[Question] Anyone feel drawn to Disneyland after a tragedy?

[David Mercury]

After absorbing all of the tragic news coverage of the Aurora, Colorado shootings, I felt a hunger to go to Disneyland. I live in Las Vegas so it would be a four-hour drive, and I really couldn't get away yesterday. But I was surprised at how strong that urge was, as if this was a safe refuge from the insanity of the real world. Had I made the trip, I think I would have headed right for the Mark Twain, and spent the next hour or two cruising the rivers of America.

[ShelbyH]

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I think it's normal to be drawn to a place where you feel safe and secure after a terrible tragedy like the one in CO remind us that violence is everywhere.

[madgei]

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I feel the same way! It usually happens when anything is going wrong in my life. DLR is just a place I know will make me feel happy, warm, and safe.

[kayleigh83]

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I've definitely felt at war inside my mind over the last day or so. I've been so excited about leaving for our trip tomorrow, but it's hard to reconcile those feelings with reading some of the reports about this tragedy and just breaking down in sadness. Feels very much like getting pulled in two directions. I read one eye witness report this morning and just broke down crying, it hit me so hard.

[Sambo]

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No. I don't link the two in my mind - Tragedy and Disneyland - That would be forever sad. They live in seperate places.

[kayleigh83]

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No. I don't link the two in my mind - Tragedy and Disneyland - That would be forever sad. They live in seperate places.

Definitely what I'm trying to do!

[chesirecat]

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After absorbing all of the tragic news coverage of the Aurora, Colorado shootings, I felt a hunger to go to Disneyland. I live in Las Vegas so it would be a four-hour drive, and I really couldn't get away yesterday. But I was surprised at how strong that urge was, as if this was a safe refuge from the insanity of the real world. Had I made the trip, I think I would have headed right for the Mark Twain, and spent the next hour or two cruising the rivers of America.

Everybody has different ways of dealing with grief and tragic news. Frequent visitors of Disneyland love the park and so it would be expected that APers might plan a reflective, even solemn, trip to Disneyland. There is something very peaceful about the river, it has natural beauty to it, even if simulated. I know that for patients in the hospital, getting outside a little bit into a nice garden area can do wonders.

Certainly, the loved ones of the victims are in a real bad place right now, and I hope they get the support they need as I don't think this is something that you ever truly get over. My heart goes to them.

[Michael808702]

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I feel like going whenever I'm sad mad depress etc or just annoyed with the same day to day routine.

[Rex Dopey24]

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thats the thing about the media they go overboard with this stuff. i usually ignore stuff like this

[mark]

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I live in Aurora, Colorado, just a couple of miles from the shooting. It's hard now, but I feel God giving me strength. All this does make me look forward to my California trip in October, though.

[SparkChaser]

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Have good faith my friends, justice has been done and the perpetrator will be put away for a long time maybe life. Consider this one more threat that can't hurt people anymore. As Bob (ex mouseketeer) Hope said on WDW's opening "All is not lost entertainment is on the way". May those lost souls forever find happiness in that promised land.

See ya walkin' right down the middle of o'l Main Street USA

[bayouguy]

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I like to stay home with my wife and daughter. We can go to Disneyland anytime, but this moment is for us.

[Disneytwins]

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I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I think it's tragedies like this that kind of degrades everyone a little. I'm sure everyone is looking for a way to find some good in this world.

[Stormy]

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In a time of fear and sorrow, go to a place full of happy memories? A place full of childhood innocence? A place where it is easy to believe things like that can never happen (even if just for a day)? A place, like over the rainbow, "where troubles melt like lemon drops"? I'll take Disneyland to restore my optimism and faith in people any day!

What happened in Aurora was horrific and beyond understanding. My prayers are with the victims families and the citizens of Aurora. Peace to you all.

[MadQueenAlice]

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I have mixed feelings on this issue. As much as I miss Disneyland, I actually didn't want to go anywhere after hearing of this tragic event. Yes, Disneyland takes away all the real-life problems for a short time while in the park. It really is like a second home for me. My problems melt away, and I can relax for a while.

However, my fiance and I have gone to a lot of theme parks in Southern California. We live about an hour away from Disneyland, and a half hour away from Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios. Despite having annual passes to Universal this year, I actually feel safer at Six Flags. Disneyland and Universal just somewhat look in your bag and then you're off into the park. Six Flags makes you go through that, plus a metal detector (due to some horrible gang issues in the last few years). Very few people take anything into Six Flags because even small purses and fanny packs don't fit on the rides. I know I might seem crazy, but after hearing of the horrific events, I wanted to go somewhere where security was tight. For me, that's Six Flags Magic Mountain.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved in this horrific event.

[Bronco21]

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I once needed a Disneyland trip when long time Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan retired... But in all honesty if I can come up with a reason to go, then I will use it.