Magic Funland
Stand-Alone Time-Sensitive Quest.
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Payton: Danny! Did you get your ticket yet?
Danny: Ticket? For what?
Nishan: For the school trip to Magic Funland!
Julian: It’s gonna be awesome! Rides? Churros? A crazy day at a theme park with all of your best friends?
Payton: Don’t forget Moosey Bars!
Nishan: Yes! Those chocolate-dipped ice cream bars with waffle antlers! What’s not to like?
Payton: See? Everyone’s excited to go!
Autumn: It’s gonna be great! I heard they decorated it to look even MORE magical this year! Danny, do you like theme parks?
Danny: Eh... not really my thing.
Payton: What?! But how could you resist an enchanted wonderland of wonder?
Nishan: Yeah! It’s like being transported back to your childhood! The closest we’ve come to time travel!
Wes: Whoa, whoa, let’s not all jump down Danny’s throat. Not all of us have the same childhood memories.
Nishan: But you HAVE been to Magic Funland, right, Wes?
Wes: Well... no. But I’ve heard enough to get the gist.
The group stares at Wes in stunned silence!
Payton: You’ve... you’ve NEVER been to Magic Funland?! How is that even possible?
Wes: You know me. I’ve got my reasons. Look, I’m coming along, I’m just not a Funland fanboy or anything.
Nishan: But... but...
As the others talk, Autumn pulls you aside.
Autumn: Hey, Danny. I can’t help but feel there’s more to Wes’s story than he’s letting on. If you decide to come with us, maybe you could talk to him? He listens to you. Maybe he’ll open up...
Danny: If I get the chance, sure.
Autumn: Thanks!
The two of you return to the group.
Wes: Well, Danny, are you coming?
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The bus arrives outside your school, and you and your friends rush out to board.
Payton: Let’s go, people! MAGIC is waiting!
Danny: Come on, Wes. Don’t wanna miss your first trip to Magic Funland!
Wes: Hey, I’m literally just along for the rise. But I’m glad you’re coming too!
Danny: Yup! Now let’s go!
You arrive at the entrance of Magic Funland! Everyone pours out of the bus and approaches the gates, a colored arch designed like the tower of a fairytale castle.
Payton: MAGIC FUNLAND! AAAHH!!!
Danny: Awesome!
Mia: Look! It’s Mikey the Magic Moose!
A man in a dapper, bow-tied moose suit comes sauntering out of the gate. He waves to the children, blows kisses to the babies, and does the Charleston to the happy melodies playing from the park speakers.
Wes: Who is that?
Julian: Have’t you heard of Mikey the Magic Moose? His cartoons were on cable all the time!
Wes: ‘Fraid not. Were they good?
Nishan: If by ‘good’, you mean an iconic piece of childhood nostalgia, then YES!
Autumn: Oh, I’ve GOT to get a picture with him!
Julian: Not without me, you won’t!
Nishan: Group picture!
Wes: I’ll, uh... pass. Don’t wanna be a poser.
Danny: Well, maybe we should do something we all can enjoy!
Payton and Mia share a knowing glance...
Payton: Oh, we know EXACTLY what to do first!
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Danny: So what are we doing first?
Payton: That’s a no brainer! The Storybook Express!
Nishan: Ah, yes. A whimsical train ride through a world of fanciful fables.
Wes: Doesn’t that ride seem mostly... for kids?
Mia: No way! It’s super intense! You start in these gorgeous magical mines, and there’re these elves that are HILARIOUS. The you get to the Dark Woods, and a 20-foot tall evil witch tries to attack you! It’s HORRIFYING. It was seriously one of the best things about coming here as a kid.
Julian: Mia? YOU like riding the Storybook Express?
Nishan: Is it to steal candy from the children outside?
Mia: I’m not a TOTAL ice queen, Nishan. I actually have some find memories of riding this with my brother. I used to get scared when the witch comes out in the Dark Woods... but Max would ‘protect’ me with his toy sword.
Payton: That’s so cute!
Wes: So, is real estate on Memory Lane a prerequisite for fun here?
Payton: Of course not! EVERYONE will enjoy it!
Danny: Well, there’s only one way to find out for sure! Let’s go!
Time - 3 hours
Two by two, you all climb into the tiny, colorful carts of the Storybook Express. You take the last empty seat, next to Wes.
Payton: All aboard for fun and adventure!
Danny: Really? Train jokes?
Payton: What? I’m excited!
The train pulls to a start, chugging through colorful fairytale scenery as happy music pipes through the air...
Mia: Look, the Gumdrop Elves! I love when they get stuck in the honey tree!
Wes: But honey doesn’t come from trees. And why would that chipmunk be helping him?
Mia: Oh! They’re singing the Gumdrop Song from the movie! ‘La La Lalala Laaa!’
Payton: ‘La La Lalala Laaa!’
Wes: That’s coming from the ride? I thought someone just had a really bad ringtone...
Mia: Oh no! The Dark Woods! The giant witch is coming!
As the train pulls into a shadowy hollow, you and Wes search the blackened trees... ...when an animatronic witch rolls forward and plays a mechanical cackle.
Mia: Ah!
Wes: Mia, that witch is like five feet tall. What happened to this ‘giant’-- Ow!
Wes turns to find a rambunctious child kicking the back of his chair. His mother just laughs and pinches his cheek, lovingly.
Wes: Hey, easy there, kid. Your foot hit the back of my-- --Ow. So that’s the way you wanna play this? Trust me, I’m the wrong guy to mess with.
Danny: Wes, I think we should talk to the kid! Hey! How would you like it if someone kicked the back of your chair?
The kid sticks his tongue out and blows a wet raspberry in your face!
Danny: Hey!
Wes: Listen kid, park security cameras are watching you everywhere. Do you want to get thrown out?
The child ignores Wes’s words, kicks the chair again, and makes a taunting face!
Wes: If you keep making faces, your tongue will STAY like that!
Another kick rocks Wes’s chair. He looks to you in frustration.
Wes: How am I supposed to outsmart a child?! They don’t operate with regular logic!
The boy chuckles deviously... and begins kicking your chair in addition to Wes’s!
Danny: Well... OW... at least we’re in this... OW... together.
You and Wes settle in for a bumpy ride... Later, the Storybook Express pulls to a stop at Fairyfable Station, and you all climb out of your carts.
Payton: YAAAY! Just as magical as I remember!
Mia: It as even BETTER than I remember!
Payton: What did you think, Wes? Has the magic taken hold in your heart?
Wes: Sure, it was... pretty okay.
Mia: Just ‘okay’?!
Danny: Well, the day is young! Let’s try another ride!
Nishan: Don’t worry, Wes. This next ride is gonna blow the Storybook Express out of the water! ...the Haunted Castle!
Wes: Oh yeah? What’s so great about it?
Nishan: Every time you ride, one lucky kid will sit in the secret ‘Ghost Chair’ and receive a spoOoOoky prize! I’ve been coming here for years, and I’ve NEVER gotten the Ghost Chair. But today I feel lucky!
Wes: So... is this ride supposed to scare me? Or is it about winning some kiddie souvenir?
Nishan: Well, not just that... it’s also about sitting next to a certain someone and having them hold you tight when they get startled! Everyone, choose who you wanna sit with!
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You arrive at the Haunted Castle, a sprawling stone expanse decorated with gargoyles and gravestones.
Danny: This place is huge! It’s more like a haunted palace! Or at least a mansion!
Nishan: It is legally VERY distinct from a haunted mansion.
Wes: I don’t see what the big deal is. Seems kinda hokey to me.
Julian: Afraid you’ll have fun? Lighten up, man! It’s almost our turn to board! Partner up!
You all gather at the edge of a track. Soon, a line of two-seat cars pulls up. You and Berry settle into the snug seats together.
Danny: Whoa! Kind of a tight fit...
Berry: No complaints here.
Berry puts an arm around you and snuggles up close as your car starts on its way into a dark, cavernous tunnel...
Time - 6 hours
Your car rolls along through a hall of cobblestone walls lined with flickering torches as creepy organ music floats through the air. Bats flutter overhead, and smiling spectral faces peek from behind castle furniture.
Nishan: This is so cooool!
A nearby wooden chest rumbles... suddenly, the lid flies open, and a grinning ghosts pops out at you!
Berry: Whoa!
Danny: Haha, easy there! If you’re scared, I’ll protect you!
Berry: Is that so?
Danny: Just stay close to me. I’ll keep you safe.
Berry: And what if I said I wasn’t scared?
Danny: Stay close to me anyway.
Berry smiles at you mischievously. You lean close... ...when a trumpet blares out! You freeze in your tracks! Nishan calls out from the cart ahead of you...
Nishan: They’re announcing the Ghost Chair!
A spotlight beams down from above, circling the group... ...and centers on Wes! Bat-shaped confetti rains down on Wes, and a man in a frumpy ghost costume bounces over and plops a floppy pumpkin-shaped hat onto Wes’s head!
Wes: What the heck is going on?
Nishan: Gary the Ghost is naming YOU the Duke of Hauntington! LUCKY!!!
Wes: This... this is a good thing?
Gary the Ghost squeezes Wes in a tight bear hug! He lifts Wes out of his seat and spins him around as a jaunty tune plays!
Nishan: Aww, the Poltergeist Promenade! I’m SO jealous right now!
A park employee rushes over to capture the moment with a camera.
Payton: Say ‘spooky’!
Wes: Um... ‘spooky’?
The camera flashes, immortalizing Wes’s confused expression.
Danny: Well, THAT was... interesting. Right, Wes?
You all exit the Haunted Castle. Wes takes the pumpkin hat off his head and hands it to Nishan.
Wes: Here, Nishan. I think you’ll appreciate this more than me.
Nishan: There’s no way I can accept this! Being a Duke of Hauntington is a prestigious honor!
Wes: It’s... a pumpkin hat.
Nishan: Oh, but it’s so much more! It’s a time-honored park tradition!
Danny: Yeah, Wes. All these fun little quirks are what make visiting the park fun!
Payton: That AND Moosey Bars!
Wes: Look, I appreciate the effort, but I mainly came here to hang out with you guys. This doesn’t have to be the best experience of my life or anything.
Autumn: Well, don’t count it out yet! There’s still a ton of stuff to do!
Mia: There’s Splashdown Falls...
Nishan: A rip-roarin’ ride down riveting rapids!
Julian: And the Terrifying Tower...
Nishan: A fast and fierce free fall of frightening ferocity!
Payton: And the food court!
Nishan: A... uh... a food court.
Danny: Come on, Wes. Give it a chance!
Wes: All right. Let’s get to it.
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You and your friends head to Splashdown Falls and get in line for the ride.
Julian: This ride is awesome!
Payton: Only if you like being dropped over the side of a waterfall.
Julian: Like I said... AWESOME!!! Best thrill ride in the park. And I bet Payton screams all the way down.
Payton: Hey!
As you read the front of the line, you all pule into one of the logs, and the ride begins!
Julian: Wes, since this is your first time on the ride, I’ll let you in on a secret... at the top of the waterfall, they take a picture of everyone in the group!
Mia: So we should all do something for the camera, right?
Danny: I’ve got an idea!
Julian: Here comes the drop! Get ready, everyone!
You stick your tongue out at the camera! Everyone follows your lead and makes a silly face, and the camera flashes! Then the log you’re all riding in plummets down the falls!
Payton: Hee hee... that was so funny I forgot to scream!
The log splashes into the water, spraying all of you with a light mist.
Julian: Admit it. That was awesome.
Wes: Yeah, yeah, it was fun.
Nishan: If you liked that, you’re going to LOVE what’s next...
The group makes its way to the line for the Terrifying Tower.
Nishan: Are you ready for the Terrifying Tower?
Wes: I can’t answer that without more information...
Nishan: It’s the best ride in the park! You get dropped thirteen stories in an elevator-themed cart. And that’s not all. A motor actually PULLS you down. We’ll get to experience actual weightlessness!
Wes: ...just what everyone always wanted.
Nishan: Exactly!
Payton: I don’t know, guys. This seems really scary! I like my towers within castles, not full of crazy, cursed elevators!
Julian: Come on, Prep. You can handle it!
You and your friends reach the front of the line.
Payton: Guys. Guys. I’m freaking out! I can’t do it! Let me out of this line!
Danny: Payton, just remember... You can do anything!
Payton: Well... if you believe in me so much... I guess I should go for it, right?
Danny: Right!
You and your friends climb into the elevator-themed cart.
Nishan: And here we go!
Spooky music begins to play as the cart darts forward, then begins rising. An elevator sound dings in the corner as you go up the floors...
Nishan: Nine... ten... eleven... twelve... here we go! Thirteen!
The elevator reaches the top and stops, letting the riders wait in terror... and then slams down! Payton’s purse floats up in front of her!
Nishan: See? Weightlessness!
Wes: Whoa! You weren’t kidding!
Payton: Okay, this is actually cool!
Later, you all gather at the food court, a bustling center of countless colorful food vendors...
Danny: Theme park food is expensive...
Payton: What do you expect? It’s filled with dreams and magic!
Wes: Oh boy.
Autumn: What are you gonna try first, Wes?
Mia: You could get a corn dog!
Julian: Or an entire turkey leg!
Nishan: Churros? Funnel cake? Beignets? All of those are fried dough. And all of them are delicious.
Payton: Oooh, I know what Wes would like... we’ve got to get a Moosey Bar! Vanilla ice cream, crunchy waffle cone antlers, a thick chocolate shell...
Wes: You know what? That doesn’t sound half bad. I can’t believe I’m saying this but... ...Payton, let’s go get a moose-shaped ice cream bar.
Payton: Yes! I knew the magic would get through to you!
Wes: Sure. Whatever you say.
Payton: Come on! That cart over there is selling them!
Payton grabs Wes’s hand and pulls him over to the cart.
Autumn: Do you think Wes has been having fun?
Danny: I think he’s starting to warm up to the idea...
Wes and Payton return empty-handed.
Payton: The cart was all out of Moosey bars by the time we got there! Apparently they’re very popular...
Wes: Yeah, yeah. Every kid wants to stuff his face with some junk food. What’s next on this merriment wagon?
Autumn: We haven’t gone on the Pirates of Blackwater Cove ride yet! How about that one? It’s one of my favorites!
Mia: Ooh, mine too! Let’s go!
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Soon, you and the others are piling into a wooden boat at Blackwater Cove.
Autumn: Don’t worry, Wes. I know your day hasn’t been the best, but this ride will turn it all around!
As the gears beneath you start to turn, your boat drifts forward, passing a scene of a bustling dock. Animatronic pirates load their galleons as their captains sway back and forth, raising flagons in the air.
Wes: You know, this is actually kind of cool so far. This scenery looks like it’s straight out of a movie!
Julian: Some of it is! That skeleton is wearing Admiral Swordbeard’s actual hat from the ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ film!
Autumn: And those tapestries and maps on the deck are all handmade! Check out that detail!
Wes: Cool!
Julian: See? ‘Land ho, me johnnies! Set a course for adventure!’
Time - 4 hours
Your boat continues to float through the ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ ride, passing the lush artificial jungle of Stowaway Lagoon.
Julian: This bring back SO many memories. I think those same animatronic pirates in the rowboat have been singing that shanty since I was a toddler!
Wes: I guess I can see the appeal of--
--CREEEAAAK!!! Metal groans as the gears beneath your boat grind to a halt!
Payton: Wuh oh.
Julian: Don’t worry. The chain that pulls the boats probably just got jammed. It’s rare, but it happens.
Wes: Of course. Of COURSE it breaks down when I ride it. Just my luck today.
Autumn: Don’t worry, I’m sure they’ll have it up and running in just a minute.
A minute passes... The five minutes... The thirty. As you wait in the boat, the animatronic pirates repeat their shanty on an endless loop.
Wes: If I have to hear that pirate song ONE more time, I think I’m gonna snap.
Julian: But ‘Land Ho, Me Johnnies’ is a classic!
Mia: Wes, this is our childhood you’re talking about!
Wes: ‘Childhood’?! WHOSE childhood? Because it sure wasn’t mine! That’s it. I can’t be on this boat a second longer. I’m getting out of here.
Wes stands and hops off of the boat and onto the nearby shore, disappearing into the artificial jungle brush.
Danny: Wes! Wait!
Danny: I have to go after Wes.
Mia: You’re hopping off the boat? I’m not getting anywhere NEAR that water. Do you have any idea how many germs are in there?
Nishan: I actually have a numerical estimate. It’s not encouraging.
Payton: I’ll, uh... stay and watch your stuff.
Autumn: Well, I’ll come with you, Danny.
Julian: Whoa, whoa, whoa... you two want to navigate Blackwater Cove... on FOOT?
Danny: For a friend? Yes.
Julian: Then you’re gonna need the biggest ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ fan this side of Smuggler’s Bay!
Danny: Does that mean...
Julian: Aye! I’m comin’ with ye!
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You and Autumn hop off the boat and follow Julian into the brush of the artificial jungle.
Julian: Follow me, scallywags! We move deeper into the caverns!
Autumn: Wouldn’t most people just follow those exit signs along the river? In the other direction?
Julian: Aye, MOST. But that Wes is a cunning one, and no friend to pryin’ eyes! Any sea dog not wantin’ to be found will move by way of Bootlegger’s Hideaway!
Autumn: But does that logic apply here? Wes isn’t an actual ‘sea dog’...
Julian: I’ll suffer no mutineers on me crew, Autumn! I’ve been preparin’ me whole life for this adventure!
Danny: Actually, Julian’s guess is as good as mine. Lead the way, Captain!
Time - 8 hours
Soon, Julian leads you through the dark tunnels of Blackwater Cove with surprising expertise!
Julian: Careful, this is Dead Man’s Grotto. Keep close to the wall, and you’ll find sure footing!
Danny: Creepy...
Julian: Well, we could always sing a shanty to lighten the mood! ‘Land ho, me johnnies! Set a course for adventure!’
Autumn: Julian, wait! Did you hear that sound?
A metal clanking rumbles in the darkness...
Julian: Iron chains? Is someone raising a portcullis?
Danny: No, the ride has started back up! Look!
You point down the tunnel behind you... where a boat full of riders floats toward you!
Autumn: We’ve got to hide!
Julian: Uh ahead! Follow me!
You run after Julian, following him around the corner... to a bustling pirate tavern! Music blares as mechanical pirates sing and sway, cups raised!
Danny: There’s nowhere to hide! And that boat is coming any second!
Julian: Then we’ve got to blend in! Sing, ye dogs! SING!
The boat rounds the corner! You, Autumn, and Julian swivel back and forth with stiff, robotic motions and begin to sing...
Autumn: ‘Land ho, me johnnies...’
Danny: Um... ‘Set a course for adventure!’
The riders smile and sing along with you, cameras flashing as they pass! As the boat passes out of sight, you all breathe a collective sigh of relief.
Danny: Phew! That was close!
Julian: Looks like clear skies from here on. Full speed ahead!
The three of you make your way out of the tavern. Eventually, you find the mouth of a stone cavern and venture in... Inside, you find a mountainous horde of treasure! Amidst piles and piles of faux gold doubloons, you spot Wes sitting pensively on a tarnished throne, rolling a gold coin over the top of his knuckles.
Danny: Wes! We’ve been looking all over for you!
Wes: Oh! Danny! Look, didn’t mean to spoil the day for everyone, I just needed a minute alone.
Danny: Wes, if there’s something wrong, you can talk to us. We’ll understand!
Wes: Really? You think you’d understand?
Autumn: I realize now we pushed this whole experience on you too hard...
Julian: Not every kid wanted to go to Magic Funland. We get it now!
Wes: You think I didn’t WANT to go to Magic Funland as a kid? I would’ve given ANYTHING to come here! But it wasn’t in the cards for me or my brother. Some kids just aren’t as lucky. Or as rich. No rides. No cartoons. No Moosey Bars. Life was NOT magical. It was rough.
Danny: I’m so sorry, Wes...
Autumn: We should’ve known... or we should’ve--
Wes: No, no. Don’t worry about it. Look, I hat to play the ‘poor kid’ card. That’s all in the past. But when all my friends wax poetic about their own pasts? Shiny, happy childhood memories? It brings to light the childhood memories I never had.
Autumn puts a hand on Wes’s shoulder.
Autumn: Well, you know... it’s never to late to make NEW memories.
Danny: Autumn is right. Doesn’t matter if you’re seven or seventeen! If you’re with people you care about, you’re never too old to have the time of your life.
Julian: Aye, matey.
Wes fights the beginnings of a smile... but fails. His signature smirk shines through.
Wes: Heh. All right, all right. You got me, okay? Let’s go have some fun.
Outside the Pirates of Blackwater Cove, you regroup with all your friends.
Payton: Glad to have you back, Wes.
Wes: Don’t mention it.
Mia: Well, seeing as how it’s Wes’s first visit, I think HE should choose our next ride.
Danny: Great idea!
Wes: Oh! Well, in that case... how about the gondola?
Nishan: The gondola? That ride’s just transportation to get from one end of the park to the other...
Payton: I’ve never even thought to go on it!
Wes: Okay, I get it. Just forget I said anything...
Autumn: Hey! No. I’ll go on it with you. And I bet Danny will some with us!
Danny: I’m in.
Mia: No splitting up. We’ll never find each other again in these crowds. Come on, guys. It’s all or nothing... and it looks like we’re choosing ‘all’.
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Julian: I can’t believe we’re wasting precious roller coaster time on this lamesauce.
Danny: Just give it a chance, Julian. You might be surprised...
As the gondola rises over the park, you and your friends lean over the rail to see the view of the park lit up below...
Autumn: It’s beautiful!
Payton: This is awesome! I can’t believe I never tried this ride... I guess even after years of coming to this park, there’s something new to discover.
Danny: And we never would’ve seen it without Wes!
Wes: Heh. Okay, I’ve got a confession to make. Even as a kid, this gondola is what I wished I could ride most.
Danny: Really? Why is that?
Wes: Every year, all of my friends would go to Magic Funland and I’d hear about how they had so much fun and got all kinds of toys from the park. One time I asked my dad if we could go, and he just laughed. I used to stare at a map of the park and just imagine being there. Floating above it all. Kinda like riding in this gondola.
Payton: Aww... Wes... well, you’re here now. With us. And we’re going to make the most of it!
Mia: Yeah, trust me, I came here every year with Max and my family, and all we’d do is argue. This trip is the most fun I’ve ever had here!
Wes: Heh.
Julian: Couldn’t ask for better company, bro.
Payton looks down at the park.
Payton: Oooh! Look! A cart selling Moosey Bars! It’s right by the entrance to the park! We’ve got to get down there... fast!
Time - 5 hours
You and your friends race down to the Moosey bar cart. Payton pays the man and triumphantly holds up...
Payton: The very last Moosey Bar in the entire park! And it’s for you, Wes.
Wes: Aw, thanks...
As Wes takes the bar, you see him suddenly looking outside the park gates. Standing on the other side of the bars is a little girl dressed in worn, threadbare clothes, looking in enviously at Wes.
Wes: ... You know what, I don’t think I’m hungry after all.
Wes walks over to the fence and pushes the Moosey bar through.
Wes: Here, kid. You look like you could use this more than I can. And, uh, don’t make it a habit of taking candy from strangers, okay?
Danny: Looks like Wes has a soft spot after all!
Wes: Yeah, you guys are a bad influence on me... Look, I know that coming here isn’t going to be the same for me. I’m not going to get back some magical childhood experiences. But some awesome high school memories are even better if you ask me.
Nishan: Hear, hear!
Just then, you hear a booming sound! Looking up, you see a huge, heart-shaped firework exploding in the night sky!
Payton: I almost forgot! It’s time for the fireworks show!
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You and Berry cuddle up to watch the fireworks.
Berry: Perfect end to a perfect trip.
Danny: You really think this trip was perfect? We nearly got caught in the ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ ride!
Berry leans in and kisses you sweetly while fireworks explode overhead!
Berry: Well, it’s perfect now.
You and Berry settle in to watch the rest of the show...
Time - 7 hours
Berry: Oooh! Did you see that one?
Danny: The heart within the heart? Yep!
Berry whispers in your ear...
Berry: Isn’t this romantic?
Fireworks boom above you in a beautiful display of color. A sweet, light-hearted tune plays in time with the show. On the street, costumed characters dance and throw candy, confetti, and toys!
Payton: Hey! It’s Mikey the Moose! He’s coming this way!
Mikey the Moose ambles through the crowd, passing out glow sticks and antler hats to eager children. When he gets to Wes... he bows with a flourish and hands him... A Moosey Bar!
Wes: ...thanks!
Mikey the Moose winks and dances off.
Wes: How did that cartoon moose know?
Payton: What can I say, Wes? This place is magic!
Wes: But... why would he... how could he...? What’s his angle?
Payton: Come on, Wes. He’s Mikey the Moose! He doesn’t have an angle. He’s just spreading joy. That’s what this place is all about, right?
As everyone piles back into the bus, you, Autumn, and Mia find yourselves at the back of the line.
Danny: I can’t believe Wes got that Moosey Bar! He was speechless! And it was so lucky... I didn’t see Mikey the Moose giving bars to anyone else...
Mia: Well, sometimes luck needs a little help...
Danny: Huh?
Autumn: Come on, Mia, let’s tell Danny the truth!
Mia: Okay, okay. After scouring every snack stand and food cart in Magic Funland, Autumn and I found the VERY last Moosey Bar in a gift shop by the exit!
Danny: And you had it delivered by Mikey the Moose himself?
Mia: Well, when I explained I had a friend who deserved a little magic in his life, Mikey was all too happy to help.
Danny: That was really sweet of you guys.
Mia: Yeah, and you better not tell Wes that I did it. We just thought he could use it right then.
Danny: Wes is lucky to have friends like the two of you looking out for him.
You and the rest of your friends board to bus, and you snuggle into a seat next to Berry.
Danny: It’s going to be a long ride back. Comfy?
Berry wraps an arm around you.
Berry: I am now.
The two of you cuddle up and settle in to fall asleep for the ride home... We hope you enjoyed your trip to the theme park!
Danny: Ticket? For what?
Nishan: For the school trip to Magic Funland!
Julian: It’s gonna be awesome! Rides? Churros? A crazy day at a theme park with all of your best friends?
Payton: Don’t forget Moosey Bars!
Nishan: Yes! Those chocolate-dipped ice cream bars with waffle antlers! What’s not to like?
Payton: See? Everyone’s excited to go!
Autumn: It’s gonna be great! I heard they decorated it to look even MORE magical this year! Danny, do you like theme parks?
Danny: Eh... not really my thing.
Payton: What?! But how could you resist an enchanted wonderland of wonder?
Nishan: Yeah! It’s like being transported back to your childhood! The closest we’ve come to time travel!
Wes: Whoa, whoa, let’s not all jump down Danny’s throat. Not all of us have the same childhood memories.
Nishan: But you HAVE been to Magic Funland, right, Wes?
Wes: Well... no. But I’ve heard enough to get the gist.
The group stares at Wes in stunned silence!
Payton: You’ve... you’ve NEVER been to Magic Funland?! How is that even possible?
Wes: You know me. I’ve got my reasons. Look, I’m coming along, I’m just not a Funland fanboy or anything.
Nishan: But... but...
As the others talk, Autumn pulls you aside.
Autumn: Hey, Danny. I can’t help but feel there’s more to Wes’s story than he’s letting on. If you decide to come with us, maybe you could talk to him? He listens to you. Maybe he’ll open up...
Danny: If I get the chance, sure.
Autumn: Thanks!
The two of you return to the group.
Wes: Well, Danny, are you coming?
Requirements
- Spend 250 rings
The bus arrives outside your school, and you and your friends rush out to board.
Payton: Let’s go, people! MAGIC is waiting!
Danny: Come on, Wes. Don’t wanna miss your first trip to Magic Funland!
Wes: Hey, I’m literally just along for the rise. But I’m glad you’re coming too!
Danny: Yup! Now let’s go!
You arrive at the entrance of Magic Funland! Everyone pours out of the bus and approaches the gates, a colored arch designed like the tower of a fairytale castle.
Payton: MAGIC FUNLAND! AAAHH!!!
Danny: Awesome!
Mia: Look! It’s Mikey the Magic Moose!
A man in a dapper, bow-tied moose suit comes sauntering out of the gate. He waves to the children, blows kisses to the babies, and does the Charleston to the happy melodies playing from the park speakers.
Wes: Who is that?
Julian: Have’t you heard of Mikey the Magic Moose? His cartoons were on cable all the time!
Wes: ‘Fraid not. Were they good?
Nishan: If by ‘good’, you mean an iconic piece of childhood nostalgia, then YES!
Autumn: Oh, I’ve GOT to get a picture with him!
Julian: Not without me, you won’t!
Nishan: Group picture!
Wes: I’ll, uh... pass. Don’t wanna be a poser.
Danny: Well, maybe we should do something we all can enjoy!
Payton and Mia share a knowing glance...
Payton: Oh, we know EXACTLY what to do first!
Requirements
- Payton
- Mia
Danny: So what are we doing first?
Payton: That’s a no brainer! The Storybook Express!
Nishan: Ah, yes. A whimsical train ride through a world of fanciful fables.
Wes: Doesn’t that ride seem mostly... for kids?
Mia: No way! It’s super intense! You start in these gorgeous magical mines, and there’re these elves that are HILARIOUS. The you get to the Dark Woods, and a 20-foot tall evil witch tries to attack you! It’s HORRIFYING. It was seriously one of the best things about coming here as a kid.
Julian: Mia? YOU like riding the Storybook Express?
Nishan: Is it to steal candy from the children outside?
Mia: I’m not a TOTAL ice queen, Nishan. I actually have some find memories of riding this with my brother. I used to get scared when the witch comes out in the Dark Woods... but Max would ‘protect’ me with his toy sword.
Payton: That’s so cute!
Wes: So, is real estate on Memory Lane a prerequisite for fun here?
Payton: Of course not! EVERYONE will enjoy it!
Danny: Well, there’s only one way to find out for sure! Let’s go!
Time - 3 hours
Two by two, you all climb into the tiny, colorful carts of the Storybook Express. You take the last empty seat, next to Wes.
Payton: All aboard for fun and adventure!
Danny: Really? Train jokes?
Payton: What? I’m excited!
The train pulls to a start, chugging through colorful fairytale scenery as happy music pipes through the air...
Mia: Look, the Gumdrop Elves! I love when they get stuck in the honey tree!
Wes: But honey doesn’t come from trees. And why would that chipmunk be helping him?
Mia: Oh! They’re singing the Gumdrop Song from the movie! ‘La La Lalala Laaa!’
Payton: ‘La La Lalala Laaa!’
Wes: That’s coming from the ride? I thought someone just had a really bad ringtone...
Mia: Oh no! The Dark Woods! The giant witch is coming!
As the train pulls into a shadowy hollow, you and Wes search the blackened trees... ...when an animatronic witch rolls forward and plays a mechanical cackle.
Mia: Ah!
Wes: Mia, that witch is like five feet tall. What happened to this ‘giant’-- Ow!
Wes turns to find a rambunctious child kicking the back of his chair. His mother just laughs and pinches his cheek, lovingly.
Wes: Hey, easy there, kid. Your foot hit the back of my-- --Ow. So that’s the way you wanna play this? Trust me, I’m the wrong guy to mess with.
Danny: Wes, I think we should talk to the kid! Hey! How would you like it if someone kicked the back of your chair?
The kid sticks his tongue out and blows a wet raspberry in your face!
Danny: Hey!
Wes: Listen kid, park security cameras are watching you everywhere. Do you want to get thrown out?
The child ignores Wes’s words, kicks the chair again, and makes a taunting face!
Wes: If you keep making faces, your tongue will STAY like that!
Another kick rocks Wes’s chair. He looks to you in frustration.
Wes: How am I supposed to outsmart a child?! They don’t operate with regular logic!
The boy chuckles deviously... and begins kicking your chair in addition to Wes’s!
Danny: Well... OW... at least we’re in this... OW... together.
You and Wes settle in for a bumpy ride... Later, the Storybook Express pulls to a stop at Fairyfable Station, and you all climb out of your carts.
Payton: YAAAY! Just as magical as I remember!
Mia: It as even BETTER than I remember!
Payton: What did you think, Wes? Has the magic taken hold in your heart?
Wes: Sure, it was... pretty okay.
Mia: Just ‘okay’?!
Danny: Well, the day is young! Let’s try another ride!
Nishan: Don’t worry, Wes. This next ride is gonna blow the Storybook Express out of the water! ...the Haunted Castle!
Wes: Oh yeah? What’s so great about it?
Nishan: Every time you ride, one lucky kid will sit in the secret ‘Ghost Chair’ and receive a spoOoOoky prize! I’ve been coming here for years, and I’ve NEVER gotten the Ghost Chair. But today I feel lucky!
Wes: So... is this ride supposed to scare me? Or is it about winning some kiddie souvenir?
Nishan: Well, not just that... it’s also about sitting next to a certain someone and having them hold you tight when they get startled! Everyone, choose who you wanna sit with!
Requirements
- A Classmate who is Dating Danny (Berry)
You arrive at the Haunted Castle, a sprawling stone expanse decorated with gargoyles and gravestones.
Danny: This place is huge! It’s more like a haunted palace! Or at least a mansion!
Nishan: It is legally VERY distinct from a haunted mansion.
Wes: I don’t see what the big deal is. Seems kinda hokey to me.
Julian: Afraid you’ll have fun? Lighten up, man! It’s almost our turn to board! Partner up!
You all gather at the edge of a track. Soon, a line of two-seat cars pulls up. You and Berry settle into the snug seats together.
Danny: Whoa! Kind of a tight fit...
Berry: No complaints here.
Berry puts an arm around you and snuggles up close as your car starts on its way into a dark, cavernous tunnel...
Time - 6 hours
Your car rolls along through a hall of cobblestone walls lined with flickering torches as creepy organ music floats through the air. Bats flutter overhead, and smiling spectral faces peek from behind castle furniture.
Nishan: This is so cooool!
A nearby wooden chest rumbles... suddenly, the lid flies open, and a grinning ghosts pops out at you!
Berry: Whoa!
Danny: Haha, easy there! If you’re scared, I’ll protect you!
Berry: Is that so?
Danny: Just stay close to me. I’ll keep you safe.
Berry: And what if I said I wasn’t scared?
Danny: Stay close to me anyway.
Berry smiles at you mischievously. You lean close... ...when a trumpet blares out! You freeze in your tracks! Nishan calls out from the cart ahead of you...
Nishan: They’re announcing the Ghost Chair!
A spotlight beams down from above, circling the group... ...and centers on Wes! Bat-shaped confetti rains down on Wes, and a man in a frumpy ghost costume bounces over and plops a floppy pumpkin-shaped hat onto Wes’s head!
Wes: What the heck is going on?
Nishan: Gary the Ghost is naming YOU the Duke of Hauntington! LUCKY!!!
Wes: This... this is a good thing?
Gary the Ghost squeezes Wes in a tight bear hug! He lifts Wes out of his seat and spins him around as a jaunty tune plays!
Nishan: Aww, the Poltergeist Promenade! I’m SO jealous right now!
A park employee rushes over to capture the moment with a camera.
Payton: Say ‘spooky’!
Wes: Um... ‘spooky’?
The camera flashes, immortalizing Wes’s confused expression.
Danny: Well, THAT was... interesting. Right, Wes?
You all exit the Haunted Castle. Wes takes the pumpkin hat off his head and hands it to Nishan.
Wes: Here, Nishan. I think you’ll appreciate this more than me.
Nishan: There’s no way I can accept this! Being a Duke of Hauntington is a prestigious honor!
Wes: It’s... a pumpkin hat.
Nishan: Oh, but it’s so much more! It’s a time-honored park tradition!
Danny: Yeah, Wes. All these fun little quirks are what make visiting the park fun!
Payton: That AND Moosey Bars!
Wes: Look, I appreciate the effort, but I mainly came here to hang out with you guys. This doesn’t have to be the best experience of my life or anything.
Autumn: Well, don’t count it out yet! There’s still a ton of stuff to do!
Mia: There’s Splashdown Falls...
Nishan: A rip-roarin’ ride down riveting rapids!
Julian: And the Terrifying Tower...
Nishan: A fast and fierce free fall of frightening ferocity!
Payton: And the food court!
Nishan: A... uh... a food court.
Danny: Come on, Wes. Give it a chance!
Wes: All right. Let’s get to it.
Requirements
- Splashdown!
- Tower!
- Spend 20,000 coins
You and your friends head to Splashdown Falls and get in line for the ride.
Julian: This ride is awesome!
Payton: Only if you like being dropped over the side of a waterfall.
Julian: Like I said... AWESOME!!! Best thrill ride in the park. And I bet Payton screams all the way down.
Payton: Hey!
As you read the front of the line, you all pule into one of the logs, and the ride begins!
Julian: Wes, since this is your first time on the ride, I’ll let you in on a secret... at the top of the waterfall, they take a picture of everyone in the group!
Mia: So we should all do something for the camera, right?
Danny: I’ve got an idea!
Julian: Here comes the drop! Get ready, everyone!
You stick your tongue out at the camera! Everyone follows your lead and makes a silly face, and the camera flashes! Then the log you’re all riding in plummets down the falls!
Payton: Hee hee... that was so funny I forgot to scream!
The log splashes into the water, spraying all of you with a light mist.
Julian: Admit it. That was awesome.
Wes: Yeah, yeah, it was fun.
Nishan: If you liked that, you’re going to LOVE what’s next...
The group makes its way to the line for the Terrifying Tower.
Nishan: Are you ready for the Terrifying Tower?
Wes: I can’t answer that without more information...
Nishan: It’s the best ride in the park! You get dropped thirteen stories in an elevator-themed cart. And that’s not all. A motor actually PULLS you down. We’ll get to experience actual weightlessness!
Wes: ...just what everyone always wanted.
Nishan: Exactly!
Payton: I don’t know, guys. This seems really scary! I like my towers within castles, not full of crazy, cursed elevators!
Julian: Come on, Prep. You can handle it!
You and your friends reach the front of the line.
Payton: Guys. Guys. I’m freaking out! I can’t do it! Let me out of this line!
Danny: Payton, just remember... You can do anything!
Payton: Well... if you believe in me so much... I guess I should go for it, right?
Danny: Right!
You and your friends climb into the elevator-themed cart.
Nishan: And here we go!
Spooky music begins to play as the cart darts forward, then begins rising. An elevator sound dings in the corner as you go up the floors...
Nishan: Nine... ten... eleven... twelve... here we go! Thirteen!
The elevator reaches the top and stops, letting the riders wait in terror... and then slams down! Payton’s purse floats up in front of her!
Nishan: See? Weightlessness!
Wes: Whoa! You weren’t kidding!
Payton: Okay, this is actually cool!
Later, you all gather at the food court, a bustling center of countless colorful food vendors...
Danny: Theme park food is expensive...
Payton: What do you expect? It’s filled with dreams and magic!
Wes: Oh boy.
Autumn: What are you gonna try first, Wes?
Mia: You could get a corn dog!
Julian: Or an entire turkey leg!
Nishan: Churros? Funnel cake? Beignets? All of those are fried dough. And all of them are delicious.
Payton: Oooh, I know what Wes would like... we’ve got to get a Moosey Bar! Vanilla ice cream, crunchy waffle cone antlers, a thick chocolate shell...
Wes: You know what? That doesn’t sound half bad. I can’t believe I’m saying this but... ...Payton, let’s go get a moose-shaped ice cream bar.
Payton: Yes! I knew the magic would get through to you!
Wes: Sure. Whatever you say.
Payton: Come on! That cart over there is selling them!
Payton grabs Wes’s hand and pulls him over to the cart.
Autumn: Do you think Wes has been having fun?
Danny: I think he’s starting to warm up to the idea...
Wes and Payton return empty-handed.
Payton: The cart was all out of Moosey bars by the time we got there! Apparently they’re very popular...
Wes: Yeah, yeah. Every kid wants to stuff his face with some junk food. What’s next on this merriment wagon?
Autumn: We haven’t gone on the Pirates of Blackwater Cove ride yet! How about that one? It’s one of my favorites!
Mia: Ooh, mine too! Let’s go!
Requirements
- Autumn
Soon, you and the others are piling into a wooden boat at Blackwater Cove.
Autumn: Don’t worry, Wes. I know your day hasn’t been the best, but this ride will turn it all around!
As the gears beneath you start to turn, your boat drifts forward, passing a scene of a bustling dock. Animatronic pirates load their galleons as their captains sway back and forth, raising flagons in the air.
Wes: You know, this is actually kind of cool so far. This scenery looks like it’s straight out of a movie!
Julian: Some of it is! That skeleton is wearing Admiral Swordbeard’s actual hat from the ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ film!
Autumn: And those tapestries and maps on the deck are all handmade! Check out that detail!
Wes: Cool!
Julian: See? ‘Land ho, me johnnies! Set a course for adventure!’
Time - 4 hours
Your boat continues to float through the ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ ride, passing the lush artificial jungle of Stowaway Lagoon.
Julian: This bring back SO many memories. I think those same animatronic pirates in the rowboat have been singing that shanty since I was a toddler!
Wes: I guess I can see the appeal of--
--CREEEAAAK!!! Metal groans as the gears beneath your boat grind to a halt!
Payton: Wuh oh.
Julian: Don’t worry. The chain that pulls the boats probably just got jammed. It’s rare, but it happens.
Wes: Of course. Of COURSE it breaks down when I ride it. Just my luck today.
Autumn: Don’t worry, I’m sure they’ll have it up and running in just a minute.
A minute passes... The five minutes... The thirty. As you wait in the boat, the animatronic pirates repeat their shanty on an endless loop.
Wes: If I have to hear that pirate song ONE more time, I think I’m gonna snap.
Julian: But ‘Land Ho, Me Johnnies’ is a classic!
Mia: Wes, this is our childhood you’re talking about!
Wes: ‘Childhood’?! WHOSE childhood? Because it sure wasn’t mine! That’s it. I can’t be on this boat a second longer. I’m getting out of here.
Wes stands and hops off of the boat and onto the nearby shore, disappearing into the artificial jungle brush.
Danny: Wes! Wait!
Danny: I have to go after Wes.
Mia: You’re hopping off the boat? I’m not getting anywhere NEAR that water. Do you have any idea how many germs are in there?
Nishan: I actually have a numerical estimate. It’s not encouraging.
Payton: I’ll, uh... stay and watch your stuff.
Autumn: Well, I’ll come with you, Danny.
Julian: Whoa, whoa, whoa... you two want to navigate Blackwater Cove... on FOOT?
Danny: For a friend? Yes.
Julian: Then you’re gonna need the biggest ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ fan this side of Smuggler’s Bay!
Danny: Does that mean...
Julian: Aye! I’m comin’ with ye!
Requirements
- Julian
You and Autumn hop off the boat and follow Julian into the brush of the artificial jungle.
Julian: Follow me, scallywags! We move deeper into the caverns!
Autumn: Wouldn’t most people just follow those exit signs along the river? In the other direction?
Julian: Aye, MOST. But that Wes is a cunning one, and no friend to pryin’ eyes! Any sea dog not wantin’ to be found will move by way of Bootlegger’s Hideaway!
Autumn: But does that logic apply here? Wes isn’t an actual ‘sea dog’...
Julian: I’ll suffer no mutineers on me crew, Autumn! I’ve been preparin’ me whole life for this adventure!
Danny: Actually, Julian’s guess is as good as mine. Lead the way, Captain!
Time - 8 hours
Soon, Julian leads you through the dark tunnels of Blackwater Cove with surprising expertise!
Julian: Careful, this is Dead Man’s Grotto. Keep close to the wall, and you’ll find sure footing!
Danny: Creepy...
Julian: Well, we could always sing a shanty to lighten the mood! ‘Land ho, me johnnies! Set a course for adventure!’
Autumn: Julian, wait! Did you hear that sound?
A metal clanking rumbles in the darkness...
Julian: Iron chains? Is someone raising a portcullis?
Danny: No, the ride has started back up! Look!
You point down the tunnel behind you... where a boat full of riders floats toward you!
Autumn: We’ve got to hide!
Julian: Uh ahead! Follow me!
You run after Julian, following him around the corner... to a bustling pirate tavern! Music blares as mechanical pirates sing and sway, cups raised!
Danny: There’s nowhere to hide! And that boat is coming any second!
Julian: Then we’ve got to blend in! Sing, ye dogs! SING!
The boat rounds the corner! You, Autumn, and Julian swivel back and forth with stiff, robotic motions and begin to sing...
Autumn: ‘Land ho, me johnnies...’
Danny: Um... ‘Set a course for adventure!’
The riders smile and sing along with you, cameras flashing as they pass! As the boat passes out of sight, you all breathe a collective sigh of relief.
Danny: Phew! That was close!
Julian: Looks like clear skies from here on. Full speed ahead!
The three of you make your way out of the tavern. Eventually, you find the mouth of a stone cavern and venture in... Inside, you find a mountainous horde of treasure! Amidst piles and piles of faux gold doubloons, you spot Wes sitting pensively on a tarnished throne, rolling a gold coin over the top of his knuckles.
Danny: Wes! We’ve been looking all over for you!
Wes: Oh! Danny! Look, didn’t mean to spoil the day for everyone, I just needed a minute alone.
Danny: Wes, if there’s something wrong, you can talk to us. We’ll understand!
Wes: Really? You think you’d understand?
Autumn: I realize now we pushed this whole experience on you too hard...
Julian: Not every kid wanted to go to Magic Funland. We get it now!
Wes: You think I didn’t WANT to go to Magic Funland as a kid? I would’ve given ANYTHING to come here! But it wasn’t in the cards for me or my brother. Some kids just aren’t as lucky. Or as rich. No rides. No cartoons. No Moosey Bars. Life was NOT magical. It was rough.
Danny: I’m so sorry, Wes...
Autumn: We should’ve known... or we should’ve--
Wes: No, no. Don’t worry about it. Look, I hat to play the ‘poor kid’ card. That’s all in the past. But when all my friends wax poetic about their own pasts? Shiny, happy childhood memories? It brings to light the childhood memories I never had.
Autumn puts a hand on Wes’s shoulder.
Autumn: Well, you know... it’s never to late to make NEW memories.
Danny: Autumn is right. Doesn’t matter if you’re seven or seventeen! If you’re with people you care about, you’re never too old to have the time of your life.
Julian: Aye, matey.
Wes fights the beginnings of a smile... but fails. His signature smirk shines through.
Wes: Heh. All right, all right. You got me, okay? Let’s go have some fun.
Outside the Pirates of Blackwater Cove, you regroup with all your friends.
Payton: Glad to have you back, Wes.
Wes: Don’t mention it.
Mia: Well, seeing as how it’s Wes’s first visit, I think HE should choose our next ride.
Danny: Great idea!
Wes: Oh! Well, in that case... how about the gondola?
Nishan: The gondola? That ride’s just transportation to get from one end of the park to the other...
Payton: I’ve never even thought to go on it!
Wes: Okay, I get it. Just forget I said anything...
Autumn: Hey! No. I’ll go on it with you. And I bet Danny will some with us!
Danny: I’m in.
Mia: No splitting up. We’ll never find each other again in these crowds. Come on, guys. It’s all or nothing... and it looks like we’re choosing ‘all’.
Requirements
- Wes
Julian: I can’t believe we’re wasting precious roller coaster time on this lamesauce.
Danny: Just give it a chance, Julian. You might be surprised...
As the gondola rises over the park, you and your friends lean over the rail to see the view of the park lit up below...
Autumn: It’s beautiful!
Payton: This is awesome! I can’t believe I never tried this ride... I guess even after years of coming to this park, there’s something new to discover.
Danny: And we never would’ve seen it without Wes!
Wes: Heh. Okay, I’ve got a confession to make. Even as a kid, this gondola is what I wished I could ride most.
Danny: Really? Why is that?
Wes: Every year, all of my friends would go to Magic Funland and I’d hear about how they had so much fun and got all kinds of toys from the park. One time I asked my dad if we could go, and he just laughed. I used to stare at a map of the park and just imagine being there. Floating above it all. Kinda like riding in this gondola.
Payton: Aww... Wes... well, you’re here now. With us. And we’re going to make the most of it!
Mia: Yeah, trust me, I came here every year with Max and my family, and all we’d do is argue. This trip is the most fun I’ve ever had here!
Wes: Heh.
Julian: Couldn’t ask for better company, bro.
Payton looks down at the park.
Payton: Oooh! Look! A cart selling Moosey Bars! It’s right by the entrance to the park! We’ve got to get down there... fast!
Time - 5 hours
You and your friends race down to the Moosey bar cart. Payton pays the man and triumphantly holds up...
Payton: The very last Moosey Bar in the entire park! And it’s for you, Wes.
Wes: Aw, thanks...
As Wes takes the bar, you see him suddenly looking outside the park gates. Standing on the other side of the bars is a little girl dressed in worn, threadbare clothes, looking in enviously at Wes.
Wes: ... You know what, I don’t think I’m hungry after all.
Wes walks over to the fence and pushes the Moosey bar through.
Wes: Here, kid. You look like you could use this more than I can. And, uh, don’t make it a habit of taking candy from strangers, okay?
Danny: Looks like Wes has a soft spot after all!
Wes: Yeah, you guys are a bad influence on me... Look, I know that coming here isn’t going to be the same for me. I’m not going to get back some magical childhood experiences. But some awesome high school memories are even better if you ask me.
Nishan: Hear, hear!
Just then, you hear a booming sound! Looking up, you see a huge, heart-shaped firework exploding in the night sky!
Payton: I almost forgot! It’s time for the fireworks show!
Requirements
- A Classmate who is Dating Danny (Berry)
You and Berry cuddle up to watch the fireworks.
Berry: Perfect end to a perfect trip.
Danny: You really think this trip was perfect? We nearly got caught in the ‘Pirates of Blackwater Cove’ ride!
Berry leans in and kisses you sweetly while fireworks explode overhead!
Berry: Well, it’s perfect now.
You and Berry settle in to watch the rest of the show...
Time - 7 hours
Berry: Oooh! Did you see that one?
Danny: The heart within the heart? Yep!
Berry whispers in your ear...
Berry: Isn’t this romantic?
Fireworks boom above you in a beautiful display of color. A sweet, light-hearted tune plays in time with the show. On the street, costumed characters dance and throw candy, confetti, and toys!
Payton: Hey! It’s Mikey the Moose! He’s coming this way!
Mikey the Moose ambles through the crowd, passing out glow sticks and antler hats to eager children. When he gets to Wes... he bows with a flourish and hands him... A Moosey Bar!
Wes: ...thanks!
Mikey the Moose winks and dances off.
Wes: How did that cartoon moose know?
Payton: What can I say, Wes? This place is magic!
Wes: But... why would he... how could he...? What’s his angle?
Payton: Come on, Wes. He’s Mikey the Moose! He doesn’t have an angle. He’s just spreading joy. That’s what this place is all about, right?
As everyone piles back into the bus, you, Autumn, and Mia find yourselves at the back of the line.
Danny: I can’t believe Wes got that Moosey Bar! He was speechless! And it was so lucky... I didn’t see Mikey the Moose giving bars to anyone else...
Mia: Well, sometimes luck needs a little help...
Danny: Huh?
Autumn: Come on, Mia, let’s tell Danny the truth!
Mia: Okay, okay. After scouring every snack stand and food cart in Magic Funland, Autumn and I found the VERY last Moosey Bar in a gift shop by the exit!
Danny: And you had it delivered by Mikey the Moose himself?
Mia: Well, when I explained I had a friend who deserved a little magic in his life, Mikey was all too happy to help.
Danny: That was really sweet of you guys.
Mia: Yeah, and you better not tell Wes that I did it. We just thought he could use it right then.
Danny: Wes is lucky to have friends like the two of you looking out for him.
You and the rest of your friends board to bus, and you snuggle into a seat next to Berry.
Danny: It’s going to be a long ride back. Comfy?
Berry wraps an arm around you.
Berry: I am now.
The two of you cuddle up and settle in to fall asleep for the ride home... We hope you enjoyed your trip to the theme park!