Discovering Disney

A few weeks back, as I entered the classroom in anticipation of the next lecture, I was appalled as the topic unveiled; Disneyland. I have always had a certain dislike towards theme parks because of their simple fun. Or maybe because of my general dislike of areas packed with people. Either way, the idea of hearing about Disneyland, King of Theme Parks, did not appeal to me. I took a seat and prepared myself for the boring lecture.

Except it was not boring at all.

Walt Disney was a remarkable person. Personally, I think his idea of a train surrounding the parameter of Disneyland is a selfish dream of a boy, but he was not wrong in doing so. His idea of making Disneyland "Look like nothing else in the world" is wonderful. Disneyland is essentially a dreamland, a fantasy land. Disney granted the wishes of everyone in the world, adults and children alike, and continue doing so even after his death. The lecture on Disneyland have made me realize that these places are to be loved, not disliked.

And of how the lecturer gave his lecture enthusiastically. There was a gleam in his eyes and passion in his speech of Disneyland. I knew if given the chance, this person would choose to go to Disneyland in a heartbeat. And I would do the same, after hearing about the place.

In another point of view, Disneyland could be categorized as a virtual reality itself. It is separated from the real world fully. The idea of an ideal world of virtual reality have existed from a long time ago, and we are in the age to fulfill that.