Disneyland Leap Day Challenge

Oh how I wish I was at Disneyland today. I mean, I get the craving to be in the parks often, but the urge to spend 24 straight hours inside one of my favorite places has never been stronger. But, alas, here I sit at work, wishing, dreaming, hoping...

And being very very jealous at all of you who are there. I mean, come on! 24 straight hours! This never happens! This requires multiple exclamation points!!!

So, in short, since I can't be there in person, maybe some of you will indulge me and have a little fun on my behalf. Here we are, 29 challenges to take place on the 29th day of February at the Happiest Place on Earth. You and your group can use it to challenge yourselves or use it as a scavenger hunt and compete with each other. Either way, I am green with envy and wish I was there to play along with all of you.

Without further ado, the Disneyland Leap Day Challenge:

1. Eat 29 different things. Don't forget to make a list to keep track.
2. Take pictures with 29 different cast members or characters.
3. See how much of a giant dill pickle/pineapple spear/Dole Whip/frozen banana/food of choice you can eat in 29 seconds.
4. Have a 29 second race through Adventureland and see how far you make it (because, man almighty, getting through that area quickly on a slow day is a challenge). Start at the sign and see if you can shoot for Tarzan's Treehouse.
5. Count out 29 animals on Splash Mountain and see if the rest of the group ends up with the same animal as you.
6. Find 29 Hidden Mickeys.
7. Stand on the golden spike on one foot for 29 seconds. Go here if you don't know where the golden spike is.
8. See who can get the most people in line to sing a long with you on the song of your choice. Perhaps "29 Bottles of Rum on the Ship," for Pirates? (or something more kid-friendly, depending on how early it is, LOL.)
9. Hold your breath as you go into the Grand Canyon tunnel. How far did you make it?*
10. Look at the various windows above buildings in Disneyland and DCA (ex: the ones in Main Street or Frontierland). What is the 29th one that you encountered? Compare with your party.
11. Ride 29 rides (you can decide if repetition counts).
12. How many ghosts can you count in Haunted Mansion?
13. Get a picture jumping next to Mickey.
14. Try to make 29 loops around the Hub.
15. Play leap front in front of the castle and take a picture.
16. Take 29 spins on some sort of Disney vehicle (trams, train, omnibus, train, boats, etc).
17. Translate 29 words in the Temple of Doom using this.
18. Meet 29 people while standing in line.
19. Take a picture next to the Mr. Toad statue in the Mr. Toad's Wild Ride queue.
20. Try at least one thing you have never tried before at the parks. Leap Day is all about trying something new, after all.
21. Go on Tower of Terror and make a silly face for the picture. It'll probably be the biggest leap you take all day.
22. Take a nap inside Mr. Lincoln. Lord knows that you may need one.
23. Order a Tigger tail from one of the candy stores. After all, it is Tigger's favorite day.
24. Count the number of fireworks you see during the fireworks show. What color was the very last one?
25. Get your face painted because why not?
26. Give Jumpin' Jellyfish a whirl at DCA.
27. Spend 29 minutes watching the Muppets 3D preshow. It'll change your life with it's brilliance.
28. Challenge yourself to eat a piece of the gigantic chocolate cake from The Golden Horseshoe.
29. Try on 29 different hats at the Mad Hatter.
*We at Disneyland Games do not condone holding your breath for 29 seconds, nor do we suggest attempting to hold out for the entire tunnel. Please respect your fellow train passengers and make this a happy occasion. Thank you.

Well, there you have it. I hope everyone is having a great time out there. Post a comment if you wound up at the park today and tell me all about your crazy exploits. I would love to live vicariously through you. Did you take any funny pictures? Show me on my twitter feed, @disneylandgames.