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Good question, GD! I always used to wonder the same thing. I never felt Main Street was an actual "land". It was the magical gateway, most definitely, but as a child I mostly wanted to rush right down that Street to enter that spellbinding pink & blue castle, or make a mad dash to my favorite attractions like America Sings or Adventure Thru Innerspace. Or, the Subs. I loved those. The mermaids were so glamorous. Sigh.

*Completely off topic* My favorite attractions as a child don't even exist anymore. Boohoo.

However, when I hired into Disneyland at 16 years old, I was assigned to Main Street. At 16, you could only work in custodial or be a "culinary hostess", as was my title. I was totally excited, but a bit bummed. I dreamt of working in Fantasyland.

However, after working there until I graduated high school and went to college, I had the newest appreciation for Main Street. I fell in love with all that encompassed it. I had always liked it, but now loved it. And today? Main Street is my most favorite land. I have the best and warmest memories of Main Street, and I continue to make more memories with each visit.

Main Street is my favorite place.