This weekend I was able to go to Disneyland with my cousin Johnny, hubby and my mom. The big kid in me was really excited. I think anyone from my generation would be excited, and this was proven by the fact that most of the people at the park were probably in the late 20’s and early 30’s. While waiting to get on Uncle Toad’s Wild Ride (in Fantasy Land, no less) I was passed by 6 cars all filled with adults. Now, I have to admit, most adults in my age group had toddlers with them – we all know who’s going on most of the rides, so why not leave the kid at home with the grandparents and really enjoy yourself. Space Mountain with a 2 year old? I don’t think so. I suppose it’s just an excuse to go to Disneyland and not look a bit out of place. Frankly, I didn’t care I looked out of place. Also, Disneyland has always been super enjoyable because being in a wheelchair I’m able to skip the long lines and go straight on. It’s fun to pass all they people waiting – screw you suckers! This is my one “disabled perk” (after the parking) and I’ll be damned if I don’t deserve it! The only ride that didn’t allow me to do this line skipping was the Matterhorn, and I was pretty pissed. But I eventually went on it; getting in line right after the big parade was over so the line was relatively short.

So, I went on all my favorite rides – Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain, the Jungle Cruise, & the “new” ride Indiana Jones. I also went on all the little “kiddie” rides at Fantasy Land. Unfortunately I sat through It’s A Small World (they still had it with a Christmas theme and I thought my head would explode). I was sad that the Haunted Mansion was closed, however, what made up for this sadness was having an excellent meal at the Blue Bayou Restaurant next to Pirates of the Caribbean. Speaking of Pirates of the Caribbean, I realize that the Johnny Depp movie was a big deal, but must they muck up the ride by placing an auto-matronic Johnny Depp everywhere? The great folks at Disneyland also added a hologram of that mean pirate with the tentacles – just lame. Anyway, the restaurant was excellent and the only down side was that they didn’t serve any alcoholic drinks. I suppose Disneyland isn’t like Vegas, however, wouldn’t that be great! People carrying around big Mickey Mouse shaped drink containers. I suppose they don’t want people getting drunk and then getting on a ride. I could just see a drunk person trying to get out of one of the boats on It’s a Small World and smashing a little auto-matronic foreign land child. I’d actually pay money to see that.

The one part that annoyed about my Disneyland experience was the abuse of the “rent-a-wheelchair”. Families would plunk grandma in a rented wheelchair and use her as an excuse to skip the lines. Very frustrating. Also irretating, was the abuse of the motorized scooter by just lazy people. These lazy (and usually overweight) people would be in front of me at the “wheelchair waiting area”, and then not go on the ride, while their big family of chubby and loud kids would run and jump on. Geez people. I only saw two other people who were actually in “real wheelchairs”.

Aside from that annoyance, the park was great. I felt bad that hubby couldn’t transfer onto any of the rides, but I think he still had fun people watching and eating they great food. Ah well, I had a blast. So, if you’re an adult go to Disneyland; I promise you’ll have fun. But, I must warn you … Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain Eo’ isn’t playing anymore. Such a shame.