Originally Posted By briarrose86303 Just thought it might be fun to share our #1 reasons why we love Disneyland. For me it is because it is truly a little world of its own for me. I very rarely even remember the outside world while in the park. It captures me totally and makes me feel like for a day at least... Disneyland is all there is. And that isn't a bad thing in my book lol! Please share! Thanks!
Originally Posted By GreenMother Ditto, BriarRose. That and also, it makes me feel like a kid again, 'specially now when I take my own kids and nieces and nephews. I love seeing it through their eyes. My fave thing to do is to take someone, no matter what age (but young is the best) for their first time. I feel kinda like Cinderella's Godmother! (P.S. We will be taking a few friends from England and Belgium in Feb/Mar, so I get to feel that again!)
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I agree it's that magical way you feel there. I agree that I can totally lose myself in the wonder, especially when I first walk onto Main Street. It's also special being with someone seeing Disneyland for the first time, very fun.
Originally Posted By GoofBall Love that there is something for everyone. Young, old, thrill seekers and 'fraidy cats alike - its something everyone can share as a family or groups of friends.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Coming from a WDW regular way out here on the East Coast... I travel to DL about once every 3 to 4 years, while at WDW 3 or 4 times a year. Having said that... The reason I love DL so much is because it is truly where Walt Walked, his spirit is still there. In the early morning, being among the first into the park, heading to the castle...if you listen real close you can hear him whisper still...Carpe Diem he says in my ear. This just doesn't happen at the MK, but boy do we still have just as much FUN!
Originally Posted By Kathi K Yep, it's practically unaniMOUSE. I love Disneyland because it is a happy escape from the real world. My husband and I were talking about schedules one day and I mentioned we would be at the happiest place on earth on a particular day. He said "You mean our bedroom?" I love him dearly but, NOT! This has become a joke with our Bible study group.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Yes, I love being in my fantasy world in Disneyland too. Even thinking about it and reading about it and writing about it is a pretty good escape when I'm not there. I appreciate so much the imagination that went into creating it and the creativity of all those who continue to contribute.
Originally Posted By GreenMother Sorry, Trekkeruss, but the price of churros just ticks me off! The only time my kids get any churros is if their aunt or uncle buys them for 'em. Just sent me over the edge! Really. Not that they aren't good, just too too expensive for long doughnuts. Heck, we even bring our own light up bracelets and necklaces.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Sorry, Trekkeruss, but the price of churros just ticks me off!>> LOL. Don't blow a gasket there, GreenMother. Most of the ODV stuff is too expensive, but as long as you only indulge every once in awhile, $2-3 here and there is no big deal. Personally, I don't buy churros that often, but the price doesn't bother me too much, since you can't get churros everywhere, unlike say, the bottled water, cokes, fruit, etc. Those to me are even more overpriced. But let's not get off subject anymore... this is about why we LOVE DL! Soooo... I love DL because it's the Happiest Place On Earth.
Originally Posted By GreenMother ^^ Here, here (or is it hear, hear - I know someone else asked that before). I agree, it is still the Happiest Place on Earth!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I know I'm a little different from everybody else, but I love Disneyland because it is not real. Knowing how much work went into making it have the different feelings in different places is amazing. I guess it is like the "escape reality" reason, but more that someone went to the effort of making it so perfect. It's hard to describe, but it makes sense in my head.
Originally Posted By GreenMother No explanation needed with me, FerretAfros. It's good to be with others that just get it, ya' know? You can't explain it, it just "is".
Originally Posted By briarrose86303 Thank you all so much for sharing with me! We'll be there in 14 short days and you all are just making me more giddy that I will be there so soon! Thanks again!
Originally Posted By GreenMother OMGosh, Briar, have fun. We had to put off our visit till Feb/Mar, but we still will be there! Here's to you and all yours for a great time.
Originally Posted By GreenMother On the topic, I do seem to have a few pics of the same Belle - mid '90's but still...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I love Disneyland because: Magic comes alive Miracles do happen There is no where else like it - not in Fla, Tokyo, Paris or Hong Kong My family's spirits are there
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl I love Disneyland, because, for our family, it really saved us emotionally...... My first husband died of brain cancer when he was 38..... it was a long, terrible, heartbreaking 2 year process. After the death, we were all devastated, and I knew I had to find a way to move on and try to help my sons be happy again. A year later, we took our first trip to Disneyland. My boys still think of that time as the start of our new life without Dad..... tough, but, we had the happiness of Disneyland to guide us through some dark times. I know it was only a vacation, but, it helped my kids more than I can express. They were able to be kids again, not consumed by hospitals, Chemo, radiation, and Dad being sick. It helped them find their laugh again. I will ALWAYS love Disneyland more than words could ever convey............(FYI : we are doing great now, 4 years since losing hubby... greif counseling helped , and we are living again......)
