Next up for Disney’s low ride out

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MIkey at my office told me of this Disney policy: "Low ride out" means the least performing ride gets replaced by one that will perform better. A sort of theme park version of Darwinian selection. We were surveyed when we emerged from the Peter Pan ride yesterday. I wouldn't miss a chance to drill down with a Disney person for some little nugget of magic. He confirmed that they do indeed review and eliminate low-performing attractions. This one got his vote because kids don't know the story any more. So, it's a lot of climbing and looking for no good reason. I couldn't believe it. So, he asked Zuzu if she knew Swiss Family Robinson. She didn't. Neither did Stella or Kate. John did because it was on his reading list in the seventh grade. BUT, he'd never seen the movie. Guess what's being featured on ournext family movie night….

Everyone wanted to go again–except me

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What was that I was saying about being too cool to play? Splash Mountain is a long ride that ends with a five-story drop. It's five minutes of ho-hum punctuated by five seconds of weightless plunge. Great fun, but not worth another wait in line. And, NO, my reluctance has nothing to do with the falling or getting wet. Okay, maybe a little… 

Dance like Egyptians

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There we were in the Egyptian marketplace and it just seemed the thing to do. Of course, it seemed that way mostly to Zuzu and me. The others were too cool to play. Their loss. Me and Zu will never be too cool to play. 

Flying high on a magic carpet

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Is it me, or does this ride seem strangely similar to the flying Dino and the flying Dumbo rides? Round and round, up and down. The kids don't care, it's another ride checked off the list. They're determined to ride every one of them. Or, at least, all the ones worth riding. 

Our toughest contender

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Zuzu has weathered Space Mountain, Everest, Big Thunder, and Splash Mountain. This one will not be stopped. I liked this glimpse into her tough side. As snuggly sweet as she may seem, there's a tough-as-nails little soul inside. The best thing I brought back from Disney is a deeper appreciation for the gift of the love I get from each of them.