When Barack Obama Met Disneyland: A Tale of Two Trips
During his recent campaign tour for Democratic congressional candidates in California, former President Barack Obama delighted audiences with a funny yet nostalgic story about his not-so-perfect trips to Disneyland. Believe it or not, this story involves him getting kicked out of the iconic theme park. But hey, even the President of the United States isn't immune to the rules of the Magic Kingdom!
Let me take you back to a simpler time. Barack Obama, the future leader of the free world, visited Disneyland not once but twice during his younger years. The first visit happened when he was just 11 years old. Now, hear me out—there's no better time to experience the magic of Disneyland than at that age. Back then, he lived in Hawaii, so this was his very first big trip to the mainland. Picture this: an 11-year-old Barack, full of wonder and excitement, exploring the wonders of Disneyland. He rode all the classics, from the "Bare Necessity" ride to "It's a Small World" and even the thrilling Matterhorn. It was pure magic, and he described it as "the bomb."
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Fast Forward to College: A Night to Remember
Fast forward a few years, and Barack was now a college student at Occidental College. This time around, he returned to Disneyland for a Kool & the Gang concert. Now, here's where the story takes an unexpected turn. After the concert, Barack and his friends decided to hop on the gondolas for a ride. But, as he sheepishly admitted, "a few of us were smoking on the gondolas." Now, let me clarify something here—these were cigarettes, not anything else. Barack quickly added, "Terrible thing. They do. They kill you. I stopped." Smoking was a bad habit that he eventually kicked, and he wanted to make sure everyone knew that.
But alas, the Disneyland staff were not amused. They caught Barack and his friends in the act and promptly asked them to leave the park. "I was booted from the Magic Kingdom," he confessed. However, the staff were gracious enough to let him know that he was welcome to return anytime, as long as he followed the rules. Imagine that—getting kicked out of Disneyland! But hey, rules are rules, even for future presidents.
