I've had to answer & conduct business while in Disney... I HAVE to. How else would I be able to get to Disney if I didn't book some jobs?
How's that for a confession?
Or how yummy Dole Whip are, or how lovely the pool at the Poly is, or...
Ok, here's my take on those. My kids, now 15, and 17 (the two who still talk about it to this day), say they were scared on SW. The witch turning around right in your face is kinda freaky. OF course they go on it now, and have no problem and can laugh- we go on it now to get the blacklight effect, cuz that's just plain cool. But really, I think it would make a big impact on a little guy Henry's age. ON THE OTHER HAND, I enjoyed it as a kid for as long as I remember, and although it was a little scary I enjoyed the adrenaline rush of the ride. So.... you just have to know your own child and how he reacts to say movies or other things like that.
HM is a whole nuther ball of wax. It is very dark, the music is intentionally spooky and there are LOTS of surprise pop-ups wtih REALLY loud noises that accompany the skeleton popping out. Again, you'd have to know Henry and his spook-tolerance. It is so delightfully full of fun sight gags and AMAZING, WAY ahead of their time special effects that I truly love the ride and have as long as I remember. I'd say a savvy 8 year old could really love it, especially if you talk about what to expect before riding it. It is one of those rides that is one of my earliest memories from DLR. I have never NOT liked it.But I have seen dozens of kids crying to not go on it, and I think it is mean to force them on if they are THAT afraid. There's always another time when they are older and more able to handle it. Pushing is good to a point to help them face their fears, but is a fine line to dance. Each parent should know when they've crossed it.
OK.... I have a take on this too. You will see the same thoughts posted on my TR at some point. We took Juliana on Snow White for the FIRST time this trip and she was scared... almost to the point that she was crying. We felt really bad but we both felt she was being a little dramatic. We always thought that it would scare her but after watching Snow White a few times we thought she could handle it.
HM was another story. Juliana has been on the HM NUMEROUS times and has been fine each time. In December she was scared. We didn't get it. Maybe it was was because she was a little tired or maybe she is just becoming more aware of her fears.?.? I always point out when the heads are going to pop up and I make a joke of it but she wasn't feeling it. Same kid, different result.
I guess there are many factors in determining whether these rides are age appropriate for your child. You don't want to ruin your day or your vacation by scaring them half to death though.
In the spirit of confessions...that might have been the first all text TR update I've ever actually read all the way through on the DIS
Love it!!!
I could, but while I was looking for the Apricot Brandy, I checked out mixers, and lo and behold, they are made with ALL kinds of carpola, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, chemicals. BLECH!! Sours is really just simple syrup and lemon juice; homemade must be FAR cheaper and a 1000% healthier than that other stuff- not that the alcohol is a health food or anything.
I would imagine that the amaretto tastes strongly of almonds, whereas the apricot one tastes, well, like apricots. But the brandy would be an unlying similarity.
Thanks for the perspectives! Henry is generally a timid kid-he so far hasn't been scared by any movies really, but we've been quite selective so far. After reading both of what you explained on the rides, I am thinking both will still be a no-go for H-Man. I will ride them both for sure to determine though. Snow White is a MUST since it will be closing at some point, probably before I get back!
I've heard of kids sorta changing their attitudes on things like that too Tim. It could be a million things...who knows! I agree with you both, you do need to push them a bit to face the fears, but also be aware of where that line is.
I'd love to hear others perspectives/results on it too!
Nice re-cap Liesa! Looking forward to all those little things you have foreshadowed of.
I have no idea why I just used lmao, cuz, that's like a LONG time!! Ah well, I get to re-live my trip for another 4-5 months, and that's ok with me!! I've seen lots of TRs go a year! Wow. I've left you speechless. That's a first. (i think?)
Have a great evening... heading out for a few (hours).
I am speechless. And you're right, it may be a first. 
This discussion of work at Disney World reminds me of one of the older podcasts. One of the guys were talking about how they had just moved to Florida and were at the Magic Kingdom. They decided to call sick into work so they could spend the rest of the day at MK....(this was pre-DIS obviously). This was back in the day of pay phones, so he's standing on Main Street, there was a pay phone in that little nook on the right where the tap lessons are, and just as he's explaining to his boss that he isn't feeling well the marching band strikes up and walks RIGHT past him.
OH MAN, that's fuuuuuunee!!! Totally something that would happen to me- the marching band part, of course. Not the calling in sick part. What an action packed first day. Stinks about he camera dying.
Too bad the guy at F! couldn't put a sock in it.
We had some unwritten rules for our girls trip too!
Did you find a good recipe yet? I'll bet the homeade stuff will taste much fresher and less chemical-y. I may have to try that.
I can't believe you are not going to show us the hat picture! Not even a little peek?! That's not fair!!!
How long is it going to take ME to do 15 days?!?!? Good thing we having nothing solidly planned for the rest of the year. 
well if you are only allowed to fart in those 2 places count marv out of your next meet.
Dude, 4-5 months for a 15 day TR is NOTHING! Our trip was only 8 days and I've been going since mid-September.
Nice Day 1 Recap Liesa!
Don't make us start chanting for the hat picture like we did for Katharina's dirndl.
I'm baaaaaaaaccck!
I gotta go catch up.
And tonight...on the agenda...is working on my L...to start Day 2...I will just stay with Liesa's letters and try to follow her chronologically for now.
Now to go back and catch up...this may take a while.
Nice summary! Now bring on the ugly pictures!!! And moronic moments!!! And I promise I'll stop yelling!!!!
) Regardless, it turned out pretty good. Nicely played...well if you are only allowed to fart in those 2 places count marv out of your next meet.
