Just A Dream Away

Just A Dream Away


Disney World Confessions--Part 2: Shocking Truths About Our DisneyTastes and Experiences

November 01, 2015

As Sarah has mentioned previously, even though we are tried and true Disney fans, there are still things within the Disney universe that we don't like, for whatever reason.  While many of my confessions are the same as Sarah's, I do have some that I would like to get off my chest.  As Sarah said before, I hope you still like me after reading these!Chris' Confessions 1.) I am really not a fan of parades and fireworks.  I will add the caveat that Walt Disney fireworks and parades are unlike any other, and I do like their versions much better than the ones that are performed by other amusement parks or other "local yokels". However, I just don't enjoy parades and fireworks.  I think this stems from a couple of things. First, I hate crowds.  This sounds funny coming from someone who loves Disney Parks, but I really don't like the hustle and bustle that goes along with parade/fireworks time.  To have to "hold a spot" while people are bumping me, walking in front of me, and "invading my bubble" is something that makes me cringe.  Sitting in the midst of a bustling crowd makes me nervous. Second, if I am visiting a Disney Park, I want to be "out and about".  I don't want to sit on the sidewalk wasting 2 hours waiting for a parade or fireworks show I can watch on YouTube. I want to be running around the park while others are standing waiting.  I want to be riding rides and constantly moving...unless I am eating...then I want to relax and be seated.2.) I get really competitive on Buzz Lightyear's Spaceranger Spin & Toy Story Midway Mania. I know this is not really a good confession as most people tend to get competitive on these attractions, but I get really competitive. I hate to lose and have to constantly remind myself that this is just a game. Not really a good confession but true nonetheless.3.) I get really awkward around characters. I generally try to stay away from characters, but I do love a good breakfast buffet and sometimes this requires that I go to character breakfasts.  It is so creepy to me when an adult is acting like a character, and I am not going to go out of my way to creatively banter with you.  Just take my picture and leave.  This is the same attitude I have with non-face characters as well. They aren't going to talk back to me so why bother?4.) I do not like LeFou's Brew. This is the nastiest stuff I have ever tasted. Apple Juice mixed with Marshmallow not only sounds nasty but it is nasty.5.) I am not that impressed with The Grand Floridian resort. Before I went to Disney, I always wanted to stay there (thanks to Full House). After we visited just to look around, I realized it was sort of overrated. I admit it is beautiful, but I would be scared I would break something if I ever stayed there. It has great amenities and entertainment (like the jazz band), but it makes me feel like I am staying at my grandmother's house. I would prefer to stay at the Polynesian Village resort as the theming and dining are better there anyway, in my opinion.More Confessions from Sarah1.) I am totally creeped out by the talking and blinking Mickey and his gang. I grew up with characters that could not talk to me; that is how it is meant to be. Now that they can speak and interact, I am freaked. It is just wrong! I am shivering just thinking of the Dream Along with Mickey castle show. Just no!2.) I love Haunted Mansion, but those heads that pop up from behind tombstones in the otherwise delightful graveyard scene stress me out. I become super alert and aware of my surroundings because I don't want to be that girl that gets startled and screams in a kiddie ride. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for them. I really find that I can't properly enjoy the scene because I am watching those things like a hawk. I may be a coward.3.) I far preferred Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to the Not So Scary Halloween Party. Is that bad? People adore the Halloween Party