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Nemo14
Well-Known Member
Seeing WDW through the eyes of my daughter when she was 4 1/2. Everything was just magical to her then, and even though her 9 month old brother was keeping me quite busy then, I'll never forget how magical that whole visit was!:dazzle:
PS That same visit, her brother cut his first tooth at the Poly!
PS That same visit, her brother cut his first tooth at the Poly!
MommytoMJM
New Member
What a neat story about that manager WDWCP......I just love the CM's and managers alike.....they all stand out for me...only twice have I had a problem with CM's....
MommytoMJM said:
AT the time I was working, there were 4 Managers that worked that area. They were never all on duty, but rotated around to cover shifts.
Out of those 4, there was one Manager that really didn't have the right attitude and never left the desk or had any interaction with guests. There was one Manager that was kind of all right, but still shyed away from guest interaction.
Then there were two Managers that really went out of their way. One I told you all about above and the other was still a great Manager, but not quite on the same level...
It's really neat when you find some CM with just that right attitude that wants to make things better for other CM's and for guests.
When I worked there, I told that story to the highest level boss I could in order to try to get some recognition to this particular Manager. That kind of behavior needs to be recognized and rewarded!
captcanada
Member
Ralph Wiggum said:we've got 2 black racers living in our backyard. they stick their heads up when we walk out the back doors. but they're not poisonous.
the first time we were there we ate at 'Ohana and watched the colors on the castle change. cool.
Not poisonous? The "Snake Lady" at AK said they were. But...I have no idea what kinda training she had (if any). So....I'll take your word for it (simply because I prefer your answer
)It was kinda cute though.
KaliSplash
Well-Known Member
My most lasting impression?
You mean I can only list 100?
The first time my entire family rode Splash Mountain? The Tower of Terror?
The time the waiter at a temporary restaurant outside what would become the California Grill (while they were redoing the Concourse level restaurants into Chef Mickey's and the Concourse Steak House) made the trip all the way downstairs to get a milkshake for my son.
The first time I saw the Main Street Electrical Parade?
The first time I saw it when it returned in 1999?
Nope, it was a story I've told before. On my very first visit to this 'theme park' full of rollercoasters, I assumed,' my girlfriend who turned into my wife in less than a year had amazed me repeatedly. The shrubbery was trimmed into the shape of characters. The detail of the Carosel of Progress (my first attraction other than the Wedway People Mover.) The movement of the birds who were NOT singing on a particular number in the Enchanted Tiki Room. And finally, the explosion of music and lights from the Electrical Water Pageant, as my girlfriend and I sat with our backs to the water by the pool outside the Contemporary after our dinner.
Yes, it was the Electrical Water Pageant that crystalized for me that the fabulous layering that sets WDW aside from all the other theme parks in the world. Layering that goes beyond belief. The Electrical Water Pageant is not a big attraction at Walt Disney World. It's just another of the literally thousands of things that just happen there when you don't expect anything, that adds to the overall experience.
And yes, Mystic, I like the way they welcome you home at the Wilderness Lodge. I do know that feeling!
You mean I can only list 100?
The first time my entire family rode Splash Mountain? The Tower of Terror?
The time the waiter at a temporary restaurant outside what would become the California Grill (while they were redoing the Concourse level restaurants into Chef Mickey's and the Concourse Steak House) made the trip all the way downstairs to get a milkshake for my son.
The first time I saw the Main Street Electrical Parade?
The first time I saw it when it returned in 1999?
Nope, it was a story I've told before. On my very first visit to this 'theme park' full of rollercoasters, I assumed,' my girlfriend who turned into my wife in less than a year had amazed me repeatedly. The shrubbery was trimmed into the shape of characters. The detail of the Carosel of Progress (my first attraction other than the Wedway People Mover.) The movement of the birds who were NOT singing on a particular number in the Enchanted Tiki Room. And finally, the explosion of music and lights from the Electrical Water Pageant, as my girlfriend and I sat with our backs to the water by the pool outside the Contemporary after our dinner.
Yes, it was the Electrical Water Pageant that crystalized for me that the fabulous layering that sets WDW aside from all the other theme parks in the world. Layering that goes beyond belief. The Electrical Water Pageant is not a big attraction at Walt Disney World. It's just another of the literally thousands of things that just happen there when you don't expect anything, that adds to the overall experience.
And yes, Mystic, I like the way they welcome you home at the Wilderness Lodge. I do know that feeling!
ConstanceIrene
Member
The best moment for me happened on our second trip to WDW in 2000. We had just gone on TGMR at MGM for the first time and had the front seat in the car. My daughter, Valerie, fell head over heels in love with "Mugsy" the gangster and he talked to her through the entire ride. She was 8 at the time. When it was over, she immediately asked when we could go on the ride again. After about 5 minutes of non-stop Mugsy questions, I told my husband that there would be no living with her until we go see Mugsy for a second ride. I spoke to a cast member about Valerie's new love and he took us through a door to more CMs who made sure that we'd be on a "gangster" ride. They were charmed by my daughter's affection for Mugsy and happy to help. Unfortunately, Mugsy had finished his shift for the day so they told Val that he had to go back to Chicago to the other gangsters. She was disappointed, but understood.
Suddenly, a CM came running out to the loading area and whispered to the other CMs. Mugsy was back! I heard one say to another, "He wants her name". We got on the ride and there he was, waiting for us at the shoot-out. He had a hand-written note, addressed to Valerie and calling her the "sweetest little sweet-pea 'dat' he ever saw", which we still have.
I later found out that Mugsy's real name was Dean and he had taken off his costume and was leaving when he heard about the little girl with the big crush. He suited up and took the ride just for my daughter.
After 8 years at MGM, Dean left to go to California to sell a screenplay that he had written. We think of him often and hope that his career is flourishing. He was a true example of the magic of Disney. If anyone on this board knows Dean, please send him our thanks.
Suddenly, a CM came running out to the loading area and whispered to the other CMs. Mugsy was back! I heard one say to another, "He wants her name". We got on the ride and there he was, waiting for us at the shoot-out. He had a hand-written note, addressed to Valerie and calling her the "sweetest little sweet-pea 'dat' he ever saw", which we still have.
I later found out that Mugsy's real name was Dean and he had taken off his costume and was leaving when he heard about the little girl with the big crush. He suited up and took the ride just for my daughter.
After 8 years at MGM, Dean left to go to California to sell a screenplay that he had written. We think of him often and hope that his career is flourishing. He was a true example of the magic of Disney. If anyone on this board knows Dean, please send him our thanks.
daringstoic
Active Member
Another great Disney moment was 5 or 6 years ago when we finally convinced my Mom to ride Splash Mountain with us. She hates anything that drops, but my dad managed to convince her to go on it because of "the nice boat ride and singing." One of my brothers and I sat in the front seat with her and my other brother Jeff (3 or 4 at the time). After the first small drop inside, she kept asking if that was it, because it wasn't so bad after all. As we were going up the final lift to the very top, she was so terrified, that she was squeezing Jeff like a teddy bear. He ended up crying because his mommy was so scared. The on-ride picture from that ride was amazing, and we still laugh about it to this day. Needless to say, she's never been back on, but thankfully the experience didn't frighten little Jeff away, and he's still a rider.
winterparkbaby
New Member
best moment
when my daughter became a disney fanatic, she was about 18 months old, knew nothing of disney. I grew up in winter park/orlando and spent many days of my childhood at disney and was determined she would too.
Well as toon town open on this day Cinderella was leading guest into the fair tent and my daughter spotted here and grabbed our hands and took off after her. She knew whoever that was she wanted to be part of it. Also on the same day the first time she met pooh she hugged him so hard and with such emotion. It brought tears to our eyes. As we were on our way to the hotel she kept telling "us I hug pooh." In two weeks she will be 3 and has been to disney countless times, calls Mic (mickey Mouse) her friend, but still tells people about the first time she hugged pooh.
when my daughter became a disney fanatic, she was about 18 months old, knew nothing of disney. I grew up in winter park/orlando and spent many days of my childhood at disney and was determined she would too.
Well as toon town open on this day Cinderella was leading guest into the fair tent and my daughter spotted here and grabbed our hands and took off after her. She knew whoever that was she wanted to be part of it. Also on the same day the first time she met pooh she hugged him so hard and with such emotion. It brought tears to our eyes. As we were on our way to the hotel she kept telling "us I hug pooh." In two weeks she will be 3 and has been to disney countless times, calls Mic (mickey Mouse) her friend, but still tells people about the first time she hugged pooh.