Disneyworld; Part 1

So this last Saturday I got back from a great vacation to Disneyworld in Orlando Florida. On this particular vacation; we happened to bring with us my mother, and 8 international students. It was interesting to say the least. Over the next few days I will be blogging about some of my experiences: including both my basic activities, but mainly my insights.

We left from the Portland International Airport on Saturday, March 21^st. It had been about 2 years since we last flew; not jet-setters I know!

The new security regulations at the airport never cease to amaze me. The fact that ordinary American citizens are expected to have their shoes checked for explosives is quite amazing. Particularly the fact that my four year-old son had to remove his small little shoes and the fact that my one year-old daughter had to remove her ‘booties’. It’s not like a young lower middle class evangelical Christian Oregon family with two small children on their way to Disneyworld is out to commit horrible acts of terrorism; is it??

Another interesting facet of flying is the complete lack of service that has been lost in the industry; all while prices are going up. No more free headphones for “in-seat” music. No more TV news clips or movies. No more safety videos before the take off. No more free food. No more free checked bags. Nothing!

Some things that I have learned for my next trip: when leaving the West coast to go on an East coast vacation; always leave early in the morning as to not arrive at the destination so freak’n late. And, when flying home from your East coast destination; always leave late in the day so you don’t have to get up so dang early for no reason- because you gain 3 hours and you’re going to get home at a reasonable time anyways.

More to come!