06-18-2009, 12:32 AM | #1 |
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Have You Taken Your Reader to Disneyland?
I flew down to Disneyland yesterday for my birthday, and had a wonderful time (and thank you for asking)! But that's not why I called you in here today...
I made the choice not to carry my Sony Reader (I was afraid it might get broken on one of the coaster-type rides), and took a paperback book instead. Bad idea: between the flight, the airport, and waiting in ride lines I had enough time to finish my book, and start to re-read it. I did spend a lot of time people-watching, but some lines were 40 to 80 minutes in length. So my question to you: have you ever taken your reader to Disneyland (or any other reader to an amusement park)? Did it turn out to be a good or bad idea? Looking forward to hearing from you! |
06-18-2009, 12:36 AM | #2 |
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Should have taken your eb1150 they are pretty darn sturdy.
I have taken my eb1150 on trips, but not to Disneyland, of course I have not been there recently. I know I would at least take it for the plane ride, but probably not actually IN disneyland. Amy |
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06-18-2009, 12:42 AM | #3 |
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I have a problem even carrying a camera at Ditneeland. I always end up as the one having to hold on to the camera so on a few rides I spend more time focusing on not losing the camera and less on enjoying the ride.
It has been a couple decades since my last visit to Disneyland so I don't know, do they finally offer temp storage lockers? I would swear as a kid I remember they had them and then the lockers went away. I would love to have them in close relation to the rides where they matter. Then again I doubt I would stuff a few grand of lense and camera into a quarter per ride locker rental. Life was simpler when I just rode the rides... |
06-18-2009, 01:23 AM | #4 |
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As long as you have a sturdy backpack/puch for it, it should be fine imo! But even then I'm not sure about the roller coaster - do they allow bags on it? Probably not?
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06-18-2009, 01:50 AM | #5 |
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Never been to Disneyland and no plans what-so-ever to go there. Besides, if I see a queue 40-80 minutes long, I'll turn around and try something else...
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06-18-2009, 01:52 AM | #6 |
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I'd consider taking my PDA, but probably not the Sony. I'm not sure either would withstand the heat well...
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06-18-2009, 03:13 AM | #7 |
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i didn't take my cybook, but the first kindle i ever saw in the wild was at disneyland.
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06-18-2009, 10:29 AM | #8 |
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Lol lol
I did, I went with my kids so while they where goofing of in line I was reading. It sure shortened the waiting in line. Heck I even took a picture with me reading the book on space mountain ride. =X= |
06-18-2009, 10:41 AM | #9 | |
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06-18-2009, 10:47 AM | #10 |
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Interesting concept Elsi, I shall have to investigate that. I have many, many, books that have been hand reared and are ready for a new life in the wild.
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06-18-2009, 11:16 AM | #11 |
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06-18-2009, 11:16 AM | #12 |
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I'd bring my PDA, and make sure the pants I wore had buttoned or zippered pockets to slip it into during rides. (And a baggy, in case I go near a water ride.)
HA HA! Small form factors win again! |
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06-18-2009, 12:40 PM | #14 |
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Dixiegal- yeah they EB1150 seem to be very sturdy! There is something to be said for having a little reader that you are not afraid of squishing. I wish they would come out with a new verision of it! Amy |
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