Ummm... so on Mouseplanet today they have an article saying that a new addition to Disneyland was announced today (check it out at www.mouseplanet.com). It is to be called "Disney's Homeland Adventure Park." This is a joke right? Happy April Fools... ha ha ha... PLEASE say it's a joke. Anyway, in summary it says there will be rides or attraction themed around a front lawn... such as a lawnblower, garden hose, front proch swing, flower box, riding lawn mower, and a tire swing.... Right.... Get this description of the lawnblower attraction:
"We have an entire area dedicated to the courageous spirit of leaf blowers," said Joanna Melgin, director of DISNEYLAND Resort & Park Event Sales & Services in Southern California. "Youngsters will find blowing around grass clippings and leaves inspiring and fun, all while helping Disney keep operating costs in check - which of course maintains admission pricing at levels comparable to the other two theme parks." Echoing this sentiment is Anaheim City School District Superintendent Wanda Berry who said, "Leaf blowing aligns perfectly with our own educational program and our local and state educational standards. The excitement of leaning skills that will enable our students to be able to gain employment in California is a wonderful reinforcement of what we are teaching in the classroom."
Yeah right. This HAS to be a joke. That is the funniest thing I have ever heard. Although it will fit in nicely with Pressler's "less is more" theme I suppose... Someone reply and tell me that this is a joke... please. If it isn't... heaven help us. Or maybe I am simply failing to see the wonder and magic behind this idea... anyway, that's all.
"We have an entire area dedicated to the courageous spirit of leaf blowers," said Joanna Melgin, director of DISNEYLAND Resort & Park Event Sales & Services in Southern California. "Youngsters will find blowing around grass clippings and leaves inspiring and fun, all while helping Disney keep operating costs in check - which of course maintains admission pricing at levels comparable to the other two theme parks." Echoing this sentiment is Anaheim City School District Superintendent Wanda Berry who said, "Leaf blowing aligns perfectly with our own educational program and our local and state educational standards. The excitement of leaning skills that will enable our students to be able to gain employment in California is a wonderful reinforcement of what we are teaching in the classroom."
Yeah right. This HAS to be a joke. That is the funniest thing I have ever heard. Although it will fit in nicely with Pressler's "less is more" theme I suppose... Someone reply and tell me that this is a joke... please. If it isn't... heaven help us. Or maybe I am simply failing to see the wonder and magic behind this idea... anyway, that's all.