“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.”
This last weekend, we were blessed with the gift of staying in the newly refurbished Disneyland Hotel as we prepared to spend our last day at Disneyland, before moving onto Chicago. The overall trip was more emotional than I anticipated, from elation, and excitement, to uncontrolled tears. Personally, I wasn't prepared for the impact this day would have on me, nor the finality and absoluteness of what lies ahead.
Our affinity towards Disney isn't even explainable. It isn't an obsession and it's far more intense than a hobby. It really has been our home away from home. Michael and I have found Disneyland to be a place of relaxation, escape, and just pure fun.
We know Disneyland will be on our agenda for nearly every visit back to California. We know this wasn't our last time EVER. But, it was our first goodbye, and it was emotional. I can't imagine how difficult it will be when we say goodbye to our friends and family.
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