Something a little different...

[makonyy15]

Great Thread!

I was nominated to attend a leadership confernece last summer, and of course I went and their was one speaker that stuck out to me. I know it sounds awkward when reading but this was his direct quote, "You never have no effect on a person" and it's so true. Just simply saying hi or thank you, or whatever else can make someone's day. I'm always saying please and thank you, and holding doors, and it's so weird to see the reactions on someone's face after I do it, thinking it's a luxury to get that from a teenager. Oh well, just doing my part:wave:

 

[jesserin]

*bump* I enjoyed reading all these again, hopefully some of you can add to them!

 

[pintraderpayee]

I encourage good manners in my students and insist on politeness from all who are part of my student group that visits WDW. Two trips back we were on a bus to Animal Kingdom from the transportation center and several elderly folks got on. Without being told ALL of my male students stood up and offered their seats. I almost cried. The senior citizens asked if we were part of a church group! One of my "sweeties" replied "No Ma'am, but our teacher would have a 'Come to Jesus' meeting with me if I wasn't polite! I've been in her class when she had one and don't want her to have one at Disney!" Two of my former students have gone through the college program at WDW and they're always saying how they appreciated smiles, back pats, handshakes, and "thank yous" from guests. Sometimes during a long line wait, my students will start a hand game like "Down by the river on the banky, banky" or sing silly songs and before you know it people all around us are joining in These are "big, bad, high schoolers", too! Love that Disney magic.:lol:

5 weeks 2 days until the "yellow limo" rolls out (Orlando bound school bus -27 teenagers):sohappy:

 

[Nemo14]

On our trip last week, my son offered his seat on the monorail to an obviously exhausted mother with her young child in tote. She couldn't stop thanking him and thanking us for bringing up such a wonderful boy, etc. I found it a little sad that just such a simple act of kindness was so appently rare to her, but I was pretty proud of my son.

 

[Nemo14]

One other thing that happened last week -
We had a group of 8 in the MK Thursday night, and we had fast passes for Big Thunder Mt. We had all ridden it once earlier, and frankly, having a goal of 4 parks that day, we decided to head to Epcot instead of riding one more time. DH looked around, and amazingly enough a group of 8 was heading our way, so DH asked one of them if they wanted our Fast Passes. The woman politely responded "Thanks, but there are 8 of us". The look on their faces when we told them that we had 8 passes was absolutely priceless!

 

[gniko21]

You guys are awsome! This is exactly what I'm talking about! (I'll share one of my magical experiences really quick...) I had a client of mine that was staying in WDW the same time as my DH & I - I don't really ever tell my clients of my vacation plans so they didn't know I was there... we happened to be staying at the same resort... they had saved and saved to stay at the All Star Music and I knew they weren't going to have alot of extra for stuff for their kids... so I sent up a basket of little things from the gift shop (suckers, stickers, snacks etc.) to their room, I didn't put my name on it - so they never knew who sent it - I just put "I'm so glad you came to visit me! Love, Mickey" on the tag... When they got back they came into my office and told me all about their magical gift and how special they felt! They were so touched... I never did tell them... It's a fun secret and made my trip that much more magical!

Now, I got to admit, that one choked me up a little bit. What a wonderful gesture. :sohappy:

 

[dukehoopsfan]

We were visiting WDW this past August staying at the Pop Century. One extra magic hours evening we were leaving MK and our ten year son was dragging...wishing he could be in bed instead of standing in line at the bus line! After about 5 buses came and went, the line was a lot shorter and we were getting on a bus ~ all four of us took seats. There were a few people at the end of the line that were standing in front of us, including a woman holding a sleeping toddler (and we all know how much heavier a sleeping toddler weighs!), before my husband could offer his seat to her, our son had already jumped up and told the woman to take his seat. She was relieved to get off her feet, and kept telling Cameron what a thoughtful young man he was. He was beaming at that point! She turned to myself and my husband and told us what a great job we are doing raising such a gentleman.

Our daughter who is 17 has always been a magnet for little children. There were many times during our vacation that we would be standing in line for a ride or attraction and Jessica would be playing "I-Spy" with the little kids around us or engaging them in conversations about what characters they have seen, what ride they have been on, etc. It made the time go by faster for the children and Jess thoroughly enjoyed it. As we were leaving the ride/attraction area - the little kids are waving to Jess and telling her goodbye!
<O<O
As parents - this is great to see in your children as they start to spread a little Disney magic of their own without being asked to or reminded to!<O

 

[Nemo14]

We were visiting WDW this past August staying at the Pop Century. One extra magic hours evening we were leaving MK and our ten year son was dragging...wishing he could be in bed instead of standing in line at the bus line! After about 5 buses came and went, the line was a lot shorter and we were getting on a bus ~ all four of us took seats. There were a few people at the end of the line that were standing in front of us, including a woman holding a sleeping toddler (and we all know how much heavier a sleeping toddler weighs!), before my husband could offer his seat to her, our son had already jumped up and told the woman to take his seat. She was relieved to get off her feet, and kept telling Cameron what a thoughtful young man he was. He was beaming at that point! She turned to myself and my husband and told us what a great job we are doing raising such a gentleman.

Our daughter who is 17 has always been a magnet for little children. There were many times during our vacation that we would be standing in line for a ride or attraction and Jessica would be playing "I-Spy" with the little kids around us or engaging them in conversations about what characters they have seen, what ride they have been on, etc. It made the time go by faster for the children and Jess thoroughly enjoyed it. As we were leaving the ride/attraction area - the little kids are waving to Jess and telling her goodbye!
<O<O
As parents - this is great to see in your children as they start to spread a little Disney magic of their own without being asked to or reminded to!<O

Exactly! As much as they may drive us nuts at times, it's great to be reminded that they're really wonderful kids!

 

[dukehoopsfan]

Nemo14 - very true! Our daughter is just beginning the college seach process - and there are times I do get teary eyed when I think about her leaving home!! Already planning the high school graduation vacation to WDW next June! She really wants Mickey ears with a graduation theme!

 

[pintraderpayee]

Nemo14 - very true! Our daughter is just beginning the college seach process - and there are times I do get teary eyed when I think about her leaving home!! Already planning the high school graduation vacation to WDW next June! She really wants Mickey ears with a graduation theme!

I know exactly what you mean! Our first-born is off to college in May (he decided to go early). He is visually impaired (20/200 no driver's lic.) so he has to live on campus. Stress, stress for parents His 6th WDW trip is coming up in April, but the fact that he is a senior this trip is very emotional. He wants the gift that I get for all my senior students on our annual WDW trip, a mickey antenna with mortar board hat and tassel! Our son says he'll stick it on a pencil, since he can't drive a car. The antenna toppers are usually available at MouseWorks (EPCOT) and several of the Downtown Disney stores, if you want one for your college-bound baby.

5 weeks 1 day until the "yellow limo" is ºoºrlando bound (school bus 27 teens:hammer: )

 

[Nemo14]

Nemo14 - very true! Our daughter is just beginning the college seach process - and there are times I do get teary eyed when I think about her leaving home!! Already planning the high school graduation vacation to WDW next June! She really wants Mickey ears with a graduation theme!

I have a junior in college and a junior in high school. It's realy hard to let go sometimes, but they both really make me proud!

 

[pluto77]

I like to give exact change to the person buying something in front of me so they don't have to break another bill.

You can't believe the looks ar reactions from some of them. Most are thankful and surprised. The amazing ones are those who take it and never smile or say thanks! :veryconfu

Eh....makes me feel good and makes up for all the times I take pennies out of the penny tray at the corner store! :lol:

I've ran into those kinds of people before. Kind of like when you hold the door for someone and they just walk through with a stern look on their face without even looking at you. But I found this quote awhile back that makes me feel a little better after those situations.

"Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are."

 

[pluto77]

what is disney's policy for lost items?

I think if you turn it in at guest services and leave your name then if the item never gets claimed they'll give it to you or mail to you. I'm not sure how long they wait though.

 

[dukehoopsfan]

I know exactly what you mean! Our first-born is off to college in May (he decided to go early). He is visually impaired (20/200 no driver's lic.) so he has to live on campus. Stress, stress for parents His 6th WDW trip is coming up in April, but the fact that he is a senior this trip is very emotional. He wants the gift that I get for all my senior students on our annual WDW trip, a mickey antenna with mortar board hat and tassel! Our son says he'll stick it on a pencil, since he can't drive a car. The antenna toppers are usually available at MouseWorks (EPCOT) and several of the Downtown Disney stores, if you want one for your college-bound baby.

5 weeks 1 day until the "yellow limo" is ºoºrlando bound (school bus 27 teens:hammer: )

Thanks so much for the info. on the antenna topper! I have added this to my Disney file I keep of tips and ideas!