Queer Fresno

I have always been a sucker “The Happiest Place on Earth”. It’s always been one of my favorite travel destinations since my first visit at age 7. No matter how old I get it still continues to hold that magic for me, of fun and adventure. This last visit was no exception, especially as it was my first during the holidays.

My family on my mother’s side has had a tradition for the past five years of visiting Disneyland every December 21st to celebrate my late grandfather’s birthday. You see, the Magic Kingdom was one of his favorites too. Unfortunatly, because of work or lack of money, I missed out on participating. Not this year, though. The bonus was that my mother was joining us too and it would mark the first time in a long time that we would be going together since I was a kid.

Any adult who fully recognizes the child they are underneath will appreciate a visit to Disneyland during Christmas time. It’s a chance to see the park truly transformed and decked out in full Christmas mode, with garlands and lights, and a huge Christmas tree in center of the main square. It even snowed! Ok, so it was artificial but combined with a beatiful view of the fully lit “It’s A Small World” and the audio of a fairy godmother letting a child know that if she wished hard enough that yes, it could indeed snow….well, it just doesn’t get anymore magical than that. Highly recommended for the child in you.