Californian Elitist
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Trust me, there are WAY more weird folks at Disneyland.
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My Trip Report(s) Thread
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Trust me, there are WAY more weird folks at Disneyland.
There's so much to take in that one or two or 20 times through just isn't enough.
ForeverAnna
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I often do that as a way to take a break. I'll look at the sight the first time around and then read my book.
ForeverAnna
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Next time do the Matterhorn first.
I was going to, but I just couldn't resist the allure of HM.
Curious Constance
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Don't you get tired of it after so many times in a row?
If you truly love something, you don't get tired of it...?
Curious Constance
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Okay, you've got to be joking. There is no way you're serious.
Phroobar
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My kids love Disneyland but after a while of going all the time, they started to see it as a punishment. "Finish your homework or we will take you to Disneyland!"
That is when we stopped for about five years.
Stevek
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That's a mentality that I've heard many Disneyland/WDW express. How can you get tired of going to Disneyland? It's called an addiction...after awhile some folks go out of habit versus wanting to go. I can say that I absolutely, truly, love Disneyland and WDW to a lesser extent. After decades of going, I still love it but grew tired of visiting so often. Too much a good thing can be harmful, Disney is no exception. But there are plenty of folks out there that won't get it, even after everyone else around them notices said person has lost a grip on real life.
I've lost a grip on real life!
Stevek
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I wasn't calling you out specifically, but ok. Self realization is the first step : )
The way I see it, I spend on average like 6-8 hours out of the week riding The Haunted Mansion. The rest of my time is spent slaving away, sitting in LA traffic, paying bills, being a responsible adult and...you know what, I prefer The Haunted Mansion.
Curious Constance
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I don't care either way, but I just don't believe it.
"And around and around you go." - Haunted Mansion butler at the limbo of boundless mist and decay (AKA load area)
Okay, guy and gals, I've been drinking profusely and sometimes this happens. This is one of only two communities I really partake in and the other isn't Disney-related. So I feel kind of "close" to many of you from our interactions and it seems like most of you are familiar with me. This is going to be a Very Special Post.
I used to go to Disney more frequently with other people. What happened is what always happens because I'm actually mental. I'm bipolar schizoaffective with mania. Relationships with people usually don't work out. They end up hating me or afraid of me. Ultimately, they just don't want to be around me. It's a wonder I'm even employed. Up until fairly recently, I would usually go to Disney with a girl who looks exactly like the Medusa portrait in the Haunted Mansion changing portrait hallway. We did everything.
I still don't know if she forgives me or even cares about me, really. This probably all goes back to when I was a kid and we would always vacation as a family to Disney until the divorce. Disney and The Haunted Mansion specifically are all I have left of that. When I'm in there, I feel okay. Every little thing from the Duelists' toy guns illuminating red when they fire at each other to the broad sitting on the Chandelier that reminds me of Janice from the Muppets brings me back to happier times, even more recent ones. I stare at the Medusa portrait constantly as everyone else hurries to the Doom Buggies and I'm left behind.
This is 100% true. Going to Disneyland alone and riding The Haunted Mansion 20-30 times in a row is something I need. I left a part of myself there that I haven't been able to get back outside of the place.
Okay, guy and gals, I've been drinking profusely and sometimes this happens. This is one of only two communities I really partake in and the other isn't Disney-related. So I feel kind of "close" to many of you from our interactions and it seems like most of you are familiar with me. This is going to be a Very Special Post.
I used to go to Disney more frequently with other people. What happened is what always happens because I'm actually mental. I'm bipolar schizoaffective with mania. Relationships with people usually don't work out. They end up hating me or afraid of me. Ultimately, they just don't want to be around me. It's a wonder I'm even employed. Up until fairly recently, I would usually go to Disney with a girl who looks exactly like the Medusa portrait in the Haunted Mansion changing portrait hallway. We did everything.
I still don't know if she forgives me or even cares about me, really. This probably all goes back to when I was a kid and we would always vacation as a family to Disney until the divorce. Disney and The Haunted Mansion specifically are all I have left of that. When I'm in there, I feel okay. Every little thing from the Duelists' toy guns illuminating red when they fire at each other to the broad sitting on the Chandelier that reminds me of Janice from the Muppets brings me back to happier times, even more recent ones. I stare at the Medusa portrait constantly as everyone else hurries to the Doom Buggies and I'm left behind.
This is 100% true. Going to Disneyland alone and riding The Haunted Mansion 20-30 times in a row is something I need. I left a part of myself there that I haven't been able to get back outside of the place.
Curious Constance
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Thanks for sharing. I feel like an a-hole for not believing you originally. I was assuming you were being sarcastic, as you tend to do sometimes. If it makes you happy and you don't tire of it, then go for it. You must have real struggles, and for that I'm sorry. I'm glad you're able to get to your happy place there.
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mickEblu
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I can only speak for myself but I think a lot of us visit Disneyland frequently for similar reasons. For me it's a constant reminder of simpler times as well as all of the nostalgia. In the real world things change rapidly. Disneyland for the most part stays the same and is a constant.
Sure, you may have gone on the Haunted Mansion more times in one week then I have my entire life but I'm sure a lot of family and friends think I'm weird for going to Disneyland 1-2 times a month. Im sure I've been to DL more times in one year then most of my family and friends and have been in their entire lives. Disneyland is one of the only places where I'm actually PRESENT and in the moment. For some reason I'm able to put my stresses away when I'm there and say I'm just going to be care free today. I wish I could adopt that attitude and be more like that in the real world but unfortunately when I'm not at Disneyland im usually living in the past or the future. I'm not saying this is good but it just is what it is.
I'd rather OD on DL then other far more dangerous options. At the end of the day if our biggest vice is going to Disneyland often I don't think we re doing too bad.
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I'm really glad you shared that personal information Endor. I think it does more harm than good to assume that all Disney fans' attachment to Disneyland is equal. From your obsession with HM I had assumed you were struggling with something, and clearly you are dealing with some issues. I hope you're doing what's necessary to manage them.
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dweezil78
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Hey man, I hope that post was cathartic for you. Big of you to share that with a bunch of (relative) strangers who share your same passion (to varying degrees). On the scale of messed up, destructive things you could do with your life -- riding around on the HM several times a week definitely ranks very low and I'm glad it does the trick for you. Truth be told, I bet a lot of us would be doing similar things if we lived closer to the park and had the ability to. I'd easily go for a few daily laps (and maybe even naps) on PotC if I could.
