I've never been much of what you'd call a Disney Fan. Sure as a kid I watched The Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday night and I liked several of the early Disney movies (my favorites being Swiss Family Robinson and Davy Crockett) but I wouldn't say that my childhood was shaped by Uncle Walt. I was more influenced by George Lucas and Senior Spielberg.
Of course I did make the prerequisite pilgrimage to the Magic Kingdom as a kid but by time Mom and Dad got around to taking us, I was nearly twelve years old and the "magic" just wasn't doing it for me.
But in less than 24 hours from now, Danielle and I will be loading up the boys and heading south to Orlando to see The Mouse. And you know what, I'm actually looking forward to it. I think that's the magic of children-that you're able to relive your childhood through their eyes. I know that's sounds unbelievably cliche but it's true. Obviously Colton is much to young to get what's going on, ( he'll probably just do a lot of drooling and cooing) but I think it's really going to "click" with Ridge this year. I'm really hoping he rides The Pirates of the Caribbean with me, since it's in my opinion the coolest ride in the park.
We'll also be hitting the other parks as well- Animal Kingdom, MGM Studios, Epcot, and I'm planning on keeping a daily journal of our exploits, complete with pictures and video.
Stay tuned Mouseketeers.
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