NSV at Disneyland.

Symphony2010
Symphony2010 Posts: 50 Member
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I have an annual pass to Disneyland and my family goes once a month.
My job has always been to stay with the stroller and bags, while everyone else enjoys the rides because I couldn't fit on them (except for the ones like "pirates of the Caribbean" and "it's a small world")
Well after losing close to 100lbs I figured I would try to get on some of the lap bar rides.
The first one I tried was my arch nemesis... The haunted mansion.
It is the smallest sized ride at Disneyland, mostly bc of how low the bar closes and that there r not multiple clicks the bar can latch to. I haven't been able to go on that ride in years. I was scared I still wouldn't fit, but my daughter really wanted to go. So I tried....and I could fit!!! I'm so proud of myself :D
After going on that ride, I figured I could fit on the others too. I was able to get on every ride I wanted to go on. I forgot how scary some of the fantasyland rides r lol. What's up with Pinocchio? Lol
My new Disneyland NSV is to be able to get around the park without have to use an electric scooter. That's a big one bc we usually spend about 13 hours there!
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  • mrstotal180
    mrstotal180 Posts: 32 Member
    Great job! That's an awesome NSV....can't wait to get to 100 lbs lost! WTG :smile:
  • BattleTaxi
    BattleTaxi Posts: 752 Member
    AWESOME!!! You rock!! Keep it up!!
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    What a fantastic victory!!! Love your next goal. Walking for 13 hours is a lot of work. You're doing it!
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    Amazing! You must feel great!!
  • LovelyVegetarian
    LovelyVegetarian Posts: 117 Member
    I love this! My AHA moment was at an amusement park so I can relate....I was 6 months post baby no. 2 (second C section) and I could not fit in the ride with my first kid. It was so depressing. So I get it. Congrats and job well done!!!
  • bdeezy3396
    bdeezy3396 Posts: 89 Member
    that is sooo cool !!! Great job! Stay strong, and stay motivated !!!!!
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    Congratulations. I love Disneyland. My husband and I had annual passes when we lived in SoCal, and would go twice a week. I agree - what IS up with Pinocchio? lol

    Or better yet, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. That one is seriously effed up.

    Enjoy your new adventures and congrats on the loss. I'm sure you will have many more of them.
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    Congratulations!

    I've been to Disneyland so many times. That place is nuts!

    Are you sitting on a bench at the HB Pier in your photo? My grandparents live in HB! I LOVE to visit there, great place :)
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    How fabulous!!

    PS I also live in southern california (Mission Viejo), and I used to have a disneyland pass, but money issues :(. I am proud you didn't need the scooter, I know after a day there I am exhausted and can barely walk to the car myself!!!
  • FindingMyself24
    FindingMyself24 Posts: 613 Member
    Aww thats awesome!! Way to go!
  • Cheeky_0102
    Cheeky_0102 Posts: 408 Member
    The best part about that is the time you are gaining back with your kids! That's awesome! huge reason to keep going, imagine what else you can do together!
  • rsjohnb
    rsjohnb Posts: 215 Member
    What an inspiring story, well done!

    Disney is my favourite place in the world it takes us two years to save up to get there it must be great to be able to go every month.

    congratulation and good luck !!:happy:
  • tarag8100
    tarag8100 Posts: 60 Member
    you rock! that is awesome!!!
  • vkc1978
    vkc1978 Posts: 63 Member
    You rock!!! Thats awesome.. giving you an internet high five now :drinker:
  • jessizona80
    jessizona80 Posts: 108 Member
    I LOVE your NSV! Disneyland is such a great place, I'm so glad you can go and do the stuff you love there now. Keep it up and you'll be running from ride to ride with your kids in no time.

    And I agree with Mr. Toad's Wild Ride being crazy scary. WTH? Only Disney could get away with that.
  • wemhoffrm
    wemhoffrm Posts: 1
    New to the boards here. Is there somewhere to search all the abbreviations? I have no clue what NSV means.
  • booker2shoes
    booker2shoes Posts: 50 Member
    The best part about that is the time you are gaining back with your kids! That's awesome! huge reason to keep going, imagine what else you can do together!

    Totally agree! You're doing awesome things for yourself and your family. Congratulations!!
  • KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON
    KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON Posts: 258 Member
    that is AWESOME!!! and I know what you mean I would NEVER go to waterparks with the family much less get on the rides, last summer I started going with my grandkids and we have a season pass this year, so much fun and exercise too.
    Happy for your NSV!!!!!
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
    Awesome, awesome, awesome job! You were doing well not to bawl all over the place at your awesome victory. Well done and keep us posted on the next time you go! Also, once you're out of the scooter, just imagine how many calories you'll be burning! The last time I was at Disneyland, I walked about 14 miles :)

    (I know exactly how you feel - I have been in the same situation. The Haunted Mansion IS small!).
  • VorJoshigan
    VorJoshigan Posts: 1,106 Member
    New to the boards here. Is there somewhere to search all the abbreviations? I have no clue what NSV means.

    Non-Scale-Victory

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nsv
  • Angela7zFit
    Angela7zFit Posts: 53 Member
    That is Great !!!! - You are doing it....You should feel proud of yourself.
    We are heading to Disney World in four months (well 123 days from now) hoping that I will fit on the rides.
  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
    That is so amazing!!!! Congrats on your work! And i hope you reach your next nsv!
  • Pinkkfrost
    Pinkkfrost Posts: 29 Member
    Awww this one made me tear up!!!
    I had annual passes when we lived in SoCal too, and my feet/legs hurt at the end of the day no matter how few/many hours we spent there!!! Be proud!!!
    If you live close, maybe you can go more often, just to have funtastic scenery while you're walking. Beats a treadmill.
  • geddyp
    geddyp Posts: 94 Member
    Wow what a big accomplishment, good job :) I went to Disneyland last January for the 3rd time, I can't imagine being able to go every month :O
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    Fantastic!!!! I do not know you but feel so proud of you that you did that!!

    Just keep walking it is amazing what it can do for you, in body and mind :smile:
  • demonlullaby
    demonlullaby Posts: 499 Member
    soooooooooo happy for you!!!!!! that has to be so exciting!


    and now i want to go to disney!
  • Derpina7
    Derpina7 Posts: 552 Member
    Great accomplishment, be proud of yourself :)!! Also, I'm jealous - I wanna go to Disneyland now!
  • USMCnetty90
    USMCnetty90 Posts: 277 Member
    congratulations on your weight loss - 100lbs thats awesome!!!!
    Fantastic NSV today - had to make you feel even better being able to go on the rides with your daughter.
    I miss Disneyland we used to go every year when I was a kid... but I live in the midwest now.... its not just a quick drive for me...
  • mspoopoo
    mspoopoo Posts: 500 Member
    That is so awesome!!!!

    The rides sounds really fun and you did it! You got to ride as many as you wanted!!!

    I admire your bravery as I am too scared to ride the rides. :blushing:
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149
    SO AWESOME!!!! HAPPY FOR YOU! :bigsmile:

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