Define..... "The Magic"

Zippity-do-DAD

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OK, I know for all practical purposes, "The Magic" we all know and love isn't something that can exactly be put into words, thus the allure of it. But if and when you "attempt" to describe the Disney experience, how do you explain the "wonder" of it all to those that find themselves curiously interested? (I'm still articulating my own response and will chime in later:happy:)
 

littlered

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When you take your 14 year old brother who has to have perfect hair every day and his favorite Villan raves about his hair upon meeting him...that's magic

When you can make an amazing memory riding Expedition Everest with your 86 year old grandmother becuase Disney World is for everyone...that's magic

When you stand on a street corner with your sisters and can cry together watching Wishes....that's magic

When your nephew is given a free icecream just because he's adorable and was polite...that's magic

I could go on and on...
 

COrunner

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Walt Disney World brings feelings in me that even though time passes, things change that there will always be places in the parks where I was happy/laughed/enjoyed time with family and friends.

Disney magic/wonder is just that. It is a memory that is always changing but always there whenever you want to go back to it.

When asked by others the 'Why Disney?' question I have them tell me about their favorite bar/restaurant/vacation spot and their answer always seems to be 'Because I like the food, it's comfortable, etc.' Their feelings are similar but usually those memories cannot be experienced again, or by other people. Disney can.
 

Goofyernmost

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The thing is that "The Magic" isn't made in Disney. Amazingly enough, you brought it in with you. There is nothing that Disney can do that will be recognized as Magic unless you are already predisposed to it. You and I, go to the place because inside we have that "magic" locked away in a place that we don't go to often. We are all to worried that if we allow ourselves to enjoy anything or display any basic emotion, we will be thought of as childish. In a Disney park, we are allowed to be childish if we want. If we allow that inner child to rise to the surface, magic happens.

A young child doesn't need to release that because it's right there, riding on the surface. Adults do. If we allow it, we see it, if we don't we find a piece of paper on the ground and complain that Disney just doesn't care anymore and the magic is gone. It is all us. We have been lucky enough to live in a time where the influence of Walt Disney still exists and as long as there are people that truly want to feel free of burden and receptive to the Magic that exists right under our noses that Magic will continue in a variety of manifestations.

There are literally 100's of thousands of people that can still just naturally do that. Then there are others that think that magic comes from light bulbs that never burn out or paint that never chips. They are the ones that do not realize that we make our own atmosphere. If we set out wanting to find things wrong, we will find them and many of them. Could some places perhaps do better, that is the case with everything, but, the ability to appreciate what we do have is where the Magic comes from.
 
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Dubman

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Being next to meet Mickey Mouse.. This moment definitely re-ignited the magic in me..




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jayhawkmickey

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Disney magic is being a grown man and not feeling silly sword fighting with pirates, climbing a treehouse, getting extra cheese sauce on my chicken fingers at cosmic ray's, and singing along with the little girl during wishes. It's also wearing ears all day, dining with royalty in my t shirt, not seeing telephone poles or my car for the whole week. It's like Vegas, you either get it or you don't. Never tried to explain our Disney trips other than "it's what we do".
 

Arthur Wellesley

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The "Ugly Truth" Definition:
It is a combination of architecturally-themed environments, costumed character encounters, and assorted entertainment selections which tickle the senses & fancies of predominately middle to upper-class First World tourists seeking to escape their reality while filling a void in their otherwise monotonous existence.

The Less-Realistic, But More Fun Definition:
It's a whole 'lotta happy! :D
 
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Emilily

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This sums it up pretty well for me -

"I'm a sucker for Disney "Magic!" Those trips to Disney World, they let me be a kid for one last time before the rest of the world convinces me otherwise. Because for those few days, I am not a soon-to-be 18 year old who has nothing figured out; I am 7 years old and I have plenty of time. I am not jaded by all the horrible things life has thrown at me; I still believe in happily-ever-afters and that one day Peter Pan will take me away to Neverland.
I know it's fabricated. I know there are a lot of horrible things the world says about Disney. I know all of that. Disney stuff is cheesy and manufactured, but it makes me happy.
I need the swelling music. I need that lump in my throat as I identify with that dang Frozen song. I need to believe that dreams are possible, and fairytales do exist. I need to lose myself in the love story, the happy song by dancing silverware, and the place where I only have to escape my tower to achieve my dream. I need to squeal and cry a little when I get my picture made with Peter Pan or Merida or Rapunzel, and have tears rolling down my face during that fireworks show because for those few days I remember why I want to be alive."

(Based off a post on tumblr that I rewrote in my sketchbook to fit myself a little more - all credit for inspiration and any original lines goes to the original poster.)
 
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WDW!

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When my 70 yr young father-in-law sings God Bless America while walking around America at Epcot & the crowd around starts to sing with him

When you walk up Main st USA & forget the worries of the world

When you see a child (or adult) with a smile that can light the night sky because they are generally happy about seeing a character, riding their favorite ride, or just being at WDW
 

Daniel Johnson

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Getting to wonder Epcot with my grandmother who has traveled all over the earth. She was like a personal tour guide to every country there. The best was in Italy, we spent two hours discussing architecture. Pretty awesome since all I've ever talked about her was food...because she and I love to cook
 

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