National Coaster Day!! Visiting Disneyland/DCA. Car updates and Din Tai Fung review!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 окт 2024

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  • @ndandan1369
    @ndandan1369 2 месяца назад +4

    🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
    00:13 *🚗 Dealing with unexpected car issues while traveling in LA, facing potential repair delays and costs.*
    01:28 *🛠️ Facing a diagnosis and repair estimate for an alternator issue, potentially impacted by warranty limits.*
    03:42 *☕ Reflecting on the experience of riding in a Tesla for the first time, finding the seats surprisingly comfortable.*
    05:47 *🎢 Enjoying an early morning at Disneyland, planning to navigate the park before car repair updates.*
    21:27 *💸 Facing a costly repair quote of nearly $2,000 for the alternator, considering logistics and cost-effectiveness of different repair options.*
    30:58 *🚀 Sharing excitement after experiencing the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride at Disneyland.*
    32:32 *🚗 Facing car trouble on his trip, weighing options for repair costs and logistics.*
    34:01 *🍽️ Excited to try Din Tai Fung in Anaheim, mentioning plans for a new dining experience.*
    36:09 *💸 Found a mechanic to fix the car for $500, arranging towing and logistics.*
    41:53 *🍜 Trying out dumplings at Din Tai Fung, navigating the dining experience.*
    48:01 *💵 Expressing gratitude for generous viewer support during the trip, highlighting unexpected financial help.*
    50:40 *🎢 Enjoying rides at Disney California Adventure, reflecting on the day's activities.*
    01:01:20 *🎢 The speaker discusses the crowdedness at Disneyland and plans to beat the crowd by moving quickly.*
    01:02:28 *🌯 Predicts that California Adventure will extend its hours due to increased popularity and staffing.*
    01:03:52 *🚧 Shares frustration about the wait times for rides like Midway Mania and Incredicoaster without using Lightning Lane services.*
    01:06:02 *🍴 Contemplates food choices and settles on dining at Bengal Barbecue despite indecisiveness.*
    01:08:45 *🍍 Enjoys a chili pineapple whip dessert at Disneyland, describing its flavors with enthusiasm.*
    01:12:22 *🌬️ Expresses appreciation for the ambiance and smell at Disneyland's Matterhorn ride.*
    01:18:33 *🔔 Ends the day at Disneyland by ringing the fire department bell and bidding farewell to the park.*
    Made with HARPA AI

  • @cynthialou-tl6fw
    @cynthialou-tl6fw 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video. Love your Videos always. Sorry about your car.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      @@cynthialou-tl6fw Thank you! I had a really good time at Disneyland. The car is now in the shop and shoooould be done by Wednesday 🤞

  • @rogerelauria
    @rogerelauria 2 месяца назад +1

    Love the long videos, Eldon! I appreciate you being genuine, inspirational, honest, and humorous with your content. Side note, Dr. Scholl’s 24hr energy shoe inserts have worked wonders for me (and I also carry an extra pair of socks in my backpack) 😆 change ‘em when you know you’re done with water rides. Thanks for the shoutouts! 🤙🏾

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +1

      @rogerelauria yeah! Haha extra socks ftw! I gotta change my souls and see what fits. Sometimes I find a perfect shoe that gives me next to no foot issues. These are not walking shoes haha 😆

  • @thatchicadsiempre9743
    @thatchicadsiempre9743 2 месяца назад +1

    New sub here, love your enthusiasm. Thanks for the great videos. I look forward to them and as a mama I just want to hug you, everything will be alright, you’re just going through a rough patch. Take care dear❤

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +1

      @thatchicadsiempre9743 Thank you! I'd definitely take a hug anytime 😊 things will get better. I'm determined they will 🤞
      Welcome to the channel 😁

  • @cynthialou-tl6fw
    @cynthialou-tl6fw 2 месяца назад +1

    If you could get a battery charger on your battery and have it fully charged it could get you to the next shop. Alternator is just not charging it. Battery is ok. So it needs to be done that way. Don’t run air, radio anything not necessary. Battery will last little while to get you to next place.

  • @fw7993
    @fw7993 2 месяца назад +2

    I think you are an "old soul" who appreciates life. Your videos are very uplifting and inspiring. I hope it all works out for you with the car situation.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +2

      Haha I've been told that a couple of times. I just wanna live life. I dont have any kids, no gf, no huge bills to pay. May as well live life to the fullest.

  • @greeksurferdude
    @greeksurferdude 2 месяца назад +2

    Hey Eldon - love the positivity despite it all, keep up the smile! Have fun on your extended vacation 😀

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you!! I mean extended vacation? Dang lol

  • @terenceaninion4378
    @terenceaninion4378 2 месяца назад +2

    All the best to you😊

  • @andrewnmontemayor
    @andrewnmontemayor 2 месяца назад +5

    Best channel on RUclips. Keep doing your thing bro. Me and my wife look forward to your videos. Disneyland video makes it extra special.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +1

      @andrewnmontemayor Thanks man! So far this trip has been very interesting haha more videos on the way!

  • @slcemily
    @slcemily 2 месяца назад +2

    What a fun excursion dude. Lots of highs with a little bit of lows, (damn that car!) But you really make the best out of any situation.
    On another note, I want to try all the food at these parks one day. 😂 🤤 I laughed at your chop-stick skills too. Don’t be mad bro. 😂👏👏

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha oh man, I've been shown so many times and I still can't get it down haha
      Thanks again Emily!! 😊

  • @CaptainPhoton64
    @CaptainPhoton64 2 месяца назад +1

    thanks for the fun brother...good luck with your car

  • @Dlee4000
    @Dlee4000 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow this trip has been adventure. Enjoy you eating at Din Tai Fung it made me laugh. But enjoy your positive attributes with the car issues. Looks like you have a lot of friends that care for you which is a good thing. Good for you in finding someone else to replace the alternator. That first price by that auto shop is ridiculously high similar price to a dealer.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      Yeah, I couldn't pay that much when I know I could do it myself at home for dang near free. I'm so glad to find someone close for a lot less to fix it.

  • @kevindelane2385
    @kevindelane2385 2 месяца назад +1

    Louisiana Square? 😅

  • @iJMultiplication
    @iJMultiplication 2 месяца назад +1

    Good stuff Eldon! You're really rolin' with the punches down there in Socal. Magic Kingdom and adulting all in one video. It's really interesting and sets this channel apart from the others. And you're so right about time and money. Money will come back to you, eventually. Time will not, so make the most of it.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      Absolutely, money will always find its way back into your life. I can't preach that enough. Live a life you wanna live. I'll deal with a car problem any day over being bedridden or have some serious health issues and unable to see the world.
      Thanks for the comment man!

  • @J_Sosjourneys
    @J_Sosjourneys 2 месяца назад +2

    Hey you! Loving the movie edition here 😊 I might be wrong but the addition to Avengers Campus is going to join side by side with Avatar land. There should be a parking lot back there that will be transformed into Pandora. Could be the Simba parking lot?
    I can’t believe I forgot to go to Avenger’s Campus! I wanted to find Deadpool 😮😂 epic failure!

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha movie edition! 🤣 perfect name for the long vlogs. Ooooo okay, I thought I saw a different concept art showing it by the avengers headquarters building. Maybe it's changed. Either way, I'm super excited!

    • @J_Sosjourneys
      @J_Sosjourneys 2 месяца назад

      @@Eldons_Excursionslol next time warn me and I’ll get the popcorn going 😉😂 I think were kinda on the same page with location. The expansion of Avenger’s Campus and Pandora will be connected. But I thought there was a parking lot back there. That I could still be wrong about…I’m usually wrong 😂

  • @moochydacat
    @moochydacat 2 месяца назад +1

    dudemine :D thats a good way to remember bromine. 🤣

  • @mbuckets2582
    @mbuckets2582 2 месяца назад +1

    $2000 for an alternator!!!! WHAT!!!
    SMH
    Love the vlogs man. Keep it up!
    Btw, I am looking for a honest mechanic shop. You mentioned in the video you own/ work for one. I live in Napa county.
    What is the name of the shop?

    • @andrewnmontemayor
      @andrewnmontemayor 2 месяца назад +1

      @@mbuckets2582 ya $2000 is absolutely insane.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      Yeah! I'll get the paperwork from the shop on Monday. 2k is just insane. I can ship the car back and fly myself for half the price lol The shop is new. We're still figuring out a name haha but I'll get you an address if you're serious about bringing it by.

    • @mbuckets2582
      @mbuckets2582 2 месяца назад

      @@Eldons_Excursions That is crazy that it will cost you less to tow it back home and your flight. But yes, not sure if you guys work on Lexus. I have an older 2006 IS250. We just can’t afford to take it to Lexus of concord. They take steps just to get to the main problem. We got it repaired but we’re just looking for a shop to do standard maintenance upkeep.

    • @mbuckets2582
      @mbuckets2582 2 месяца назад

      @@Eldons_Excursions btw I am not a fan boy lol

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      @mbuckets2582 haha all good man. I can tell.

  • @cubid100
    @cubid100 2 месяца назад +1

    Sorry about your car troubles. Do you think financially better to rent a car vs drive 8 hours using your car causing wear and tear as well as possible car troubles? FYI, state farm car insurance gives unlimited towing capabilities without extra charge. Do you think Disneyland would be less crowded after next week once all the kids are back to school? Thank you for sharing your adventures.

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад +1

      @cubid100 I'm driven down at least a couple dozen times. Out of all the times I driven down, this is my second car issue. I was hoping that after buying a new car, I wouldn't have any issues for awhile! But I guess not lol
      Usually once the kids are in school, the parks are a lot less busy, but as of the last couple of years, there really isn't a slow time. I will say, though, I was really surprised how slow it was between 10pm-12am on Thursday night. Friday was back to bigger crowds. It may be a little slow before the holiday season with Halloween and all.

  • @NavajoNaation
    @NavajoNaation 2 месяца назад +8

    I know you’re in a pinch but next time just tow it to the Toyota dealership even if it’s 5000 past warranty they will still honor it if you are persistent an alternator should not go out before 100 K

    • @moochydacat
      @moochydacat 2 месяца назад +2

      I second going to the dealer and being persistent.

    • @greeksurferdude
      @greeksurferdude 2 месяца назад +2

      Yeah that's ridiculous for a new car

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      @Tracytriangle I'm going to save the receipt and take it to the dealer when I get back. Maybe they'll do something about it. Maybe... lol, I'm just glad to get it done for a lot less than 2k 🙃

  • @tylerdinius7486
    @tylerdinius7486 2 месяца назад

    Following to know what happened with the car… I run a shop in SJ and cannot believe someone could do that job for $500…. The alternator alone must cost that much wholesale…
    I would want OE parts on a car like that for reliability….

    • @andrewnmontemayor
      @andrewnmontemayor 2 месяца назад +3

      You can find that part for $180-$300

    • @tylerdinius7486
      @tylerdinius7486 2 месяца назад

      @@andrewnmontemayor At orielly or autozone sure but i do not trust an ultima or duralast reman to keep anyone on the road for long… Those parts are always a last resort and who is doin this job for what, $200 labor?

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      We'll see, might just be a homie hookup. It is a friend of a friend's shop.

    • @tylerdinius7486
      @tylerdinius7486 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Eldons_Excursions thats a great deal and i hope it works out! Even a camry nowadays is high tech and anything that breaks is costly to fix

    • @Eldons_Excursions
      @Eldons_Excursions  2 месяца назад

      @@tylerdinius7486 Exactly why I want a shop to do it 😅 we'll see how today goes.