I’ve been trying to think of a clever way to present this new information to you all, but I guess I’ll just come out and say it.

I love Walt Disney World.

We went during spring break this year. It was too crowded. It was too hot. The wait times were too long. And I still had the most fantastic vacation of my life.

Magic Kingdom: fucking magical. Hollywood Studios: so fun. EPCOT: ehhhhh…. I maybe don’t quite get this one but it was still a great day. Animal Kingdom: amazing.

I did not go into this experience primed to become a Disney Adult. I hate traveling. I hate warm places. I hate crowds. I really hate amusement parks and amusement park rides.

But I love a good story, and that is where Disney excels. Every corner of Magic Kingdom hints at a new fantastic story. Every ride in Hollywood Studios is telling you a story. Animal Kingdom drops you right into the middle of a semi-real story about the world.* EPCOT… ummm… EPCOT teaches you about how to grow lettuce and… also you can go on a Finding Nemo ride? Like I said, still not quite getting the hang of EPCOT here…

And Disney World is a complete removal from reality. I didn’t have to worry about finding transportation or food, a language barrier, or keeping the kids entertained. Disney World gives you everything you need right when you need it. It is actually the perfect vacation. And I will be returning as soon as I reasonably can.

*In the Africa section of Animal Kingdom they had what appeared to be a real red mailbox with George VI’s royal cypher on it. I was amazed by this detail! Later, in Asia, I found prayer wheels to turn, something I did not think I would experience in this lifetime.