When I took my kids to Disneyland for the first time earlier this year, they immediately understood why it’s known as The Happiest Place on Earth. We had a great day at the park — but what they loved and what I loved when I went there as a kid did not always sync up.

In fact, some of my childhood favorites elicited some of the biggest shrugs from my own children. (Don’t worry; I grounded both of them for the unforgivable sin of daring to disagree with me about the merits of various Disneyland rides.) Several iconic Disneyland attractions delighted them; they adored Pirates of the Caribbean and they still talk about how we loved Space Mountain so much we went on it twice. (Then we had Dole Whip at midnight, because I am incredible father.)

Meanwhile, other supposed Disneyland classics

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