An era has ended, and so a new one begins. But it is difficult to leave the past behind even if we will always carry it in our hearts. With our entire family together, we ventured off to Walt's park as a way to honor my mother in law who loved taking us there as often as she could. She's the last parent in Orange County, and my wife's siblings are all spread out, so who knows when we'll be back.
Funny, but I just can't believe it- I'm writing about our last trip to Disneyland.
Disneyland meant something to our family from its earliest days. It wasn't about intellectual property. It was about being transported to another place and time together, having fun, relaxing, and hanging out enjoying the beautiful California weather.
I remember the opening weekends of everything from the Haunted Mansion to Star Tours and the Indiana Jones Adventure. Yes, the crowds were epic, but so were the experiences. It could only happen at Disneyland.
Our visits weren't about rushing from ride to ride. It was about exploration and discovery, taking the time to notice the details and love put into each area. The way things are not with Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, you just can't do that anymore.
Now, there's no real reason to go back. Unless we specifically decide to plan a trip. Maybe DisneylandForward will bring something must-do, but based on the last visit to California Adventure, there's nothing coming of interest.
Disneyland itself seems complete and relegated to updates of smaller attractions, aside from Splash Mountain's conversion to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. But we can see that at Walt Disney World.
I'll end with a few family photos as a way to sign off on this article.
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