Where Should We Go On Vacation In Florida This Year?
15 March 2008 dans All God's Advice, Family Life
Dear God,
My family always goes down to Florida on vacation in April, but this year we are having a difficult time deciding where exactly to go. My son wants to go to the Florida Keys and go snorkeling, but my daughter wants to the Universal Theme Park in Orlando, which has a new ride, Revenge of the Mummy. Here’s what they say about the ride: “Plunge into total darkness as you face fireballs, scarab beetles, and an army of warrior mummies on a psychological thrill ride totally unlike anything that’s come along in the past 3,000 years!”
I’m having a hard time choosing. Where would you go?
- Denise
Denise,
As God, the all-powerful ruler of the Universe, I have to say that theme park rides don’t amuse me very much. Facing fireballs, beetles, or even an army of warrior mummies is no big deal to me. I can always just snap my fingers, and they disappear. What’s the point?
Of course, you’re not a family of divine beings. You’re human. That makes me want to ask you: Why would you pay to go someplace where you’re going to be attacked with fireballs, swarms of beetles, and be chased by an army of warrior mummies?
I do have to give this much credit to the Universal Theme Park, however. They’ve got their history down pat. They’re absolutely correct when they call the Revenge of the Mummy ride “totally unlike anything that’s come along in the past 3,000 years.” 3,000 years ago, in ancient egypt, there was a roller coaster thrill ride just like the one they’ve made in Orlando - down to the last detail.
So, if you’re in the mood for historical re-enactment, go to the Universal Theme Park. Otherwise, go snorkeling in the waters of the Florida Keys. I had to provide sneak peeks into the future, but I am willing to tell you that the coral reefs there are only going to last another 20 years or so, and then they’ll be bleached into oblivion by rising ocean temperatures. See the little fish while you can.
- God