In an effort to truly embrace our California selves, Jeremiah and I took a trip to this wonderland of world-class rides, overpriced food, and lines, lines, lines. And with Grandma and Grandpa Brazelton living a mere twenty minutes away from the park we'll be going numerous times a year! This was my first time back in probably ten years and it was Jeremiah's first time ever. He was very excited as we pulled up to our first line - the car entrance.
I knew it would be crowded since the park is currently only open on weekends but sheesh, it was waaaaay crowded today due to a TON of Kiwanis Club (Key Club) student groups having some type of convention. Every line we were in I had to hear the call and response chants of the zealous Key Club youth in their matching shirts, makeup, and tutus. It's always good for me to see youth engaged in positive civic pride but in the interest of shorter lines I wish they had their convention at Disneyland or the local IHOP.
After a visit with the grandparents Sara dropped J and I off for our day of high-speed adventure. The park opened at 10:30 but we got there around noon just in time for our first real line - waiting an hour to process our membership photo/cards. From noon 'til 6:30 we were able to get in five rides. That's 6.5 hours for 5 rides. Comparing time being physically on a ride, a generous 10 minutes, to waiting/walking we spent about 2% of our time in the park actually on rides. Fun! We really did have a great time and will enjoy going back for more - there were several rides we did not care to wait in 2+ hour lines for.
In another moment of 'random people you see on vacation' I ran into a friend and former co-worker from the Mesa juvenile hall. He's now a youth group leader and was with a group visiting the park.
Good times, good times. So, until next time, take care of yourself and each other.
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