When I was young we went to Disneyland. I have some good memories. We went because we lived within driving distance. I don’t remember much beyond the It’s a Small World ride and Space Mountain and the Pirates of the Carribean ride. I’m sure there was more. I don’t remember where we stayed. It was a long time ago.
But it seems like there are these bursts of Disney activity online when someone goes to WDW and everyone else chimes in about their last trip and how much they are looking forward to going back.
Once, when I was much younger, I applied to work at The Disney Store. It was a group interview. One of the people in the interview was so excited for the discount that they said, “I would pay YOU to work here!”
He was serious.
He was also a really nice guy that I enjoyed working with. He was totally normal until the conversation turned to Disney. Then he would light up like a Christmas tree and get really animated. It changed his whole demeanor in a positive way. That can’t be a bad thing.
What is it that makes WDW such an amazing place? Is there anyone that prefers Disneyland to WDW?
I don’t get it.
I used to know a Pocahontas. To be clear, I used to be friends with a woman who – at a previous job – was Pocahontas at Disney World. She told me about training and the job and how she made money outside of WDW and it was all…fascinating.
But that didn’t ruin the illusion. In fact, nothing ruined the illusion. I just don’t understand the illusion.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with people who love Disney. I support them in their dreams of going and having fun and giving their children those memories. I don’t think it’s a bad choice.
It’s just not one I understand.
I have to admit that I admire the work of the Disney animators and engineers. I have never been to Disneyworld myself, growing up in California I had the opportunity to grow up with memories of Disneyland. I look forward to riding the remodeled Star Wars ride.