{ Happiest Place on Earth }
I know it’s not for everyone – many claim it’s too boring, or too kiddish, too crowded, too expensive, too colorful, too happy. But I’ve always been of the flowers/puppies/rainbows-loving variety, and Disneyland has always been fascinating to me. I don’t know if it’s indeed the Happiest Place on Earth, but it definitely ranks up there. Contending only against our comfy living room couch, the nook of Scott’s arm, and the backyard of my childhood home where my sister and I used to do cartwheels until our brains hurt.
And it’s not just because of the overabundant churro vendors and the pastel teacups (which somehow seem to get more and more nauseating every year) and the singing pirates, but more because of the 26 years of memories that all these things have created. I realized how immensely vital these memories were to me when Scott and I entered the park and I immediately demanded that we go to Tomorrowland first because “that’s where we always start!!!” Obviously. I believe the order goes Tomorrowland, followed by Fantasyland, followed by New Orleans Square and Adventureland, and ending at Splash Mountain, because there’s clearly no better time to get soaked than when it’s dark and cold out and you have a wet car ride home to look forward to.
The shots below were modified with the awesome Poladroid application (first introduced to me by Serena). You can watch the photos “develop” before your very eyes! You can even shake it, shake, shake it like a Polaroid picture! You have to try it!!
Edited to add:
Since we both hadn’t been to Disneyland in years, it was our first time going on the Buzz Lightyear ride. And here’s the shot they snapped midway through. Now I know it looks like I’m hiding. But let me assure you, those targets were DEFINITELY hiding from me and the wrath of my blaster gun. Hiding so well in fact that it um, sort of affected my score. It all makes sense now!!
February 4th, 2009 at
how fun! i’ve been wanting to go to d-land. do you guys have a pass? contemplating getting one.
February 5th, 2009 at
hehe, you’re so adorable. i didn’t realize there was an order to visiting disneyland attractions. now i know and i’ll keep it in mind :P
February 5th, 2009 at
OOOOooooOOO Definitely will try that Poladroid! Thanks for sharing Serena and Adrienne!!! You looked like you had a lot of fun! It’s been about 3 years since I’ve been to Disney!! =P My most fun memory was when we got to do the Parade of Stars and do a ballet dance from the castle down towards the front! People were taking photos of us like we were an attraction or something =P Fun Times! Fun Times! If Disney is not the happiest place on earth, it definitely is the place to feel like a kid again!
February 5th, 2009 at
@serena grace: No we don’t! We borrowed some from friends who looked semi-like us. haha. We’re thinking of getting some though!
@cindy: There is! But you are totally allowed to come up with your own order :)
@joan solitario: That’s so cool that you were in a parade there!!
February 5th, 2009 at
yay disneyland!!! u have no idea how much i LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! haha and ur right somewhat about the order. i always start with tomorrowland for some reason. haha. but Eric and I have passes now and they are soo worth it! i would totally recommend getting one cuz u can go whenever u want and dont feel obligated to stay all day to get everything in. Plus I dunno if u went to Cali adventure but they has this new ride called the Toy Story ride. even better then buzz lightyear! haha ooh man see waht u made me do. now i gotta call eric and tell him we have to go this weekend. hahah.
February 8th, 2009 at
Thanks for sharing! I am going to visit Disneyland in 2 weeks and I am soooo excited about it! You just made me even more excited about going ;) Thanks!!!
February 9th, 2009 at
oh disneyland and poloroids how we love thee! love em adrienne!
February 10th, 2009 at
This post put a smile on my face! Really dig the look of the Polaroids. Walt would be proud! :)
February 11th, 2009 at
Definitely the happiest place on earth! Erin and I rode that buzz lightyear ride at least 4 times…she kept beating me and I tried to regain my manhood. No such luck. haha. Good times! (P.S. I have that polaroid app too, loving it!)