The Kenblog: The Agony And Ecstasy Of An Adult Trip To Disneyland!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with something a little different than my usual fare. As I write this, my beloved wife and I are currenty recovering from a three-day park hopper pass to Disneyland. Now most of you know, either from reading this blog or listening to me on the Pat Walsh Show, that I love Disneyland. It’s always been my favorite theme park and I have memories reaching all the way back to 1979, the first year my grandparents and parents took me and my brother to “The Happiest Place On Earth!” To say that the park sunk its hooks into me but good is something of an understatement. The Missus and I have no children but we continue to go every couple of years to get our Disney Park groove on. This time, however, I noticed a bit of melencholy to the proceedings. I think it has to do with the fact that I am now 53 years old and the experience has changed a bit in the last several years!
Continue readingThe Kenblog: “Knott’s Berry Farm, The Anti-Disneyland!”
Howdy folks! It’s The Kendog here expanding on some good old-fashioned nostalgia I started last week with a vintage film about the first decade of Disneyland. When I was a kid Disneyland with the place, but I also have fond memories of Knott’s Berry Farm. It was so different from The Magic Kingdom and that was part of its charm. The rides were different with attractions like Knott’s Berry Tales, Montezuma’s Revenge, The Corkscrew, and The Soapbox Racers to name a few. It felt like a good old fashioned county fair in both atmosphere and execution and let’s not forget about that incredible fried chicken dinner!
Over the years Knott’s has transformed into another Magic Mountain wannabe, much to my disappointment, but the memories of all of those childhood visits will remain with me forever! On that note, check out this cool little documentary detailing the history of Knott’s Berry Farm and feel free to hit me up on the comments or on Facebook! So Sayeth The Kendog!
