When I was growing up, my family was never big on going to theme parks. Up until New Year's Eve, I'm pretty sure I was one of the last people over ten years old that had never been to Disneyland, Disney World, or any Disney Resort. Over this past winter break, my best friend and her family took me with them to Disneyland (that's the one in Southern California) — and it was an experience, to say the least.

While I was skeptical at first, I would like to thank Maddie and the Butlers again for taking me with them because I had an amazing time. It'll probably be awhile before I can handle being as constantly happy and excited as I was on that trip though.

So here are just a handful of my thoughts during my one and a half day visit, where we spent a total of 25 hours in the park itself.

1. Oh my God, it's huge.

2. Wait this is only half of it?

3. Even the map is huge.

4. We're gonna ride all of these rides in two days?

5. Alright, let's see what about this place makes it the Happiest Place on Earth.

6. I can't believe people are waiting in line for three hours for one ride.

7. It costs HOW much for a water bottle?

8. Aww, look, a bucket of plush Porgs.

9. Did the entire population of California decide to go to Disney today?

10. Ohmygod, there's Minnie — how do I look?

11. I never realized how many foods can be shaped like Mickey Mouse.

12. And inanimate objects.

13. Whoever gets to come up with all of the designs for these mouse ears/hats has a great life.

14. I have never seen so many children on leashes in my life.

15. New favorite quote: "This is the happiest place on Earth, don't make me slap you."

16. The people who work here are my heroes — there is no way you could pay me to deal with this many people.

17. Oh, look — that 3-hour wait ride just went down to 5 minutes. That's weird.

18. Ah right, that's because it's a raft ride that soaks you and it's 40ºF at night here. Brrr.

19. Whoever thought to add scents to these virtual reality rides — nice one.

20. My feet hurt. Taking bets on how many blisters I have.

21. All of the animated characters look scary real... I can't tell if I'm more impressed or terrified.

22. So...we're doing the other half of the park tomorrow? Bring it on.