Time for a positivity thread!
How has Disneyland changed your life for the better? Did it inspire you in some way to achieve your goals? Did it uplift you in a time of great emotional need? Did it launch your career? Did you meet that special someone at the park? Did it bring your family closer together? Did you bond with someone over your love of the Happiest Place On Earth and make lifelong friends? I'm curious to know.
For me, Disneyland was the catalyst for my becoming an artist and performer. I first visited the park back in 1968 for my 6th birthday. Whereas most children that age buy into the whole fantasy of a place like Disneyland ("This is where Mickey & Minnie live!"), I was not like that. Even at age 6 I understood that it was all make believe, that it was all "show", and that fascinated me. I wanted to know who made this place, how did they do it, and more importantly how could I do it too. That first visit (and all the subsequent summer vacations) inspired me to study drawing, cartooning, acting, puppetry, magic, costuming, makeup, theater, lighting, special effects, filmmaking, animation, comedy, teaching, public speaking, and so on. I went on to become a professional actor, visual effects artist, animator, voice-over performer, and genuine Dark Lord of the Sith (a tale for another time). I even ended up doing work for Disney including a few projects for the parks. It all came about due to my "artistic awakening" as a six-year-old kid visiting Disneyland and being in awe of Walt's accomplishments.
So what's your story? Big or small, please share it. How has Disneyland changed your life for the better?
How has Disneyland changed your life for the better? Did it inspire you in some way to achieve your goals? Did it uplift you in a time of great emotional need? Did it launch your career? Did you meet that special someone at the park? Did it bring your family closer together? Did you bond with someone over your love of the Happiest Place On Earth and make lifelong friends? I'm curious to know.
For me, Disneyland was the catalyst for my becoming an artist and performer. I first visited the park back in 1968 for my 6th birthday. Whereas most children that age buy into the whole fantasy of a place like Disneyland ("This is where Mickey & Minnie live!"), I was not like that. Even at age 6 I understood that it was all make believe, that it was all "show", and that fascinated me. I wanted to know who made this place, how did they do it, and more importantly how could I do it too. That first visit (and all the subsequent summer vacations) inspired me to study drawing, cartooning, acting, puppetry, magic, costuming, makeup, theater, lighting, special effects, filmmaking, animation, comedy, teaching, public speaking, and so on. I went on to become a professional actor, visual effects artist, animator, voice-over performer, and genuine Dark Lord of the Sith (a tale for another time). I even ended up doing work for Disney including a few projects for the parks. It all came about due to my "artistic awakening" as a six-year-old kid visiting Disneyland and being in awe of Walt's accomplishments.
So what's your story? Big or small, please share it. How has Disneyland changed your life for the better?
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