How have you contributed to the Magic...

[NJDVCMembers]

What have you done, as a guest, that added to someone else's Disney Magic?

Last year, we (2 of us) were in the Magic Kingdom around Christmas. We went to where Santa was taking pictures, next to Town Hall. There was no one in line, just a couple getting their picture taken. We were amazed to see no line. As we walked up the CM said that Santa would be back shortly and we would be the last visitors for now. We stepped by her and started walking towards Santa. Behind us we heard the CM saying that Santa was leaving and that he would be back later. We turned to see a young couple and an infant. They looked so disappointed. We looked at each other and called to them to take our place. The Mother seemed so appreciative, she had a tear in her eye. We never got back for the photo ourselves, the lines were so long, but we know we made their day. I guess it was magic for us as well as them!

 

[Mr Bill]

We've helped some people out with long lines by giving them unused Fastpasses a time or two. We've also received the favor.

 

[JackSkellington]

When Mission:Space opened we were there a few weeks after official opening. The ride was always packed and we got FP's. One time mom went to get FP's for MS while we were at Test Track. The machine broke and the CM gave her like 7 or 8 FP's. Well my family chickened out except my bro. So we used 4 riding twice in a row, and gave a family the rest while we ran to World Showcase. Their faces lit up, how many of them rode idk. lol.

 

[sbkline]

The closest things I can think of that may have contributed to someone else's magic are taking pictures for people, and just "getting to know" people. By that, I am referring to the time we ate at Germany and we were seated at a table with others and we just chit chatted, asked where each other was from, etc. Or the time that an older couple got in the same car as us on the Tommorrowland Transit Authority, and we talked and "bonded" over WDW throughout the ride. Or talking to the stranger next to us at Illuminations. People we have never seen before and will never see again, yet, IMO, it kind of adds to the magic just to talk to them for a few minutes and share a brief time of our WDW trip together.

 

[GoofyMom2]

I have given out unused FP to people at the end of a long line, taken pictures for people, given directions (like how to get to the monorail, where a certain country or restaurant is), and I also give pins from my lanyards to little kids to start their collections off.

In April a CM had a Minnie pin on her lanyard that a little girl really wanted, but her Mom didn't have anything to trade yet as they had just gotten there. So, I handed the little girl a pin of mine so she could trade for it....it really made her light up and her mother looked shocked and thanked me quite a lot.

I think when I do good deeds or am extra courteous it also makes an impression on my children. I hope they always carry that spirit of Magic with them.

 

[Nemo14]

Once when DH and I were waiting for Big Thunder Mt., it was quite hot, and the line didn't seem to be moving at all. There were 2 young kids in front of us with theirn parents, and from their conversation we gathered that they were on their first Disney trip and hadn't expected the heat or the long lines. I just happened to have 2 little battery operated fans in my bag, and DH wouldn't be caught dead using one, so I gave them to the 2 kids. Their faces just lit up, and I heard the mother say later how nice people are at WDW.

 

[ilovejr71292]

ya we have gave away fast passes and if there is like someone by their selves who looks to be about my age ill ask if they wanna ride with me and stuff but i llove talkin to people i dont know i love hearing where their from i also love playing and talking to the like 3 year olds on the busses on the way to the park and its their firstt time i love watchin them gettin so excited and their faces just light up

 

[mousebymarriage]

I have taken some pictures for various families and others have done the same for me. I have let some little ones sit in front of my family to see the parades, even though we sat for an hour to save a space(hey, I've been to WDW a couple dozen times and there is nothing better than the look on a little kids face when they are right there up front to see the parade for the very first time. It's really........magical ). Our family has never had a problem squeezing a few strangers at our table during meal times when all the other tables are full(it makes for great meal time conversations and the kids love talking to other kids about their trip). Why more people don't share a table when the resturants are crowded is beyond me, it's easy, just put your kid on your lap to eat and voila another seat is now open, if mom and dad each put a kid on their lap there is even more space.
I learned to carry a couple of small flashlights in my bag when my kids were real little and afraid of the dark. The lights don't bother anyone else and it helps keep the child calm(I actually learned this trick from a CM that was working on the Snow White ride. He gave a flashlight to my daughter when she was scared). my kids are 10 and 5 and are no longer afraid of the dark but, i still carry the flashlights and have given them many times to kids that were afraid to get on the ride because of the dark. The lights can be picked up at the dollar store anywhere!

 

[Nemo14]

Another thing DH and I did was on RnRC. There was a lady behind us with 3 kids, all of whom were a little scared to ride, and all wanted to ride with Mom. We talked to them all the way through the line and then asked mom if she wanted the kids to ride with each of us, so we split up for that ride, and the kids were happy too. The CM saw what we did and let us go back on together after that. :sohappy:

 

[westie]

I believe everytime we go, we spend enough to paint the castle!

 

[figment1985]

I once talked to an elderly man waiting to ride splash mountain with his family. He wanted to talk to everyone around him and I was the only one being really genuine and nice to him. He really enjoyed conversing during the wait.

Another time, I helped this screaming kid calm down before he got on the snow white ride. I convinced him I would beat up the witch in the ride if she came near him.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Given away unused Fast Passes.
Taken pictures for people
Given up my seat on Disney Transportation for ladies (a real gentleman - there's not many of us left )

 

[Monty]

DS and I had set up at the fence in anticipation of IllumiNations, an older couple were looking for a spot. I called them over and said that DS would stand in front of me and that would make room beside us for them. They were very happy, they'd come for their anniversary and were thrilled that we just offered without their asking. After the fireworks were over, the woman hugged DS and told him he was lucky to have such a nice dad He wished her a happy anniversary! [I was surprised he remembered - ten-year-old attention spans don't normally extend that far.]

 

[Chape19714]

Given away unused Fast Passes.
Taken pictures for people
Given up my seat on Disney Transportation for ladies (a real gentleman - there's not many of us left )

Here Here! I get mad when people won't give up thier seats to elders. makes me mad!

I've helped in a bunch of way, the 3 Hook mentioned, and I've answered endless questions. I'll get a front row seat for parades or fireworks, and then move back and give my spot to a couple of kids.

If you consider this to count, I also take many of my family and friends to WDW and point out some of the little details that make it special. They love it, I know where the charactors will be, and when all the shows are.

Last week, I even answered a question in my (bad) spanish to a couple who were having a hard time. Good thing I understood "bus" and "coronado", and I was able to say what stop it was at. :lol: I'm sure they could tell I'm not fluent in spanish, but a simple number responce was all they needed.

 

[monorailguy01]

This is a really sad story and I kick myself in the Butt everytime I tell it but in the end it worked out I guess...

So last year in may I went down to the World with my friend his mom and his grandma, his grandma needed a wheel chair because it was so much walking for her,

anywho,

We were in the MK and wanted to go on splash mountain to cool off because it was soooo hot out that day, me and my friend walked to the line and it was over a hour long, so we went back and came up with this idea to use the wheel chair to get on the ride faster, dropped off his grandma and mom at the smokeing section over by the mountains my friend hopped in the wheelchair and off we went into the exit of splash, while waiting for a log to come by I look over and there is a middle aged man that was like parlized (sp) from the waste down and could not hope into the log with out help, so I left my friend in the wheel char and me and a couple other guys came over to help me out and we got him in he was so happy, he had the biggest smile on his face, everyone was clapping I felt good.

So it was our turn to get on splash we sat in the front so we could get wet, well at the end of the ride we went to go look at our picutre, and we heard the CM's talking over radios saying we have 2 teens with a wheel chair that cut in line no one was injured, we ran outta there soo fast lol.....

anywho the magical part of the day was the guy came up to me gave me a hand shake and thanked me....

 

[DigitalDisney]

I keep WDW in business!

 

[majortom1981]

Hmm

Does being in a commercial for the opening of Animal Kingdom in the late 90's count?

 

[Scooter]

I stand in a good viewing spot an hour before parades and fireworks shows.
Then when the event starts, I move back and find 2 to 4 children and move them up to my spot. Then I stand back and watch their little faces as they are in awe of the parade/fireworks.

I guess I do it for them AND for me.:lol:

You'ld be surprised when I step back how many adults try to slip in front of me. My rule is children only.

 

[unkadug]

I stand in a good viewing spot an hour before parades and fireworks shows.
Then when the event starts, I move back and find 2 to 4 children and move them up to my spot. Then I stand back and watch their little faces as they are in awe of the parade/fireworks.

I guess I do it for them AND for me.:lol:

You'ld be surprised when I step back how many adults try to slip in front of me. My rule is children only.

Very nice... however, I could see some parents being not so appreciative though. :lookaroun

 

[DisneyMarg]

My favorite giving-away-fastpass story happened last April. Hubby and I ended up with 4 fp to Expedition Everest we couldn't use (long story there I won't go into), and decided to just give them away. As we walked up to the line, there was a dad and 3 young daughters looking at the 90 minute standby line. Dad had had it, and was really fussing... "See! Just look that that line!! If we had come over here to get fastpasses like I said, we could just get on. But now, we won't be able to ride at all!!!". The daughters were looking like they were about to cry, until we handed the passes to the dad and said, "Here you go! You can still hop in the fastpass line!" The girls were thrilled. I think Dad was too undone to be thrilled at that moment, but I'm sure all were happy to ride, in the end.