Okay, today is Saturday, and I'm in Malibu listening to the waves crash behind me. The sun is on its journey towards the horizon as it's late in the afternoon here on the West Coast. About three hours ago, we were in CA and DLPark.

A little background: My family (DW, DS (8), DD (6), and DMIL) all flew out from the Right Side on Wednesday morning. We have a beach house in Malibu, so this is home to us for most of the summer and our home base for DL trips.

We tried some new experiences this year - (1) we're NOT taking any "day trips" this year (a 45 minute ride sans traffic), (2) we will take a few days and stay "off site" in Anaheim (taboo if you ask me...), and (3) we'll try the DL Hotel this year (I was the one who swore I'd only stay at the GC).

We'll head to the DL hotel for July 3-5 next week (GREAT AP rate). So I'll update later next week (or soon thereafter) on the fourth celebrations!

On Thursday, we awoke early (still being on NY time) and drove to Anaheim. We valet parked at the GC and had b'fast at Story Teller's Cafe. (FYI: For each meal you eat at Story Teller's, they'll give you 5 hours of free valet parking - up to 10 hours in one day!) It's early, so we get in line for DLP (I still call it the MK!).

Okay folks, here's where things get downright scary!

When the gates open, and they start letting folks in, people actually forget that they are human beings. It becomes a "free-for-all" with grown adults, teens, children, and grandparents (yes, you read that correctly) all sprinting towards NEMO. UGH! Nemo, as a word, has become synonymous with Satan in my household. It's scary, folks. I saw no fewer than 5 cast members pushed aside and ignored as they tried to 'slow the crowds.' It was as if there was an uncontrollable riot on hand - people were CRAZED, all running to Nemo.

Now folks, I've been part of the rope drops at the MK, MGM, EPCOT, AK, even in the West at both parks. Sure I've "walked quickly" towards Soarin', I've quickened the pace towards TOT at MGM, I've been among the first guests to ride EE at the AK... I have NEVER in my life - EVER - seen anything like this Nemo fever. And to be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about it.

For starters, the guests are completely out of control - rude, obnoxious, and crazed. They aren't paying any attention to the CM's and to be frank - It's creating a DANGEROUS situation.

Also - Disney needs to better 'police' the situation. They're allowing this chaos to happen. My kids were petrified - and they are used to Disney parks, openings, and crowds!

Okay, that's off my chest. And for those wondering, NO - I did not ride Nemo. I had no desire to deal with it. I'm hoping that next week when I'm on site, I will get a better opportunity to do so!

And to say this - the ride does look really cool!

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