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Opened MK Yesterday

My family was picked to open the MK yesterday :) We arrived at the park about 7:45AM for a 9AM opening. We were talking to a CM at one of the turnstiles when another CM approached us and asked us where we were from. He then asked us to come with him. He took us to a bench and had us wait for someone to pick us up. He also gave my kids (2 and 5) autograph books and pens. He also gave us an official certificate. We then were picked up by the CM who drives the old fashion fire truck. He drove us to Toon Town (we all loved driving down Main Street when no one is in the park). We parked by the train station in Toon Town and waited for Mickey and other characters to come out. Mickey, Chip & Dale, Pluto, Alice, Mad Hatter, Snow White, Mary Poppins and Bert, Stitch, Clarabelle and Horace. Our certificate was signed by all characters that morning. We got all the pictures we wanted before getting back on the train. Mickey sat with us on the train. My son and daughter loved it. When it was time to open the park the train pulled up and we saw all the Main Street performers singing and dancing. We then got off the train and saw all the people. What an incredible feeling. It is so different being up there and looking down at everyone taking pictures, waving, and filming the whole thing. We then threw the pixie dust and wave to everyone when the park official opened. We then got one more special picture with Mickey on the ramp that leads down from the train station. We also learned that a Disney photographer was taking pictures of us the whole time. It was incredible. One in a million. My family and I will treasure this moment forever. Everyone should get a chance to experience this at least once in their lives.

Just wanted to share :wave:
 

xsupaxmanxsfnex

Well-Known Member
Great story! :sohappy: My friend was picked to open the park a while back. I just love hearing these stories. Now reading this before bed might make me dream about it. Lets Hope!
 

Mikester71

Well-Known Member
What, no pics to accompany this lovely story! :shrug: Glad to see that you and your family enjoyed this special experience. Sounds like you had a blast!
 

farmgirl

New Member
Congratulations, Is there alot of people there lined up there that early in the morning? I have never been there that early in the morning.:)
 

MousDad

New Member
That is awesome. I had no idea the opening family got that kind of treatment. I thought they just waited at the front.

I know where I'll be at 7:45 my next trip.
 

smk

Well-Known Member
My friend and her family have been at WDW all this week and last week for a few days, I told her to get there early, early, early one day and maybe she would get picked for this great experience! I am dying to know how their trip has gone, she'll be home this weekend and I will hear all about it. Glad to hear you got this special experience!
 

jedimickey

New Member
Original Poster
We are still down here at WDW. I will download all the pics when I return next Thursday. One of the CM's had our camera and was taking pics of us. There is a great pic of my daughter holding hands with Mickey while walking to the train. Priceless.

The whole area in front of the train and the turnstiles was full.

I will keep you all posted with pics.

Having a Magical Time. Wish the afternoon rain would stop. Takes away from the fun at the Stormalong Bay Pool at BCV.
 

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