Laughing Stock Company and the Dating Game with Sally Mae and Blake at Disneyland 2006

     In years past The Laughing Stock Company had a show right outside of the Shoe. This is back when the Hillbillies lived in the Shoe! We loved to go watch Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, it was fun and relaxing. One of the great shows that used to be in the parks.



    One year as we were heading to New Orleans Square and walked by the Shoe there was a show taking place, it was a "dating game" and my oldest son, Blake was called upon. He was only 10 at the time but he did a great job playing along...this was when he met the love of his life, Sally Mae ha ha ha......

     Watch and enjoy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6MCGhWiv58
   

No Smoking at Disney Resort, How about No Drinking too

     

     This year Disney Resort decided that they would become completely  non-smoking. I thought they would at least  have an area in the center for smoker so that they didn't have to go through baggage check again. But nope, the smoking area the street, Smokers have to completely exit the park and then go through baggage check an all just to get back in.  They will do this but yet allow alcohol, I do not understand.

     I am not a smoker but know people who are. Until they went to the smoking areas in the parks though I had no clue where they were, the smoke never seemed to enter the park area. Once I knew where the areas were I still did not smell the smoke when walking by the smoking area nor did anyone else I know so I do not understand the problem. I think it is in poor judgement on the part of Disney.

     Many people complained that smoke offended them but what about those of us who are offended by alcohol, why do they still allow that? I do not like drunk people, I don't like standing in line smelling a disgusting drunk. So why should I have to, why do they allow that in the parks? Why didn't they ban alcohol too? I think they should. I mean look at the recent brawl in Toon Town, I would guess those people were drunk. If they were not, I have seen other people drunk in the park. Parents who are yelling at their kids in a drunken manner, or couples making out and many people stinking in line. It is offensive to me and should not be allowed in a family park.

    Another issue is the danger people are placed in by those getting drunk at Disney Resort. First of all they can make unsafe choices on rides putting other guests in danger or they leave the parks and drive drunk. I think that is more dangerous than cigarette smoke in a designated area.

 I see posts that Disneyland is losing money money and I wonder if part of it is due to the new smoking ban in the park. Just something I think about....I still go to the resort but I do wish they would ban alcohol because I do find it offensive..

Disney Table Hovering

     Have you ever been to Disney Resort and found that  that there were no tables available at the restaurants? If you go when it is busy I am sure you have. You have had that problem of finding a place to sit and eat. Well if you learn to "hover" then you will always have a place to sit. Those who are seasoned in the parks do it, there is nothing wrong with it and if you know about it then you also watch for others who are hovering...this is the only way you will find a place to sit on a busy Disney day.

    Table hovering is simply just that, hovering over those who are finishing up so that you can take their table. If you go a lot you expect this.

     I walk around the restaurants looking for tables where the people are almost done eating. Then I just kind of hang around waiting. I try to look conspicuous but sometimes I don't. Or other times I will ask if they are almost done. Most people are kind about it. I tell them not to rush and wait for them to get done, then I sit down. Those who go a lot know how it goes...

    When we are almost done I look around for people who might be hovering and tell them we are almost done so that they can have our table when we are done. It seems to just be a common bond that those of us who are experienced Disney visitors
share.

     So next time you are at the parks and see someone hovering around, ask them if they are looking for a table and let them have yours when you leave. It sprinkling a bit of magic on their day!

Disney Resort Solution Suggestion for Crowd Control - No Longer Allow People With Young Kids

     Not to long ago I read a post stating that people who do not have children should stay out of Disneyland because this woman's child had to wait in line and got very upset. Well I have a better idea, how about people with kids stop going to Disney Resorts.

     Disney Resort in Anaheim has gotten extremely crowded over the years. They have been trying many things to control the crowds but nothing seems to be working. The parks just seem to get more and more crowded every year. Well I have solution for the parks: stop allowing people with young children to go or at least don't allow the young children to go to the parks. Only allow people who can maneuver the parks independently visit the them. Many families who have children would have to stop coming to the parks leaving them far less crowded for those without young children to enjoy. The lines would be shorter and problem solved!

    Now before you get angry, I am not serious!! My idea is as ridiculous as the woman complaining about people without kids staying away. I mean come on, really! First of all kids need to learn patients, waiting in line will not hurt them. Life does not have to be instant...teach them how to wait. As they grow up the world will not stop just so they can be in the front of the line....

    Mostly both ideas are absurd because Walt built the parks for families to enjoy together but he also wanted anyone who feels the magic to enjoy the wonderful places he created! Children make the experience extremely magical however there are times adults want to go without their kids or their kids grow up but they still feel the magic.

      I can't even imagine the park without kids in it. I love watching them light up when they see a character or as they skip and dance off to get on rides. Their smiles and excitement is priceless regardless whose kids they are!

     I started taking my kids to Disney Resort in 2003. They were 6 and 8 years old. We have gone every year since and when they were younger it was so special watching them fall in love with the experience. They felt the magic the first time they entered the gates. They grew up at the parks, they grew up with the magic being a part of their lives! It would have been sad if I had stopped taking them when they hit a certain age because the parks are only for people with young kids. And it also would have been sad to not share the magical experiences with them when they were young. They also waited in line, they learned to wait in line and they survived waiting in line.

    As my kids became adults they were not longer able to go to the parks because of jobs etc. But the rest of us continued to go. I am sure glad that we are able to go without kids. My kids do get to go once in a while now and I am glad they can go as adults too.

     As my grandson gets older we will take him to the parks, we will enjoy them together. But there are times we will go without kids too.

     There are many people out there who do not have kids, those who cannot have them ,those who do not want to have them ant those whose children have grown up....I am sure glad that anyone can go and enjoy the magic. When Walt said "to all who come to this happy place, welcome." he meant it to everyone, not just certain groups.

     As for crowd control, I am not sure what the answer is. I know for us, we love the parks and we feel the magic so we will go and enjoy them with others who feel the same magic! And really, those of us who truly feel the magic and are what I call Disnerds are and will always be kids at heart especially when we enter those magical gates!

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