Any Dream is Possible; Wishes Do Come True

By now, I’m sure that the 3 people that actually read this think I have fallen off the face of the earth…sorry to disappoint. Actually, I’ve been out the past week partyin’ it up Disney World style for the 17th birthday. It was epic. I could write for weeks on the topic. But, don’t fear- I won’t torture you all THAT much! Instead, I’m gonna highlight some of the things I learned/enjoyed/realized while on the trip or personal opinions about all things Disney oriented. So enjoy!
-A friend of mine once stated that Disney smells like “popcorn, magic, and Mickey Mouse all rolled together.” At the time, I laughed. Now I know she was spot on in her analysis. Think about it the next time you visit…
- Only at Walt Disney World, can a person go trek to the top of Mt. Everest, travel to the future, and tour the entire world all in one afternoon.
-Although it is the most magical place on earth, some of the employees you encounter will NOT be in the “magical mood” as it were…more like grumpy from the seven dwarves.
- Contrary to popular belief, Disney is NOT perfect. In our time there, 6 rides broke, Mickey missed his entrance in the show Fantasmic thus stopping the show for 10 min, and we even saw people throw up on the premises. So yes, it is still the real world.
- Even though it is the happiest place on earth, it is not impossible to find yourself sobbing in the middle of a park for stupid reasons…
- Parents who bring tiny kids to Disney are setting themselves up for failure.
-Pineapple Dole Whip is not to be missed by a park-goer. It is the best. The end.
-There is NOTHING better than sharing a birthday with a twin. I used to feel gypped because I thought it wasn’t fair that I didn’t get a birthday all to myself. Now, complete opposite. Twins have better birthdays. Thanks Polly for another amazing one this year :)
- The power of television (like, the affect it has over people, and how fast news spreads through it) is staggering.
-Disney has the ability to make you feel about 5 years old, and not even care.
- Have you ever wondered what goes on in the park after dark??? Hmmm…I’ve started to…
- The “It’s a Small World After All” song in my opinion, could be used as effective torture.
-I wish more than anything that Neverland was a real place, and that Peter Pan would show up with Tinkerbell and their flying ship and take me there someday.
-If you ever have the chance to try out for The American Idol Experience, do it! Don’t even second guess…you won’t regret it.
-You see every type of person at the Disney Parks. It is the best place to people watch.
- At the same time, you hear every type of accent as well....yes, I was in heaven.
-One day, I will work at Disney in a show/parade. And it will be fabulous.
-Everything is wayyyyy to expensive.
-You can forget your problems at Disney. “no matter how your heart is grieving” and all that…
- Disney World is the hardest place to leave…but at least when you get home, you’re still drunk on Mickey Mouse for a while.
-I want to go back, like, NOW.
…So, as you can see, I’m a tad bit obsessed. Ah well. The trip was exactly what I needed. Anywhoo. I’m back, and will be writing more this week, I assure you.