Dreams of leaving life behind
And living in a fairy castle
Sometimes occupy this mind
As dreary news rolls in in waves
And all we want is to escape, to let it go
And have that happy ending too.
We went for a little walk through town today and Noah and I both stopped dead in front of the travel agents window. On display they had a poster of smiling people enjoying Universal Florida.
We went there two years ago and did the whole Disney and Universal thing for two weeks. It was the best holiday ever and I would give anything to go again. I think that COVID has taught me that we often need a little Disney in our lives, as cheesy as that sounds.
Right at this moment, I’ll say it loud and proud that I need the Florida sun on my skin, the constant happy music in my ears and colourful characters strolling past at any time. It’s the best anti-depressant that anyone can have.
I remember on our first day of the holiday we wanted to go to Universal and we had to book the shuttle bus at the hotel. We shuffled nervously up to the desk and this super enthusiastic American greeted us. He was huge and had mad curly hair. He was so happy that we both felt a little bit overwhelmed, but it became our normal over the two weeks. That’s what I want right now.
I did just watch Saving Mr Banks on TV and it really reminded me of how grumpy I can become and how much lighter I felt in a completely different world. I have to have everything just so at home, but there I lived out of a hotel room for two weeks and ate Pringles for breakfast. I was a different woman.
I hope that this year we can have that fun put back in our lives. One day I will be back in that park and not just staring at it through a shop window. I hope you will too.
Much Love
Rachel xx
Margot Kinberg
There are definitely times when we need to believe in happy endings, and magic, and that the prince and princess live happily ever after. I think that’s especially true when times are difficult. There’s nothing wrong with needing a little fantasy; it helps us get through life, I think.
patientandkindlove
I agree. I’m normally quite an anxious person, but at Disney I feel like all my stresses go. I’m in my own happy little bubble. Funny, because I know a lot of people will think it’s the worst place in the world.
juliadeniro
I’ve been to Disney World and Universal Studios. I love them both, and I wish I could go there now. I’m so glad you had a great time.
patientandkindlove
It’s magical. I’m booking as soon as the world becomes less crazy!
David M. Green
After Disney’s flub with the star wars sequel trilogy I’m very hesitate to spend money on any of Disney’s products. They have no chance to win me back and that is Patty Jenkins Rouge Squadron if it turns out anything like the horrible sequel trilogy i will never buy any of Disney’s products ever again.
David M. Green
No = one
patientandkindlove
As long as they have a few Disney princesses walking around I’m willing to spend money!
David M. Green
That’s the difference in you and I as I will not financially support propaganda and lies.
David M. Green
Indeed those who financially support those promoting social justice warrior propaganda and lies are neither loving nor kind.
crispina kemp
Myself, I’d like Dorothy’s ruby slippers. That’ll do me… to take me somewhere over a rainbow!
patientandkindlove
I’m all about the Lion King and all of the Disney Animal Kingdom stuff. My dream job would be to drive one of the trucks at their safari attraction.
crispina kemp
Now there’s a thought.
clcouch123
I think you have the right idea, and I hope you get to travel there again. In the mean time, I guess you could keep watching happy movies. There are good ones, as you know.