿ On EBY!Sun and Moon: These two are goofballs alongside Eclipse through and through. They all get to be sweet, soft, and doting I promise. Originally, before scrapping a good chunk of the og writing, EBY had a beloved sweetheart anxous Sun and aggressive Moon who was kind of an asshole(Before the rewrite, EBY felt so different. Like everyone was just tolerating eachother and fragments being held together with glitter glue n' dreams. I am very very glad it's different now lol.) Eclipse stayed fairly consistent though. Sweet house husband that he is. Now, Sun is just as unhinged as Moon (making him just as much as a threat!), but we will persevere with the power of friendship <3 We're gonna have some aloof Sun moments. He takes his job pretty seriously! Some goofy Moon bits who's giggles are light and airy. He is very unserious I fear. They're both trying their best, in their own ways. There's not much I can say rn without spoiling haha. It's hard to stay vague hrm. Or atleast I can't think of anything specific to add right now. (I may be able to answer some specific questions if you have any, my brain is just foggy rn) ✿ I'm simplifying it down to your "typical pizza plex fic" with pre-virus and post-fire shenanigans. I'm sorry if none of that is telling I can't think of anything specific cause I'm pretty sleepy rn so maybe it's a little boring sounding but I love it anyways haha Expect some canon-typical violence and non-sexual intimacy! I have intentions on writing the relationship between Y/N and DCA ambiguous so it can be seen as queerplatonic or romantic. (But this could very easily changed, I'm a shameless robokisser sigh.)

[plaguedoctorjester]

this is a cry for help plz get me outta the dca fandom im in too deep im scared everywhere i look they're there i cant escape they wont leave me alone i love them but im in a hostage situation with them too many variants plague my mind where am i oh gaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwd he l p

[poisonouswritings]

M4 in Disneyland/California Adventure

Is this something of a fandom trope? Perhaps. And is this somewhat self-indulgent because I went there a lot as a child? Mayhaps. But it's cute and fluffy and I'm gonna do it anyways, especially considering the news we got.

Also some of the events/shows I'm gonna mention aren't around anymore but shush it's okay we're all taking a trip back to late 2000s - early 2010s

GN!Reader, fluff, bit of alcohol, we're assuming the economy is not turbo-fucked and you can have enough money to do this stuff, and that Disney has not become a dystopian monopoly that values profits over just about every other aspect of human experience because I've Never Let Reality Get In The Way Of My Fluff Before And I Will Not Start Now™

This takes place in the Good End AU, where MC and Co. can travel between Earth and Astraea at will

For those who don't know, California Adventure (DCA) is focused moreso on Pixar and the MCU. There aren't as many rides but the rides there are faster. Less 'little train chugging through the scenic routes of the story the ride is based on' and more 'yeah let's steer this raft over a waterfall'. The aesthetic is also more like retro California. Think 1950s Hollywood more or less.

Felix

A kingdom of magic you say?

Okay firstly I wanna say,, he genuinely thinks there's magic there. So you're gonna have to find a way to prevent him from trying to do his experiments. Though maybe on Earth he wouldn't really have magic?? Idk you can figure out something. I believe in you.

That being said he also,, will not wake up before 9. He was up late trying to find a spell to prevent physical exhaustion, go figure. And once he is awake he'll want breakfast. Personally I'd recommend stopping at the Subway that's like a block away but that's just me. So all in all you guys probably don't even get into the park until like,,,, ten at the earliest.

But once you are there Boy Oh Boy!!

Since I'm the one writing this and I can do Whatever I Want™, I'm imagining you guys go during the Halloween season. That means everything is all spookily decorated. In fact, fuck it, you're doing Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Y'all can't stop me.

So Fe could definitely get away with wearing his normal outfit. People will thinking he's like,, DisneyBounding as a background character from The Owl House or Pirates of the Caribbean or, if you wanna get retro, HalloweenTown, or something of the like.

Anyways everything is spookily decorated and Felix is Vibin'™. You'll have to explain the different characters and stuff. He'll try to remember all of it but let's be honest,, learning Disney characters From Scratch would be pretty overwhelming. You should probably focus on Mickey and Friends and The Nightmare Before Christmas crew, for Halloween relevance.

'I mean,,, yeah you could say Dr. Finklestein is like Escell if you really wanted,, I guess you'd be Sally then.' 'Well I have tried to use sleeping spells on him to sneak out before' 'Did they work?' 'not even remotely but I certainly tried'

I think he'd like the performances and shows a lot. Trying to figure out how the special effects work. Following the story. Giving you a fanfiction-tier alternate ending that is Probably Sad™. Crying over said fanfiction-tier alternate ending. There's a gaggle of giggling children watching Mickey and the Magical Map (that one live show that's basically Sorcerer Mickey travels through space and time to visit some princesses while trying not to get fired by his boss, no I will not give more context because that show is way funnier without context) and then Felix sobbing because in his head Belle and Aurora were lovers but then Aurora went into her magic coma and Belle never got to see her again,,,

Inspiration comes from everywhere folks

Probably more interested in looking around then going on the rides tbh

He wants to understand how everything works

Tell him about Haunted Mansion (name is self-explanatory, but it's a mansion that's haunted. You ride around in these little pod things and basically just look at spoopy animatronics and listen to spoopy songs) he will absolutely drag you over to experience it because he wants to see if there are real ghosts

By this point you're able to see spirits too (since you keep dying in Fe's route) so maybe you see one or two?? I don't think people die there all that often but I think a lot of Disney fans would like to haunt that ride. If you guys do find spirits, ho!! Felix is so excited!! This is a Proper Haunted Mansion!!

They used to have these,, mason jar-esque things that had a little diorama of a specific ghost inside and it lit up and stuff. He totally ends up getting one because look MC he can put real ghosts in there it'll be Ironic™ isn't he clever :)

He's so excited about it don't tell him he sounds like a nerd. Honestly he probably already knows but don't remind him. Or do. He'll get blushy so it's kind of a win-win no matter what

When you guys ride it he tries to communicate with the 'ghosts' at first. Then gets very indignant when he realizes it's special effects, at least for the cheesier animatronics.

'This is a mockery of my craft, MC! >:(' 'Fe it's for children' 'thats no excuse!'

By the end of it he's totally humming along to the music tho. If you call him out for it he gets flustered and pouts and says it's not his fault that it's catchy. Which is fair.

At the end of the ride right before you get off, there's these mirrors that show you a ghost, with the idea being the ghost will 'follow you home'. He's so? Confused?? Ghosts don't usually just arbitrarily pick someone there's always a deeper reason why is it just gonna follow you?? Is it because he's a necromancer??? Do ghosts come to him in this world???? MC do you guys just have a pet ghost now????? He knows you told him not to be doing magic stuff here but this has to be an acception right??????

Very disappointed when he realizes it's just more special effects

I don't think he'd wear ears? But if he did they'd be like, Maleficent or something. He likes the color scheme. You can tease him about being an Evil Necromancer™ and he's >:( no >:( he's a good boy he only raised a legion of the dead to destroy Astraea that one time be accident >:( but he's a good boy >:(

No but I think Felix would really like the Disney Villains. His favorite aesthetically would be Maleficent, but personality would probably be,, also Maleficent tbh. Perhaps Scar too.

Once the park closes for the Halloween Party (aka all the guests without tickets are kicked out) he'd be a little more interested in trying some of the rides. You can take him on Pirates. When you tell him about how all the skeletons used to be real (got them from medical schools I believe) he is 1000% more interested.

'Well there's no real skeletons anymore.' 'What? Why?' 'People thought it was disrespectful to the dead. And creepy.' 'Pfft. Excuses.'

Okay. Okay. So. If you haven't been on Pirates, you're in a boat and kinda floating down a track with scenes from the first movie. You go down two drops (so most of the time you're subterranean) and then at the end you go up this massive incline to bring you back to ground level. The first time I ever rode it, we got to the massive incline and my sister told me there was a maaasaasive super fast drop. And then all the other people on the boat agreed with her. I was like, 7, and was terrified and ended up screaming the second we hit the top. And then there's this little 1 foot plop and I looked like an idiot.

D,,do that,,,, do that to Felix,,,,,,, i know from personal experience that people will just go along with it. When you first described the drop of a roller coaster he could only imagine it as like, riding a dragon and the dragon suddenly dives?

Astraea doesn't have roller coasters leave him alone!! He's doing his best to understand.

So you (and everyone else on the boat) start messing with Felix and telling him there's gonna be a big drop, and he's picturing 100ft wild dive. He tries to play it cool but he's clinging to your arm in terror.

I mean,, if you guys die at least you can haunt a theme park together??

He shrieks and squeezes his eyes shut tight and holds his breath and- tiny little plop. He slowly opens his eyes. Blinks. Very very slowly releases you. Blinks again.

At this point everyone is giggling a bit. Definitely you. Once Felix connects the dots he Pouts™ and whines for the next twenty minutes. Once his face has cooled off, he has to admit, it was a clever little prank. He's actually pretty proud of you.

He,, acts super dramatic,,,, says his heart is racing and his knees are weak,,,,,, oh MC you must carry him to a bench,,,,,,,, before he faints,,,,,,,,, 100% hams it up, partially to make you both giggle and partially because he likes you fawning over him

You guys go through the little trick or treat lines to get snacks. Obviously he wants to try some Earth candy, but he probably won't like most of it so I hope you brought a big enough bag for you both

Take him to watch the Halloween Parade!! He likes seeing the characters in their costumes and hearing the spooky music. And when the Headless Horseman runs down the street??? He Is In Love With The Aesthetic™. Refuses to accept it was done with special effects. Starts thinking of how to do a spell to fake it. Maybe illusion magic? He wants to prank some people with it. MC do you wanna help? :)

Definitely tries to like,, use a little bit of magic to enchant some of the decorations to be Just A Teeny Bit More Spooky™. Probably inadvertantly causes a child to cry as a result. Ends up giving the kid some candy.

I don't think he'd like DCA as much. It doesn't have the magical charm the main park does. But if you wanna take him over to the little winery that's there, be my guest! He'd probably shit-talk all of the wines but he'd have fun. If he gets drunk off the one glass he actually finishes then you guys can sit for a bit,, have some snacks,, Fe has to sit out of the sun (I feel like he burns easily) so you guys can chill under an umbrella and vibe under the misters for a little bit. You can (discreetly) point out the tacky tourist-y clothes people are wearing. It's all in good fun.

Go to the Grand Californian (the big resort that's on park grounds),, there's a fireplace and comfy chairs you can sit in,,, charge your phone while Felix takes a nap,,,, zzzz,,,,,,,

Probably gets one of those pet vests for Stella or whatever. Maybe a cat toy.

Anisa

Tiny little squeaks of excitement she wants a Mickey pretzel plz

You guys get there right at opening. Anisa threatened lovingly to pick you up and carry you if you didn't wanna get up that early. She wants The Most Time to explore.

She!! Is!! So!! Excited!! Especially because you guys can take pictures in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle. The whole time you're in Fantasyland, she's calling you her princess/prince/liege/royalty/etc. She is your knight. She is so agshfufusja

If you go into the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique,, technically they only do the princess makeover for young girls,,, but if you ask them to spray you in 'fairy dust' (glitter perfume) they will and Anisa 12/10 insists you do it because Everyone Should See How Amazing You Are!!! She's so proud to have you by her side ajdjfjdh

You guys,, go on the carousel,,, she helps you on the horse,,,,, takes the one right next to you,,,,,, she doesn't Fully Understand the purpose of it but she's having fun.

She loves the movie rides!! She wants you to tell her about all the stories that go along with them. A lot of the rides have little references to different scenes while waiting in line. And since the lines are usually stupid long, you'll have lots of time to explain the story and pull up clips to help her understand. She learns fast! Obviously she wants to know all your favorites. Will ride them No Matter How Long the wait is.

Snacks snacks snacks snacks snacks snacks

Get her a Mickey pretzel! Get her a churro! Get her one of those massive turkey legs! Get her popcorn! Get her a bread bowl with clam chowder in it! She wants snaccs and she deserves all of them :) (again we're suspending disbelief and pretending we have an infinite money glitch)

Listen listen listen,,, in Fantasyland they sell these,,, these roses that glow and change colors,,, please get her one,,, she will melt,,, I love her so much plz,,,

She wants to hold your hand the entire time. And who can blame her? Disneyland is a romantic place if you ignore the screaming children and crowds and icky gross classism

Obviously she wants to watch the parades!! There's a bit of wiggling around to get through the crowds. She tries to make you stand in front so you can get the better view akfiwofjs please push this adorable dumb lady in front of you (or at least to the side of you) so she can see right. She sees how everyone is waving to the performers on the floats and she does it too, but she also waves and cheers for the dancers on the ground because they're doing such a good job!! They deserve recognition!!! And higher wages!!!!!!

She has no idea what the songs are but she tries really hard to sing along anyways.

Take her to Star Tours. Explain Star Wars lore to her. She sympathizes a lot with Luke. I don't know enough about Star Wars to make more jokes about this so you Trekkies™ or whatever you're called can fill in the blanks

Is very interested in the animatronics and special effects!! How do they work? How can you tell? There's really no magic involved? Is this kinda thing common on Earth?

Please get her ears. She wants some so bad. And get matching ones?? She is,, she is putty,, melting into the floor,,, so happy,,,,

Please,,, please,,, take her to Pixie Hollow. I know there's really nothing to do there but take pictures of the fairies and whatever but she thinks it's so adorable. Initially thinks they're real fairies. A little disappointed when she figures it out.

Take her on the Storybook ride!! It's a cute little boat ride where the 'captain' gives you little pieces of trivia about the movies and there's a bunch of little sets and dioramas and stuff!! It's a good way to wind down and take a break while seeing some interesting stuff. Anisa would be trying to memorize All The Information

Tell her about Alice in Wonderland!! Take her on the little ride where you sit in a caterpillar!! She's confused but she likes it!

Teacups? Teacups! :) You tell her you wanna go fast and she Takes It To 11™. If it ends up being too much and you get really dizzy, she helps you find a place to sit down and rubs your back while constantly apologizing. Gets you some water and crackers to munch on until your stomach settles.

You guys see tiny baby ducklings. A worker gently guides them back to the grass. Anisa has to sit down for a second because they were so cute.

Obviously you guys have to have dinner there. Inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride is a restaurant called The Blue Bayou. You're kinda part of the ride! You can see people in their boats going by. Annie is very excited about getting to wave hi to people.

Guys!! Guys!!! If you Do Not Know, there's a train (the Disneyland Railroad) that takes you through the park. It takes about 20 minutes total to do a full lap. In fact that's probably the first thing you do (one of the stations is positioned right over the park's entrance) to give Annie an overview. She's in awe the whole time. Her eyes are Big And Sparkly. There's one part of the trip where it 'takes you through the past' and you see a bunch of stuff about dinosaurs?? Admittedly it's kind of random but it's cool. This also has the benefit of introducing Anisa to dinosaurs. She initially thinks they're dragons. Even after you explain it she continues to accidentally call them dragons.

Since we're ignoring reality and taking a trip through my childhood nostalgia, we're gonna say Inventions Of The Future is still around. It was basically a giant walkthrough that let you see innovative new technology, most of which was centered around daily life. This was 2008 or so. I actually can't even remember most of what was there, just the fact that it was really cool. Anyways take Annie there!! Let her play with cool technology! She has no clue what most of it is for but she likes making things light up!!!

In Tomorrowland (the futuristic section of the park), all the plants are edible. Tell her this. Tease her with it because oh if the plants are edible the dirt should be too right? Baby do you wanna check? :)

ur honor i love her

She would like DCA!! Especially if you happen to be from California!! She asks you how similar the vibe is to reality, and to present times.

We're gonna say,, this takes place during the Food and Wine Festival. Basically DCA has a big area set aside for a bunch of different food vendors, most of which are supposed to be 'around the world' type things. I can't speak to the authenticity of everything but the food is usually pretty good. They also have alcohol but I don't think Annie would drink much. She wants to be aware of everything!

You guys go from stand to stand. You try to be cute and feed her but she gets overexcited and bites your fingers,, you have tiny little fang marks now,,, her hair poofs and she's all embarrassed hehe,,,,

Please! Take her! To the Little Mermaid ride!! I feel like she'd really enjoy the story but also getting to see all the animatronic fish. She hums along to 'Under The Sea'. Ask her which fish look tastier than dolphins. You're trying to make her flustered but then she starts rambling for a solid five minutes about what she imagines different fish taste like. She's so passionate about it it's adorable. But also You're Gonna Make Flounder Sad If You Eat Him Annie!!

Look. I know that Soarin' Over California is now Soarin' Over the World or whatever but!! I Do Not Care!! It's staying California.

The ride is basically, y'all go into a soundstage with a massive screen, sit in these seats that are mounted on risers or whatever, and get lifted 30-ish feet off the floor. Air blows in your face and there's different scents and it's supposed to be that you're literally soaring over the state. It is Not A Rollercoaster, but the first time I rode it, my sister spent the entire time we were waiting in line telling me it was gonna be a super scary and fast coaster. I hope you're all seeing a pattern.

Anisa holds your hand the whole time, excitedly pointing out all the little details she notices. There's this one part where you fly over the ocean and there are jumping dolphins!! And she!!! She is so excited because she never thought she'd actually see real dolphins moving around and stuff!!!! Sees how fast they go and is like 'pfft I could totally outrun them' like baby No You Couldn't but she's so adorable you have to let her have this. Oh and when she smells things?? She thinks it's such a neat little trick!! Really enjoys it. Is a little wobbly-kneed when you guys get off.

On Buena Vista Street (basically DCA's Main Street, aka the entrance to the rest of the park) there's a cable car that runs around and street singers that walk down. Think the same aesthetic as like,, Newsies? Anisa will definitely pause to listen to them.

Bugs Land! They had the little water park where it was all massive sized normal objects (the idea was that you were a bug so things like hose faucets and buckets and whatever were massive) that dripped water. She thinks it's super cute and definitely wants to splash you a bit.

Oh you thought we were done with snacks? Clarabelle's Ice Cream Parlor. Go get Annie a cone. Or you guys can get Starbucks they're right next to each other.

You can end the night with World of Color, which is a water show that shows a bunch of scenes from certain movies and has music and some fire sometimes? It's a fun way to kill 20-30 minutes at the end of the night. Thanks to your Handy Dandy Time Management Skills, you guys manage to get right to the front of the crowd. You get the best view but also get soaked. If it's windy or you're just chilly, Anisa hugs you from behind to keep you warm hehe

'Aw I don't want you getting a cold :)'

If your feet are tired after the long day of walking around, she totally carries you. But also she's tired so maybe just encourage her to sit down for a few minutes.

Sage

The feline instinct to chase Mickey and Minnie around-

Right off the bat, I don't think he'd go unless Tulsi got to too. Is this projecting because I love Tulsi? Perhaps. But the whole idea of Disneyland is magic and family so I think he'd want her there.

Tulsi refuses to third-wheel though! She subsequently invites Elowen. Since this is after the main story, Sage and Elowen are reluctant allies, so they don't bitch too much about having to go together. Just don't make them sit together on any rides or they'll be bickering the whole time.

Since this takes place after the main story, Sage is,, a little on-edge at first. Big crowds = a lot of people = danger. Once you guys go through the metal detectors and security checks, he calms down a bit. I'd advise you guys go in the middle of the week or something so there's less people.

In fact?? You're going on a Leap Day that also falls on a Wednesday. That doesn't mean much now but one time back in the early 2010s (don't remember specifically which year) I went on one of those days and I didn't have to wait more than 15 minutes for any ride in either park. It's only because of Elowen waking you all up (which may involve dumping water on Sage and Tulsi, she spares you) that you manage to get there at opening.

Tulsi is probably the most interested right off the bat, mostly because of all the technology. What's this? How does it work?? Who made it?? What do they do if it breaks?? If you don't have an answer to one of her questions then You Better Look It Up.

Elowen is interested in Main Street. She's travelled a lot over the years and I think that after a while you start to pay attention to the differences in scenery/culture and actually care about them. Also I think she (and Sage tbh) immediately start noticing entrances, exits, hidden alleyways, possible escape routes, places to be attacked from, etc. Can't be too careful.

This place,, reminds Sage of Porrima, sorta. The familiar ground helps him out a bit.

I think they'd like Adventureland! Especially Indiana Jones. Being a treasure hunter in a rickety car navigating through Hell? Exciting! You can try to explain the plot of the movie/series but honestly,, Tulsi would listen but I think Elowen and Sage's Cat Brains™ would kick in, Sage moreso. Especially since you're next to Jungle Cruise which has a lot of animal sounds, so they keep hearing those and getting distracted

The line essentially winds through a jungle setting, then inside the temple you'll be 'exploring'. A few of the rooms have little tricks that makes the ceiling sink a few inches or spikes protrude from the walls or whatever. The first time you trick Tulsi into triggering one, Sage immediately hugs you against his chest to protect you. You have to Very Very Quickly explain nothing is actually happening or else he will make a scene.

Side note! I know we all love Sage's badonkers but Disney requires you to wear shirts. Normally he'd bitch but like,, get him one of those dumb couple matching shirts?? Wear it with him??? He gets super blushy. Continues to complain ofc but he likes that everyone will be able to see that he's yours and you're his. Like a more wholesome form of hickeys y'know? In a Tiny Bit Of Disbelief that someone as amazing as you wants to wear dumb couple shirts with him but he is so so so happy

Anyways you guys finally manage to get into the Jeeps that take you through the ride. You offer to let Sage 'drive' but he tells Tulsi to do it. Tulsi slides into the driver's seat.

There's this,, this lil pocket that rides can store their hats and bags in and whatever,,, Tulsi finds a pair of sunglasses in hers. Puts them on. She is The Driver And She Will Send You All To Hell And Look Good Doing It™

I know we'll clearly never get a Tulsi route but I love her so much i would die for her

Tulsi and Sage complain about the car not going fast enough. Elowen is concerned because uh? MC?? Why is the voice coming from the speakers suddenly talking about a magic curse that dooms anyone who looks into the eyes of a statue or whatever??? Since Tulsi was the only one listening to your explanation of the ride earlier she already understands it's not real, so obviously she's not closing her eyes. Leading to Elowen putting her hand over Tulsi's eyes. You laugh until Sage puts his hand over your eyes.

Funny story!! First time I went on this ride my sister told me the statue thing was real and I cried and covered her eyes cause I didn't want her to die. I was, again, 7.

You guys shake, rattle, and rumble all the way through the track, the three of them yelping (Tulsi laughing sometimes) the whole time. Elowen and Sage eventually realize there are No Actual Threats and loosen up a bit. They all get startled by the boulder at the end, and the drop (the car backs up down the track and then plunges down a hidden drop) successfully startles them.

I do not think it's smart to take Sage on Jungle Cruise!! Or Elowen!! Their cat brains take over and they would want to pounce at things!!! But if you remember any of the puns then you can tell them and that's really what the ride is all about.

'Whats the scariest plant in the jungle?' 'Well there is this one that has sentient vines that capture their pray and douse them in acidic-' 'Bam-boo! :)' 'MC plz'

Tulsi would wanna investigate Tarzan's Treehouse (basically a series of rope bridges and trees that you can freely navigate). She also wants to give you and Sage alone time, so she grabs Elowen and says they'll meet up with you later.

Tarzan's Treehouse is right next to Pirates of the Caribbean. If Sage still has his eye patch, a young child will walk up and ask if he's a pirate. Sage kinda hesitates for a sec because he's used to people - especially kids - being intimidated by his appearance before just kind of agreeing. Who is he to dash this kid's dreams? The kid asks what the best treasure he's ever found is and Sage gets red as he kinda instinctually looks over at you,,, this man cannot find the words so he kinda just nods in your direction because after All The Shit you two have been through he doesn't try to downplay it anymore. Losing you made him realize just how much he loves you, and now that he has you back, he doesn't want to waste time pretending he doesn't. He really is absolutely hopelessly enamoured with you.

But he still doesn't really know how to say it. Be patient with him.

I don't think Sage would like most of the story rides. They're too slow. So take him to the roller coasters!! Splash Mountain is good (so long as we're ignoring the context of that ride, which isn't too hard considering Disney buried every trace of Song of the South)! Remind him not to go chasing after any animatronic animals. He doesn't realize that big drop?? Is connected to this ride.

D,,,don't tell him. Get on the ride. At first he's bored and the music grates on his nerves but right in the middle of his complaining he hears the rush of water,, getting louder,, you guys reach the uh,, the zenith of the ride, if you will,, and he gets to look down and see what a massive drop it is and he grabs your hand and grips the side of the log and you guys shoot down and he's both screaming and laughing because hohohOHOHO ADRENALINE FUCK YEAH!!!

YES HE GETS SPLASHED BUT HE DOES NOT CARE!!!!

He's a teeny bit shaky after it but in a good way. He hugs you tightly when you get off and you guys stumble to the exit laughing.

'MC I thought it was my job to get you wet ;)'

He definitely starts to understand the appeal. After you guys walk around a bit to dry off he's eager to get to the next ride!

Thunder Mountain Railroad is definitely less intense, but it's a fast-paced train ride through a Midwestern setting and That Is Enough to keep Sage interested!!

Cowboy Sage?? Hehehe

I think Space Mountain might be a little too high-tech for him. But if you do go, you end up running into Tulsi and Elowen. Tulsi (still wearing her stolen sunglasses) links her arm with yours and drags you into the seats, meaning Sage and Elowen have to sit together behind you. Space Mountain is all Darkness, Pinpoint Lights, and Loud Noises. Tulsi has a great time. Sage and Elowen act like the ride was No Big Deal when you get to see the pictures after (yes the ride takes a picture of you) they're clearly clinging to each other in terror. They're both mortified. You take a picture of it to show to everyone later. Elowen threatens to break your phone but you've already uploaded it to Drive or whatever

Go! To!! Matterhorn!!! The seats are uncomfy for him since he's So Tol but he'll manage. It isn't until the ride starts that you realize that, oh, maybe you shoulda warned Sage about the Yeti. You don't have time now because Sage is looking at everything and Not Listening oh jeez oh heck oh no oh fuck you are so lucky that the restraints are tight or else Sage would be Ripping That Animatronic To Shreds

You guys oughta take a break after that. He hugs you tightly and refuses to let you go for a few minutes because he Genuinely Thought He Was Gonna Lose You for a second there. Buy him some popcorn or beignets or something. Porhaps sit on his lap and play with his hair for a minute. It calms him down very quickly and he ends up purring and melting against your shoulder. You guys can get moving again in a bit. Tomorrowland might be a bit much for him but,, but,, let him do Autotopia (you drive a car on a track through some futuristic scenery. That's about it). Do it with Elowen and Tulsi. Somehow Elowen ends up in front with Sage directly behind her. You and Tulsi share a car. Elowen keeps hitting the breaks to screw with Sage, Sage keeps ramming into her, and you and Tulsi just kinda,, watch the disaster and laugh a bit.

Disneyland is a bit too fairytale for Sage. I think he'd like DCA more.

He'll sit still to listen to the street singers if you want to. And I think he'd like it if he gave it a chance. Lean your head on his shoulder and hum along and suddenly he will sit there For Hours On End and be happy.

There's this thing called the Animator's Workshop. Basically it teaches you about zoetrope animations and lets you make your own little one! That's where you find Tulsi and Elowen, who are drawing each other. Elowen's has a chibi Tulsi polishing a sword. Tulsi's has a cartoon Elowen chasing a bird, only for the bird to lead a giant flock after her. Sage makes one too, but it's something simple like a bird flying or a ball bouncing or something. He might try to doodle something for you but I don't think he'd be very good at it ahdhfjdafka

You can draw him something!! Even if it isn't great He Will Love And Cherish It!!! It's from you that's all that matters.

Side note I think if you got him like,, one of the glowing roses are just any type of adorable/romantic gift, I think he would cry a lil bit

Go down to Paradise Pier!! You guys can wander along the boardwalk. Go to the bakery! Watch bread being made! Go to the Ghirardelli store! Get a free chocolate sample! Get ice cream!

Fun story! I went there with my friend once and I told them my name and showed them my card and then they called me Rachel. My name is not remotely similar to Rachel. But it's now become a meme in my group chat so there's that ig

And then go on California Screamin'. It's the one coaster in all of Disneyland that has a loop. You might wanna hold Sage's hand during the ride because it certainly looks a bit intimidating. At least there's no animatronic monsters this time. Definitely holds your hand but is also death gripping the handles. He does scream and he does laugh and he does have fun. But he is Not Releasing The Handles until everyone else is off the train.

If you wanna cool him down a bit, take him (and Tulsi and Elowen) to Roaring Rapids! It's basically 8 people in a circular raft with No Control Over Anything getting tossed around by waves and splashed with water. To make it Extra Fun I highly recommend that you guys go at night, hold hands to form a circle, and close your eyes. You'll have no idea what's happening the whole time and just get randomly soaked by cold water. Great on a summer night. Honestly the only reason Sage agrees to go on it at all is because you asked Elowen getting splashed with water after she did the same thing to him earlier is funny.

There's a bar called Trader Sam's like,, a ten-minute walk over at one of the on-site hotels. Sage and Tulsi definitely have fun with the drinks but make sure not to get too trashed. You and Elowen are just hanging out, snacking on mini-sliders and keeping the siblings semi-controlled. Make sure to give them some food and plenty of water.

Go on the,, go on the Ferris Wheel. Go on the swinging gondolas. Tulsi is clutching at Everything That Will Keep Her From Dying. Elowen is laughing. Sage has an arm around your shoulders and is also discreetly gripping onto Whatever Will Keep Him From Dying.

Y'know what? Wheel gets stuck at the top for a little while. Give me 20 minutes. I'll give you 20 minutes. It's been a long day. Tuck yourself into the crook of his neck and smooch his jaw and cuddle him. He gets Very Flustered but Very Happy. Tulsi and Elowen are gonna fake-gag but Tulsi is glad you're both happy. Elowen is threatening the throw you both out of the gondola if you don't knock it off.

Rime

It seems like we aren't getting a Rime route so it's up to us (the fandom) to make All The Content™

Good luck getting into the park before noon! Not because of sleeping in (okay that's a lie you guys totally slept in) but because Rime wants to explore Downtown Disney

Take! Him! To! Sephora! I choose to believe this is the first time he's been in an Earth makeup store and He Is Gonna Have Fun

Let him have Starbucks! Let him go to the World of Disney store! He probably wouldn't get much because obviously most of the merchandise is character-focused but if there's something particularly nice or if there's something you say would like nice on him then he'll totally get it

Cotton candy! Get him some! Share some! He likes letting it dissolve on his tongue.

You guys eventually do get into the park tho. Don't worry.

I feel like Rime isn't particularly enthusiastic about the rides. Sure he'll go on whichever ones you want and he'll be excited about them! But uh,, honestly he'd be cool grabbing some mixed drinks and chilling on a bench and enjoying the vibes.

However you are contractually obligated to take him to Haunted Mansion. You are contractually obligated to point at random ghosts and say 'thats you'. Rime acts like he's Not Pleased™ but in reality he's snickering along. If you've died at some point, then he does the same thing to you. When it gets to the 'take a ghost home' part, you guys joke about taking each other.

Otherwise? I'm choosing to believe that you guys go like,, on Villains Night, which is basically where some iconic Villains have little walkthroughs. Honestly since you guys spent a bunch of the day in Downtown then you don't even get into the parks until the evening. The aesthetic is better anyways.

And y'know what? Dress up. I don't think you're allowed to go Full Costume but you can definitely go a bit goth. Rime is catty about it but on the inside he is a Simpering Fool. Even if he helped you pick the outfit (let's be real he probably did) seeing it on you??? He's dead. Again.

Okay take him on the Buzz Lightyear shooting ride. Would be understand what the hell is happening? Not even a little. But does he like shooting things? Yes!!

So the carts on the Lightyear ride have the ability to spin around, since the idea of the ride is that it's basically a shooting game and you're trying to hit targets. So obviously you and Rime grapple for control of the turning-stick and just end up spending the entire time turning in a circle while laughing. You both score terribly. Half the time you're jokingly shooting each other.

You guys stroll around and play Hot or Not with the face characters.

Explain the different villains to him. Pull up YouTube and play their songs. Rime vibes with basically all of them. Makes you get the lyric versions so he can understand what's happening.

'So basically - in the original version anyways - Maleficent wreaked a kingdom and damned an innocent girl because she was snubbed from a party.' 'Hah. Iconic.' 'Rime no'

So the last time I went to Villains Night they had Mad Hatter there?? He wasn't a villain??? I don't have an explanation for that but Rime loves his outfit and that's all I care about when it comes to that.

Redeemed!Rime? Tease him a little bit. Oh babe you'd make such a good addition to the cast tonight :) Too bad you're all good and sweet and adorable now :) Big bad evil necromancer is a hero now :) he?? Has very confused blushies??? Because he's got Unimaginable Power™ but also he is a Very Good Redeemed Boi™

Rime doesn't want to make a big deal about it but he ends up getting souvenirs for the Starsworn. Since his redemption he's been grateful that they've all forgiven him (even Sage, though they still bicker constantly), and I think he's better at showing his feelings through gifts than words.

That being said he gets you a gift too. Maybe one of the roses, maybe some candy, maybe some dumb knickknack he thinks would make you laugh. He plays it off but he put kind of A Lot Of Thought into it. That's a big part of why he wanted to spend so much time in the stores in Downtown. He had to find the Right Stuff.

I think he'd like the parades decently enough. He'll sit through it with you but I think he's a lot more invested in internally swooning over how excited you look than the actual performance.

The same goes for the fireworks. You guys are probably on a bench or at a table somewhere just kinda watching them from a distance. You can still make out the music and get a good view, but it's not overwhelmingly loud and there's not a thousand people pressing in on you from all sides. It's just you and Rime, sitting side by side, watching the show and making dumb jokes to each other.

And honestly that moment is the most magical thing this park coulda given him.