Disney girl through and through
Walt Disney. A man that I owe a lot to. Like most children I was raised on classic Walt Disney VHS tapes. Before I was even old enough to watch these films, I had Disney baby toys and grew up in a house with Walt Disney World photographs and memorabilia. So, of course I would grow up to become obsessed with Disney. I've been to Disney parks in total 8 times; Walt Disney World 5 times and Disneyland Paris 3 times.
My first ever Disney holiday was actually Disneyland Paris, (EuroDisney back then) a few months before my 3rd birthday. I don't have a huge memory of this holiday but, a few things did stick. My parents used to love to make home videos and recorded parts of the holiday, which was only a few days. I've recently looked back at said home video and it's clear even then how much I loved Disney and how magical it was, even to a little girl who wasn't even 3 years old or able to speak properly.
Although I was shy when meeting the characters, you can see it in my little face how amazing it is for me.
A few months after my 3rd birthday, we went to Walt Disney World in Florida. Now, reader, if you're thinking that's incredibly spoilt and lucky, I agree it might seem excessive. However, my parents reasoning was actually due to the sudden death of my dad's mum. She developed breast cancer and was told she only had months to live. And those 3 months turned out to be true. After 3 months with the disease, she died. She was only in her 50s. Now, my parents were both in their 30s and my dad had already been close to dying due to health issues way before I was born, so they decided to not wait until I was older to take me to Florida, they had the funds to do it, so let's do it.
As it turns out, this was for the best as my dad's health once again deteriorated when I was 9/10.
The following year, now 4 years old, again we went to WDW. Now a year older, I was able to speak properly and wasn't so shy around the characters. I wanted to go on all the rides. Even the big rollercoasters that I wasn't tall enough for. I've always been a fan of rollercoasters and couldn't wait until I was big enough to go on them!
We went another 3 more times to WDW. I think it was when I was 8 or 9 that FINALLY I was big enough to go on the big coasters I had been eyeing up for years. Filled with excitement I waited in the queue, knowing I was finally going to experience them for myself rather than watch. I wasn't disappointed. My inner adrenaline junker loved it and hasn't looked back.
So, why is Disney so special? Now that I'm 23 surely I'm outgrowing Disney? If anything I'm more crazy as an adult, which isn't so healthy for my bank account. The merchandise is in most shops, from clothing to Pandora charms to figurines and don't get me started with what you can get online in regards to Ebay and Etsy! Disney films have always been a form of escapism for me. As a kid that used to get bullied a lot, it was reassuring to watch the main protagonists struggle through life before receiving their own happily ever after. Even now, Disney is a way of me escaping any stresses or worries that I have. It's a way for me to feel calm and feel like a kid again.
My uni room has often been referred to as 'Aladdin's Cave' because of all the things I collect. I have 4 hanging ornaments, all Disney related. I have disney posters. I have "If you can dream it, you can do it" hanging on my wall to constantly remind myself to keep pushing forward for my dreams. Minnie and Mickey Mouse sit on my bed, accompanied by my Thumper cushion. I have one wall that is just FULL of photos, a large portion being Disney photos over the years. And that is JUST my uni room! Never mind the Disney stuff at home home! And believe me, there isn't enough time to even go through what Disney stuff I have in my wardrobe!
I've recently been pining to return to WDW. The last Disney holiday I went on was in 2015 to DLP. Whilst I do love DLP, it doesn't compare to WDW. I hadn't even considered returning for a long time until Panda suggested we could possibly go next year, if not next year the year after. I feel exceptionally loved at the suggestion of returning as it's not the first choice he would think of. But, he knows how much I love it and want to return and he loves how my face lights up if I watch home videos or mention WDW. The possibility of returning after so many years away from one of my favourite places filled with the best memories that I have leaves my heart pinning to be there right now. Another reason I pine to go back is because I want to go with my Panda. I want to go with the man that I love and always will love. We'll make our own memories and have the best time in the world. Panda has never been to America and I know he'll love it! I just want to share some of my happiest memories in one of my favourite places with one of my favourite humans.
Disney is one of the places you can leave your worries at home and just enjoy yourself. You don't have to worry about appearing childish. You go and meet the characters and have a laugh. After all, it is the happiest place on Earth.
I throughly believe that because of Walt Disney, it's where I am now. It's the reason I want to go into television production full time and create content that will audiences will love. Who knows, I could even end up working for Disney one day, and that would truly be the icing on the cake!
You can never take Disney out of this girl, it's embedded deep into my heart and soul.
It was all started by a mouse.
My first ever Disney holiday was actually Disneyland Paris, (EuroDisney back then) a few months before my 3rd birthday. I don't have a huge memory of this holiday but, a few things did stick. My parents used to love to make home videos and recorded parts of the holiday, which was only a few days. I've recently looked back at said home video and it's clear even then how much I loved Disney and how magical it was, even to a little girl who wasn't even 3 years old or able to speak properly.
Although I was shy when meeting the characters, you can see it in my little face how amazing it is for me.
A few months after my 3rd birthday, we went to Walt Disney World in Florida. Now, reader, if you're thinking that's incredibly spoilt and lucky, I agree it might seem excessive. However, my parents reasoning was actually due to the sudden death of my dad's mum. She developed breast cancer and was told she only had months to live. And those 3 months turned out to be true. After 3 months with the disease, she died. She was only in her 50s. Now, my parents were both in their 30s and my dad had already been close to dying due to health issues way before I was born, so they decided to not wait until I was older to take me to Florida, they had the funds to do it, so let's do it.
As it turns out, this was for the best as my dad's health once again deteriorated when I was 9/10.
The following year, now 4 years old, again we went to WDW. Now a year older, I was able to speak properly and wasn't so shy around the characters. I wanted to go on all the rides. Even the big rollercoasters that I wasn't tall enough for. I've always been a fan of rollercoasters and couldn't wait until I was big enough to go on them!
We went another 3 more times to WDW. I think it was when I was 8 or 9 that FINALLY I was big enough to go on the big coasters I had been eyeing up for years. Filled with excitement I waited in the queue, knowing I was finally going to experience them for myself rather than watch. I wasn't disappointed. My inner adrenaline junker loved it and hasn't looked back.
So, why is Disney so special? Now that I'm 23 surely I'm outgrowing Disney? If anything I'm more crazy as an adult, which isn't so healthy for my bank account. The merchandise is in most shops, from clothing to Pandora charms to figurines and don't get me started with what you can get online in regards to Ebay and Etsy! Disney films have always been a form of escapism for me. As a kid that used to get bullied a lot, it was reassuring to watch the main protagonists struggle through life before receiving their own happily ever after. Even now, Disney is a way of me escaping any stresses or worries that I have. It's a way for me to feel calm and feel like a kid again.
My uni room has often been referred to as 'Aladdin's Cave' because of all the things I collect. I have 4 hanging ornaments, all Disney related. I have disney posters. I have "If you can dream it, you can do it" hanging on my wall to constantly remind myself to keep pushing forward for my dreams. Minnie and Mickey Mouse sit on my bed, accompanied by my Thumper cushion. I have one wall that is just FULL of photos, a large portion being Disney photos over the years. And that is JUST my uni room! Never mind the Disney stuff at home home! And believe me, there isn't enough time to even go through what Disney stuff I have in my wardrobe!
I've recently been pining to return to WDW. The last Disney holiday I went on was in 2015 to DLP. Whilst I do love DLP, it doesn't compare to WDW. I hadn't even considered returning for a long time until Panda suggested we could possibly go next year, if not next year the year after. I feel exceptionally loved at the suggestion of returning as it's not the first choice he would think of. But, he knows how much I love it and want to return and he loves how my face lights up if I watch home videos or mention WDW. The possibility of returning after so many years away from one of my favourite places filled with the best memories that I have leaves my heart pinning to be there right now. Another reason I pine to go back is because I want to go with my Panda. I want to go with the man that I love and always will love. We'll make our own memories and have the best time in the world. Panda has never been to America and I know he'll love it! I just want to share some of my happiest memories in one of my favourite places with one of my favourite humans.
Disney is one of the places you can leave your worries at home and just enjoy yourself. You don't have to worry about appearing childish. You go and meet the characters and have a laugh. After all, it is the happiest place on Earth.
I throughly believe that because of Walt Disney, it's where I am now. It's the reason I want to go into television production full time and create content that will audiences will love. Who knows, I could even end up working for Disney one day, and that would truly be the icing on the cake!
You can never take Disney out of this girl, it's embedded deep into my heart and soul.
It was all started by a mouse.
Lemon
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