Ah yes, the world of Disney. Its magic, chaos and the greatest people-watching ever all wrapped into one Disney experience. Recently, my friends and I took a trip to Disney World, as another friend of ours works there as a part of the College Program. It is pretty safe to say that we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into before getting there. It was an adventure we will never forget, full of laughter, exhaustion and endless surprises. Each day we went through a series of different emotions and we had a lot of the same thoughts at one point or another. It is probably a good bet that most everyone else at Disney experienced some of these same instances as well. Here are just a few:
1. When you realize how much it is going to cost
I must admit, when I saw how much money it was for park hopper passes at Disney, I was a bit taken aback and couldn't help but wonder why the tickets were so expensive.
2. When you realize why it costs so much
It didn't take long before I realized how much went into every nuance that is Disney. From the detail put into the Pirates of the Caribbean ride to all of the energy used to make each ride run, and paying their chemists to create their own fireworks, it definitely isn't an inexpensive place to run.
3. Seeing little kids crying
This was one thing I COULD NOT wrap my mind around. How could there be anything but happy tears in the "happiest place on earth"!?
4. Once you realize you have been up since seven, hit 10 hours of walking and wonder if it is all worth it.
I think you need a vacation from a Disney vacation by the time it is over.
5. When you go on Space Mountain for the first time
To say I walked away completely mind blown is an understatement.
6. Getting fast passes instead of having to wait in a two-hour line.
It is like you own the place.
7. Getting off Mission Space like:
Maybe I shut down the becoming an astronaut idea a little early?
8. Right before Tower of Terror starts
Still not sure how we survived that one.
9. Visiting all of the countries in Epcot
I mean, it's sort of the same as traveling the entire world?
10. When the Haunted Mansion ride knows your name by the time you get off
Magic I guess?
11. Seeing Minnie and Mickey
You would have thought Channing Tatum walked in.
12. Watching the "Illuminations" firework show like
Who knew saltpetre, sulphur and charcoal could be so beautiful?
So, there you have it. I don't think anywhere can even compare to Disneyland or Disney World. At the end of the day, it is where dreams come true, and is the happiest, most magical place on earth.
