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Age at your first trip
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hpyhnt 1000
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Ah, my first visit to WDW was to the Magic Kingdom in 1998 at the ripe young age of 7. 
I remember two things very distinctly: I remember meeting Mickey in the Judge's Tent in Toontown, and also wanting to leave at about 6:00 PM because I was tired and because my parents wouldn't buy me a Mickey balloon (they thought $6.00 was too much for a balloon).
We actually did leave at 6:00, BTW; I think my parents were more disappointed than I was! :lol:
I remember two things very distinctly: I remember meeting Mickey in the Judge's Tent in Toontown, and also wanting to leave at about 6:00 PM because I was tired and because my parents wouldn't buy me a Mickey balloon (they thought $6.00 was too much for a balloon).
We actually did leave at 6:00, BTW; I think my parents were more disappointed than I was! :lol:
Sulu
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July, 19, 1985-I turned 18 on this visit. We only went to MK for one day.
June, 2003--My family's first trip! DS was 6 and DD was 4. Boy, did I not see everything at MK on my first visit. One day is never enough!
June, 2007--Our second trip! DS was 10 and DD was 8! Had a blast!!
July, 18-25, 2008--Going back! I will celebrate my 41st bday on our visit! Cannot wait! Our kids don't know we're going to Disney!! I'm about to bust to tell them!:sohappy:
June, 2003--My family's first trip! DS was 6 and DD was 4. Boy, did I not see everything at MK on my first visit. One day is never enough!
June, 2007--Our second trip! DS was 10 and DD was 8! Had a blast!!
July, 18-25, 2008--Going back! I will celebrate my 41st bday on our visit! Cannot wait! Our kids don't know we're going to Disney!! I'm about to bust to tell them!:sohappy:
carenyllie
New Member
October 1975 - I was 5 years old and we stayed at the Contempory. We drove from Chicago, Illinois....my parents, my 3 brothers and myself crammed in a station wagon.
octoberbarry
Active Member
Went to Disneyland in the 60's when I was 3 or 4 years old. TERRIFIED in the Pirates of the Caribbean, LOVED It's a Small World.
WDW first time 12 years old for a heavenly week in June of 1975 - got out of school early to go - and rode my first ever roller coaster - Space Mountain...boy was I nervous as we waited on line, but an instant convert as we barreled through space. Happy memories as my sister, 5 years older, and I had the park almost to ourselves as our parents attended an onsite business conference for my dad's work...sigh...
WDW first time 12 years old for a heavenly week in June of 1975 - got out of school early to go - and rode my first ever roller coaster - Space Mountain...boy was I nervous as we waited on line, but an instant convert as we barreled through space. Happy memories as my sister, 5 years older, and I had the park almost to ourselves as our parents attended an onsite business conference for my dad's work...sigh...
mickeymouse090
New Member
I believe it was in 1977, I was 5 years old then & got sunburn on my shoulders while watching the parade in my pretty sundress!
bobjl527
Member
It was July 4, 1976. I was 5 years old and I remember just about everything. I remember thinking the characters in Pirates of the Carribean and Hall of Presidents were real. I wasn't too freaked out with the characters walking around the park, although Brer Fox kind of scared me. Hard to believe that was 32 years ago. Wow.
Scott951
Member
I went for the first time when I was 5 years old way back in 1979.
I still remember it pretty vividly. I loved Doanld Duck, and we did not see him anywhere in the parks. My parents said that he was sick. Me being 5, thought nothing of it.
I also remember my Dad telling me that the ghost at the end of the Haunted Mansion Ride that appears to be in your car (the short one with the beard) was going home with us. Scared the ________ out of me for months. :lol:
I still remember it pretty vividly. I loved Doanld Duck, and we did not see him anywhere in the parks. My parents said that he was sick. Me being 5, thought nothing of it.
I also remember my Dad telling me that the ghost at the end of the Haunted Mansion Ride that appears to be in your car (the short one with the beard) was going home with us. Scared the ________ out of me for months. :lol:
EPCOT Explorer
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1993!I was two and a half.
I still remember most of it!The funny thing...LOVED EPCOT Center more than MK.It's not a obsession-it's a lifestyle!:ROFLOL:
I still remember most of it!The funny thing...LOVED EPCOT Center more than MK.It's not a obsession-it's a lifestyle!:ROFLOL:
WildLodgeFan
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August 1987 - I was 19 years old (a late blooming Disney fan!) - my not-yet-husband and I went - we became engaged in September after the trip convinced him I was perfect for him - LOL!
Returned August 1988 for honeymoon - my new husband danced with one of the lovely ladies at the Biergarten - I still razz him about dancing with another woman on our honeymoon to this day!
June 2000 - a present from my in-laws and it turned into a big family adventure - there were 13 of us.
July 2004 - I graduated from college (started at 18, got married and finally returned in 2001 to finish) and celebrated as a family with my in-laws. At the MK on 4th of July - an amazing experience, BTW.
We return in September of this year to celebrate our daughter's 16th birthday with the in-laws and her best friend who she has know her entire life (literally, as her mom and I have been friends since we were 14 - which is basically a 24 year friendship!). We will be enjoying our first MNSSHP on this trip!
Returned August 1988 for honeymoon - my new husband danced with one of the lovely ladies at the Biergarten - I still razz him about dancing with another woman on our honeymoon to this day!
June 2000 - a present from my in-laws and it turned into a big family adventure - there were 13 of us.
July 2004 - I graduated from college (started at 18, got married and finally returned in 2001 to finish) and celebrated as a family with my in-laws. At the MK on 4th of July - an amazing experience, BTW.
We return in September of this year to celebrate our daughter's 16th birthday with the in-laws and her best friend who she has know her entire life (literally, as her mom and I have been friends since we were 14 - which is basically a 24 year friendship!). We will be enjoying our first MNSSHP on this trip!
Tinkerbella16
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My first trip to WDW was when I was 6 years old, in 1992...and I've been going every year since then..
Vernonpush
Well-Known Member
My firt trip to DL was in the early 60's. I don't remember the year, but I remember wanting to ride the Flying Saucers in Tomorrowland but I was too small. The next visit was in 69 and the flying Saucers were gone! I was so disappointed.
My first visit to WDW was when I was 14, in December of 1971.
My first visit to WDW was when I was 14, in December of 1971.
At 17, in 1980. Went to Daytona Beach for spring break my junior year of High School, and a bunch of us took a bus over to Magic Kingdom for the day. That trip was the start of my "picture with Tigger" addiction.
Next trip was my honeymoon in 1986, just a few days as we had the cruise package, which, being pre-DCL, was run by another company at the time.
Went back again for our tenth anniversary in 1996, and have been at least once (mostly twice) each year since then. Joined DVC in 1998.
Next trip was my honeymoon in 1986, just a few days as we had the cruise package, which, being pre-DCL, was run by another company at the time.
Went back again for our tenth anniversary in 1996, and have been at least once (mostly twice) each year since then. Joined DVC in 1998.
FutureBelle93
Member
First trip for me was when i was 6 and we stayed at a offsite hotel *i cnt remember the name, Magic Castle or sumthing* . We stayed for 7 days and i remember my disney-freakness was starting. We have been going ever since and we even moved to Orlando because we loved it that much. My brother however, has been going since he was unborn, my mom was preganant with him and we kept going even if he was too young to go on the rides, but boy could that boy flirt! He managed to get kisses from every princess!
adrianuk91
Member
My first trip was to WDW in 1994 when I was about 2 and 3/4 as I was born in Dec 1991, I can't really remeber it at all lol, we stayed in a big villa as we went in a big group with my Dad's frends from where he plays golf. It's a shame that I can't remeber it, but I do remeber our 2nd trip in 94 (vaguely.)
Douglas Bray
Member
I was Twenty-Four on my first trip to Disneyland and Twenty-Six on my first trip to Disneyworld. I just turned fourty last week and have been to Disneyland thirteen times and Disneyworld Seven times in the last sixteen years. My son's first trip was at Nine months old and he has been twice since then. He and I are going in September for his forth trip (Wife coudn't get time off in September) about six weeks before his fourth birthday.
I hope to be able to take my family at least once a year until my son moves out of the house.
I hope to be able to take my family at least once a year until my son moves out of the house.
DisneyGigi
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I was 25 years old when I made my first trip to Disney but inside I was about 3! ( and I still am every trip)
( and I still am every trip)figment3258
New Member
I was 2 years old and we stayed off sight My oldest daughter was 11 months old and we stayed at the Caribbean beach resort and our youngest daughter was 15 months old and we stayed at the beach club resort.