80S ERA
06-21-2001, 07:33 AM
What is the best age to enjoy Disneyland? Or better yet, what age were you when you had your best times in the park?
I had my best years in the park as an early teen. I was tall enough to ride all the rides and just started liking girls. The late 80's had much to offer an early teen like myself. There were many "date rides" like Peoplemover, Skyway, Innerspace, and other attractions.
On a side note - who didn't think they were alone in the Tron / Superspeed Tunnel? I still wonder what CM's did with the tapes?
Back to the subject: Not only was the park better during those years(1980's), but the energy, mischief, and innocence that came with the early age gave the perfect combination of fun in the park. Also, my mindset was not that of an adult (analytical) yet, so the park seemed endless - contributing to its illusion. I remember days in the park where I'd be able to spend an entire day and night full of energy - without eating much! If I tried that now, I think I'd end up going home at noon :(
Today, seeing teens in the park with smiles on their face always reminds me of the good times of the 1980's... But reality kicks in when I see attractions of those days like the submarines and the old peoplemover track in their sad state of abandonment, knowing that they might not be able to experience the park as we did in those days :(
Which is where my handle comes from (80S ERA).:cool:
I had my best years in the park as an early teen. I was tall enough to ride all the rides and just started liking girls. The late 80's had much to offer an early teen like myself. There were many "date rides" like Peoplemover, Skyway, Innerspace, and other attractions.
On a side note - who didn't think they were alone in the Tron / Superspeed Tunnel? I still wonder what CM's did with the tapes?
Back to the subject: Not only was the park better during those years(1980's), but the energy, mischief, and innocence that came with the early age gave the perfect combination of fun in the park. Also, my mindset was not that of an adult (analytical) yet, so the park seemed endless - contributing to its illusion. I remember days in the park where I'd be able to spend an entire day and night full of energy - without eating much! If I tried that now, I think I'd end up going home at noon :(
Today, seeing teens in the park with smiles on their face always reminds me of the good times of the 1980's... But reality kicks in when I see attractions of those days like the submarines and the old peoplemover track in their sad state of abandonment, knowing that they might not be able to experience the park as we did in those days :(
Which is where my handle comes from (80S ERA).:cool: