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| Me, in Disney's California Adventure on April 19, 2021 @ A Touch of Disney |
One of my favorite rides at Disney's California Adventure (DCA) is Guardians' of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! It's a drop-sequence thrill ride and I could ride it
all
day
long.
As with every Disney attraction, there's a detailed story behind it. The least you need to know now is that riders are asked to raise their hands high in order to have them scanned for security clearance.
Quick reality check: We'd have "security clearance" regardless because it's all pretend. There is no scanner, just fancy lights on mounted machines.
The thing is, there are four times throughout the experience when riders are asked to raise their hands.
FOUR TIMES!
I've counted.
And most people, regardless of their age, raise their hands every single time.
Why?
Because the ride is so much more fun if we all play along!
When I went to DCA for a food event this week, the rides had yet to reopen due to the pandemic. Even so the magic and the permission to play was still there.
I saw Mickey Mouse happily dancing behind a short fence and I jumped for joy! I'm pretty sure I embarrassed my son by squealing with excitement, too.
I saw Pluto waving from a balcony and I excitedly waved back.
Mr. Incredible flexed his (padded) muscles for the crowd and I cheered him on.
It's so much more fun to play along!
Today's lesson: Well... hmmm....I hope you're not disappointed that there's no big correlation to leadership, service or communication.
It's been a tough year. I just want to remind you that when you are ready, no matter where you are, you have permission to play. We all do!
Every once in a while (or often—your choice!) we can consciously choose to:
- suspend judgment
- unleash imagination
- tap into wonder
- exhale, and
- PLAY!
"Show me those hands, people! You got clearance.
Now let's roll!"
Rocket Raccoon,
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!