In the course of this research, the word "pilgrimage" came up, and that's quite apt, because it sounds like religion. For people who make their way across the country for their religion to meet a deity. Or so that they can feel a little holy themselves.

A summer day in paradise, it's pouring, the monsoon is moving over Disneyland. Minnie Mouse is a good goddess, she grants the believers their wish despite the rain: a selfie. Minnie poses with everyone, the children and their parents, the line never gets shorter, Minnie only takes a break after 20 minutes. Mickey takes over. Mr. and Mrs. Mouse take turns, a modern couple.

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