Disneyline

It was Bryce's spring break so we decided to make the fun trip to Disneyland (or as my husband nicknamed it...Disneyline). I think we have been spoiled having the season passes because we usually only go when we know there isn't going to be crowds. Now that Bryce is in school we can only go when he has vacation time, which is when all other kids in America have breaks. It took us an hour and a half to even step foot in the park!! There was a line to get into the parking structure. A line to get from the parking structure to the entrance on the tram. A line for the security check. A line to renew Bobby's pass. A line to get into the park. And then a line to use the restroom, which was a must since we had waited so long from the beginning of the journey.





Once we were inside the place was packed, but if you can't have fun at Disneyland, you probably won't have fun anywhere. The place is magical. I think it has to do with all the details they put into the park. Everything from the flowers and bushes to the bathroom doors and light posts are themed. I love it!! The kids had so much fun. I even let them wear their character shirts. I used to be so against these hideous outfits, but someone reminded me you are only a kid once, so I let them have their fun now. When they are 15 and wanting to wear a mickey mouse shirt, I may have to re-evaluate.


Even with all the fun and magic, there is no where you can go in the park where a child isn't having a meltdown. I think part of the problem is all the rides drop you off into a toy store that is themed for the awesome ride you just went on. The kids want something everytime and when the answer is no...MELTDOWN time. I always feel for the parents struggling to put their screaming kid in the stroller. We've all been there and done that...like just three rides ago. No judging here! Adding to a case of the crank butt, you walk all day, stand in line, the kids skip naps to get in all the rides, they are tired, the parents are tired from trying to calm the crank butts and make sure they aren't hitting other kids in line. You have to go home just to relax after the "relaxing" vacation, all in the name of fun. Yes, fun can be exhausting!








Bryce's favorite included Star Tours and Buzz and of course pirates. Leah couldn't wait to get off the pirate ride. There really was mean pirate guys in there! (read mean guy blog to fully understand her distaste for pirates).





Leah's favorite was Small World. I remember going on that ride as a kid and thinking how awesome it was. First of all, when you are a kid you think all those little people are real...well at least I did. The look of amazement on Leah's face defintiely took me back to my childhood. When you see it as an adult, you are like, "WOW! REALLY!? This is it? Cardboard and creepy puppets?" Does not have the same appeal. The message of the ride is much clearer now though. I thought it was just a catchy song but it is actually about diversity and alikeness. Love the ride to this day, creepy puppets and all.





I know the place is highly (understatement) merchandised and commercial, but I will totally buy into a place that caters to families, vacations and good times. Although, next time we are taking Bryce out of school to go on a day without lines!!