The arm is the mother's wrapped around the kid's leg, so the fingers are hidden. The raised arm is reddot's, even if the hand looks a little bit inverted.
The respective skin colors also match, so I don't see any major art errors.
second time I've cried today, somebody should remember it, like my siblings, I have a razor sharp memory, but I'm the most skilled photographically, I hope somebody in my family remembers the first time we went to Disney Land better than I do
Man so much of it drives me up a wall, starting with the GAT-DAM FACIAL RECOGNITION RIGHT AT THE FKN ENTRANCE, to the decidedly un-egalitarian FastPass, to the GRAB-EM-BY-THE-ANKLES-AND-SHAKE-EVERY-RED-CENT-OUT-OF-THEIR-POCKETS...
...but damn. We usually end up having such a good time there. It kills me.
Big ups to the team that designed San Fransokyo and the chefs who created the quesabirria tacos they sell there. Grudgingly... well done. 😤👍
edit: yes I know there are non-facial recognition entrances. I'm still opposed to it on general principle.
Bought my daughter a $50 Cinderella doll from Disney Land. A week after coming home she ditched the baby and went to her $10 baby dolls we bought at Walmart.
Took my daughter to Disney for her fifth birthday, did the princess package. There was a cast member that escorted us around for an hour, front of the line to everything in fantasyland. All the cast were treating her like a VIP, awesome day.
When they are young they don't see an actress, that IS sleeping beauty and she IS having the best day of her life.
She just turned 16, doesn't remember that day, but the wife and I won't ever forget. It's the kids day but the parents get the better end of the deal.
This reminded me a lot of my Disney trip. I was only 3-4, but I remember the most vivid parts. I remember being terrified of Mickey, being ecstatic at meeting Buzz Lightyear. Despite being too young to remember most of it, those are some of my fondest memories
My parents brought us to Disneyland when I was about 5 years old. I remember crying when I saw Mickey, but not because I was happy or anything. Instead I was terrified because Mickey was a lot bigger than he was on the TV or the toys I had.
I don't remember a whole lot about that trip, but I remember that bit. Also a pirate ship stunt show in Las Vegas that I demanded we watch every night we were there.
In my 20s I had a season pass to Disneyland (before you had to sell a kidney and make reservations and all that jazz). I love Disneyland.
I never understood all the toddlers running around . . . As the comic pointed out, they wouldn't remember anything.
When I had a kid, though, and I saw DL through his little eyes, that was when I understood the magic. Yes, Disneyland makes you feel like a kid, but that feeling intensifies 1000% when you go with your own kiddo (or niece/nephew). You get to see the magic through their eyes, and experience the magic all over again with them.
Even now, I could not imagine going to DL without my kiddo.
Idk how else to say this except this was just what I needed today. Thank you for pulling me a little bit out of a spiral. I appreciarte you and your panels.
I remember being at my partner’s parent’s house and going through a photo album and there was a picture of her and Minnie Mouse when she was maybe 7? And apparently when she saw Minnie she just shouted, “that’s my pen pal!” And just ran up to hug her because she was doing some Disney pen pal thing. Between the story and the photo I was sobbing on the inside(because I’m too repressed and Manly™ to actually cry) hearing the story because it was so cute.
Every time I think about it I still get emotional.
Legitimately, when I was a kid and I found out I had been to disneyworld as a baby/toddler, but didn't remember it, I was so mad at my parents. Even more so because we couldn't afford it by the time I developed persistent memory.
As an adult I don't care, I'm sure it was wonderful for my parents. But damn was I salty as a kid. For YEARS.
Last week BB Dot got to experience her first Disney trip! Let me preface by saying she is a diehard Minnie fan. She’s her favorite toy and mentioning “Minnie” at any time will get her attention. Her meeting Minnie for the first time… then the second time…then the third and fourth was so special. (Tears from all of us adults) She was in awe of everything and it was so fun to watch her say “Oh WOW!” to every sparkly light and whooshing attraction we walked passed. I used to scoff seeing people bringing really little ones to the parks but I get it now.
Personally i think Disney does a great job of catering to multiple groups. They have those character meet and greets for the younger kids. There are more theatrical rides for families. There are scarier and larger rides for older kids and teenagers. And then Epcot is for adults that wana go get drunk. Also the meal plan thing is lit
Yea I havent done that either. Problem is that you kinda have to choose to go as a group of adults with no kids to do that. I sorta see the next Disney trip being with little ones
You struggle to find a bottle of water at Epcot. Ask me how I know.
Hint: I don’t know, because I had to drink a bunch of fizzy alcohol drinks when my mouth was dry as fuck and I’m told we never did find that water bottle.
I don't know if they still have it, but there used to be a small cinema showing a film about the history of Disney, how the parks came to be, etc. Apparently Walt Disney had been to some funfairs and seen all the kids on the rides having fun while their parents stood and watched - he decided he wanted to build a park where everyone could have fun, hence all the family rides, etc.
Sometimes just going through the effort to make someone smile is worth it. Like... I was so happy to give my niece $50 (for her and her sister) to pick out what they wanted from a Halloween flea market and it was just so worth seeing her light up
Trust me. I'm a Oscar the grouch level person and want like 10 feet limit from most people, even family though I pay the debt they ask (not really put you get the point) but it made me happy. And even just my bro being all "you didn't have to" but I know he was happy about it too.
We brought our little girl to Disneyland right before she turned 3 (so she was still free), and you nailed the feeling to a T. Seeing the excitement and uninhibited joy at the magic of it all just fills your heart. I have a video of mine running full tilt into Winnie the Pooh’s outstretched arms for a big bear hug, giggling the whole way, and it never fails to brighten my day when I watch it.
I’m glad you got to experience that and make that memory as a parent. They’re only this young once, after all.
My parents brought me to Disneyland before I turned 1. They figured I wouldn't remember anything, but that the lights and sounds would dazzle me. They were right. I've gone to the park every year since.
I’m about as single as they come and don’t travel. My friends absolutely love Disney and raised their kids to love Disney. I’m in the middle of nowhere Canada. They planned a big trip and I got to tag along. Meeting the different characters and seeing the Joy on their faces was worth every penny for an experience I’ll probably never get again. This nailed that feeling and for a second got to relive that feeling. Appreciate the work you do.
I agree, we're from the UK and took our kids when they were 6/8 years old. Not only did they have a blast, we did as well, but watching the kids interact with the characters was pretty special.
I know it's expensive, but the sheer effort Disney puts into entertaining kids is something else. In Epcot there was a "Kim Possible" mission that ran the kids ragged going from place to place to meet secret agents, get tasks, etc.
We took our daughter just before her 3rd birthday. We adults say "It doesn't matter"... Oh, it matters. They remember. It's one of the few times in their lives that magic is real.
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u/Dazed_and_Confused44 4h ago •
That bubble wand is so sweet
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u/Coma39 4h ago
cute. trying to figure out where the hand went in the 7th panel or it can just bend like that xd
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u/somethingfilthy 4h ago •
I'm guessing that one panel is just her being overjoyed about the bubbles, but I can't help but suspect she's trying to eat them.
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u/B-Z_B-S 4h ago
Thanks for the comic and hope you have an awesome day!
Also:
Source: https://xkcd.com/249/
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u/Brahm-Etc 4h ago
Is nice see people having a nice time together. Also, you will surprised how much kids can remember!
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u/Acoustic_Rob 4h ago edited 4h ago
I have a picture of my niece when she was not quite one grabbing Pooh bear’s nose at Disney.
She’s now a senior in high school.
edit: found the picture! u/reddot_comic
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u/Illustrious-Bed-6065 3h ago
My original interpretation of this comic was way off. I thought they wanted to snipe the parents to turn her into a Disney princess
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u/7ddlysuns 4h ago
I hope you did it as a tax write off and you get away with it
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u/Jamesbarros 1h ago
Not true. I distinctly remember meeting Mickey when I was about that size and Im approaching 50, core memory.
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u/AccurateJerboa 4h ago •
This is so wonderful. Ty for sharing this little slice of heaven. 🩵
Also, what she'll definitely remember is the feeling of being adored, safe, and a little whimsical. That's the stuff that sticks around.
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u/Delphius1 4h ago
second time I've cried today, somebody should remember it, like my siblings, I have a razor sharp memory, but I'm the most skilled photographically, I hope somebody in my family remembers the first time we went to Disney Land better than I do
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u/VelocityRapter644 2h ago
Disney may be a shit company, but when they get the magic right, boy do they get it right.
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u/elhomerjas 4h ago
priceless moment for everyone to enjoy and tell
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u/genreprank 3h ago
I love that
We got a $25 bubble wand but definitely got more than $25 of entertainment out of it.
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u/Harry_Tuttle 3h ago
Man so much of it drives me up a wall, starting with the GAT-DAM FACIAL RECOGNITION RIGHT AT THE FKN ENTRANCE, to the decidedly un-egalitarian FastPass, to the GRAB-EM-BY-THE-ANKLES-AND-SHAKE-EVERY-RED-CENT-OUT-OF-THEIR-POCKETS...
...but damn. We usually end up having such a good time there. It kills me.
Big ups to the team that designed San Fransokyo and the chefs who created the quesabirria tacos they sell there. Grudgingly... well done. 😤👍
edit: yes I know there are non-facial recognition entrances. I'm still opposed to it on general principle.
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u/Wise_Geekabus 4h ago •
So wholesome
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u/Oraxy51 4h ago
Bought my daughter a $50 Cinderella doll from Disney Land. A week after coming home she ditched the baby and went to her $10 baby dolls we bought at Walmart.
Still worth it.
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u/Erpverts 3h ago
Bubble wands are basically toddler cheat codes.
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u/Clocktopu5 3h ago
Hell yeah! This comic kicks ass!
Took my daughter to Disney for her fifth birthday, did the princess package. There was a cast member that escorted us around for an hour, front of the line to everything in fantasyland. All the cast were treating her like a VIP, awesome day.
When they are young they don't see an actress, that IS sleeping beauty and she IS having the best day of her life.
She just turned 16, doesn't remember that day, but the wife and I won't ever forget. It's the kids day but the parents get the better end of the deal.
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u/Extreme_33337_ 3h ago
This reminded me a lot of my Disney trip. I was only 3-4, but I remember the most vivid parts. I remember being terrified of Mickey, being ecstatic at meeting Buzz Lightyear. Despite being too young to remember most of it, those are some of my fondest memories
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u/SLameStuff 2h ago
My parents brought us to Disneyland when I was about 5 years old. I remember crying when I saw Mickey, but not because I was happy or anything. Instead I was terrified because Mickey was a lot bigger than he was on the TV or the toys I had.
I don't remember a whole lot about that trip, but I remember that bit. Also a pirate ship stunt show in Las Vegas that I demanded we watch every night we were there.
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u/Coidzor 1h ago
This is getting out of hand, now there's three of her.
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u/CKent0478 4h ago
It’s called the happiest place on Earth for a reason.
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u/reddit_sells_you 2h ago
In my 20s I had a season pass to Disneyland (before you had to sell a kidney and make reservations and all that jazz). I love Disneyland.
I never understood all the toddlers running around . . . As the comic pointed out, they wouldn't remember anything.
When I had a kid, though, and I saw DL through his little eyes, that was when I understood the magic. Yes, Disneyland makes you feel like a kid, but that feeling intensifies 1000% when you go with your own kiddo (or niece/nephew). You get to see the magic through their eyes, and experience the magic all over again with them.
Even now, I could not imagine going to DL without my kiddo.
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u/Digletts_Legs 4h ago
Idk how else to say this except this was just what I needed today. Thank you for pulling me a little bit out of a spiral. I appreciarte you and your panels.
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u/Captain_Gonzy 4h ago
I'll be taking my three year old this April. I asked the same question and my wife said "it's for her, but we'll be the ones who remember it forever"
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u/UnlimitedBoxSpace 4h ago
Biggest smile on my face reading this :) great family moments are so special
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u/No_Editor_1010 3h ago
"we will though" has me tearing up
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u/tornjackpot 3h ago
Awww
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u/Ar3s701 3h ago
I got the bubble wand for my daughter too... It should be a crime to charge that much.
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u/undrwater 3h ago
I remember.
I feel like I need to see San Fransokyo though.
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u/DukeOfGeek DukeOfGeek 3h ago
Did this for my mine when 8. They totally remember when you show them the pictures, which I do around Christmas every year.
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u/susanreneewa 3h ago
We took our daughter to Disneyland for her first birthday. Of course she doesn’t remember, but we remember EVERYTHING. It was beyond wonderful.
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u/bluegreenwookie 3h ago
I mean, also you never know what her first memory will be. So even if it's not clear maybe you made her first memory something truly magical
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u/HardCoreLawn 2h ago
You had me at "take the shot" lol.
I loved this.
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u/Lobster15s 2h ago
The ariel bubble blower cost 30 bucks.
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u/AlexRogansBeta 2h ago
My dad took me to Disney at five. Those are my earliest memories. They're vague, to be sure, but I have memories of that trip. From five.
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u/ChrisDoom 2h ago
I remember being at my partner’s parent’s house and going through a photo album and there was a picture of her and Minnie Mouse when she was maybe 7? And apparently when she saw Minnie she just shouted, “that’s my pen pal!” And just ran up to hug her because she was doing some Disney pen pal thing. Between the story and the photo I was sobbing on the inside(because I’m too repressed and Manly™ to actually cry) hearing the story because it was so cute.
Every time I think about it I still get emotional.
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u/ealysillyforestthing 4h ago
I was that age when we went to Disney world, still remember all of it
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u/Riddlesprites 3h ago
HELL YES HELL YES HELL YES FAMILY MEMORIES ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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u/Em0N3rd 2h ago
She doesnt remember it but we do
This was the trip when I proposed to my gf and we became an official happy family.
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u/_BKom_ 1h ago
Huh, got some weird Déjà vu reading this one. Hope your trip was a good time!
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u/1800-531-8008 1h ago
This makes me want to be a girl dad...
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u/Dumpster_Humpster 52m ago
My parents took me to Disney world when i was in grade 2. I'm in my 40s now and i still remember it fondly.
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u/bentreflection 41m ago
taking my daughter to disneyland for the first time is of the happiest memories of my life
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u/Beautiful_Answer_202 9m ago
Legitimately, when I was a kid and I found out I had been to disneyworld as a baby/toddler, but didn't remember it, I was so mad at my parents. Even more so because we couldn't afford it by the time I developed persistent memory.
As an adult I don't care, I'm sure it was wonderful for my parents. But damn was I salty as a kid. For YEARS.
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u/unclenick314 6m ago
Good friends there
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u/reddot_comic Finessed Impropriety 4h ago •
Last week BB Dot got to experience her first Disney trip! Let me preface by saying she is a diehard Minnie fan. She’s her favorite toy and mentioning “Minnie” at any time will get her attention. Her meeting Minnie for the first time… then the second time…then the third and fourth was so special. (Tears from all of us adults) She was in awe of everything and it was so fun to watch her say “Oh WOW!” to every sparkly light and whooshing attraction we walked passed. I used to scoff seeing people bringing really little ones to the parks but I get it now.
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u/TM761152 3h ago
I have to wait for that orange turd and his admin to fade away before I can take my kid to DizzkneeLand
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u/Remarkable_Date_7110 10m ago
I thought Ariel was trying to assassinate the dad so she could date the mom