Since the first time I was put on my Dad's shoulders in view of Sleeping Beauty's castle, I have been a Disneyland fanatic. I have fond memories of riding in the stroller down Main Street and have believed I was a Disney princess since the first cast member told me so at six years of age.

In my adult life, I became an annual pass holder . I couldn't get enough of the magic. I'm actually writing this article in the Tiki Room. I decided to mix up my visit and set out to find ten negative experiences in the Magic Kingdom. What did I find? Five. And with each one I found a magical tip to help the experience.

1. Waiting in line.

This can be the worst—especially if there are no fast passes or single rider options. It is horrible waiting in line for the three minute Flight of Peter Pan—especially in the 90-degree weather of Anaheim while you are slithering around and around the same 200 square feet with no shade. And I truly feel like a maniac when waiting the minimum 45 minutes to get through Midway Mania. However, instead of representing Sadness from Inside Out, let's take Joy’s side for a second. Yes, waiting in line can be a monster. But it can be an opportunity to practice presence and patience with the people you're with. My tip for magic? It's simple. Spend every minute in line being with the people you came with. Ask questions, tell jokes, play games, and give a listening ear.

2. Leaving Mickey ears on a ride.

On this most recent trip, my friend and I decided to ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds 30 minutes before close. After encountering the terrifying Yetis, we booked it to Star Tours in order to squeeze in one more ride. As we walked past the witty droid in line, my friend exclaimed "My Minnie ears!". We sadly realized she left them in the pocket of the previous ride. After we made the jump to hyperspace, we ran back to Switzerland to grab her ears. After the cast members diligently searched, all hope was lost. Horrible. My magic tip? Many times they are found, I swear. In this case,the Matterhorn cast member sent us back to city hall where Disney took care of my friends' ears and left a smile on her face.

3. Heimlech's Chew Chew Train.

Probably the worst ride in all of Disneyland resort. I went on it again to see if my first experience was slighted. It wasn't. I don't have much to say except I feel for those poor unfortunate souls who have to work the ride hour after hour. Slow, filled with dead air time, and shorter than the into to a Disney short film, it's hard for me to want to go on this ride. The magic tip? This is a good ride for when your feet are tired if you want to smell yummy smells, and if you enjoy punny humor. Oh, and if you have small children. Just make sure you step into the Twilight Zone right after to bring back the thrill.

4. When a ride breaks down while you're in line

You've been standing in line for the Temple of Doom for the past 45 minutes. You are about to round the corner at the end of the line and a PSA echoes through the eerie tunnel announcing the ride is having technical difficulties. At this point, you have to take a gamble. Do you wait for it to start again and hope it's only going to take 5 minutes, or do you leave and try to pack something else into your day? Such a nasty risk to take, covered in defeat either way. The magic tip? Wait it out. Even if you end up not going on the ride, if you wait long enough, the cast members are obligated to give you a free fastpass. And in the event that it does start working again, chances are a lot of people left because they wanted to ride something else. Always worth it and never disappoints.

5. When a ride breaks down while riding it.

The tipping point for the next drop is approaching, the anticipation has been built up, and you are ready for your stomach to drop. Right before you drop, the emergency brakes on Screamin' are engaged and you come to a dramatic halt. Say hello to the pains of the past because you are no longer going to be riding the roller coaster. After stuck on the ride for a minimum of 10 minutes, a cast member kindly escorts you off the ride. Bummer. The magic tip? Again, you will get a free fast pass. And you will get to experience something a lot of people do not normally experience—a different side of the magic. Once I got stopped in Space Mountain and they turned on the lights! So cool, and I promise not a magic destroyer.

Journeying to find the worst in Disneyland was actually quite a difficult task. I found with anything that wasn't a magical experience could be positively spun, or tipped the scale towards goodness. Don't misunderstand my childish heart. I will be the first to admit that Disneyland is not perfect. However, on my search for the negative, I couldn't help but focus on the positive. Maybe that's because I'm not an Eeyore at heart, or maybe it's because I'm one of those weirdos that never gets tired of being Under the Sea. Either way, whatever your Disneyland experience is like, remember that at the end of the day it's wise to let it go and live by the meerkat's words: Hakuna Matata.