Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, truly. And when Disney characters came to life on the ice rink today, I was visibly more excited than my 8 year old. What is it about these fairy tales and princesses that captivates my imagination?
Let's be honest. I'm not 10 anymore. I'd like to believe I'm stronger, smarter and wiser than I was when I first stepped into the world of Disney. I've seen my fair share of cruelty, heart break, pain and suffering to be blind to the harsh realities of life.
I'd also like to believe that I'm an independent, progressive woman who hasn't needed a Prince charming to save her. Then what is the magic in these stories that never fails to enthrall us?
I figure it's exactly that - Magic. The magic of happy endings. A hope that all will be fine in the end. And a reminder that no matter what life throws at you - a cruel stepmother, a wicked witch, an eternal curse or a scary beast, love and courage overcomes all.
The magic of knowing that no matter how beautiful, how strong or how capable you are, it's good to have someone by your side that sees the best in you and reminds you of it when it seems really hard to do.
The magic of rescue. The need to be rescued sometimes even if it's just from ourselves. The desire to have someone fight for you, on behalf of you and take on the world by your side when you have little left to give.
The magic of good conduct. It teaches young men to be valiant, respectful and chivalrous. And it teaches little girls to be courteous, classy and charismatic. God knows the world today could do with a little more of both well-bred men and classy women.
In the end, it's the magic of dreams. It's being transported to a parallel universe where anything is possible. That audacity of imagination, innocence of thought and the relentless pursuit of happiness. Disney will always be a safe haven for the little girl in me who has not been rendered jaded or cynical by the cold, hard world outside but still believes that "If you can dream it, you can do it".
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