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The Moth Podcast: We're Going To Disney World!

2024/8/30
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Sarah Rae Lancaster: 讲述了她爷爷在生命最后阶段前往迪士尼乐园的故事。爷爷是一位严厉的二战老兵,但在迪士尼乐园里,他像个孩子一样快乐,尽情享受着最后的时光。这次旅行虽然辛苦,但最终在迪士尼乐园的氛围中,爷爷平静地离开了人世,这对于家人来说是一种慰藉,也是一个完美的结局。 这次经历不仅展现了迪士尼乐园的魅力,更突出了家庭亲情的珍贵。在爷爷弥留之际,家人陪伴在他身边,共同度过了宝贵的时光,这比任何物质财富都更加重要。 这个故事也引发了人们对生命终结的思考,以及如何珍惜与家人相处的每一刻。 Michelle Ephraim: 讲述了她为了让饱受创伤和抑郁困扰的父母开心,带他们去迪士尼乐园的经历。起初,父母对乐园的喧嚣和卡通人物感到不安,甚至拒绝与之互动。在游玩过程中,他们一行人前往鬼屋,结果因为Michelle的过度惊恐而被工作人员带离。出乎意料的是,这次事件反而让父母感到轻松和快乐,因为他们意识到女儿也感受到了他们的恐惧和痛苦,这拉近了彼此的距离。 这个故事展现了家庭成员之间相互理解和支持的重要性。通过这次迪士尼乐园之旅,Michelle不仅帮助父母排解了负面情绪,也加深了对父母创伤经历的理解,最终促进了家庭成员之间的亲密关系。 同时,这个故事也反映出,快乐并非总是以预想的方式出现,有时意外的经历反而能带来意想不到的积极结果。 Jessi Klein: 讲述了她被迫参加妹妹在迪士尼乐园举行的婚礼,以及由此引发的一系列令人沮丧的经历。由于纽约大停电,她差点错过了婚礼,最终以高昂的价格买到了一张机票。在婚礼上,她与迪士尼人物Dale发生了一段令人啼笑皆非的互动,并最终在飞机上收到了来自陌生人的集体生日祝福,让她感到温暖和感动。 这个故事充满了荒诞和幽默,展现了生活中各种意外和挫折。尽管经历了诸多不顺,Jessi最终还是在意外的温暖中找到了慰藉,这体现了人性的美好和生活的韧性。 同时,这个故事也反映出,即使在看似不完美的情况下,也能找到属于自己的快乐和意义。

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Sara Rae Lancaster shares a heartwarming story about her grandpa, a stern World War II veteran, whose love for Disney World brought out his inner child. Despite health concerns, he insisted on one last trip, creating cherished memories with his family before passing away peacefully.
  • Grandpa, a WWII veteran, loved Disney World.
  • He celebrated his 88th birthday at Disney World despite health issues.
  • He passed away peacefully after enjoying his final days with family at his favorite place.

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In honor of summer vacation, this episode we’re heeding the advice of innumerable super bowl winners and taking a trip to Disney World, with three stories all about the magic kingdom, and the complex emotions that arise when we visit a place of fantasy and forced wonder.

Host: 

Kate Tellers

Storytellers:

Sara Rae Lancaster’s grandfather takes one last trip to Disney World.Michelle Ephraim takes her parents to Disney’s Haunted Mansion, and learns a little something about them.Jessi Klein is reluctant to attend her sister's wedding in Disney World.