If you have never been to Disney World/Land as a kid, teenager, or grownup, are you really living? I, of many people, have grown up watching the princess movies and believed that a dream is truly a wish that your heart makes. Sure, my parents graciously took me to all of these parks when I believed that Cinderella did in fact live in that castle in Magic Kingdom. Now that I am 20, my memory has gone in the toilet and had to relive the magic that is Disney World. Now that I am older, I am a bit upset with how I see things now.
1. The visitors of the park will in fact run you over with their strollers, and not think twice.
I had gone into the park for less than 24 hours, and had come out with tire tracks from strollers on my shoes. Yes, this may be an exaggeration, but these parents are ruthless. You will be pushed and shoved by people for no apparent reason, and then be looked at as if you did something wrong. For being in such a magical place, the tourists of Disney belong down with Hates, and not in the clouds with Hercules.
2. No ride in that park is worth a three hour wait.
Some rides are gloated about, like Space Mountain or the Pirates of the Caribbean, but do they really suffice for that long line? You are crowded in one line, being surrounded by people speaking different languages, and people who clearly don't believe in personal hygiene. These rides last up to a minute or two, not even sometimes, but you will wait in the longest line sweating your butt off.
3. There is a long wait for anything you do.
As a child, I had no indication that there were so many kids there for the same reason. Just meet Princess Aura, there was a line that wrapped along an entire walk way that could last up to an hour or so. I'm sure as a parent it is worth to see your child interact with their cartoon idols, but there is no way that my dreams will be fulfilled as a 20-year-old to stand in a line to meet Merida or Cinderella. Maybe I'm being drastic, but a long line to wait in to talk for two minutes with a princess seems a little crazy.
4. You will die from a heat stroke before you find a seat in an air conditioned restaurant.
With parks in California and Florida, you would think the parks would be filled with air conditioned seating through out the park to keep the visitors healthy and sane. You have a better chance of waiting in line for Space Mountain and getting on the coaster in 10 minutes than finding a seat with cool air blowing in your face. The lines for drinking water will also make sure to dry your mouth out too.
5. The parades and fireworks at night never disappoint, but the people sure do.
In my experience, there are two different parades to see in the park. One during the day, and one at night. In respect, you would think people would want their kids in the front to see all things magical, but instead you see grown adults in front of kids making sure they can't see. I even witnessed a handicapped child being blocked from seeing the parade, come on people!
I am in no way saying that Disney lost a fan with my trip, but I am highly upset with the people there. Our society gets worse, and it's sad that these people can take away children's happiness for their own. Maybe I shouldn't have gone in mid June to the park, but I definitely wish I enjoyed more of the magic. I am for sure dragging my future children there to see Mickey one day, but I will also be on the look out for these jerks around the park. I also suggest if you go in the summer to take bottles of water, be ready for these long lines. It's the most well known amusement park out there, so you need to come prepared. Until next time Disney, I will be looking forward to your over priced Minnie ears and Mother Nature's heat.
