Why I Hate Disneyland

I have a confession: I hate Disneyland.

I know, I know—it’s supposed to be the “Happiest Place on Earth.” But every time I’ve been, I’ve felt swallowed by the artificiality. Fake castles. Fake grass. Made-up characters. $12 churros. A world where magic is manufactured instead of lived.

My true happiest place on earth? India.

Everywhere you go, everything you see, everything you taste is steeped in thousands of years of real history, wisdom, and devotion. The temples, the food, the music, the people—it’s sacred, spiritual, mystical, and completely authentic.

And that’s why I created The Love Thief Tour of India (Feb 22 – Mar 3, 2026).

This isn’t just a trip—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to the places that inspired my novel The Love Thief. Imagine:

*Standing before the Taj Mahal at sunrise, bathed in love’s eternal glow.

*Walking through real palaces and exploring markets that are thousands of years old, bustling with spectacularly colorful women in saris of more colors than the rainbow.

*Meditating by the sacred waters of the Ganges in Rishikesh.

*Meeting my dear soul sister Sadhviji, who transformed her life by offering her pain to Ma Ganga.

Unlike Disneyland, none of it is artificial. Every moment is infused with the richness of India’s spirit, beauty, and truth.

If your soul is hungry for something real—something unforgettable—join me. This journey will not only take you across India, it will bring you home to yourself.

All the details + sign-up here.

With love, wonder, and excitement,

Arielle

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