Why I love Disneyland...
I first visited Disneyland when I was about 8 years old. My family went in a van, which honestly I have no idea who it belonged to. With my family were my Aunt and her children. It was a fairly large group of us traveling from Missouri to California, in that weird van. We stayed along the way in some fantastic K.O.A. campgrounds… Well fantastic may be a strong word for the accommodations, but we were going to DISNEYLAND! I couldn’t wait; I had wanted this trip for as long as my young 8-year-old self could remember.
(photo courtesy of Vintage Disneyland Tickets)
I’m not sure I could tell anyone anything specific about our
visit. I have memories of just being overwhelmed with excitement, with a bit of
fear mixed in. It could have been the
SkyWay that caused the fear to be honest. When you first saw it, it went into a
mountain! What is going on there? There are of course bits and pieces of
memories but overall I know it completed my love of all things Disney and that
lives with on with me to this day.
It took me over 11 years until I got to visit Disneyland
again. This time from Seattle, where we had moved when I was 12 but had never
made another family trip to Disneyland, I’m quite certain that is a form of
abuse. Anyways, I had just gotten out of high school and my girlfriend (now
wife) and I took a road trip down in my very Blue Ford Escort. What a trip just
driving down was!
This was the trip that sealed it for both of us. We were
hooked and there was no going back! Unlike my first visit, this one is etched
into my memory forever. Every detail. Even if it wasn’t permanently imprinted
on my mind, we have 1000’s of pictures, so I could always be easily reminded. Matter of fact I think they are still in the
Costco White envelopes. Perhaps I should go on a Picture Treasure Hunt!
Through the years our lives have progressed, and our
pocketbooks. So we have made it a must to visit Disneyland a few or more times
a year. Heading down from Seattle for a weekend is one of our favorite ways to
spend our entertainment dollars. I almost hate to admit this, but my wife and I
at times have ditched our son with grandparents and jaunted down to Disneyland
for a weekend away for just us. Please don’t send me hate mail over that. :)
In the end, I can simply say that I just love visiting
Disneyland (and Disneyworld!). It truly is a magical place for my family and I.
When I walk under the trestle bridge and see Main Street USA, I let go of any
stresses I might have had, any troubles and I look upon Disneyland with my 8
year old eyes once again.
And really, is there anything greater than that?
I hope you find this information helpful. To find out more about me please visit my profile page here: DisneyDan
Daniel Mullarkey
daniel@destinationsinflorida.com
Disney World, Disney Cruise, Disneyland, Disney Hawaii, and Adventures by Disney Specialist
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