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Everyone is aware of the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence, Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness (and yes, I feel the need to capitalize those). I have always been interested by this. Especially the LIFE segment. Obviously I know what it is trying to say, everyone is entitled to live and to not be have your life be threatened at any point in time. But what if it was to imply more? Think about it, life entitles so much than just existing. In these next couple of blogs I would like to reimagine the entitlement of "Life" to an individual. Lets think of some things that every human being should should have the right to experience before he or she dies. Now obviousl I'm fully aware that trying to guarantee people these things would be ludicrous but it's all in fun. By the way, I had all four of my wisdom teeth cut out about three hours ago so my stream of consciousness might seem kind of off during these conversations. I'll try my best to give an update to this section everyweek with one entitlement every update. So here we go....There is a difference between existing and living in my opinion. If the right to "Life" actually meant the right to live as opposed to the right to exist, I think it begins and ends with one magical place in Orlando, Florida. As cliche as it sounds, every person should have the opportunity to visit Disney World at least one time in their life. ESPECIALLY Magic Kingdom. Now I know there are many people that prefer Universal Studios over Disney World. That is completely understandable. If my friend called me tomorrow and asked if I would rather go to Universal or Disney, I would pick Universal. It is more thrilling and exciting for an 18 year old boy to spend his day. However, Disney contains something that I don't think Universal will ever be able to replicate. The rides at Universal are definitely better. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter kicks tail. But Disney is truely the most magical place on Earth. I wish I was a better writer and I might be able to put it into words better.
I could literally walk into Disney World, not ride a single ride, and be content with myself for the whole day. I have been twice, once as a 12 year old and once as a seventeen year old. I can honestly say I enjoyed, respected, and appreciated the park more as a seventeen year old. As I got older I was able to appreciate the architecture and detail more. The detail put into every single ride, store, and theatre is simply amazing. Waiting in horror filled line for the Tower of Terror was simply an entertainment in its on right. Even walking around the park was eye opening experience. I saw so many small children meet the childhood character of their dreams. The look on a small girls face as she finally gets to meet Tinker Bell will forever be burned into my memory. The joy of the small boy getting to give Pluto a hug can never be recreated by a high action roller coaster. Universal lets you have the time of your life. Disney makes your dreams come true.
Above all, EVERY human being should be able to go into the park at night and watch the light and firework show for Cinderella's castle. I can honestly say that in 18 years of my life, I have never felt more exubriant in my life. The light show is incredible. The castle gets outlined in different colors, filled in with chalk, and MANY more effects as the most elaborate firework show you will ever see goes on behind the castle. All of this builds up until Tinker Bell flies down from the castle. The feeling is truely indescribable. At that moment, I felt like I could go do anything in my life I wanted to do, no matter how far of a reach it seemed. Maybe that's what wrong with some kids these days. If society didn't spend so much time telling the youth to reach for the "realistic", kids growing up would be less reluctant to settle for a degree or a job that they are not entirely passionate about. In my opinion, everybody should have the opportunity to experience the magical sensation that comes along with Disney World.
I realize this still isn't the best writing material but I feel I will continue to grow as I venture deeper into this subject. Disney World was an obvious choice but was needed in order to get the ball rolling on this one. Next time, I will go into detail on how every person deserves the right to the entire record collection of Regina Spektor. Hope you enjoyed.
(Still working on that catchy slogan)
