
Pre-reading Questions:
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- What is a place where you feel excited every time you visit?
- What makes an experience memorable for you?
Vocabulary:
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- milestone /MAHYL-stohn/
[noun] – an important event or achievement
The company celebrated a major milestone when it reached one million customers. - surgery /SUR-juh-ree/
[noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient
The athlete returned to training after recovering from two major surgeries. - log /lawg/
[noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient
The scientist kept detailed logs of temperature changes during the experiment. - participation /pahr-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/
[noun] – the act of taking part in an activity
Student participation increased after new group activities were introduced. - recreational /rek-ree-EY-shuh-nl/
[adjective] – related to activities done for enjoyment or relaxation
The city opened new recreational areas to encourage outdoor activities.
Article Reading:
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A longtime Disneyland visitor completed the 15,000th ride on Radiator Springs Racers on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California. The milestone occurred more than ten years after the visitor first rode the attraction in 2012 following recovery from major surgeries. The attraction, inspired by a 2006 animated racing film, became a significant personal goal after the visitor returned to theme park activities. Park logs and personal notes documented each ride with details such as car color, lane position, and race outcome. The ride total increased quickly because the visitor made more than 1,100 visits to the resort. The attraction remained popular among guests because unpredictable race results continued to create strong interest.
The 15,000th ride took place with park employees and acquaintances who had observed the visitor’s progress over many years. Cast members also supported earlier milestones, including the 1,000th ride celebration. The accomplishment showed how long-term participation in a single attraction can build meaningful social connections in a theme park setting. Disneyland representatives stated that no official record exists for the highest number of rides completed on the attraction, and Guinness World Records confirmed that the category is not tracked. This absence of formal documentation made the achievement personal but still widely recognized by the park community. The visitor’s dedication demonstrated how recreational spaces can create a sense of belonging when workers and guests acknowledge consistent commitment.
The 15,000th ride took place with park employees and acquaintances who had observed the visitor’s progress over many years. Cast members also supported earlier milestones, including the 1,000th ride celebration. The accomplishment showed how long-term participation in a single attraction can build meaningful social connections in a theme park setting. Disneyland representatives stated that no official record exists for the highest number of rides completed on the attraction, and Guinness World Records confirmed that the category is not tracked. This absence of formal documentation made the achievement personal but still widely recognized by the park community. The visitor’s dedication demonstrated how recreational spaces can create a sense of belonging when workers and guests acknowledge consistent commitment.
Comprehension Questions:
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- How many years passed between the visitor’s first ride in 2012 and the milestone ride?
- What did the visitor recover from before returning to the attraction?
- What inspired the attraction that the visitor enjoyed?
- What information did the park logs record about each ride?
- Why did the total number of rides increase quickly?
Discussion Questions:
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- Have you ever visited a theme park? If so, what attraction did you enjoy the most? If not, what attraction would you like to try someday?
- Have you ever done an activity many times because you liked it? If so, what made you continue? If not, what activity do you think you would enjoy repeating?
- Do you agree that support from others can make a personal achievement feel more special?
- How can workers and acquaintances help a visitor feel welcome in a theme park?
- Why might someone enjoy going back to the same place many times?