I joined on September 6, 2001, which of course was only days before September 11, 2001, and I remember coming straight here the next day to see everyone's reactions, and news about WDW reactions (since it could have also been a target). I will never forget the picture of flag at half mast on a near-empty Main Street, USA, that was taken on that date (or perhaps the next day). It stuck in my mind. And, of course, who can forget the "This is terrible..." thread from that date that we resurrect every year. That thread, since it happens in "real time," is amazing to read... Better than the newspaper for capturing the time period...
As to what brought me here to begin with, it probably was a search, since we had been planning to come down on October 1, 2001, for the star-studded beginning of the 100 Years of Magic campaign. We had tickets to see Regis do "Millionnaire" at the Play-It stage in MGM Studios... But, of course, that was postponed to December, and our trip ultimately was cancelled for the same reason (uncertainty about traveling at the time)....
Wow, memories! Thanks for this forum, Steve.
Paul