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Thanks for this tip, never heard of it before, will have to try it for myself when I go there next month. Always wanted to get a Magical Moments certificate.
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Magical Moments and REAL secrets
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Thanks for this tip, never heard of it before, will have to try it for myself when I go there next month. Always wanted to get a Magical Moments certificate.
DizneyPryncess
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I didn't know either until a friend told me. Sometimes the trivia is really difficult! It's always been movie oriented when I went. Last time it was 5 or 6 questions all about Pirates of the Caribbean. I only knew a few, but DH knew the rest. Sometimes I look at the board and I don't know anything! Good luck ~ let me know how you do!!
coilback
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They did away with the ceremony with Merlin.But I think the sword still pulls out sometimes, at least last year it did. Maybe they did away with that too, which would be a bummer. Maybe someone can verify?
As far as I know, unless they fixed something, the sword no longer works. When I was an Entertainment Tech at MK in 2008, one of the guys asked me if I had ever seen the spot where the release control was for the sword. I said no, so he took me to it. It's a window where you can view the sword from (I can't remember which building it's in, but it's a 2nd floor window and I could point it out if I saw it). There was a cue given to the tech and he would release the "brake" so the sword could be pulled. When he showed me the control panel, the wires had been cut in a way so they couldn't be easily connected (so no one could mess with it and release the sword).
coilback
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Only one I know which is easier if you have a kid with you -
When I did my College Program, I worked at the Epic Stunt Theater at the Studios. We always had to pick a child to do the "Lights, Camera, Action" part at the beginning of the show. We usually would find someone who was near the front of the light who, hopefully, wasn't shy. They would get to sit in the VIP section as well. It was sometimes a hassle to find someone, so if you go to the front gate person well before the show, you can usually ask if your child can do it (if they haven't picked one already) and they'll get a certificate - all of the party will get to sit in VIP and you'll get to meet Indy and all that after the show (which you can anyway, but usually that family gets to do it first). Also, you can usually go up and ask in advance to get VIP seating from the front gate person (just go up and ask if there is any room in the VIP section for the next show - if so, they'll put you on the list). The only time you can't is if it is full or an actual VIP (like a celebrity) is going to be there. When I was working there, we had James Hetfield from Metallica come in for a show and Donny Osmond. You'll usually know because they'll have their assigned Disney escorts with them (and obviously they don't come in through the front).
When I did my College Program, I worked at the Epic Stunt Theater at the Studios. We always had to pick a child to do the "Lights, Camera, Action" part at the beginning of the show. We usually would find someone who was near the front of the light who, hopefully, wasn't shy. They would get to sit in the VIP section as well. It was sometimes a hassle to find someone, so if you go to the front gate person well before the show, you can usually ask if your child can do it (if they haven't picked one already) and they'll get a certificate - all of the party will get to sit in VIP and you'll get to meet Indy and all that after the show (which you can anyway, but usually that family gets to do it first). Also, you can usually go up and ask in advance to get VIP seating from the front gate person (just go up and ask if there is any room in the VIP section for the next show - if so, they'll put you on the list). The only time you can't is if it is full or an actual VIP (like a celebrity) is going to be there. When I was working there, we had James Hetfield from Metallica come in for a show and Donny Osmond. You'll usually know because they'll have their assigned Disney escorts with them (and obviously they don't come in through the front).
SnowFire
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One of my favorites:
If you are staying at Wilderness Lodge, ask if there are any openings to be the flag family when you check in. One lucky family gets to go to the roof of the lodge each morning and raise the flags. The morning we did this, we had great CM. He pointed out all of the landmarks and gave us a chance to take all of the pictures we wanted.
If you are staying at Wilderness Lodge, ask if there are any openings to be the flag family when you check in. One lucky family gets to go to the roof of the lodge each morning and raise the flags. The morning we did this, we had great CM. He pointed out all of the landmarks and gave us a chance to take all of the pictures we wanted.
Never heard of this room on the second floor being used to control the sword, but we still operate the sword daily.
coilback
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They may have decided to change it then because the controls are definitely there. If you have access to any of the Entertainment Techs that used to work there when it was going on (keep in mind this is WDW - not DL), then you can ask them about it. I physically saw it, so I know it exists, it wasn't some myth they told me.
bethymouse
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Never seen this! Neat!I know there is still a magical moment that takes place at It's A Small World. It usually involves a kid but they take them up to the dispatch tower and allow them them to wave the boats forward on the attraction. I believe they give them a certificate certifyng them as a "Junior Disney Cruise Director" Kind of cute.
bethymouse
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It's true due to the accident (a driver died).
I have the cards that say Monorail Copilots from 2 years ago.
bethymouse
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The jump rope cards before the parade.
The guest conductor cards "All Aboard" on WDWRR.
Ask Guitar Dan to sing a song especially for you (Rafikis Planet Watch AK).
Watch the ladies make candy (DHS) and they may come out w/ a little marshmallow treat!
Talk to the CMs- you never know what magical moments will happen!
The guest conductor cards "All Aboard" on WDWRR.
Ask Guitar Dan to sing a song especially for you (Rafikis Planet Watch AK).
Watch the ladies make candy (DHS) and they may come out w/ a little marshmallow treat!
Talk to the CMs- you never know what magical moments will happen!
mickeysbrother
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The jump rope cards before the parade.
The guest conductor cards "All Aboard" on WDWRR.
Ask Guitar Dan to sing a song especially for you (Rafikis Planet Watch AK).
Watch the ladies make candy (DHS) and they may come out w/ a little marshmallow treat!
Talk to the CMs- you never know what magical moments will happen!
My favorite thing to do. Talk with all the Cm's... You learn so much. You can tell witch Cm's have the gift of gab and witch ones are approachable. They all are approachable but some just have that come talk to me look on their face lol...
coilback
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One thing I always tell my friends is LISTEN to the CMs. When I was a CM, many times (this was during 2008 when you had the Dream Squad out at the parks giving out stuff), I would try and "suggest" people to go do certain things or go to a certain attraction because I knew the Dream Squad was there at that time. I couldn't tell them why, but I told them, "it would improve your visit today." I can't count how many wouldn't listen to what I said and miss getting a Dream Fastpass for the day (which was funny because usually, I would catch them in the morning when they were running to get a Fastpass for something).
mickeysbrother
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coilback
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I honestly don't know. I haven't been back since 2008 when I left. We are returning to WDW this September, but as far as I have heard they aren't doing them anymore. I'm sure someone else here can give you a more concrete answer.
Haha be careful with this. Some front line cast members either plain make crap up or just greatly overestimate the amount of confidential information that TWDC chooses to share with the ride operator at Mission Space: Green. College Programmers are often the worst offenders.
coilback
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Very true - just beware of ones who have a little "too much" inside information. Trust me, they don't tell us much at all there when things are going on. Many times, we hear about stuff about the same time the general public does when it comes to the "hush hush" projects. It's only when it's stuff that could be SEEN with their own eyes is it somewhat believable. A lot of hearsay is just some CMs trying to act knowledgable
mickeysbrother
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Ill be home also in late september. Im hoping for a fast pass during this trip. I got to use my PR personality to get me some free stuff
maryszhi
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they also have one where you get your own boat to yourself or your family/ party. My friend and i had this happen. It was early january when the park wasnt crowded. I liked the gesture, however, i didnt like the feeling of not having anyone in boats in front or behind you for quite a few boats.I know there is still a magical moment that takes place at It's A Small World. It usually involves a kid but they take them up to the dispatch tower and allow them them to wave the boats forward on the attraction. I believe they give them a certificate certifyng them as a "Junior Disney Cruise Director" Kind of cute.
puntagordabob
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There was a puzzle in the Mousegears shop in EPCOT on the CMs counter that I saw one time and I can never resist a puzzle so I asked if I could look at it... tried (in vain sadly it was really hard lol) to solver it for must have been five minutes.... and suddenly the CM gave me a Magical Moments certificate.
The coolest one we ever got was for being the 1st DVC family to EVER check in to the Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort in 2009... framed and on the wall here
The coolest one we ever got was for being the 1st DVC family to EVER check in to the Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort in 2009... framed and on the wall here