This is NOT Disneyland-related, but I feel like it’s important enough to share with all of you, because I know many of you feel the same way.

catherinehepburn:

James and I watched Pinocchio the other night. I hadn’t seen it since I was like 12, or even younger. I guess during my later childhood years, I allowed newer Disney movies at the time to knock it lower on my list of Disney favorites.

My brother got me the Blu-Ray for my 19th birthday, and up until recently I realized that I never watched it since receiving it 2 years ago. My brother said that Pinocchio was the first VHS I ever had when I was a baby, and that I would watch it back to back. As soon as the movie would be over, I’d want the tape rewound and immediately played back. Even when I’d visit my next door neighbors to be babysat, I would bring only that movie. I don’t remember any of this, and I thought it was silly.

When James and I started watching it, I got goosebumps almost immediately, because even though the majority of the movie was seemingly erased from my memory, I began to remember everything as it played out in front of me. I remembered all the wooden clocks and toys in Gepetto’s shop, and I remembered how adorable Cleo and Figaro were, and I remembered the happiness Gepetto had when he had completed painting Pinocchio.

Something I had never really noticed before was: Gepetto was lonely. He was a lonely old man with a kitten and a goldfish for company, and he wanted more than anything for Pinocchio to be real, so he could have someone to love. I couldn’t help but tear up when he wished upon a star; and I couldn’t help but tear up and wished I could comfort him when Pinocchio did not come home to him and the feast he had prepared for everyone in celebration of Pinocchio being in their lives - but then he was gone just as quickly as he had appeared.

And when everything was over and Pinocchio had become a real boy at last, my heart felt… happy. I was so happy to see these cartoon characters share such delight amongst themselves, and again I reminded myself: this is why Disney is such an important part of my life; these wonderful, overwhelming bursts of happiness that are just as important now as they were when those moments were barely becoming a part of my childhood. I didn’t know it then, but I feel it now.

2/5/12

I had the great fortune to meet Maynard last Sunday at Disneyland. I had never met him before, but I’ve heard so much about him, and I’ve grown to have quite a lot of respect and admiration for Maynard Smith. I think the best part about meeting him was that I wasn’t expecting to see him at the Tiki Room, and for some reason, a part of me always figured that I would never be lucky enough to.

You can totally tell by the ear-to-ear grin on my face that I am ecstatic :]

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fuckyeahdisneyland:

HEY GUYS, I FINISHED MY FIRST ROUGH DRAFT OF THE DISNEYLAND SCAVENGER HUNT.

I’ve got 2 pages worth of Scavenger Hunt clues and objectives and one page for the rules and icon key. I’d be more than happy to e-mail you guys a copy of the rough drafts as long as:

• you follow me on Twitter! @fyeahdisneyland
• you “like” Fuck Yeah Disneyland on Facebook and share it with your friends!

If you are interested in getting a copy of my rough draft, just shoot me a message on Tumblr with your:

• name
• email
• & Twitter username (so I can verify that you’re following FuckYeahDisneyland on Twitter)

Just keep in mind that I’m making this Scavenger Hunt for Disneyland fans of all knowledge levels, whether they visit the park occasionally, or memorize the place like the back of their hand. I’ve got an entire notebook full of ideas and I am entirely open to suggestions for clues and objectives, since this is just a rough draft after all!

If you have any questions or comments, just hit up my Tumblr inbox!

I know Tumblr is lame and doesn’t let you include email addresses in inbox submissions, so just submit it like this:

disneyland_blahblah (at) gmail

I’ll get the idea, haha.

This is probably one of my favorite pictures of me and my boyfriend (James) on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, mostly because I have the funniest smug look on my face. This isn’t my highest score D: but whatever, haha.

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Disneyland Jitters: Dis·ney·land [diz-nee-land] jit·ter \ji-tr\
Definition: To have overwhelming feelings of excitement that pertain to Disneyland. Often times those experiencing “Disneyland Jitters” will experience bursts of euphoria thinking about Disneyland, watching Disney movies, and/or listening to Disney songs. (Disney Jitters can only be cured with a trip to Disneyland.)

I was bored so I made this ~~~ click to enlarge, yo

Disneyland Hangover: Dis·ney·land [diz-nee-land] hang·o·ver/ˈhaNGˌōvər/
Definition: Your body feeling sore in many places (sometimes all places) the day after a Disneyland trip. Regardless of the soreness and exhaustion, your body still possesses glee, or a spark therein related to Disneyland.

I’m sure all of you have had one of these, if not more.

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November 2011 — Corn dogs, nom nom nom.

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