Disney Springs

It’s a magical place. Its global.

And I loved watching people

Yesterday, I drove from Congaree NP to Orlando. I arrived around dinner time (so yes, I ventured through work traffic – ugh). I spent hours exploring the Springs of Disney. Stores. Restaurants. A few Christmas decorations. And thousands and thousands of people.

Clean. Spacious. Eye candy everywhere. did I mention thousands and thousands of people. And people watchers heaven.

I probably was the only one there with books to read and studying to do. I stopped by the Irish pub (honoring Notre Dame’s win) and got fish and chips. I sat at an outside seats and just read, studied, and watched people. My table of one.

I recognized seven different languages. Others I didn’t. Way lots of infants being pushed around. Lots of Mickey Mouse swag. And happiness. I mean, it’s supposed to be the happiest place on earth. (Well, this is the indulgence center, not the park, so keep that in mind)

A few observations …

Few were obsessed with being on social media … they were there, in the moment
Politeness was real … apologies for bumping, door holding, patience
Way more adults than kids … lots of Gen Z, a few grandparents keeping the kids (I bet the WDW park was more kids)
No expense was spared here … but they were having primo people buying at primo prices … yet very few people were complaining (they came understanding I presume)

What would church be like if we took this approach …