Disneyland: The Most Comfortable Place for Those Who Enjoy a Slow Pace
The line for the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland never seemed more savage. Like a sheep, making its way to slaughter, I followed friends and strangers through the dark, musty caverns toward an uncertain destiny of doom. My friend, Monica, smiled at me, and I felt like she punched me in the stomach. For balance, I grabbed rough cave walls on both sides of me. The fake cave ceiling seemed to be falling in on me as I began to hyperventilate. How many layers of construction were between me and fresh air? As we moved toward the ride’s loading area, I heard the groan of what Monica calls a “fun and cool” experience. When the rollercoaster car, disguised as a 4X 4 jeep, lunged in front of us, I made my final choice. I smiled and excused myself with a quick wave. Soon, the sullen expression of Monica was fading away from me as I followed a kind employee to the ride’s escape route, provided for just this sort of emergency. Disneyland provides quick and wild rides, making some park guests smile, but thankfully, Disneyland also offers enjoyment for park guests who do not smile when experiencing fast rides. Providing escape routes, engaging parades, and mild rides, Disneyland offers a comfortable environment for adults who are not comfortable with fast-paced adventures.
The majority of fast-paced adventures at Disneyland offer escape routes. For example, when jewels and pirates lure an adventure-weary Disney guest into the line for Pirates of the Carribean, he may leave through the emergency exit after hearing the screams of ride participants. If the impressive sight of ThunderMountain encourages someone with a heart condition to get in line for the railroad adventure, she can make the choice not to ride after watching participants plunge down a hill. And, if a group of friends pressure the one who gets car sick to ride SpaceMountain, this unwilling victim may leave, having witnessed the ride’s fast speeds and quick turns from his or her place in line. Escape routes at Disneyland offer the options not to speed, dip, and scream while still witnessing the speeds, dips, and screams of others.
The adventure-weary may use their free-time to watch a parade. For instance, those who dislike rides could have recently enjoyed Disneyland’s Anniversary parade, featuring a tribute to Disney’s history. A parade float, honoring the golden age of Walt Disney, offered film reels and old photographs of the famous cartoonist. Old-time music, including the whistles of an early Mickey Mouse, named Steamboat Willie, played through the speakers on Main Street. Waving and visiting with guests, early incarnations of familiar Disney characters, such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Mickey Mouse, walked along the parade route. The smells of Orville Redenbocker popcorn could not be avoided, and the parade quickly was abandoned to find the delicious butter-covered treat. Eating treats, such as popcorn and cotton-candy surpasses the fun of watching parades.
Slower rides, such as “It’s A Small World,” offer a welcome alternative to fast-paced fun. “It’s a Small World” is a slow-paced, musical tribute to the children of the world. The familiar notes of the song chime throughout the ride as children sing the song in a variety of languages. As demonstrated, rides such as “It’s a Small World,” offer opportunities to participate in comfortable environments.
Rides, parades, and exits offer excitement-weary adults the opportunity to experience Disneyland without being unhappy. To enjoy Disneyland, Chaffey students should take transportation from the 210 freeway West to the 57 freeway South. Then, the 57 freeway will lead to the Katella exit. Going right on Katella will put attendees in the vicinity of Disneyland. Disneyland will be on the right side of Katella street. The biggest adventure for the adventure-weary may be the ride from Rancho Cucamonga to the amusement park.