"Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there's imagination left in the world."

-Walt Disney

Disneyland: A Different Story

It all began one evening, with many people crowding around a small island which is also surrounded by a river. Most were impatient, wondering how long will they have to wait, while some wondered what this 'show' will be like, and others are just plain excited to watch what they all know and love. Especially a young girl with brown hair and eyes, is jumping up and down excitedly.

The lights suddenly then dimmed as everyone focused their attention to the small island. The girl started at awe at the huge crowd surrounding the river as she held onto the black rail. Suddenly, a voice rang out all across the area as some cheered, excited for what is about to come.

'Welcome to Fantasmic!'

'Tonight our friend and host, Mickey Mouse, uses his vivid imagination, to create magical imagery for all to enjoy.'

'Nothing is more wonderful than the imagination-for in a moment, you can experience a beautiful fantasy, or an exciting adventure!

'But beware...nothing is more powerful than the imagination-for it can also expand your greatest fears: into an overwhelming nightmare!'

'Are the powers of Mickey's incredible imagination strong enough? And bright enough? To withstand the evil forces that invade his dream?'

'You are about to find out'

'For we now invite you to join Mickey, and experience Fantasmic'

'A journey beyond your wildest imagination...'

There was silence for a second, as music suddenly rised higher and higher until a bright burst of light came out of the small island. And soon enough, multiple lights shot out from the piece of land, as it's spotlights shined over the audience. It continued to spin and spin, until it landed onto a familiar mouse, wearing a tuxedo. The crowd applauded as the mouse smiled and waved at them before conducting his hands, and controlled the water surrounding the island, syncing in with the music. The girl smiled all the way through, seeing the dancing water in front of her.

The mouse stopped conducting the water, and skipped on over to the other side. He raised his arms, and shots of sparks came out of his fingers! Everyone cheered and clapped, amazed at what this little animal can do. The brunette girl gasped in amazement at the mouse. He soon waved his arms, and a mist of water covered the whole entire island, and disappeared.

The show, as what it was called, Fantasmic, wasn't over just yet. There were many moments the girl couldn't describe, as it was all so...magical. Dancing elephants, pirates, princesses, it looked amazing. The later part soon came, as an evil witch, octopus, and a monster overtook. However, as the girl was also afraid, there was something about these people she couldn't put her finger on. Why were they doing these things? Sure, to take over the mouse's dream...but why? What good will come out of it for them?

They then disappeared, as a lady in horns and holding onto a staff appeared before the mouse, whom is now seem to be wearing a different outfit this time. That didn't matter though, it was the situation that's happening!

'Now you will deal with me, and all the powers of...MY IMAGINATION!'

'Oh no!'

The mouse shielded himself from the incoming attack and the lady in horns raised to the sky, laughing. The girl gasped in shock, seeing her transformed into a dragon! She then breathed fire into the river, and it spreaded all over the place. It seemed as though there was doom for the mouse, as the girl had thought, but he didn't give up. The little mouse walked to the dragon, with a determined look.

'You may think you're so powerful, but this is my dream!'

Using his magic, the mouse took out a sword, and shot a bright light at the dragon, and the creature screamed in pain. Along with the witch, octopus, and monster as they all disappeared, even the dragon too, and it exploded in sparks of light. Silence filled the area once again, until it sparked with life as a huge boat came passing through the river. The mouse appeared steering it all in black and white. And the characters that had appeared in the show are on the boat too, waving tassels in time with the music, while also waving at the audience.

The girl waved back at them, smiling happily.

The boat then disappeared, and the mouse appeared on top of the island, now wearing a red robe and a blue pointed hat. Sparks of many different colors surrounded the place as the mouse waved his hands to make them appear. Then, for one final time, he was no longer there, and reappeared back where he was at the beginning of the show, with the tuxedo.

'Some imagination, huh?'

The mouse laughed as he disappeared in a burst of smoke, fireworks appear, and in a great green of light, it vanished. The audience immediately clapped and cheered at the amazing show tonight. The girl was left speechless, but clapped and smiled nevertheless.

"Wasn't that amazing, Maya?"

"Yeah! It sure was!"

The girl, whom is with two adults, and a boy with similar features as her, are walking toward a parking lot structure after leaving the show.

The boy nodded, "I have to say, that was pretty cool too." An adult man laughed. "I have no regrets coming to this place, Martha. We should come back here next time."

An adult woman nodded, "Why not? How about you, Maya? Would you like to go back to Disneyland?"

The girl smiled. "Of course! This is the best summer I ever had!"

They all laughed, agreeing to return one day, and the girl never felt happier her entire life. Spending time with her family was all that she needed, along with her brother too. Truly, it was magical, and Disneyland is right about one thing:

It's the Happiest Place on Earth.

A/N: So, uh...this is probably HAS to be the fanfic I've wanted to do for so long now. Considering I'm literally a Disney fanatic. Allow me to tell you a story about this though:

Two years ago, my family and I bought an annual pass for both Disneyland and California Adventure. I really NEVER expected that to happen, since it was a surprise and all. My parents told me right off the bat, and I was speechless! And so, I've grown to love Disneyland, and it inspired me to do this fanfiction, or story, for a long time now. I've even written all of it in a composition notebook! And after re-reading it...well, it's a huge cringe fest for me. So I basically just redid the whole entire thing in my head, and here's what has become. Disneyland: A Different Story.

Even though, my annual pass has expired and I can't go back to the theme park regulary, Disneyland will forever be one of my favorite places to go to.

Now you that know my story and the history behind this...well there's one fact I missed on purpose.

You see, my fanfic, and the one before, is kinda based off this story in Quotev called, 'The War For Disney.' I loved it, and it brought me to create my own Disney story in the first place. I actually asked permission from the authors themselves if I could based off it since copyright. They said yes, and allow me to use their own character's name in the story. Don't worry for those that had read it: the character that'll appear WILL have a different personality, but have the same name from 'The War For Disney.'

...and to the authors themselves if they're reading this: I APOLOGIZE IF I DIDN'T POST THIS ON WATTPAD! (besides, i like fanfiction a little more better)

Well that was a very long author's note. Thank you for those who read! Rate and Review if you like it. Hearing your opinions makes me feel better!

~RaindropM out~