“We’re going to Disneyland”

All I can say is that I completely admire the stamina and patience of every parent who takes their child to Disneyland. I got Ian tickets to Disneyland for Christmas, so on Saturday we made the trip to the happiest place on earth. Or should I say, the one with the longest lines to do just about everything. Including lines for the rides, bathrooms, and even a ride to get ketchup for my chicken nuggets.

We got to the park around 10 and had to wait awhile to get tickets. I would have been savvy and saved time if the ticket I wanted was actually available online. In a clever marketing scheme, the park only offers the more expensive tickets online, hoping that you too will spend more to wait less. Instead we stood in front of a man who yelled at a woman with a stroller and two toddlers because she wasn’t moving fast enough. Dear God, people, haven’t you heard of the Christmas spirit?

Disney was all fancified for the holidays, and the decorations looked great. We strolled around people-watching for awhile, and then hopped on the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Carribean, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and Honey I Shrunk the Audience. Yes, it’s sad but true. Ride count for the day: 4.

Nonetheless, we had a great time. On the Pirates of the Carribean ride, which was my favorite of the day, the boats guests ride in bang together. During one such collision in a pitch black tunnel I heard the cry from behind me, “Mommy, why don’t they have seat belts on this ride?” I laughed for a good ten minutes.

Probably our favorite part of the day was having a nice relaxing lunch. There was no seating at the restaurant we had chosen, so we wandered around and finally sat by the edge of a lake. We fed some ducks and even a coot (Ian’s favorite bird.) And there among the reeds popped up a feral cat. Ian tempted him away from the mouse he was eating with promises of hamburger. So that’s us for you: easy to please. Did we have to spend $100+ to play with stray cats? No, but it wouldn’t have been as fun anywhere else.

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