MAUS

Is there any better way to test Thomas Wolfe's theory than going to Disneyland? You remember it as magical; you grow up and see that it's mostly plywood and glow paint.

Here we are on Space Mountain. I find it odd that Disneyland Photoshops the image so that the background is totally different from what's actually behind you on the ride. In fact, they've chosen to use the outside of the ride itself as the photo's background. Weird.

Disneyland is a place where teenagers first experiment with sarcasm. The Asian dudes behind us were playing the role of "over-enthusiastic space passengers."

When you've been waiting on line for It's A Small World and you get to the front only to have everything stop as two uniformed officers walk into the ride...

...it becomes less of "a world of laughter"
and more of "a world of tears."



I tried to shoot photos inside, but inexplicably the ride was moving too fast.
















The Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters ride/shooting gallery
is the most underrated attraction in the park.

Jen thought she could beat me, but she didn't count on one thing: I am a ruthless cheater.