As a present to my wife and me, my mother came down to visit us and watch the kids for a couple of days whilst we went to Disneyland to celebrate our anniversary.
First of all, I’d like to say, “Mom. You ROCK!”
Secondly, I want to talk about the odd behavior that was had by me at Disneyland.
Having done automation and control a bit in a previous job, going to Disneyland is part entertainment, part fantasy and part occupational curiosity. On California Screaming [0], we spent the 10 minutes before and after riding looking at the control systems for launching the cars (a magnetic drive system). We rode Pirates of the Carribean looking back often to find the location of as many cameras, doors and control system components as possible.
I even went so far as to wonder what their maintenance records looked like to find out how they “prove” that the rides they’re making are safe.
The trip was great. I can’t wait to go again. I wish that I could go on a tour of the operation of the park.
I love to find out how things work.
[0] This is a GREAT ride. It’s not overly scary and is a long, enjoyable coaster.
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